Please help with Handle Hardware on Genesis

[George Si]

I will check Thanks. But semi is probably fine

 

[LMichaels]

PS
can acetone or methyl alcohol be used in place of mineral spirits, or only mineral spirits

Don't ever use mineral spirits as paint prep. It is basically Kerosene and leaves an oily residue. Always use a clean evaporating solvent. Also don't know what all the wash with dawn stuff is all about. Simply remove the offending parts, sand, wipe with solvent, when dry paint.

 

[George Si]

So acetone or methyl alcohol is fine.

 

[Bruce]

I use Xylol.

 

[LMichaels]

Yep either is fine, or go to an automotive paint shop and get some prepsol

 

[George Si]

I mentioned those 2 because I have them. Mayb will go with the acetone. Any experience with the Krylon high heat max. I have some at home or is the Rustoleum ultra better?

 

[Bruce]

Serious rehabbers on here use both brands of high heat paint. I have always used Rustoleum, but would not shy away from Krylon either.

 

[Sam Bee]

Yah, I use either brand and pick up whatever is cheapest at the time I purchase it.

 

[George Si]

Thanks again everyone. Weber told me same thing I need to buy whole handle. Never thought of just painting by removing handle. I kept on thinking taping the lid, handle then painting. This is so much easier

 

[Dan Leighton]

George:

Those pieces separate easily from the actual handle. Only two long thru bolts hold the entire assembly to the lid. There is a tab on each of the spacers that are peeling so easy to put back in. That way after you remove the handle, you can properly prepare them for painting. That will give you a much better result than taping the lid and handle itself.

 

[George Si]

I feel embarrassed for not thinking of such a great solution and much simpler way to paint

 

[Bruce]

At least you didn't try to paint the porcelain lid.

 

[George Si]

Actually I did paint a small spot on the lid. It’s on one of the posts. I taped it as a square and sprayed. No whole lid painting for me

 

[George Si]

Hi,
I am almost finished. Will post final pics later........

 

[Greg M]

I feel embarrassed for not thinking of such a great solution and much simpler way to paint

That's what this forum is for. No need to embarrassed.