Stove black on Genesis Silver-B firebox?

[Jan N.]

Hi Everyone,

The firebox on my Genesis Silver-B is white/ashy/corroded. Instead of painting it, I'm wondering about using stove black. Any thoughts on that approach? Thanks for any ideas.

 

[Frank H]

it worked on my grandmas woodstove...cant see it doing any harm.

 

[AlWielgosz]

I agree with Frank, try a spot on the back side and see what it does.
Oh remember to wear rubber gloves.....

 

[LMichaels]

If stove black is anything like gun blue it will not work. The firebox is aluminum casting on a Genesis not steel and these chemicals only work on steel

 

[Jan N.]

The product I'm looking at is only graphite and carbon -- William's Stove Polish.

 

[Frank H]

I thought grandmas wood stove was cast iron....

 

[Jan N.]

Yeah, wood stoves are cast iron and the firebox is cast aluminum. But I thought a graphite and carbon polish might work to make it look pretty. As a wise man once said, "Black is Black."

 

[RJ Banks]

Mine has the same thing. Very interested in how this turns out when you try it. Let us know and post pics.

 

[Frank H]

Yeah, wood stoves are cast iron and the firebox is cast aluminum. But I thought a graphite and carbon polish might work to make it look pretty. As a wise man once said, "Black is Black."

aha! Los Bravos...1967 , that was a good year , brother! Yeah , I think the stove black will work ok...you might have to renew it now and then , but I bet it'll be better looking than that ashy white look.

 

[Jan N.]

After further review, it appears the stove black is not a viable option. It is water soluble and not for outdoor use. That makes sense when I think about it. I guess I'll probably paint it.

 

[Frank H]

After further review, it appears the stove black is not a viable option. It is water soluble and not for outdoor use. That makes sense when I think about it. I guess I'll probably paint it.

oops ! well , there you go. now that I think about it , grandmas wood stove WAS in the house.....