Francisco Aceves
New member
Hi all,
New WSM owner here, did my second cook last Friday. I just found out today that as my brother helped me build the WSM while i was at work, he drilled the holes for the cajun bandit hinge and used Rustoleum Black High Heat Paint Semi gloss (Rustoleum High Heat Paint) on the inside and outside of the 6 drilled holes. He also did the same with the bottom chamber of the charcoal on the inside and leg holes as he over tightened the wheel legs to the smoker and touched up the inside of each leg hole of the smoker where the nut was overtightened. (The outside leg hole was not damaged because of the felt washer that was used)
I know your not supposed to use the high heat paint on the inside, should i remove the paint with 80 grit sandpaper every spot that was painted and season oil it after removal? Im afraid it might remove some of the porcelain enamel.
I know we cooked twice already but id rather remove if it is unsafe in those locations - Since its semi gloss i think it will be easy to spot.
Thanks for any feedback/help!
New WSM owner here, did my second cook last Friday. I just found out today that as my brother helped me build the WSM while i was at work, he drilled the holes for the cajun bandit hinge and used Rustoleum Black High Heat Paint Semi gloss (Rustoleum High Heat Paint) on the inside and outside of the 6 drilled holes. He also did the same with the bottom chamber of the charcoal on the inside and leg holes as he over tightened the wheel legs to the smoker and touched up the inside of each leg hole of the smoker where the nut was overtightened. (The outside leg hole was not damaged because of the felt washer that was used)
I know your not supposed to use the high heat paint on the inside, should i remove the paint with 80 grit sandpaper every spot that was painted and season oil it after removal? Im afraid it might remove some of the porcelain enamel.
I know we cooked twice already but id rather remove if it is unsafe in those locations - Since its semi gloss i think it will be easy to spot.
Thanks for any feedback/help!
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