Picking paint colors

[Woodbutcher]

What are you guys using for paint on the burner cages. Color and manufacturer. I have found most of the font matches but nothing on the burner cages. Also I am doing a 1971 Sears cage that needs paint. It has a different silver color then the Coleman.

[campmaster-k]

I use Rustoleum High Heat Silver. It may not be a perfect match but it holds up well to fire, and it drys super fast.

[Woodbutcher]

Thanks Kirk, I'll check it out.

[Joamon]

What Kirk said.

Keith

[starleen2]

Yep - I use the same stuff

[Loader]

I use VHT brand. Find it at auto parts stores.

http://www.vhtpaint.com/

[Woodbutcher]

Thanks guys, I picked up the High Heat Rustoleum today!

[Joamon]

I have painted several of the cages and like the look. Let it dry good and don't get to much fuel on it.
Keith

[Woodbutcher]

Mike, I have not had time to try painting it yet. But all these guys can't be wrong! Can they?

[campmaster-k]

Here is that pic I think slow is talking about.



Slow I have broken every rule of painting possible and I have found that the high temp temp always seems to perform. Certainly its better to wait for 70 degrees but we dont always have that luxury.

[Aaron Coffee]

Question on high heat paint. Do you cure the paint, I have been thinking of using the high heat paint then firing up the grill then sticking the part in for a little while, been a while since I used high heat paint and it seems like the can said that enigne heat will cure the paint.

[campmaster-k]

Doug is a 100% craftsman, from what I have seen anyway. I, not so much. Even when I know the right way I normally run at about 85 - 90 percent. So, no I dont cure paint. I dont finish things I start , I paint over rough rust , I put stuff together before the paint drys, I puts stickers crooked, and I always try to make rusty gas burn.

[Joamon]

"Doug is a 100% craftsman, from what I have seen anyway. I, not so much. Even when I know the right way I normally run at about 85 - 90 percent. So, no I dont cure paint. I dont finish things I start , I paint over rough rust , I put stuff together before the paint drys, I puts stickers crooked, and I always try to make rusty gas burn. "
Kirk

I have to admit good or bad, I'm with Kirk.

Keith

[doug hodder]

Thanks Kirk...but I'm not 100% Craftsman. I have just learned what I can and can't get away with. I never "bake/cure" paints, VHT or otherwise. I may set them close to the stove in the garage while they cure, but never put one in an oven ...they're air cured. Patience is the key....it's real tempting to hurry up and start putting it all back together, but if you screw up some uncured paint...there goes your nice paint job and you only have yourself to blame. If you don't take care of the issue...then you have to look at it forever, or until you decide to redo it.

When I lay a water slide decal on a stove, I box off the area with a couple of pieces of painters tape to give me the correct location. I measure to get it exact. Then float the decal into the opening. Peel and stick stickers are a bit more touchy. You don't get a 2nd chance with them....take your time on any of this stuff. It only takes a second to think about it's placement, but a lifetime of looking at a crooked one.

I turned out a lot of crap before I finally learned from my screw ups. Doug