Rust on bbq

[Jupiter01]

I had some occur last year and used a spray paint recommended for BBQ’s and despite applying a few coats, I could still see the damaged paint through the fresh paint.

A year on, the rust has reappeared and spread. I feel that a primer and/or pant applied with a brush would be more effective.

Can you please advise. Thanks in advance.

 

[footprints]

I think most bbq's rust I just live with it any paint except perhaps engine lacquer (and even engines never reach those temperatures, not sure I want it near my food when burning off though) will burn away.
You could try after cleaning and drying the unit apply some cooking oil to the area when storing.

 

[mattylad]

Use a wire brush and remove it.

Then try some inhibitor and paint - although it will likely come back - its like ivy....

 

[Jupiter01]

Thanks @mattylad.
Is there a product that has inhibitor and paint in one?

 

[Burnerman]

You could try some log burning stove paint.....although its very thin, it does seem to stay on.
John

 

[lostinthelight]

Wood burning stove paint??

 

[Burnerman]

Sure, I treated the tops of my Morso Squirrels as there was some rust where the flue pipe exits the top.
Granted, the castings were painted black before and the finish was sand cast but it improved them dramatically. A quick wire brush first and good to go.
John

 

[EddieM]

I wouldn't bother as you're presumably going to be cooking food on it.

 

[lostinthelight]

Sure, I treated the tops of my Morso Squirrels as there was some rust where the flue pipe exits the top.
Granted, the castings were painted black before and the finish was sand cast but it improved them dramatically. A quick wire brush first and good to go.
John

Wasnt questioning it John in fact Id written that earlier on but started Supper without hitting the post reply button then didnt check replies before doing so.
Before buying stove paint in bulk for use in a spraygun, if I needed thicker paint for brush filling deeper marks I would spray a quantity into a container and leave it for some of the thinner to flash off .

 

[Burnerman]

Yes, my technique too! I have to say I don’t recognise the thinners in the stove paint smell wise but it does what it says on the tin.
John

 

[johnny2007]

Buy a stainless steel bbq or even better build one yourself with bricks.

 

[Burnerman]

Its so bloomin’ cold up here, those aluminium bbq trays are all you need......one every 5 years or so
John

 

[HERTS P&D]

So Burnerman is giving advice about a bbq.



Andy