Help me make my Offset pretty again

Titch · Oct 16, 2014

This is the joy of my cooking life.
Silver Creek Smoker, made in good old Australia.
It needs a good tidy up.
I want to paint it, The fire box is used for hot Grilling and as a outside heater,
one heavy gauge monster, heaps of metal
Most of my cooking is hot and fast.
Should I paint it or just oil it?
Any thoughts on replacement temperature gauges ?
see below.

BigBobBQ · Oct 16, 2014

I just did same thing you can read through my responses here. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=198360

BigBobBQ · Oct 16, 2014

Here is my before and after pictures http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=198750

AussieMatt · Oct 16, 2014

I'd go with the same resto that Bob did to his OKJ mate...unless you want to put a red rat on it somewhere. :mrgreen:

rookiedad · Oct 16, 2014

i would not paint it! it has too much personality. i would try the oil first.

dwfisk · Oct 16, 2014

Depends on the resources available to you. My first choice would be to remove the wood (I would try to keep it and reuse it 'cause it looks cool) and sand or media blast the steel/rust. Blasting gives you the best surface for repainting the outside and reseasoning the inside. If blasting is not reasonable, the route BigBobBQ used and the tips he got is a pretty good way to go. No matter what, make sure you use a good solvent before applying paint to the outside (no need for this on the inside); I use acetone. Even the slightest amount of oil from you hands or a wipe rag will farkup a paint job. I've tried a bunch of different alleged high temp paints and keep coming back to good old Rustoleum Ultra (1000*-1200*) applied with a HVLP gun, 2-3 coats; a quart will be plenty & they recommend no primer. Even with the best prep and paint, fireboxes are always a problem, I oil mine lightly over the paint as it cools down, but also plan to recondition the firebox every couple years. Best of luck, can't wait to see the results.

viking72 · Oct 16, 2014

Oil it as it cools after your next cook.
If you have dogs around don't use bacon grease!

Later,
Doug

oldbill · Oct 16, 2014

Yeah, I'm with the oiling crowd. Twice a year I give my entire pit a good coat of vegetable oil and let it bake on to get a thick, black layer (kinda looks like a well seasoned iron skillet) and it stops all rust in it's tracks.:-D
Anyhow stick burners aren't supposed to be purdy, they're blue collar cookers and the junkier they look, the better they cook!!!:wink:

ButtBurner · Oct 16, 2014

oldbill said:
Yeah, I'm with the oiling crowd. Twice a year I give my entire pit a good coat of vegetable oil and let it bake on to get a thick, black layer (kinda looks like a well seasoned iron skillet) and it stops all rust in it's tracks.:-D
Anyhow stick burners aren't supposed to be purdy, they're blue collar cookers and the junkier they look, the better they cook!!!:wink:

guess I am screwed then

:biggrin1:

oldbill · Oct 16, 2014

ButtBurner said:
guess I am screwed then

:biggrin1:

LOL! That's a brand spankin' new Shirley there, let's see what she looks like a few years down the road!!!

ButtBurner · Oct 16, 2014

oldbill said:
LOL! That's a brand spankin' new Shirley there, let's see what she looks like a few years down the road!!!

its not brand spankin new

I have had it since July, fed over 1000 people from it to date

oldbill · Oct 16, 2014

ButtBurner said:
its not brand spankin new

I have had it since July, fed over 1000 people from it to date

Three month's old and 1000 people? Hell, that thing isn't even seasoned yet!:-D

ButtBurner · Oct 16, 2014

oldbill said:
Three month's old and 1000 people? Hell, that thing isn't even seasoned yet!:-D

yup

and that's the way its gonna stay

wrenfro12 · Oct 16, 2014

I say she would look good as a blonde..:crazy:
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Titch · Oct 17, 2014

Thanks for the input Folks, its most appreciate.
I will have a go at oiling the drums.
Any thoughts on some good temp gauges?
I will have to buy overseas so give me your thoughts with links please.

Happy Hapgood · Oct 17, 2014

Not a single Fosters logo on that pit. :tsk: I thought you said it was made in Australia.

oldbill · Oct 17, 2014

AussieTitch said:
Thanks for the input Folks, its most appreciate.
I will have a go at oiling the drums.
Any thoughts on some good temp gauges?
I will have to buy overseas so give me your thoughts with links please.

River Country are really good for the price, they're adjustable as well!:-D
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/River-Country-RC-T34CC-Adjustable-Thermometer/dp/B004DKUB2U"]Amazon.com : 3" River Country (RC-T34CC) Adjustable BBQ, Grill, Smoker Thermometer (50 to 550F) : Patio, Lawn & Garden@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Djsm4LbRL.@@AMEPARAM@@51Djsm4LbRL[/ame]

ButtBurner · Oct 17, 2014

I second the river country. I had that one in my last pit and it worked very well

viking72 · Oct 19, 2014

I have used these for many years, no worries.

http://langbbqsmokers.com/accessories/heatgauge.html

Later,
Doug

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