Should I paint it with non-rust paint before using it for the 1st time?
760888
No, no paint needed. Metal cook box is aluminum, hence no rust. Sides/legs is plastic.
655577
what ever you dont want to show peeling so on wire brush sand paper so on by no means do you have to get rld of all the rust this paint stops the rust and encapulates it remember they suggest to top coat this paint after proper drying you may use a color on top if you wish i suggest regular rust olium
1746905
Hello Bill, To use any primer or paint, you have to clean the metal. Most new metal has at least traces of manufacturing oil on it. This will ruin your paint job even before it's finished. Clean the metal with a strong dishwashing liquid and rinse well with hot water. If you don't have compressed air, at least get as much water out of the inside as possible, then dry off the tube with a clean towel. The make sure that the first inch of the inside is dry so the paint on the edges is not affected by water. Then Prime. The thorough cleaning is very important. Hope that helps! Joe
623613
Yes it will rust...but i bet you can put a rustOlium paint on it...wire brush it after each use..and veggie oil it after each use.The composition...i guess it is steel chain and pig steel..pot i dont rightfully know...it is thick and will last years...i put mine in the house..wash it in the dishwasher and then dip it in veggie oil and put it in a zip lock bag and toss it in the workshop. seems not to rust...hope this helps...ty
15530
No my didn't have any rust. I would return it if I were you. There should NOT be any rust in or on it at all! Good luck.
1453708
Use a black paint called VHT flame proof coatings. Sand rust spots smooth then paint with VHT
1090598
After you convert the rust, it becomes a different and stable metal. You can paint over it with most any paint so I would assume rubberize undercoting is fine.
61669
I wouldn't hesitate to paint it. If in doubt, scuff a bit with sandpaper first.
2076330
You should wait until the deck is fully dry before you paint. I cleaned the deck one weekend and painted it the next weekend....but you can do it a lot sooner if you have the time.
98303
The stuff converts the rust to a smooth, black paintable surface. I put touchup paint right over it for small scratches and stone chips. If all of the rust is gone, there is nothing for this to convert, so you may not need it.
2261137
I'd say it is semi-permanent. Meaning as long as you prep the metal with a primer to stop rust ,it should last a long time. Caveat...until someone starts to peel it off. Then it will come off quite easily. I'd use a good quality paint instead.
1950204
It can be painted if you use Rustoleum Universal Spray paint and carefully follow the directions.
2165930
Not an expert, but looking at it, it might resist rust for a time, but i think it would eventually rust. I think you need one of those solid core industrial types that could be painted over once signs of rust are noted. Sorry that's my best answer.
1737090
I have never considered this idea before, so anything I say is merely an opinion. It would seem relatively okay to me to paint the OUTSIDE of the unit this way, but I would not paint anywhere INSIDE the unit as you simply don't know what chemicals could be released during cooking that might be dangerous to your health. I just rub mine with olive oil on the outside, and so far there is no rust, even though it sits outside. Also, I have a plastic cover over the unit when not in use so that rain does not hit it directly.
1654204
I use it in non rusted metal specifically to prevent any rust and it works wonders making the metal rust proof, for as long as it stays in the metal, this supposed to be to prep before paint that way will last forever cuz is protected by the paint and metal wont rust under the paint like it happens in some cases if you dont treat the metal before paint, just my experience, it also treat rusted metal and convert rust into something like black oxide and ready fpr paint or yoy can just wire brush rusted area and then apply it works either way it is awesome, if i can i would wash my mouth with it LOL
1093235
yes, clean it with marine clean, scuff it, tack rag it, then por it. if its rusted at all use the zinc primer,it bonds to the rust.
778602
Yes, I use it on small rust spots all the time and there is no need to sand first. I just wipe off the excess; it hasn't ever affected the surrounding paint. It will leave a film that can be easily wiped off. It works great. No need to use primer, just paint right after it drys.