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Slight pitting on redhead '92 MT lid

Started by Ashcan Ted, March 29, 2016, 07:03:00 PM

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Ashcan Ted

Any solutions to repairing a few very small pitting spots on the lid of a redhead?  My '92 MT is in great shape but I'm trying to reach close to full restoration.  I searched the old forums and only came across some discussion about red cal paint when you're ready to paint.  These spots are only a few MMs across.  Any guidance?  Thanks!

addicted-to-smoke

A picture might help, but generally there isn't much you can do about missing paint on a cooker, especially if you want it to match. "Lookers" not subject to heat have some more options.
It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

brewtownbeatdown

Red caliper paint would work best if you plan on cooking on your MT.  Spray the paint on a fine brush (Q-tip works also) & paint in the pits. Multiple coats will fill the pit close to level, but will become brighter red each coat (caliper paint will darken a little with heat over time).  Once dry, just run a razor blade around painted pits to get excess paint off the good porcelain.
Obviously looking for a Glen Blue (who isn't?😂).

Looking for anything Happy Cooker, including any re-branded as Montgomery Ward.  I've amassed a nice collection, but I'm missing a few still.  Let me know if you can help a fella out🤞