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Started by Darko, May 15, 2016, 08:44:01 AM

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captjoe06

#15
May 17, 2016, 03:28:05 PM
A steal.  Congrats!

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Darko

#16
May 17, 2016, 03:58:37 PM
After cleaning, a bit rougher than hoped, but still a cooker. One of the legs is done for. I figure I can fix it. Still, looks pretty good.


Darko

#17
May 17, 2016, 04:49:27 PM Last Edit: May 17, 2016, 05:09:51 PM by Darko
One of the legs is buggered, lots of enamel damaged. Still, will make a good cooker.

Jocool

#18
May 18, 2016, 03:41:57 AM
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If it breathes, we can cook it!

Darko

#19
May 18, 2016, 01:51:46 PM
Is there a brand of high heat paint that is a good match?

MacEggs

#20
May 18, 2016, 03:26:44 PM
The paint will eventually turn black over time ... Unless it's kept away from direct heat.
I had that happen to a red 18 that I restored in 2013.  I'm glad I did it, as it was a learning experience .... I will not do it again.
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Darko

#21
May 18, 2016, 04:10:16 PM
Engine paint? Brake caliper paint? It all goes bad at some point? Just asking?

TheDude

#22
May 18, 2016, 04:24:54 PM
I imagine if painting were a viable option, there would be no black kettles on this site. 
Still need a 22" yellow

Darko

#23
May 18, 2016, 04:44:26 PM Last Edit: May 18, 2016, 05:00:31 PM by Darko
Let me make this clear. Is there a high heat paint that is a close match to a 2001 blue? I don't give a crap about painting being a viable option, or about paint turning black.
I just need a close match.

Troy

#24
May 18, 2016, 09:58:01 PM
Caliper paint is best.  Engine and exhaust paint will hold for a while. Nothing lasts forever though.

Brands are duplicolor, vht.


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MacEggs

#25
May 19, 2016, 05:10:16 AM
Yup, caliper paint is what I used.  Not too sure if there is a good match for the blue.

Do you have a local autobody shop / store that specializes in paint or color-matching?  I have one local to me.  Haven't checked it out yet.

http://www.tssautobodysupplies.com


Show us some pics of the areas of concern.  I would personally do nothing when it comes to paint.  Just apply some vegetable oil / spray from time to time.

As for the buggered leg, maybe find a kettle for cheap and swap out the leg.  Is it a wheel leg, or the non-wheel leg ??
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SteveZ

#26
May 19, 2016, 06:28:09 AM
If it's the front leg. Go to the hardware store and buy 1inch aluminum tubing and cut to fit. I've done this before worked out grate.
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Darko

#27
May 19, 2016, 08:34:47 AM
My bad, it's not the leg itself, it's the socket.  A few of the welds let go. Nothing a few fender washers won't fix.
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