Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on November 06, 2017, 10:23:40 AMPersonally, I wouldn’t use it as the base for this project. The porcelain, which is non-conductive, needs to be stripped for powder to “stick”. If your gonna do the ash bucket set-up, you’d be better off with a 2000’s kettle. Wouldn’t need to modify leg sockets, or ash assembly ring. Would just pop into place. There’d be no feelings of guilt if you used a good used kettle with porcelain issues. If the triangle is rusty, you could even go red, white, & blue on that as well. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy buddy has researched it and says it can go on top of the porcelain.Your buddy is correct. Powder coating can't be directly applied to porcelain but he sand blast it. I had a 14" WSM done.
Personally, I wouldn’t use it as the base for this project. The porcelain, which is non-conductive, needs to be stripped for powder to “stick”. If your gonna do the ash bucket set-up, you’d be better off with a 2000’s kettle. Wouldn’t need to modify leg sockets, or ash assembly ring. Would just pop into place. There’d be no feelings of guilt if you used a good used kettle with porcelain issues. If the triangle is rusty, you could even go red, white, & blue on that as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The powder coat on my rotisserie ring is rated for 500 degrees.Why not consider cerakote?Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app
I've been working on this for a while.It does not appear powder coating will take the temps generated in a cooker.NIB kettles would not be to difficult but I believe you need to remove the porcelain prior to adding new multi colored porcelain and placing in a kiln.One issue with old kettles is the potential for grease to drip off and start a fire in the kiln.I realize powder coaters typically pre bake parts prior to powdering to eliminate oil contamination so this may help but you don't want to pre bake in a kiln.There is a porcelain refinisher who does Coleman lantern vents. Currently people have been waiting since early 2017 for him to complete their work. Coleman vents are tiny compared to a kettle.RedSent from my iPad using Weber Kettle Club
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on November 06, 2017, 04:31:38 PMThe powder coat on my rotisserie ring is rated for 500 degrees.Why not consider cerakote?Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile appNot sure it comes in red, white and blue.@bigredmf I think that one is just regular paint.Quote from: bigredmf on November 06, 2017, 01:41:04 PMI've been working on this for a while.It does not appear powder coating will take the temps generated in a cooker.NIB kettles would not be to difficult but I believe you need to remove the porcelain prior to adding new multi colored porcelain and placing in a kiln.One issue with old kettles is the potential for grease to drip off and start a fire in the kiln.I realize powder coaters typically pre bake parts prior to powdering to eliminate oil contamination so this may help but you don't want to pre bake in a kiln.There is a porcelain refinisher who does Coleman lantern vents. Currently people have been waiting since early 2017 for him to complete their work. Coleman vents are tiny compared to a kettle.RedSent from my iPad using Weber Kettle ClubHe powder coats his drum smokers that he sells. He says it's good up to 500. He has already tested powder coating on top of porcelain.