Caliper paint on cast iron

[spasm3]

I have an outdoor cast iron fireplace. I changed the color from black to red. I used rust-oleum caliper paint as it's high temperature.

Question, should I cover it for winter, or does the paint need heat now to bond?
Pics below.

 

[KJSmith]

Don't know about the paint.

How does it cook pizza... or have you tried?

 

[Eddie]

Call RUST-OLEUM for answer.

 

[Trav]

I have an outdoor cast iron fireplace. I changed the color from black to red. I used rust-oleum caliper paint as it's high temperature.

Question, should I cover it for winter, or does the paint need heat now to bond?
Pics below.

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I wouldn't worry about it, not to put a wet blanket on the job but I suspect some of that is going away quickly as the upper regions are probably getting hotter than 900 degrees. This is what would have worked better (next time).

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[spasm3]

Don't know about the paint.

How does it cook pizza... or have you tried?

Have not tried it yet. Basically you build a fire and let it die to coals, then put the pizza in on a stone .

I did not paint the inside of the oven or stove, where food will go.

 

[spasm3]

I wouldn't worry about it, not to put a wet blanket on the job but I suspect some of that is going away quickly as the upper regions are probably getting hotter than 900 degrees. This is what would have worked better (next time).

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Thanks!

I'm sure it will need repainting from time to time, I'll definitely use that next time!

 

[Hall]

I'm sure it will need repainting from time to time, I'll definitely use that next time!

I'd check the temperature next time you use it to see how hot it actually gets. You've also got (2) coats which may help. I mean, not like it can now withstand 1800º F, but maybe gives you some buffer.

 

[Nick1994]

Very different here. Fireplaces/pizza ovens are for winter use only, never in the summer.

 

[Lubener]

Don't know about the paint.

How does it cook pizza... or have you tried?

I remember my Grandmother cooking a pizza on the grill.

 

[spasm3]

I went ahead and built a fire in it. Will see how it holds up.

 

[Jetronic]

it's the only way to know.

 

[Kira]

Once that baby is up to temp you'll be able to make pizzas as fast as you can lay 'em out.

Speaking terms with the neighbors? Prep a dozen pies, deliver 'em or have the neighbors pop over for contactless pick-up.

 

[Jetronic]

be sure to tell them the oven is red hot if you let them take the pizzas out

 

[nthach]

As long as you prepped the surface per instructions, you should be OK.
Some high-temp paints do call for a cure time with heat, so building a fire ain’t a bad idea. Somewhat the same idea as “seasoning” a smoker or Weber before use with a nice, smoky fire.