Paint for mild steel sheet brazing hearth.

[Rod RenshawParticipant @rodrenshaw28584]

I noticed a recent thread about painting older galvanised garage doors, and the multiple suggestions for paint schemes. Also that Hammerite,which I have used successfully in the past, no longer seems to be the same product.

What would the team use to get a degree of corrosion resistance on a newly made brazing hearth made of bright mild steel sheet with welded corners which will be stored in a notionally dry, but unheated, garage in the UK? There will be firebricks inside the hearth so the paint will not be exposed directly to the propane torch flame. I don't need a showroom finish but it would be good to think the thing would not look like a rusty mess for at least the first few years.

Rod

[Rod RenshawParticipant @rodrenshaw28584]

[HOWARDTParticipant @howardt]

You can get a heatproof paint from Wilikinsons, meant for fires and bbq’s. I use it as a simple cover on bear metal while building my loco. It stands up to a blow torch very well, I have brazed bits after cleaning locally and surprised at how much paint remained close to hot area. Sorry can’t remember the name, it is a spray or tin for brushing.

[Phil WhitleyParticipant @philwhitley94135]

I added a canopy to mine and refreshed the original finish which was aluminium primer!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKf0nWnXKXltBjj7MWtdjWA

Edited By Phil Whitley on 09/08/2020 19:35:28

[Brian Sweeting 2Participant @briansweeting2]

Vehicle exhaust paint, some goes up to 650⁰C.

[Anthony KnightsParticipant @anthonyknights16741]

Apologies if this breaks any rules. Just trying to help.

[Rod RenshawParticipant @rodrenshaw28584]

Thanks to all who contributed ideas on this.

I have decided to get some of the high temperature exhaust/ manifold paint as recommended by Brian and Anthony.

Rod

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