Clear coat / Sealant?

Did you find they would hold the temp pretty consistently? I would think they would have a pretty large swing on temp.

I got an electric one with digital control. I also think wrapping it in insulation (I used rock wool batts) helps because itā€™s not just the thin metal of the box thatā€™s holding the heat. The smoker was half-price so I think the whole thing was under $200.

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Make sure the paint is oil based. Any high quality spray like those mentioned is good. If you want to go natural steel, a good rust inhibitor
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product is called FLOOD. Odd name for the brand but it is penetrol. Excellent for steel made outdoor or garden art.

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Most people here are painting with a spray can so this wont work.

I use Flood Penetrol on all my shop tools and benchesā€¦it is an amzing product to coat things in around the shop to prevent rust.
@HouseWork talked about this on his facebook pageā€¦I love it!

I was able to get the last 3 quarts available in my provinceā€¦it can be really hard to findā€¦

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Oh I just read the can did not know you can use a rust inhibitor

Not every one does spray cans. Some outdoor art gets penetrol as a rust inhibitor or seal in what patina has developed.

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it is, like I saidā€¦amazing on shop equipmentā€¦