That is simple automotive enamel thinned about 5% with acetone over regular primer. Tough choice for a color so red was the default winner. I wanted to use a rich cobalt blue until I saw the purple GF in Frank's shop. And purple is a long time, absolute favorite of mine.
On the other hand, about 2 months from now, the door is going to a friend of mine who does amazing murals on motorcycles. He is doing a very special graphic that I've been looking for over the last 2 months. We traded some work back and forth so it works out for both of us.
In the mean time, I'll test some temperatures inside the box and more important for the paint, the outer surfaces. If it gets too hot on the outside skin, there may be a problem. So far it seems good. And if it isn't, this graphic is too cool so the smoker becomes a lawn ornament.
( just joking )
Make no mistake, there ain't no powder in this Puff ! And... I'm not really a crazy person but I play one in real life
Hahaha... It's amazing how it gets everywhere. Color sure looks like it but it's called flaming red. That's funny but I have to admit, my shoes ARE misted red as are some other parts.
And that's after 24 hours, acetone, and two showers
Make no mistake, there ain't no powder in this Puff ! And... I'm not really a crazy person but I play one in real life
I've got to know, does anyone know how is the diamond/x shape done on the front sheet metal? Getting ready to start a backwoods type cabinet smoker and would love to finish it off that same way.
It's called a cross break, I think.
I did mine in a metal brake. I took the outer skin and made the cross before I bent the lips. Usually takes a good size brake, depending on door size.
Lay the full sheet in using the corners for the straight line across (1top, 1bottom corner) the brake, then bend it slightly. Then turn sheet to the next 2 corners and bend again. Take a diagonal measurement to see if the sheet will fit in the brake.
Means a lot to me coming from you...Thank you very much. The door graphics should push it over the top..so to speak ! MAYBE done by January, you know how temperamental some people can be. My friend KNOWS he is an artist. I could just smack him.
Peace and Love, Peace amd Love
Make no mistake, there ain't no powder in this Puff ! And... I'm not really a crazy person but I play one in real life