Having some fun styling my grill this Saturday

[Henrik]

I've had this idea for the last two weeks - what if I paint my hot box (custom built grill, just like the Chudbox) in British Racing Green? Well, why not I thought? So I ordered some quality car paint from a professional store, plus clear coat, and a spray gun. I've used one before, but haven't had any good ones, so I figured I should by something decent. I did, it's not awesome, top of the range, but better than the cheap crap I've used before. If it's fun, and I realize I want to spray paint other things, I'll upgrade.

Anyhow, stripped the grill down, sanded it, and got to work sprayin'. After 3 layers I let it dry, and then applied two layers of clear coat. I did buy the real deal this time, and I could tell that the clear coat was much better than what I've used before. And I'm still a noob when it comes to painting.

3 hours later, and here's the result. It's far from perfect, but with my skills I'm happy with the result. Here are some before and after photos.

Before



Got it sanded down and covered




The reasonably priced spray gun




Starting to apply some paint




Finished, all nice and clean (except for the inside)




And here's a full frontal :-)



Swapping out the handle for a stainless steel handle from Amazon added a bit more contrast with the paint, and it cost like 12 bucks, so happy with that.

[jfmorris]

Looking good!

[randy.56]

I like the green better. thumbs up

[Henrik]

Yup, I really like it.

[texastweeter]

You should paint it to match the 1966 Ford GT 40...IJS.

[Henrik]

What color would that be?

[texastweeter]

They took 1st 2nd & 3rd in the lemans that year. Car numer 2 was black and white, but the most famous car #1 was blue and white.

[texastweeter]

Here you go Henrik its worth some research, the book is great, an so is the movie.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans

[Draznnl]

Very nice. Is it going to get a white racing stripe?

[Jerod Broussard]

White racing stripes that appear when the grill is hot and then dissipate when the grill cools off.

[Henrik]

Now why didn't I think of that?

[realdocBBQ]

Man that's great! I love it Henrik!

I bought a bunch of expensive paint and a semi-decent inexpensive LVLP gun - but I can't find time when it's not windy that matches up with my availability AND with a clean pit that is paint-ready. It's an exercise in coordinating. With no place to paint indoors, I gotta get the heavens all to align perfectly. Someday I'll have the chance.

[surfdog]

Since I “lost” my studio a few years ago, I’ve been using one of these for many thing less than automobile sized. I actually have all 3 sizes and they work well.
This one is 9x6x5.5’ tall.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011L3DVVO?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_12&th=1

[Troutman]

Dang, it’s the Henrik Chud box

[Henrik]

Nailed it.

[RichieB]

Wow! Nice job.

[Henrik]

Thanks!

[surfdog]

Looks good…but I can’t help but think that some flames or pinstripes might make it look more gooder. ;-)

[RonB]

I like it too. There's too much black in BBQ anyway.

[Jessterr]

Awesome, Henrik Simply beautiful. I am a bit biased though, as it’s the same color as my new car. Great job!

[Henrik]

Thanks Jesterr! Sounds like a great choice of color for that ride of yours 👌

[HawkerXP]

Now you need one of these to tow it around!

[Henrik]

I do, don’t I?

[bbqLuv]

You done did good, Sir Henrik