Seasoning Question

[Baltimorelger]

Later today I’ll be seasoning my new Meadow Creek TS70P. I think I have a handle on the overall process but wanted to get opinions on if I should oil the outside as well as the inside of the smoker? I’ve seen people do both and wanted to see what the pit prefers?

[Donw]

On first seasoning do not oil the outside paint. Most high temperature paints need to off gas with some heat before they are fully cured.

[Baltimorelger]

Thank you! Is oiling the outside then something to do periodically down the road? (I assume like seasoning cast iron)

[Donw]

Once the exterior paint has been cured then it is okay to use oil. I do it all the time on my LSG and my Yoder. The initial restriction is because the oil will prevent the exterior paint from off gassing and becoming fully cured. On a side note, many seasoning instructions mention temperatures that you should not exceed during the initial seasoning as too much or too little heat affects the curing of the paint.

[Skip]

For what it's worth this is what LSG recommends for the outside painted surface. I did it and it worked well. Read under Tips & Tricks.

https://lonestargrillz.com/pages/faq

[Donw]

Good find Skip . I see the original curing instructions also mention the temperature restrictions I mentioned above and how that relates to the curing of the paint.

[IFindZeroBadCooks]

I think the above advice is sound. What does MC recommend?

[Baltimorelger]

Pretty similar instructions, they mention spritzing some water in as well, but basically oil the inside abd let it rice between 250 and 300.

[Panhead John]

Here’s what Skip posted above and what Donw references.

[bbqLuv]

I try to read and follow the manufacturer's directions. For example, I avoid Coors Light at all costs.
That is what I do for my Traeger.

[Debra]

Don't we all avoid Kerr's Latt at all costs?