KamadoCobra Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 As a s follow-up to my first Grill dome restoration (see http://www.kamadoguru.com/topic/10848-grill-dome-rebuild-project/?p=118416), I'm planning a second Grill Dome restoration later this year. One consideration will be to re-glaze instead of a re-paint. Unlike other Kamado's that use a glazed surface, Grill Dome's have a heat resistant paint surface. The challenge will be to locate a local potter equipped with a kiln large enough to fit the GD. If it proves successful, I may also choose to repaint my original rebuilt GD (see picture below) as it has since chipped again due to some issues with the refinishing process. Just curious - for those of you who own glazed Kamados (i.e. Vision, BGE, KJoe), have you ever experienced any issues with the finish? CeramicChef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I haven't yet. I have noticed upon delivery that you have the odd pimple in the glaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I had a few open pores on the outside of the KJ Jr. that showed unglazed ceramic. I just filled them in with red high temp gasket sealer and I can't even find them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkill73 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Nothing more than the typical spider webbing of a fired glaze finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addertooth Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 You will have to strip it down to the bare ceramic to glaze it. The old paint will outgas during the firing process and cause problems with the glaze. Have you considered tile instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamadoCobra Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 @jkill73 The spider webbing effect (aka "crazing") seems to be common for glazed Kamadaos. I have never heard about "pimpling". That's new. @Bosco, @Jon.B -> If you have pics, would be interesting to see. Did this happen before or after high-temp cook? @Addertooth - Agreed. Resurfacing a GD is extremely challenging since it has to be "bone dry" for max adhesion and cure. Tile needs special high-heat adhesive and grout, and will add weight to the lid. I considered it but the compact spring hinge of the GD is only rated for the weight of the lid with paint.I'm currently researching a ceramic-based chrome paint rated for high temp - used to coat exhaust manifolds. The results could prove interesting. Dub 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireSteve Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Bump, interested in how subsequent resto went. Glazed or repainted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Eng Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 What paint did you use on the original restoration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack. Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Welcome Eric_Eng. Eric_Eng 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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