CoyoteCook Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hello Again ~ After much searching, reading, and scrounging around here and other sites in the BBQ / Kamado Web World, I boldly went where I had feared to go for close to 10 years. The precious Kamado that I inherited from my parents - and fought with a sibling to get - received a long overdue touch up. I realize how fortunate I am to have this amazing Imperial Kamado #3. - perfect in all ways except the external finish and no gaskets - yet. After a good cleaning, I used high temp engine paints to create a finish that is inspired by what I think it looked like when my parents purchased it from the Pachinko Palace way back when. I did take photos along the way. I dabble in the art world, and really like to DIY, so this was a really fun project. These are the before and after photos. (I posted the before when I joined a while back.) Golf Griller, JeffieBoy and BURGER MEISTER 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURGER MEISTER Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Nice paint job!! You might want to get some feet for it to sit on for ventilation to protect the bottom from overheating and cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoyoteCook Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thank you and thanks for the suggestion. Strangely, I was looking at feet today and curious if terricotta garden pot feet would work. The upside down terracotta planter that it sits on is hollow, so I wondered if the heat would dissipate through it somewhat. Stability concerns of adding another layer make me a bit nervous. Cracking the bottom is a horrible thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffieBoy Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Wow, that’s a gem. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURGER MEISTER Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 22 hours ago, CoyoteCook said: Thank you and thanks for the suggestion. Strangely, I was looking at feet today and curious if terricotta garden pot feet would work. The upside down terracotta planter that it sits on is hollow, so I wondered if the heat would dissipate through it somewhat. Stability concerns of adding another layer make me a bit nervous. Cracking the bottom is a horrible thought! That's exactly what I did for my KJ JR. Painted them red and they look IMHO, great. And with the color scheme you have they would blend in pretty good. I would be careful with the balance like you said. Figure out something to stabilize it when the lid is open. Place 1 foot under the hinge and space the other ones out accordingly, or put more than 3 under it. They do heat up on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoyoteCook Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Thanks Burger Meister. I'm on the hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURGER MEISTER Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Got mine at Lowe's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoyoteCook Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 I bought some that I like on good ol' eBay. A NC seller is selling them in lots of 6, which gives me set-up options. They are very plain and appear to be low to the ground, which eases my mind on the stability isssue. In case someone who is interested. "Set of 2 - Concrete Pot Feet 3 Count Each Box" 6 feet in total. BURGER MEISTER 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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