Old kerosene heater

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I have an old kerosene heater that I am considering restoring. It looks kinda like this

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Does anyone know about high temperature paint?

Rustoleum has a paint rated for 1200 degrees that I was planning to use. I don’t want it flaking off or stinking when it run the heater. I was planning on using the heater mainly as an outdoor heater for camping or my deck.

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Plenty of high temp options out there. Quite a few labeled grill paint that are rated to 1200°. Also some automotive (header/exhaust) options in different colors.

Another product to consider is Cerakote. Some of the high temp options are air-cured, and good to 2000°. Tons of colors available. It’s what a lot of silencer companies use.
 
I painted smoker with 1500°F XTC header paint … but only the outside just in case it flaked it wouldn’t contaminate the meal. The only problem I had was where penetrations from inside to outside allowed rust to form and wick under the edge. Preparation and complete coverage is a big deal … cure the rust cancer and make sure areas are seal to inhibit future growth as best as possible.
 
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And in case you’re like me and don’t have a compressor set up for spraying, this is all I’ve ever used for Cerakote:

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Preval 9 oz. Complete Spray Gun 267 - The Home Depot

The Preval Airless Paint Sprayer is a professional spray system that is interchangeable for flexible use in a variety of applications. This spray gun is able to atomize almost any liquid and offers a professional finish. The sprayer functions at a maximum operating pressure of 70 psi with no...
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Very inexpensive and works just fine. They sell additional packs of the top half. You can find 4-packs at other places, but this gives you an idea:

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Preval Power Unit 268 - The Home Depot

The Preval Power Unit is a replacement power unit for the Preval Spray Gun, a professional spray system that is interchangeable for flexible use in a variety of applications. This power unit is able to
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NCFubar said:
I painted smoker with 1500°F XTC header paint … but only the outside just in case it flaked it wouldn’t contaminate the meal. The only problem I had was where penetrations from inside to outside allowed rusty to wick under the edge. Preparation and complete coverage is a big deal … cure the rust cancer and make sure areas are seal to inhibit future growth as best as possible.
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I may do some electrolysis means to de-rust it.
 
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