Inside drum question on uds build

acw · Joined: 20 Apr 2010 Posts: 7

I am starting on my 1st uds build, and I have a question concerning the inside of the drum. It appears to be painted on the inside, and not a liner. I plan on having a hot, long fire in it and see how much will come off. Whatever is left, I'm just going to leave.

PS- I have attempted to post a picture of the drum, but I don't seem to be able to. [img][/img]

Marky C · BBQ Pro Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 501 Location: Delaware

What is your question??
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acw · Joined: 20 Apr 2010 Posts: 7

My question is will it be ok to just leave what doesn't come off inside the drum? I have read on here where a lot of people are suggesting sandblasting- but is it really necessary to remove every piece of paint inside the drum?

Que-West · BBQ Fan Joined: 24 Jul 2008 Posts: 113 Location: Tulsa, OK

IMO depends on the type of paint, and since you can't ever really know for sure, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Marky C · BBQ Pro Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 501 Location: Delaware

There has been much discussion on here about that. Some will say to remove it all.
My opinion is: If it won't burn off after filling with wood and doing the initial burn out it won't burn off when cooking. My guess is that I burnt mine out at 900+?? But that is just my opinion. Maybe it is killing me slowly, but so far so good.
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jacobgiles · Newbie Joined: 07 Feb 2010 Posts: 30 Location: Atoka, TN

if you build a hot fire all the paint should burn off. a weedburner is pretty handy for this too. i think sandblasting the inside is a little overkill.