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[Eternal10]

So I picked up a P43 on MP the other day for $300. Works perfect but needs some tlc. Gonna sand down and repaint. Already started the process.it’s a little rusty especially inside ash pan compartment. Any advice of how to remove it. Was gonna just wire wheel and brush it then repaint. But it’s close quarters.

 

[Washed-Up]

That’s pretty much what I’ve done with the stoves I’ve refurbished, sandpaper and wirewheel, a dremel is great for the tight spots….Stovebright black satin looks great on them when it’s time to paint. Post some pics and keep us posted.

 

[bogieb]

Calling @Don2222 - I'll bet you have some good advice.

 

[Don2222]

So I picked up a P43 on MP the other day for $300. Works perfect but needs some tlc. Gonna sand down and repaint. Already started the process.it’s a little rusty especially inside ash pan compartment. Any advice of how to remove it. Was gonna just wire wheel and brush it then repaint. But it’s close quarters.

Hello
Good find!
I have refinished many pellet stoves.
I vacuum out the ash and then wire wheel it. For the tight rough spots a small grinder such as the Home Depot Husky brand pneumatic right angle die grinder works well

Husky 1/4 in. Angle Die Grinder with Accessory Kit H4230C - The Home Depot

Husky Angle Die Grinder Kit is designed to provide more power, less noise and longer life. Features rubberized handle over mold for comfort.

www.homedepot.com

For the easy access areas I like the small 4.5” harbor freight electric angle grinder with a flap pad.

5 Amp, 4-1/2 in. Slide Switch Angle Grinder

Amazing deals on this 4-1/2In 5Amp Angle Grinder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

After that, I clean up the surface dust and oils with Acetone so the paint sticks better.

Klean-Strip 1 qt. Acetone Thins Fiberglass Resins, Epoxy and Adhesives QAC18 - The Home Depot

Acquire the Klean-Strip 1 qt. Acetone QAC18, liquid acetone is an effective cleanup solvent after the completion of a fiberglass project at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

The spray paint I use for the fire box is VHT flat black 2,000 Deg very high temperature header paint at your local auto supply.

https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/high-heat-paint/p/vht-flat-black-flameproof-high-heat-paint-11oz/509746_0_0?cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:GEN:10574827360&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv5uKBhD6ARIsAGv9a-wKRG39ZHP6yPr6ZOCMXpT6g5_9u7TpmBc7kdH6aLhbPXfJLVJ1abAaAsvXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The outside paint, I use the Stove Bright Satin Black 1,400 Deg paint

Robot or human?

That’s all
Media blasting helps too.
I have used Tractor Supplies Black Diamond media but I prefer white aluminum oxide

White Aluminum Oxide 220 Grit UNIBLANC Dental Abrasive Blast Media 99.5% purity | eBay

White aluminum oxide (Uniblanc. Condition is New. TM ) is at least99.5% ultra-pure. It sparkles when light hits it and has been used for decorative purposes. Very friable material. Most extensive range of grit sizes.

www.ebay.com

Here is an old Quadrafire Classic Bay I did a little refurbishment with pics.

Pellet Stove - Cleaning & blasting that nasty rusty fire box and super rusty baffle panels!

Hello This Quadrafire CB1200 has see alot of use in a basement that may have had some dampness. Dampness is the Pellet stove's # 1 adversary! Even though it works fine, looks like time for a little touch up? I brought out the Big Gun by using a 40 lb Abrasion blaster connected to a 210 PSI...

www.hearth.com

Hope this info helps.

 

[Eternal10]

Hello
Good find!
I have refinished many pellet stoves.
I vacuum out the ash and then wire wheel it. For the tight rough spots a small grinder such as the Home Depot Husky brand pneumatic right angle die grinder works well

Husky 1/4 in. Angle Die Grinder with Accessory Kit H4230C - The Home Depot

Husky Angle Die Grinder Kit is designed to provide more power, less noise and longer life. Features rubberized handle over mold for comfort.

www.homedepot.com

For the easy access areas I like the small 4.5” harbor freight electric angle grinder with a flap pad.

5 Amp, 4-1/2 in. Slide Switch Angle Grinder

Amazing deals on this 4-1/2In 5Amp Angle Grinder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

After that, I clean up the surface dust and oils with Acetone so the paint sticks better.

Klean-Strip 1 qt. Acetone Thins Fiberglass Resins, Epoxy and Adhesives QAC18 - The Home Depot

Acquire the Klean-Strip 1 qt. Acetone QAC18, liquid acetone is an effective cleanup solvent after the completion of a fiberglass project at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

The spray paint I use for the fire box is VHT flat black 2,000 Deg very high temperature header paint at your local auto supply.

https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/high-heat-paint/p/vht-flat-black-flameproof-high-heat-paint-11oz/509746_0_0?cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:GEN:10574827360&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv5uKBhD6ARIsAGv9a-wKRG39ZHP6yPr6ZOCMXpT6g5_9u7TpmBc7kdH6aLhbPXfJLVJ1abAaAsvXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The outside paint, I use the Stove Bright Satin Black 1,400 Deg paint

Robot or human?

That’s all
Media blasting helps too.
I have used Tractor Supplies Black Diamond media but I prefer white aluminum oxide

White Aluminum Oxide 220 Grit UNIBLANC Dental Abrasive Blast Media 99.5% purity | eBay

White aluminum oxide (Uniblanc. Condition is New. TM ) is at least99.5% ultra-pure. It sparkles when light hits it and has been used for decorative purposes. Very friable material. Most extensive range of grit sizes.

www.ebay.com

Here is an old Quadrafire Classic Bay I did a little refurbishment with pics.

Pellet Stove - Cleaning & blasting that nasty rusty fire box and super rusty baffle panels!

Hello This Quadrafire CB1200 has see alot of use in a basement that may have had some dampness. Dampness is the Pellet stove's # 1 adversary! Even though it works fine, looks like time for a little touch up? I brought out the Big Gun by using a 40 lb Abrasion blaster connected to a 210 PSI...

www.hearth.com

Hope this info helps.

Awesome thanks. I just returned from vacation and will be starting on it tomorrow. Will post some pics as I go.

 

[SidecarFlip]

Hello
Good find!
I have refinished many pellet stoves.
I vacuum out the ash and then wire wheel it. For the tight rough spots a small grinder such as the Home Depot Husky brand pneumatic right angle die grinder works well

Husky 1/4 in. Angle Die Grinder with Accessory Kit H4230C - The Home Depot

Husky Angle Die Grinder Kit is designed to provide more power, less noise and longer life. Features rubberized handle over mold for comfort.

www.homedepot.com

For the easy access areas I like the small 4.5” harbor freight electric angle grinder with a flap pad.

5 Amp, 4-1/2 in. Slide Switch Angle Grinder

Amazing deals on this 4-1/2In 5Amp Angle Grinder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

After that, I clean up the surface dust and oils with Acetone so the paint sticks better.

Klean-Strip 1 qt. Acetone Thins Fiberglass Resins, Epoxy and Adhesives QAC18 - The Home Depot

Acquire the Klean-Strip 1 qt. Acetone QAC18, liquid acetone is an effective cleanup solvent after the completion of a fiberglass project at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

The spray paint I use for the fire box is VHT flat black 2,000 Deg very high temperature header paint at your local auto supply.

https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/high-heat-paint/p/vht-flat-black-flameproof-high-heat-paint-11oz/509746_0_0?cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:GEN:10574827360&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv5uKBhD6ARIsAGv9a-wKRG39ZHP6yPr6ZOCMXpT6g5_9u7TpmBc7kdH6aLhbPXfJLVJ1abAaAsvXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The outside paint, I use the Stove Bright Satin Black 1,400 Deg paint

Robot or human?

That’s all
Media blasting helps too.
I have used Tractor Supplies Black Diamond media but I prefer white aluminum oxide

White Aluminum Oxide 220 Grit UNIBLANC Dental Abrasive Blast Media 99.5% purity | eBay

White aluminum oxide (Uniblanc. Condition is New. TM ) is at least99.5% ultra-pure. It sparkles when light hits it and has been used for decorative purposes. Very friable material. Most extensive range of grit sizes.

www.ebay.com

Here is an old Quadrafire Classic Bay I did a little refurbishment with pics.

Pellet Stove - Cleaning & blasting that nasty rusty fire box and super rusty baffle panels!

Hello This Quadrafire CB1200 has see alot of use in a basement that may have had some dampness. Dampness is the Pellet stove's # 1 adversary! Even though it works fine, looks like time for a little touch up? I brought out the Big Gun by using a 40 lb Abrasion blaster connected to a 210 PSI...

www.hearth.com

Hope this info helps.

Black diamond blasting media has to be the nastiest stuff ever made.

 

[Eternal10]

Awesome thanks. I just returned from vacation and will be starting on it tomorrow. Will post some pics as I go.

 

[Eternal10]

Didn’t get before pics but this is the finished product.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I'm sure it wasn't pretty. Most used stoves aren't. Have to go fetch my 600 buck Facebook Marketplace 6039 this week and refurb it. I believe with the way propane prices are going, it will wind up in my shop and I'll turn down the PEX floor heat. Not like I don't have plenty of corn to roast. Just picked up 7 ton.