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Hi All, Several years ago I made a boiler out of a piece of 3/8" thick, 16" diameter steel pipe. It is kept in a barn/machine shed where it is exposed to moisture and temperature changes. It is rusting to the point that there is enough to form a thin sheet on the surface. Oil based machine paint is of little use because the temperature causes it to burn, peel, or otherwise fail. Does anyone know of a surface treatment that can stand the heat and prevent rust? I was thinking of automotive exhaust header paint, or perhaps the rust converter paint, does anyone else have answers or ideas? Thanks in advance, Rick

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Rhbuxton
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How about exhaust manifold paint? ...lew...

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Lewis Hartswick

There are plenty of hi-temp finishes. Grill paint is good to almost red heat.

Tim

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Tim Williams

Old fashion black stove polish ? Its cheap and easily available Ken Cutt

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Ken Cutt

Wipe it with linseed oil, it will blacken with use or you can heat things to smoking and wipe it on.

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Beecrofter

Hey Rick,

For just the surface rust, you might try Parkerizing. I have no idea how it will take fire-box flame and heat though.

Take care.

Brian Laws>Hi All,

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Brian Lawson

Many thanks to all those who gave me advise on boiler finishes! Your help is really appreciated. Rick

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Rhbuxton

How about lagging and cleading?

Mark Rand RTFM

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Mark Rand

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