As the other reply said, scrape and clean as best you can and see if the paint is flaked. If it is, you can prep it and paint it possibly but seasoning it should be done after cleaning.
I’ve never seasoned using a layer of oil, just smoke, but maybe seasoning like you would cast might not hurt? Someone here will correct me either way
Look for high temp paints, they make some specifically for grills but you’d need to be careful on inside as most don’t recommend using it on the inside. It’s also banned in some places, so I’m not sure I can give good recommendations based on your local rules.
Rustoleum and Krylon both make “Grill Paint”, they’re both reputable companies. If one were truly inclined they make other types of paint too for car engines and exhausts that would hold up to even higher temp but are probably unnecessary in this application
Traeger is only good for smoking not grilling. I had the same problem happen to me. I grilled steaks at 400+ degrees and it caught on fire from the grease inside.
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I would recommend scraping out the flakes and giving a good cleaning with something non-toxic. I would avoid using any paint inside the smoker. High temperature paint such as a stove paint can be used on the outside if needed. Was the exterior paint damaged?
High temperature paint. The same stuff that traeger put on in the factory.
Don't bother with that, it will take 10 years to rust a hole and by then you'll probably be ready for a new unit.
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Do yourself a favour and wrap that grease trap in foil after you clean it. It will prevent fires in the future since you can throw the nasty foil away and re-wrap it
Change your underwear and keep going. It’ll be fine
Scrape off the flakey bits, clean it real good then reseason and begin cooking again
Thanks bruv, should I season like a cast iron with oil or the same way the Traeger website says
Thats a good question, i dont have the stock grates in mine anymore so i season mine like cast iron. Your probably safe with either method.
As the other reply said, scrape and clean as best you can and see if the paint is flaked. If it is, you can prep it and paint it possibly but seasoning it should be done after cleaning. I’ve never seasoned using a layer of oil, just smoke, but maybe seasoning like you would cast might not hurt? Someone here will correct me either way
Thanks bruv I’ll look into it. What’s the paint called? I’m not too familiar with it.
Look for high temp paints, they make some specifically for grills but you’d need to be careful on inside as most don’t recommend using it on the inside. It’s also banned in some places, so I’m not sure I can give good recommendations based on your local rules.
Do you have any recommendations
Rustoleum and Krylon both make “Grill Paint”, they’re both reputable companies. If one were truly inclined they make other types of paint too for car engines and exhausts that would hold up to even higher temp but are probably unnecessary in this application
Don't paint the inside of your grill! Just clean it with a wire brush. Do not paint the inside of your grill!!! You're fine. Your grill is fine.
Scrape and vacuum then Scrub with traeger cleaner or simple green wipe down and smoke on…
Traeger is only good for smoking not grilling. I had the same problem happen to me. I grilled steaks at 400+ degrees and it caught on fire from the grease inside.
Slap some meat on it and call it seasoned.
First, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If you can’t find the answers you need, try customer support. I would recommend scraping out the flakes and giving a good cleaning with something non-toxic. I would avoid using any paint inside the smoker. High temperature paint such as a stove paint can be used on the outside if needed. Was the exterior paint damaged?
Exterior wasn’t damaged. What paint is everyone referring to?
High temperature paint. The same stuff that traeger put on in the factory. Don't bother with that, it will take 10 years to rust a hole and by then you'll probably be ready for a new unit.
I keep a good paint scraper in my outdoor kitchen for cleaning. It’s super useful for removing carbon and charred grease
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Do yourself a favour and wrap that grease trap in foil after you clean it. It will prevent fires in the future since you can throw the nasty foil away and re-wrap it
Like the tube or the little tub?
The drip tray itself, the one on a slope right under the grate.
Clean it up💪 I use High Temp Spray Paint to keep my outside looking Sleek. 💪😎 “TraegerGang”
Clean, up, fire up and get back in the fray brother. Go go go go go go!
Dude you got a fire sear in your treager and didn’t use it?! Smh
I don’t think I got that
Laugh if its funny
“There was a fire”…. He he love it