PhilBank3 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I am new to blacksmithing and I bought myself a gas forge. I’m assembling it (it came completely unassembled) and it’s recommended to paint the outside of it with high heat paint before setting it up. I accidentally painted the wrong side of the side panels. My question is will that paint on the inside of the forge be harmful when I light it? Should I safely remove the paint or would it be fine to leave it? I know the inside of the forge will get very hot and high heat paint will likely eventually burn off. I’m very new to all this so I’m just trying to make sure I’m doing everything safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Well the inside Is getting kaowool, rigidized and coated isn't it? If so I can't see it being a problem as the outside of the metal shell would get as hot as the inside of the metal shell. Or did you paint the coating or brick? At forge temperatures, if it will be in the fire I would move it outdoors for the initial firing if the paint will be in the direct flame, and stay up wind to minimize any exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I wouldn't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Happy New Year Phil, Welcome. The flame inside won't care what colour you paint it, it will flake out with the heat. Enjoy the Journey, Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBank3 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Thank you everyone for the responses. I’m glad it won’t cause any problems. Looking forward to finishing insulating the forge and getting it fired up! Happy New year! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 A gas forge is supposed to be used with massive amounts of ventilation anyway; so a bit of possible burn off should not be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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