Has anyone used VHT Flameproof?

[gwoodburn]

Originally Posted by extanker

you will smell the paint everytime you turn on the oven for years

I was thinking that because the paint has had a few days to dry before curing, there would be no smell. why would I smell it every time I turn on the oven after?

[JTP]

Originally Posted by gwoodburn

I was thinking that because the paint has had a few days to dry before curing, there would be no smell. why would I smell it every time I turn on the oven after?

I have a suspicion that Mrs Extanker reminds him every time she fires up the stove.

[extanker]

we needed a new oven anyway..........the old one cooked many a harley case once it went into the garage....she never found out about the dishwasher cleaning the cases....she was a good one may she rest in peace

[gwoodburn]

I am baking them now and actually cannot smell anything. I think the key is making sure the paint has had at least a day to dry before curing. FWIW, I did cover it with an aluminum foil "box" to ensure all particles stay inside. Whether or not it is doing anything, I dont know.

I think I am only going to bake them at 250 degrees for 30 min. I am kind of worried about following the last few steps in the directions and increasing the temperature any higher. Your thoughts?

[Dave928]

it's not a matter of tasting or smelling anything. fumes and chemicals contaminate the oven which then contaminate your food.

you should have a dedicated oven in your shop for this kind of thing.

[extanker]

Originally Posted by Dave928

it's not a matter of tasting or smelling anything. fumes and chemicals contaminate the oven which then contaminate your food.

you should have a dedicated oven in your shop for this kind of thing.

he,s going his own way...directions/advise arent wanted

[gwoodburn]

I appreciate all advice, thank you to everyone who has responded. That is why we are all here. If I had the option of having a separate shop oven, I definitely would have gone that route. Shoot, I wish I just had a shop to do my work in! Unfortunately I don't so I did what I had to do. The parts came out good so I guess we shall see how well it holds up. Next time I think I will go with something like the duplicolor caliper spray or outdoor grill paint which doesn't require such an intense curing process.

I will give an update if it seems like it doesn't hold up so everyone will know whether it is worth it to go with VHT Flameproof for this application. Again, I did only do the first step of the curing process (30 min at 250 degrees) so I am doubtful at how well it will hold. If you don't hear back, then I guess you can assume it's doing its job.

Thanks to everyone for your advice