Is this paint ok for my forge?

galadduin

galadduin

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I was lurking in the city searching a usable paint for my new propane forge. I bought Rem.. 3000 W Mortar (Thanks Mitch!) and wool. The forge body will be a cylindrical 3,5 mm thick hot water tank, made from iron sheet (not galvanized). It is the only possible thing i have for the body, but covered with rust. I am sanding the rust away.

The only paint i found resistant to heat is "Dupli-color" spray, is slicon based. It is a German made, MOTIP Dupli GmbH is the producer. On the front label says "Hitzefest 690 C" (Heat-resistant 690 = 1274 F). I thought under the 3" Kaowool it is way beyound enough but what do you think?

Also can i paint my burner and forge nozzle with this?

Forgot to say its' "Silver" color :) .
 
My forge is made from a water heater tank. It has a two 2" layers of wool inside. I can run it for hours and still put my hand on the outside.
 
I have tried all types Hi-Temp paints and they only last for a short time. I still paint them once a year with the paint they use on BBQ grills.
 
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