Forge Paint

[firstcapitalfirearms]

I am building my gas forge out of a new propane tank. I would like advice the type of paint to use for the outside of the tank. It would be for cosmetic purposes. I currently have "high heat" engine paint but it is only rated for 2000 degrees. I am not able to find anything that will withstand higher temps. Any suggestions.

Thanks
Mark

 

[EdCaffreyMS]

Painting the outside of a forge is generally a waste. ANYTHING you coat the exterior with will "burn off" within a few uses. It's not necessarily the heat level that ruins a coating....it's more so the expansion/contraction of the forge body..... it expands/contracts, and the coating does not.