Porcelain-coated roaster - how to repair dings...?

prairie hill · #1 12/18/11, 04:47 PM

I have a older rectangular porcelain-coated (splatterware) roaster that has gotten dented (and beginning to rust) on a couple of corners. Does anyone know if I can repair this with porcelain paint - or with anything else? Thanks for any help with this.

Alice In TX/MO · #2 12/18/11, 05:16 PM

I think it's time to shop for a new one.

mamakatinmd · #3 12/19/11, 06:34 PM

If there is a shop that sells woodstoves near you they may carry spray paint for porcelain woodstoves. They come in many colors. One may match your roaster. A can is under 10.00 usd and since it is stove paint it will withstand high temps. Make sure you use a wire brush and get off all rust before touching up.

VERN in IL · #4 12/19/11, 07:07 PM

I don't think it is food safe, but there is some sort of Porcelain repair paint out there. I think it is designed for bathtubs and bath sinks?

Alice In TX/MO · #5 12/19/11, 08:39 PM

That is an epoxy product. NOT suitable for cookware.

Fae · #6 12/19/11, 11:42 PM

They used to make these things called mendits for repairing enamel on steel pots and pans. I found some at this old hardware store that was going out of business. I don't know if they still make them but, I doubt it.

wanda1950 · #7 12/19/11, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fae

They used to make these things called mendits for repairing enamel on steel pots and pans. I found some at this old hardware store that was going out of business. I don't know if they still make them but, I doubt it.

Are they the ones with a washer & some kind of screw type thing? I remember pans being mended with something like that.

prairie hill · #8 12/21/11, 01:50 AM

Thanks for the replies. I am aware of the type of porcelain paint mentioned, but I guess I'm not alone wondering about it as food-safe. I also remember the screw and washer fix - I've seen that on other old Graniteware pans. Mine is less than 35 YO; it was new to me, and I just want to fix it if possible. I guess I'm sentimental about it. I found that Graniteware still makes them - but $35 or so on Amazon. Thanks again for the input. I'll holler if I find out a fix.

Tricky Grama · #9 12/21/11, 06:57 AM

Ok, just HAVE to tell ya, I read this as 'porcelin coated ROOSTER'!!!
HAD to open the thread b/c how on earth did it happen!?!?!

GrannyG · #10 12/21/11, 01:16 PM

Just line it with heavy foil and use it to cook with..works for me....

BillHoo · #11 12/21/11, 02:05 PM

I would start at a local community college that has a pottery class.

Ask the instructor about enamel glazes used for pottery bowls and plates intended for food. (lead free)

If they have a recommendation, you might ask them a favor....

First wire brush and sandpaper all the rusted areas.

Ask for a recommended glaze with matching color. Many of the pottery glazes start out one color and a change to a different color after they have been put in the kiln. I think those glazes are actually microscopic pieces of glass that melt and set when fired.

Find out what temperature the kiln reaches to set the glaze. ie. the melting temps of Iron and steel are around 2700 - 3000 F

A high fire ceramic kiln will heat up to 2345 F, so theoretically it should be safe. I would ask anyway.

So ask a favor to brush on a little glaze and fire up your pot in the kiln. Maybe buy someone lunch as a dab of glaze and a half dozen hours in the kiln with other school projects shouldn't cost much.

Now, if the rust spots are at the bottom where they pose a leak, I would first ask a friend with a welder to clean and weld a piece of steel (maybe even a piece of old soup can) over the rusty, leaky area. then grind it somewhat smooth. Rather than welding, a brazing technique with a torch might be better as there would be less risk of damage to the existing metal through melting. Brazing wire melts at a lower temperature. After the patch...Then move to the steps outlined above.

sisterpine · #12 12/21/11, 05:40 PM

i read rooster too LOL

frogmammy · #13 12/21/11, 05:58 PM

Write/email the company and ask THEM what you can do. You said they were still selling. They will know better than anyone else what you could do. And who knows, if you're really, REALLY nice, they might just give you a new one!

Mon

Yvonne's hubby · #14 12/21/11, 05:58 PM

The porcelain finish on your cookware is basically glass... As one of the others mentioned, you need to find someone with a kiln, and who is familiar with the process of reglazing. Sentiment is a wonderful value, but it can be expensive. If it were me and mine... Granny G has the perfect solution.... line it with heavy foil and use the rascal.