Actually, from what I have seen of the review to date, the results are quite impressive. Considering some minor glitches that can be easily be repaired, the unit seems to be well designed for heat distribution and produces excellent results.
Even my Yoder offset has a small spot of peeling on the fire box that can be easily remedied. I intend to use my dremel to sand the edges smooth and apply paint. If that does not work, then I will use the advice from Meadow Creek and seal it with peanut oil. The only thing that I did different when I broke in the unit, is that I liberally applied peanut oil using a sponge inside and outside of the smoker on all surfaces before I lit it up. I think that helped to keep the paint in most of the places.
One thing you might consider but it is up to your discretion, is placing a gasket around the lid to the smoker. This may help to keep more heat within the unit during colder temperatures. I also recently purchased a 4 x 6 welders blanket from Amazon to use in colder weather for $20.00. I do not know how cold it gets over there, but it does go into the 40's for a couple of months here in the San Antonio area.
I think that you have an excellent unit that will produce wonderful food for you for many years.
Ed
