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11-15-2018, 07:38 AM | #1 |
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Brake drum paint
I bought new cast iron drums for my '31 Vicki, what is best paint to use on them?. I assume heat is a factor.
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11-15-2018, 07:53 AM | #2 |
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Re: Brake drum paint
I have used a good name brand black shake can paint.
Heat has not been a problem. I check the drums after almost every long drive to see if I might have a brake hanging up. Sometimes they are warm but never hot. Enjoy. |
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11-15-2018, 08:19 AM | #3 |
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Re: Brake drum paint
I had my drums powder coated. After 2 years and 5,000 miles, they're holding up remarkably well.
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11-15-2018, 09:59 AM | #4 |
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Re: Brake drum paint
I used a high temp engine paint - trust me, the brakes on MY Vicky DO get hot
I ordered the bands from Bert’s for these steel drums. Looking forward to getting engine repairs over with, then on to installing the brake drum bands. |
11-15-2018, 10:04 AM | #5 |
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Re: Brake drum paint
I use the high heat paint in rattle cans that is noted for painting barbecue grills.
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11-15-2018, 10:16 AM | #6 |
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Re: Brake drum paint
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11-15-2018, 02:07 PM | #7 |
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Re: Brake drum paint
This is what I have used.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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