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Old 11-15-2018, 07:38 AM   #1
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Default 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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Old 11-15-2018, 07:53 AM   #2
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Default 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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Old 11-15-2018, 08:19 AM   #3
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I had my drums powder coated. After 2 years and 5,000 miles, they're holding up remarkably well.
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Old 11-15-2018, 09:59 AM   #4
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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.
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Old 11-15-2018, 10:04 AM   #5
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I use the high heat paint in rattle cans that is noted for painting barbecue grills.
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Old 11-15-2018, 10:16 AM   #6
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We recommend using a high temp paint that would be used for engines, brake calipers, or BBQ's. Use a gloss finish (not satin or flat) as a gloss finish helps to prevent brake and / or road dust from sticking to the surface. When washing wheels with soap / cleaner and water, hitting the drums with the water knocks off most of the dust.
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Old 11-15-2018, 02:07 PM   #7
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This is what I have used.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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