Painting new cast iron drums
 

I have a couple new cast iron drums coming and I'm planning to paint them with VHT black gloss paint. How is everyone painting theirs?

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I had mine powder coated in 1999 and they still look fine. Recently replaced the first set and powder coated the new ones again last year.

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Painted mine with engine paint. Supposedly good for warmer temperatures. Worked well.

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I used plain rattle can black.

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I use high heat engine paint, it holds up real well. also I have had some powder coated. and both ways hold up about the same.

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We use paint formulated for drums. Auto parts stores should stock it. You want heat to dissipate quickly, so the coating should not be too thick.

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Randy Gross recommends Black rattle can engine paint.

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I used Rustoleum rattle can black.

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I used Zero Rust black in 2003. Drums still look great. Not sure if the product is still available.

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Just remember to clean them really well before you paint them. JMHO

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yes on the clean. They will have lot of oil on them.

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Thanks Gents,
I'll prep with TSP and the use black spray for drums.
This site is great!
Al

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I love the Rustoleum Gloss Black Engine paint. Available at Auto Zone and even Wal Mart. Very durable, sprays on nice and and easy to keep clean. Chap

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Before you paint, were they turned and centered? If not you might want to do that first.

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I used BUT black about five years ago and they still look grear.

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Sorry that last post should read vht black

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I used Rustoleum High Heat in Satin Black.