Painting new cast iron drums

[Al 29Tudor]

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?

[denis4x4]

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.

[Roger V]

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

[katy]

I used plain rattle can black.

[jw hash]

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.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

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A wiping down with T.S.P. helps the paint adheshion. It etches the surface.
Bill W.

[redmodelt]

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.

[fixitphil]

Randy Gross recommends Black rattle can engine paint.

[Bill G]

I used Rustoleum rattle can black.

[Tacoma Bob]

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

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Barbecue paint works well also.
Bill Black

[jimvette59]

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

[redmodelt]

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

[Al 29Tudor]

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

[chap52]

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

[redmodelt]

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

[RandyinUtah]

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

[RandyinUtah]

Sorry that last post should read vht black

[alandomer]

I used Rustoleum High Heat in Satin Black.