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03-27-2024, 11:52 AM | #1 |
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Brake Drum Paint
This question is definitely not limited to early V8’s but this seems a good place to ask. I am installing the Lincoln brakes and want to paint the drums before installing them, I absolutely cannot stand rust and unfortunately where I live it rains. What paint works best? I know that it has to be a high temp paint but which one? Barbecue paint? Brake Caliper paint? I doubt that engine paint can stand the heat.
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03-27-2024, 04:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brake Drum Paint
I would use black epoxy primer and thats it. I don't think you will ever get brakes hot in normal use unless pulling a trailer down hill. I use regular 2 part urethane paint on engines, never had a need for "high temp" paint.
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03-27-2024, 07:25 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brake Drum Paint
I painted my Lincoln brakes with Rustoleum black paint-brushed on. I think high temp engine paint from a spray can would be better.
I have been told that unpainted brake drums dissipate heat better than painted. If that's true flat black bar-b-que spray paint would be best. More info here: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...drums.1256746/ Last edited by 19Fordy; 03-27-2024 at 07:35 PM. |
03-27-2024, 07:55 PM | #4 |
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Re: Brake Drum Paint
I have always had mine powder coated. They mask the bearing and braking surfaces. Reasonable, beautiful and long lasting.
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03-27-2024, 09:25 PM | #6 |
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03-27-2024, 10:04 PM | #7 |
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Re: Brake Drum Paint
Powder coating is something I hadn’t thought of….
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03-28-2024, 07:41 AM | #8 |
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I have done it two different ways. On one car I had them powder coated and they have held up quite well. No problem. On another car, on which I was being frugal, I just used black BBQ grille paint and it has held up surprisingly well. And the beauty is touch ups are easy.
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03-28-2024, 09:32 AM | #9 |
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Re: Brake Drum Paint
How about POR 15
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03-28-2024, 11:04 AM | #10 |
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POR 15 will work. I have used it on drums.
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03-28-2024, 11:32 AM | #11 |
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Re: Brake Drum Paint
That is exactly what I do! I also use a high-temp filler to fill-in the dang areas on the drum with the recessed lettering (new repop drums) - can't stand looking at those letters . . . but hey, I'm a bit anal about certain things! LOL
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