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03-27-2019, 01:37 PM | #1 |
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Brake drum color
Were all brake drums painted black originally? I just bought a set of unpainted cast iron drums from Mike's and they sure do look good 'silver'. Thanks in advance for any opinions.
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03-27-2019, 01:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brake drum color
They should be painted black. If left unpainted, they will probably be a brown "rust" color pretty soon.
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03-27-2019, 02:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brake drum color
If you like them silver , paint them high temp silver to prevent rust . Clear would also work .
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03-27-2019, 03:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: Brake drum color
Duh, wish I would have thought about that. I liked the natural look but painted them black. Never thought about clear coat.
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03-27-2019, 03:22 PM | #5 |
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Re: Brake drum color
You could paint them 'Cast Blast' if you like the natural cast iron color.
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03-27-2019, 09:22 PM | #6 |
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03-28-2019, 06:23 AM | #7 |
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Re: Brake drum color
Thanks to all for the responses
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03-28-2019, 10:15 AM | #8 |
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Re: Brake drum color
Vht makes a high temp header paint, in cast iron color.
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03-28-2019, 10:40 AM | #9 |
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Re: Brake drum color
The factory dipped them in gloss black enamel , spun them in a centrifuge type device and then baked them.
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03-28-2019, 11:05 AM | #10 |
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Re: Brake drum color
FYI
Which ever color or brand of high temp paint you choose, we highly recommend a gloss finish (not flat, semi-gloss or satin) as a gloss finish repels brake and road dust better than the others. All you have to do is wash the dust off with water (no cleaners). Make sure they a cool to touch when washing. |
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