Drum Paint

[dadi_oh]

I read the thread on painting calipers and drums and there are, of course, no shortage of opinions... The sign of an active forum :wink:

I want to paint my drums just to cover up the rust. Either flat or glossy black. The car is a black 06 RS 4 door hatch (I think they were only available in Canada from what I read).

I assume that the paint needs to be some sort of heat resistant paint. Any recommendations on the type to use and relative cost? I am cheap by nature so I was kinda thinkning of the flat black BBQ paint :thumbsup:

Thanks Guys. Great Forum.

[nqd]

fyi they have black caliper paint

[dadi_oh]

fyi they have black caliper paint

Yeah. I think that is the conclusion I have reached. I think I will brush them down with a wire brush and then treat with some rust converter (changes the rust to black and is paintable). I think Glossy Black. Might do my front calipers as well.

Thanks :thumbup:

[uncleyaris]

Try using the search feature, beat you too it Brick!!!

[joey1320]

well the front calipers are "aluminum/silver" color, you can prob. paint them that way to keep it original and then paint the drums black.

[Edd]

Give them a coat of anti-rust or "kill rust" primer first, then 2-3 coats of your choice. Heat proof isn't a bad idea either.

[dadi_oh]

Give them a coat of anti-rust or "kill rust" primer first, then 2-3 coats of your choice. Heat proof isn't a bad idea either.

I have a bottle of something called "rust converter" that is a liquid that reacts with rust and converts it to a paintable surface. I would wire brush off the majority and then apply the rust converter and then the calliper paint I think. Not sure if I should prime it first or not. Will check the instructions on the calliper paint when I get it.

Rust is a never ending issue here in Canada since we have to use salt on the roads in the winter to melt the ice. Makes the roads safer but try spraying your car with salt all winter long and see what happens :frown:

[dadi_oh]

Try using the search feature, beat you too it Brick!!!

Yeah I know. I did do a search which is how I came across the discussion of pros and cons for the painting of calipers and drums. Was just soliciting further ideas. I am usually quite dilligent about researching before asking questions on the various forums to which I belong.

Toodles

Dadi Oh

[Zute]

hhhhhmmmmm, I think I shall do mine now! Thanks! :thumbup:

[kimona]

I want to paint my drums just to cover up the rust. Either flat or glossy black.

I assume that the paint needs to be some sort of heat resistant paint. Any recommendations on the type to use and relative cost? I am cheap by nature so I was kinda thinkning of the flat black BBQ paint :thumbsup:

Thanks Guys. Great Forum.

I presume your local Canadian Tire store should have exactly what you're looking for.

[jdium]

I think I'm going to paint mine camo so you can't see them then I can get open rims... http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smilies/outfitted/camouflage.gif

[Edd]

I have a bottle of something called "rust converter" that is a liquid that reacts with rust and converts it to a paintable surface. I would wire brush off the majority and then apply the rust converter and then the calliper paint I think. Not sure if I should prime it first or not. Will check the instructions on the calliper paint when I get it.
I think it's probably best to first use rust converter, then rust preventative primer, then caliper paint. Alternatively something like this (http://www.wattyl.com.au/DIY/Products/ProductSearch/Product_Details.htm?Id=382) might be the first two steps in one.

[Black Yaris]

Black painted drums FTMFW!!!