Technical Brake Drum Paint

I am looking to paint my new Lincoln brake drums and I am wondering what paint I should use. I’m looking for gloss or semi gloss black and hopefully something that can build up some thickness to minimize chipping. The high temperature paints that I am familiar with leave such a thin layer of paint that it really doesn’t give much lasting protection.

 

Rustoleum has worked well for me.

 

I’ve used Rustoleum.
POR 15 and
My last ones I painted with the same black single stage I painted the suspension with.
U-TECH U350. Very economical, and tuff as nails.

 

DUPLI-COLOR 12OZ FORD SEMI-GLOSS BLACK ENGINE PAINT (DE1635)

 

Rustoleum here too. I mix a little bit of Flood Penetrol in and it will come out slick with a high gloss. Takes longer to cure but works great and easy to touch up with chips and scratches.

 

I’m concerned about the high temperature damaging the paint. Not a real concern? I have no idea how hot brake drums can get (I learned that they can get hot enough to burn your hand).

 

Heat has not been an issue with Rustoleum,
if your brakes are getting hot enough to damage the paint under normal driving conditions there is probably something else going on either brakes or bearings...

 

Regular rattle can paints can withstand temperatures up to 200 degrees, Rustoleum hi heat paint can withstand tempertures as much as 2000 degrees.

I have used regular spray paint on brake drums for years with no problems. HRP

 

X2 on the engine enamel and Rustoleum

 

Bar B Q spray paint.

 

Rustoleum appliance black epoxy spray cans; tough and looks good.

 

That's my feeling as well. I think in normal driving use they aren't going to get that hot. If you live in the mountains, or drive like a maniac, your results may be different.

 

No need for high temp paint. I would paint them like the car, epoxy primer and real paint, not rattle cans. I would guess they have some sort of rust preventative on them so they don't rust on the shelf, clean that off. Rattle cans are for kids, like Trix

 

How about brake caliper paint? Duplicolor and others offer that

 

Rustin's ASAP satin black for me. Never had it flake on drums or calipers. Doesn't need a thick gloopy coat to give good opacity. Oh and its very quick drying

 

I used Duplicolor flat black engine paint on nephews off topic Mustang drums, just because of the wheels. 2 years of summer in town driving. Looks good still once dust is wiped off.