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Technical Brake Drum Paint

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by ‘28 RPU, Nov 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM.

  1. ‘28 RPU
    Joined: Feb 11, 2022
    Posts: 320

    ‘28 RPU

    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.
     
  2. ***Area-51***
    Joined: Mar 25, 2005
    Posts: 895

    ***Area-51***
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    from Ohio

    Rustoleum has worked well for me.
     
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  3. Bugguts
    Joined: Aug 13, 2011
    Posts: 992

    Bugguts
    Member

    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.
     
  4. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
    Posts: 14,304

    Johnny Gee
    Member
    from Downey, Ca

    DUPLI-COLOR 12OZ FORD SEMI-GLOSS BLACK ENGINE PAINT (DE1635)
     
  5. MojoRacing
    Joined: Mar 24, 2013
    Posts: 144

    MojoRacing
    Member

    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.
     
  6. ‘28 RPU
    Joined: Feb 11, 2022
    Posts: 320

    ‘28 RPU

    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).
     

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