This is a guide for the novices such as myself
i used a high Temperature Engine Enamel paint. Black for the Drums and Red for the Calipers
Gather all your tools together in preperation:
I used the following - Wire brush, masking tape, cloths, newspapers, axle stands, wheel blocks, paint brushes, paint (high temp engine paint), brake cleaner, bowl of hot soppy water
With the car on a level surface, place the wheel blocks infront of the front wheels then loosen the back wheel bolts and jack the car up using the centre point at the rear then secure with axle stands. Now completely remove the wheels (for extra support i placed my old wheels underneath the car). place the newspaper under the Rear drums to catch any falling paint later on.
Wash the drums with hot soapy water and give them a good scrubbing using the wire brush to remove all excess dust, dirt and rust and then wipe dry. Now use the brake cleaner to thoroughly clean the drums, again wipe clean. do this to both Drums, the better prepared the drums are the better the results should be!!!
Tape off and cover with newspaper any parts you do not want to paint such as the threads and screws etc for both drums
Stir the paint paint well after opening it
Lets get painting!!!! Apply the paint evenly to the drum using an appropiate paint brush
Just as if you were doing your gcse art, keep brushing in the same direction to minimise brush stroke marks. The first coat doesn’t have to be perfect just cover all areas intended to be painted.
Now leave this first drum to dry, whilst it is doing so you can make a start on the other side to utilise your time!! After the required drying time is up and the paint is dry to touch you can apply the second coat.
Again Leave to dry and paint the other side then apply a third layer if required (im greedy so i did 3 coats
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when applying the 2nd/3rd coats take care to be more precise and detailed as these are the important coats!!! use smaller brushes where needed.
it is now best to leave the paint to dry fully for about 2 hours before re-installing the wheel and moving onto the front calipers.
while you have to wait for the paint to dry why not clean your alloys or touch up other car parts with paint - i painted the "visible" part of the rear heatshield
Finished Drum:
When wheels are placed back on and car lowered you can now jack up the front and attempt the calipers......
As with the drums clean with hot soapy water and wire brush then clean with brake cleaner and mask off anything not to be painted - pins, nipples, pads and the like.
For the calipers it is best to use a smaller, finer paint brush and take care when applying paint.
As you can see above, do not worry about the first coat not being very appealing - the later coats will sort this out!! again take more care applying the 2nd and 3rd coats of paint.
2nd coat :
3rd coat:
Finished Caliper :
Please point out any mistakes i have made so others dont make them too
hope not! um um ah um i'll get some one else to take them off i need to!!!
