DIY how to paint rear brake drums 2012 civic lx coupe

[pssstitsmike]

Takes about 2-3 hours
Supplies needed

Caliper paint
Brake cleaner
Steel brush
Masking tape

Step 1 loosen wheel nuts and jack the car up. Then remove the wheel
Step 2 spray the drum with brake cleaner then clean with steel brush
Step 3 put masking tape in parts you don't want to paint
Step 4 tape some newspaper behind the drum
Step 5 paint the drum with caliper paint. First and second coat should be thin and third coat medium. Wait at least 10 minutes between coats. Wait 3 hours before driving

Enjoy your painted drum brakes

 

[webby]

turned out well - thank you for posting it

 

[KennyGS]

Nice job!!

 

[Pauly99to17]

I need to do this because mine are rusting badly. I'm debating whether silver would look good or if I should stay with black.

 

[Monk]

I need to do this because mine are rusting badly. I'm debating whether silver would look good or if I should stay with black.

Black....

But, that's from a choice of black or silver....... You didn't ask but I think match the colour of your car would look hot.

 

[91alexm]

I did mine as well, went black since the car is black. But I used a wire brush and then dipped them in "metal recue" for about 2 hrs.

 

[Pauly99to17]

You didn't ask but I think match the colour of your car would look hot.

That's a very interesting idea. I would need to see this first though.

 

[Pauly99to17]

Well, did some searching and realize that painting them a colour is not for me. Going to stick with black. Here are a few examples I found if you're curious.






@Monk ^^^^^^^ ??????




I even found my own wheels. Black definitely looks like the way to go.
Now, luster or mat paint?

 

[Monk]

I liked the one with the blue car(wheels were over the top though).
But.... Black is good........ I think gloss will be easier to clean.

 

[ScottsCivic]

My car is PMM and I'm going to paint mine gloss black.