Just finished installing new rear struts and bushings. I'm looking at painting the rear brake drums and am wondering if I should use high temp paint or just a good rust preventative spray paint? I know that the brakes can get hot, but is it hot enough to cause regular spray paint burn?

Thanks for any help.

1978 280Z coupe.

Just finished installing new rear struts and bushings. I'm looking at painting the rear brake drums and am wondering if I should use high temp paint or just a good rust preventative spray paint? I know that the brakes can get hot, but is it hot enough to cause regular spray paint burn?

Thanks for any help.

1978 280Z coupe.

They definitely get hot enough to damage regular paint...

I would use some of the Rustoleum high heat paint or even some of the "BBQ Black" paint. Even these will not be permanent, but will work well.

Be prepared for a little bit of "burning paint" smell regardless...

I had a set powder coated.

You may want to use a zinc chromate primer for aluminum drums.

Why not try some VHT satin clear header paint. Does not dry glossy and protects up to a high degree.

Why paint them? Fashion/style? It can make the heat dissipation worse. Although for drums on the rear this might not be an issue.

I would consider just buffing them up with some metal polish.

When the time comes, mine will be bead blasted.

Bonzi Lon