Opinions needed:Paint or Powder Coat Drum brakes?

[Dfnsmn34]

I've been looking at my rear drums and don't like what I see...Little rusty, and flaking...

Should I paint them the stock color? What is it anyway?
Powder coat them? Anyone done it?

If I do paint them... any heat issues I need to worry about?
Not many powder coaters on island...

Inputs/ideas wanted...

Mahalo!!

 

[clhyer]

I had a set of rear drums powder coated for my first restore. They sure look good. I have since read that it might be a bad practice as the powder coating will prevent heat dissipation. Can't say one way or the other as the car doesn't get driven that much.
For the '72 Duster I am working on now, I may just use a high heat, or maybe a hammered paint - without expecting either one to hold up very long. I don't think they had much of any paint on them from the factory.
C

 

[CudaChick1968]

I had a set of rear drums powder coated for my first restore. They sure look good. I have since read that it might be a bad practice as the powder coating will prevent heat dissipation. ...

When properly applied and cured, powder coating is only a few mils thick ... an extra bit of heat retention can occur but it's not enough that you'd notice, and certainly not enough to have a negative impact on your braking.

 

[RedFish]

I've always used just high temp paint like engine paint from a spray bomb.

 

[Dfnsmn34]

When properly applied and cured, powder coating is only a few mils thick ... an extra bit of heat retention can occur but it's not enough that you'd notice, and certainly not enough to have a negative impact on your braking.

I assume your company has done this before...what is the ballpark pricing for this application...and approx. turn around...

Mahalo for the reply!
Mike

 

[CudaChick1968]

I assume your company has done this before...what is the ballpark pricing for this application...and approx. turn around...

Mahalo for the reply!
Mike

Mike, brake drums generally run around $35 each depending on how clean they are when they arrive, and what color(s) you choose to have them done in. I usually have some sort of discount or FABO special going on too, but the "10% off" for March ends today. See, for example, my opening post here: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=32967&highlight=phoenix ... I'll figure out what April's special will be and will, of course, adjust your quote accordingly.

Turnaround time is dependent on my current workload, but I strive to get customers' parts back to them as soon as possible (usually within a few days).

Please don't hesitate to give me a call if you wish to discuss specifics or have any other questions. Thank you in advance for the opportunity to earn your business!!

 

[clhyer]

Thank you, Leanna, for the peace of mind!
With that said, I would recommend the powder coating.
C

 

[ted_sweet]

Just paint them. did mine with a brush and Rustoleem.