Painting hubs?

congo181 · Dec 28, 2021

I’m finishing off the rear axle in the restoration and I was considering painting the outside if the hubs.
It’s got rear drum brakes, so is it a total waste of time to paint them dya think?
I was going to use the chassis paint but maybe VHT would be better.
Thoughts?
Cheers, Jim

lynall · Dec 28, 2021

So long as you dont paint any clamping surfaces you will be fine, ie wheel to hub faces, disc/drum to hub faces.
If its a toy paint will keep it looking nicer for longer, if its your daily dont bother.

congo181 · Dec 28, 2021

I think it was worth the effort. Let’s see if it lasts.

tottot · Dec 28, 2021

Was not the hubs you meant, but the drum and backplate. Well worth giving the backplate some protection, the drum not so much.

congo181 · Dec 28, 2021

tottot said:
Was not the hubs you meant, but the drum and backplate. Well worth giving the backplate some protection, the drum not so much.

You’re quite right

Al2O3 · Dec 28, 2021

Looks smart, but won't last long me thinks. Unless you did some top rust treatment and you don't drive it anywhere.

congo181 · Dec 28, 2021

Al2O3 said:
Looks smart, but won't last long me thinks. Unless you did some top rust treatment and you don't drive it anywhere.

Haha I like your optimism

It’s good paint, and I did Kurust it so let’s see.

Al2O3 · Dec 29, 2021

congo181 said:
Haha I like your optimism
It’s good paint, and I did Kurust it so let’s see.

Fingers crossed. Hope it lasts well.

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