[congo181]

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]

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]

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

 

[tottot]

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

 

[congo181]

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]

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

 

[congo181]

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]

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

Fingers crossed. Hope it lasts well.