jerij

Paint works for me too.

dan-d

My rear drums came already painted black

HHR PNOY

so is painting the rear drums just as easy as getting a spray can and going to town with it?

SoCalHHR

After removing the wheels, you should stuff some newspaper around and behind the drums to stop overspray. Then use a wire brush to bust off some of the rust. I like to wipe off the rust dust with alcohol on a rag, then let air dry. Shoot a few light coats on the drum being careful not to get too much on the stud threads. Let it dry a few minutes and put the wheel back on.

Repeat for other side!

HHR PNOY

cool cool..thanks for the info mike! I think I've been to pep boys everyday for the past two weeks...lol! One more trip this weekend for paint wont hurt.

SoCalHHR

Don't forget a wire brush to bust off the rust!

It's really a simple and fun "mod' to do - it looks much nicer when you're done!

HHR PNOY

one more thing, would any high heat engine paint do? I've seen paint kits for caliper breaks being sold and was wondering if that's the only option I have.

erf2u

I used a Krylon Rust Tough Enamel - Flat Black, found in the Auto paint section of my local Kragens. I also taped off each stud. The Flat black perfectly matched the existing black very well, so all I needed to do was the exposed area that was rusted. I did not have to coat the whole drum.

SoCalHHR

I just use regular flat black paint - no problems. I've heard others on the site use "regular" paint on the front disc calipers with no problems, so I don't think the drums will overheat the paint.

Good luck with it!