Wheel Hubs
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Melting Slicks
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Wheel Hubs
Are there any downsides to painting the wheel hubs with a heat resistant paint? Get tired of taking the rust off with a wire wheel. Don
Last edited by W88fixer; Jun 17, 2014 at 04:04 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Don,
I'm sure you know better than to paint the mating surface of the hubs
, but as for the outside, there's no issue with running 2000-degree paint. Just be prepared for flaking, scalding, etc.
There's no other downside that I can see.
I'm sure you know better than to paint the mating surface of the hubs
, but as for the outside, there's no issue with running 2000-degree paint. Just be prepared for flaking, scalding, etc.There's no other downside that I can see.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09 & '12, '14
I use Gunks Squeal Medic, it works great and can be cleaned off easier than paint. You can also spray it on the aluminum chassis parts and bolts/nuts to prevent rust.
Melting Slicks
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From: Thomas Texas
I've had success with just plain Rustolium paint. I actually brushed it on since it drys slow, it levels out plus its over cast iron so brush strokes don't show. I just thinned it out a little so it soaks in.
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Good idea.
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