A "bank holiday weekend"; what better than an opportunity to lavish some TLC on the A2.
Today's project for me, was a putting right something that was beginning to annoy me every time I washed the car. The cars bodywork and alloy wheels would always come up pristine after a bit of elbow grease; just one part was starting to let the finish down - "Rusty Rear Drums"!!
I am aware that painting the rear drums has been featured many times before; but having spent time and effort today, I must say that I am well pleased with the finished result. With an enhanced visual look, I thought that I would post some "before" and "after" pictures for those of you who may be considering doing the same.
Preparation is a rub over with a wire brush to remove the surface build up and any flaky remnants, followed by a wash with a mild detergent and a thorough drying off.
For the all important coating, I chose to use a tin of that top stuff "Hammerite" - which is well renowned as a rust treatment, primer and top coat all in one and a claimed 5 years protection can be achieved with the recommended two coat application. Speaking of which; the application is very easy, (made easier with the removal of the drum itself), coverage is excellent, (even with the first coat), the paint is touch dry in 2 hours and a second coat can be applied within 4-8 hours dependant upon conditions. The drying time is really the only thing that makes this a long job; hence this weekend was ideal, as I still get two days to myself.
I would thoroughly recommend that anyone who has the "rusty drum syndrome" and is contemplating this solution - to "just do it!!"; you won't regret it.
Cheers,
Darren
Today's project for me, was a putting right something that was beginning to annoy me every time I washed the car. The cars bodywork and alloy wheels would always come up pristine after a bit of elbow grease; just one part was starting to let the finish down - "Rusty Rear Drums"!!
I am aware that painting the rear drums has been featured many times before; but having spent time and effort today, I must say that I am well pleased with the finished result. With an enhanced visual look, I thought that I would post some "before" and "after" pictures for those of you who may be considering doing the same.
Preparation is a rub over with a wire brush to remove the surface build up and any flaky remnants, followed by a wash with a mild detergent and a thorough drying off.
For the all important coating, I chose to use a tin of that top stuff "Hammerite" - which is well renowned as a rust treatment, primer and top coat all in one and a claimed 5 years protection can be achieved with the recommended two coat application. Speaking of which; the application is very easy, (made easier with the removal of the drum itself), coverage is excellent, (even with the first coat), the paint is touch dry in 2 hours and a second coat can be applied within 4-8 hours dependant upon conditions. The drying time is really the only thing that makes this a long job; hence this weekend was ideal, as I still get two days to myself.
I would thoroughly recommend that anyone who has the "rusty drum syndrome" and is contemplating this solution - to "just do it!!"; you won't regret it.
Cheers,
Darren