Painting my drums - Last minute advice

[Willy]

Hiya.

Im going to paint my old rusty drums black tomorrow / saturday. So far I have;

Black smooth hammerite
Wire Brush
Paintbrush

Anything else I should need? Sandpaper maybe? Also, any idea how long to leave between coats/ putting wheels back on.

Thanks

 

[theduck]

1265 seconds between coats

 

[iimushroomzii]

That should be fine, shouldn't need sandpaper as the wire brush should get all the rust off, unless you want them totally smooth lol. Also I wouldn't paint the actual face where the drum meets the wheel as, if the paint wears off it could cause the wheel bolts to come loose..

 

[Willy]

1265 seconds between coats

1266 be okay?

Cheers mushroom, I'll keep that in mind when I have the wheels off

 

[cat171]

I'd leave them over night without the wheels on, then re fit the wheels the next day. Give them two or three coats too.

 

[theduck]

1266 be okay?

Cheers mushroom, I'll keep that in mind when I have the wheels off

No, if you leave it the extra second it will ruin it.

 

[Jonny1*2]

once you have wire brushed them i would use brake cleaner and wipe to remove excess dust before painting.