Wheels off may as well paint the hubs

[Geezah]

Wipe them down with white spirit to remove grease then straight on with the Hammerite?

Is this the best way? Any tips please?

 

[jamie_z4]

If they aren't rusted up already. Every bmw I've had the hubs have been rusty {just surface} so prep using a wire brush and some birtex or similar then some 500ish grit sand paper then clean with some white spirit

 

[Smartbear]

as above, on my previous car I didn't mask off-a swift drive round the block allows the pads to scrape off any paint on the swept area.
This reminds me that mine need doing asap
Rob

 

[Geezah]

Thanks guys, hubs look reasonable rust wise, so shouldn't take me too long.

 

[Ducklakeview]

I wouldn't use white spirit as it's "oily" I'd use brake cleaner, plus it's cheaper!

Mike

 

[Toe-side]

Yes just doing another set on the wifes car.
Solvent Hammerite, minimise spray on disc surface and let the brake shoes clean up the surface.

 

[john-e89]

I wouldn't use white spirit as it's "oily" I'd use brake cleaner, plus it's cheaper!

Mike

Yep it's oily. Thinners is a perfect clean as well.

 

[Geezah]

Thanks chaps, brake cleaner it is then.