Bendix Red Band II hub restoring the red stripe in the middle part of the hub

[Marshall Waha]

This question is more out of curiosity regarding the Bendix red band coaster brake hub and restoring the red band/stripe/ paint in the middle of the hub. How would I go about doing this? Is there a specific red paint that I should use? I would like to know because while I have never done this, I am curious to know how to go about doing this. If anyone has advice, tips, tricks or anything I should know I would appreciate it. Thanks, Marshall.

 

[schwinnbikebobb]

Testors red in the little bottle is a perfect match. From a hobby shop or Hobby Lobby or online. Make sure the area to paint is clean. 90% isopropyl alcohol works. Then just use your brush to paint it. Being off the bike is a big plus. Painting it while mounted in a wheel is quite a bit harder.

 

[koolbikes]

Testors also makes an Enamel Paint Marker Red 2503 that works great! ... As stated, prep the surface really good before painting.

 

[Mel_e_Mel]

If you want the paint to really stay on there, look into a proper primer before laying down the paint. If not, the paint will just flake or rub off.

 

[rustjunkie]

If you want the paint to really stay on there, look into a proper primer before laying down the paint. If not, the paint will just flake or rub off.

but they weren’t primed originally

 

[Mel_e_Mel]

but they weren’t primed originally

True.
The sheetmetal mechanic in me was thinking out loud

 

[Jive Turkey]

I used a Rustoleum paint pen on mine.

 

[Marshall Waha]

I used a Rustoleum paint pen on mine.

Thanks, good to know. I love rustoleum products they are pretty good.