So I was finally able to find a Hi-Lift jack on craigslist for $40. It is an older model and has not been used in a while but I cleaned and lubricated everything and it works like new. The problem is that there are areas where the powder coat had chipped off and it is beginning to rust. I would like to paint the jack with rust prevention paint. Has anyone done this? Will paint ruin the jack and cause it to not function properly? Can I disassemble it so I don't damage the sensitive parts? Thanks in advance!

 

yes the yare meant to be dis assembled. and rebuilt if needed.
pics or you didnt buy one for 40

 

Nice CL snab. Do some rust converter then paint it.

 

Interesting. I got mine on CL for 15 bucks (pics are in my build thread).
Any suggestions on a good rust converter? I've never used one. What kind of paint?

Something like this??
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/RUS...Paints-_-5HE25

I'm thinking naval jelly, then converter/paint combo listed above. Done.

 

got mine on cl for $35 older model 48" as well as the extreme model. but It didn't have the handle, just bought a length of pipe for the handle and drilled a hole in it for the handle pin which i picked up at a local hardware store.

I am debating whether or not to refurb mine with por-15.


if you want to rebuild it or just paint it here's a good link:
http://www.wanderingtrail.com/Repair...ft_rebuild.htm

 

POR-15 seems to be the other best option (thanks internets)

 

POR-15 FTW! :jessica:

 

thanks Lysmachia and ra33it didn't know if por-15 would be too think or not for the jack. never used it before so no clue on how thick that stuff is. does it come in colors? I know it's paintable but....

 

It comes in a variety of colors! (Black, silver, grey).
I talked to the guy at Wesco, he said paint it on and hit it with a topcoat.
I'm going to pick up a 4oz tin of por and a can of spray enamel and call it a day.

 

one of these days I will get around to rebuilding mine, gonna have to get the repair kit for it though as it has difficulty ratcheting down. goes fine up though.

 

I picked up a rebuild kit at 4 wheel parts for 14 bucks, and a can of por-15 for another 8.
I tore the jack apart in about 3 minutes, hit all the pieces with a wire wheel and then a quick buff with a die grinder(stripping pad). The por didn't go on quite as well as I would have liked...its thin and dripped a bit. The pieces are curing in my garage. I'll assemble and post up some pics tomorrow once its hardened.

 

good deal. what did you use to oil all of those point that need to be oiled?

 

They recommend using one of the following: white lithium grease, light penetrating oil, silicon lubricant, or teflon lubricant. I just picked up a can of Liquid Wrench Silicone Spray Lubricant for $3-$4 from Lowes and it has worked well so far. I plan on keeping the can in my truck so I can lubricate the jack before every use to keep it working properly.

I was wandering the same thing...Does anyone know of a good rust converter? Where can I buy it? I have never seen it at a local hardware store...Also, I was really hoping to be able to use spray paint rather than POR 15. The POR 15 just seems really messy. Does anyone know of a good spray paint I can use or it POR 15 the way to go?

 

So I finally have some time to post some pics of the jack. I also started a write-up on how I am going to paint the jack. It can be found here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f106...t-jack-220201/

Now on to the pics!



Its not in horrible shape but I think it could use some work.

 

Mine was in a lot rougher shape. I stripped it pretty well, and used por-15. Brushing on two coats added more thickness than I anticipated and the jack which didn't work perfect before, works less well now. I'm almost ready to grind it all down and just rustoleum, but can't be bothered. I might just drop 60 bucks for a cheap new jack for the short term, and rehab this in my "spare time". Or sell it for my 15 back

I think if I was going to do this again, I'd go with a can of Napa Brand satin black rust inhibiting paint for 3 bucks. When it scratches up really bad, you can just touch it up. Por15 is an awesome product, but its a pain in the butt to apply and store, and I don't think its the best for high lifts.

 

Thanks for the info! I was actually thinking about using POR 15 to stop the rust and prevent further rust, but I honestly just didn't want to have to deal with it. Similar to your experience, I have heard from other people that it is great stuff but it is a PITA to apply and get an even coat. Normally I wouldn't be really concerned about it but it can be a problem when it comes to the functionality of the jack...So I am planning on using some Naval Jelly to get any remaining rust off then I am going to hit it with a couple of light layers of Rustoleum Automotive Primer and finish it up with some Rustoleum Protective Enamel. I will let you know how it goes in case you do decide to strip the paint and try again.

 

i recommend. a quick sand blast nothing professional. just to take edge off. and por-15. really must get deep to effectively use por-15. maybe even a wire wheel.

 

So I finished the project about 2 weeks ago but I just haven't had a lot of time to update the thread. I am really happy with how it came out! After assembly and a couple sprays of silicone lubricant it works like new! If anyone is interested I put together a writeup on the whole process:

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f106.../#post51561958

And now on to the pics...

 

nice man looks good!

 

Nice work...you should have painted it to match your rig or something crazy like neon green