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I am sure we have discussed this,but here you go..I am think of painting my jack shafts.What color and brand should I use?

Someone once advised another member on here when he ask the same question. Can't remember who that was.

I was waiting for that,but after re-thinking this I will never use them, and they will hang on the wall ,so I thought they could look good and I could always plate them as needed

Eastwood Zinc colored paint perhaps......

Thanks Johnny

I bought four different Eastwood paints when I was doing the hood hinges and other pieces. 1. Argent Silver 10001Z. 2.Tank Tone #10030Z. 3. Silver Cad 10022Z. 4. Clear Zinc #10280Z. VERY little difference between the four, except Tank Tone is FLAT. None suited me is why I re-stripped and had plated.

Now, Bruce, FYI, today I blasted the '54 jack I have to give to my Uncle who has some odd-ball jack in his '54. I ran out of time today, but tomorrow I plan to clear coat it with satin to find out what happens. Tune-in tomorrow, late.

Thanks Russell I will stay tuned in

Russell did you paint the jack shaft yet???Let me see

Finished today. On the left. I tried the four Eastwood cans plus two others from the hardware store. As you can see zinc ages over time. The five pieces of conduit have been out behind the house eight years now. Notice the differences. The old piece of ductwork is twenty plus years old. I finally went with the Eastwood Silver Cad. Shown in the center on the duct pipe.

I suggest you go to Home Depot or the likes. Go to the electrical department and pick up a four inch metal box cover or any galvanized product that you like the looks of. Then go to the paint department a pick a couple of cans of paint that you think might work and test.

You may be able to detect that the jack I had plated is beginning to dull in places. Eventually it will dull almost completely.