Reiver Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 As there's no obvious oiling/greasing points I would agree with OnOff - likely "sealed for life" bronze bearings - so as long as they don't start creaking you can stand down the lubrication.
NotJustin Posted June 26, 2020 Author Posted June 26, 2020 On 25/06/2020 at 16:38, Reiver said: As there's no obvious oiling/greasing points I would agree with OnOff - likely "sealed for life" bronze bearings - so as long as they don't start creaking you can stand down the lubrication. Brilliant, thanks for the info.
NotJustin Posted July 6, 2020 Author Posted July 6, 2020 I've noticed quite a bit of rust on the cherry picker, is there a recommended coating for it? Also, I thought of putting Corroseal rust converter on there first, is that generally a good move?
Onoff Posted July 6, 2020 Posted July 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, Justin Tuijl said: is there a recommended coating for it No. Just treat it like an old car. Wire brush etc the rusting spots. Rust treat with whatever you like, Kurust, Corroseal Jenolite (my favourite) etc, prime and paint with Halfords finest whatever as near a colour match as you can. Watch for rust getting in between welded plates, that's the killer...literally. Some Waxoyl squirted in where you can won't hurt.
NotJustin Posted July 6, 2020 Author Posted July 6, 2020 50 minutes ago, Onoff said: No. Just treat it like an old car. Wire brush etc the rusting spots. Rust treat with whatever you like, Kurust, Corroseal Jenolite (my favourite) etc, prime and paint with Halfords finest whatever as near a colour match as you can. Watch for rust getting in between welded plates, that's the killer...literally. Some Waxoyl squirted in where you can won't hurt. Awesome, thank you
NotJustin Posted July 6, 2020 Author Posted July 6, 2020 The existing paint is lifting in places, I wasn't sure if to dispatch it or not, definate rust underneath. It's a sort of plasticy paint.
Onoff Posted July 6, 2020 Posted July 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Justin Tuijl said: The existing paint is lifting in places, I wasn't sure if to dispatch it or not, definate rust underneath. It's a sort of plasticy paint. Might have been powder coated originally?
NotJustin Posted July 6, 2020 Author Posted July 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, Onoff said: Might have been powder coated originally? Yes, it looks like it. I did wirebrush and it looks good to treat underneath.
Onoff Posted July 6, 2020 Posted July 6, 2020 The problem with powder coating is as you are finding out. Get a crack in the finish and water gets in and does its thing! Depends on the preparation too. I only ever powder coat steel that's been zinc flame sprayed or galvanised first.
Onoff Posted July 6, 2020 Posted July 6, 2020 It's an old cherry picker. As long as it's structurally sound I'd paint with whatever was kicking around. A 2 pack transport polyurethane would be good as it's pretty tough. Christ, I'd be using gloss!
NotJustin Posted July 6, 2020 Author Posted July 6, 2020 Yes, it looks like there are areas of repair where people have used various paints. I'll do a bit of convert rusting and painitng
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