1970 E-Body

I know the color of the mechanism, base and hook are grey (Plasti-kote Federal Gray is suppose to be a good match)

The real question is the t-mast finish, mine appears to be painted silver, silver lacquer would be my guess. Considering the age and condition I'm unable to determine if what I'm seeing is original or if someone dusted it with paint many years ago, though I suspect original untouched. I haven't been able to find much to confirm my findings so looking for input.

Thanks

Krylon 1401 bright silver,as close to as original you'll ever find.

So the t-masts were simply painted silver?
1401 bright silver is a metallic paint, are you saying this is close to original paint or are you trying to mimic some sort of plating?

The finish on mine was pretty dull but condition and age make it tough to say if it would have ever carried a shine or not. Considering I had no reaction in acid, it's safe to say no zinc coating was present.

Just trying to be sure on this prior to refinishing

You can't really notice the metallic on cast steel.I have the original untouched jack in my Superbird,I just recently did a 69 b-body jack and they are almost identical.

Appreciate the input, would love to see that Superbird jack, heck, would love to see that Superbird.

From the low mile T/A, AAR jacks were painted the same.

Another

Last one.

I've used Mopar Rallye wheel paint with good results.

Would you like to guess what has been on these wheels for the last 23 yrs ?

I have used Mopar Rallye Wheel Paint a few times witrh excellent results.

After further thought and a debate with a friend, we noticed the paint on the mast was pretty tough stuff, not easily scratched or chipped, didn't blister with aircraft stripper and showed no sign of being affected with a brief dip in acid, though it obviously wore on the edges over time with use. This made us think it may be a high solid zinc based paint, often referred to as cold galvanized. This may explain why it seems to hold up pretty well over the years even when used. There are many brands on the market, some paint brush and some aerosol, most seem to be a silvery grey.

Has anyone tried using this? Results?

I'm planning to give this a try as I think it will hold up better than typical paint

I always thought the mast was plated by the manufacturer, not painted. Is that why the paint remover and acid will not touch the finish on the jack mast?
If it were painted, a couple times using the jack would take any paint right off down to metal, then the jack would rust in the leaky trunk in Seattles 8 month long rainy season, making the jack useless.

My jack stem is di-chromate('71 Ply B-body)...

Doing well after being re-plated 20 years ago...


If you want longevity, talk to a plater...

AAR#2

Ive been following along and would appreciate knowing what you decide to do.

I agree its seemingly something other than simply paint on the mast.