HELP WITH STAND PLSE!

ffmedicgerbs · 02-13-2008, 8:11 AM

i just bought a rear stand that lifts by the spools,

i put nice new shiny blue spools on as well

now problem is stand has metal that hooks the metal spools which causes inevitable scratching of the blue spools

n e one know wat i can do about this, or are scratches on the spools expected?

and does n e one know of a liquid like glue or sumthin i could put on the stand so that it is softer and doesnt scratch?

Twincam · 02-13-2008, 9:15 AM

The spools are so much better than the old type (IMO), i have R&G spools.

It would be expected as its metal on metal, the only thing at the moment that springs to mind is to use rubber on the stand itself?

denzee · 02-13-2008, 9:42 AM

I think it's expected to have scratching. Good thing is, the scratches are on the bottom and not very visible. I don't know if rubber will allow the spool to slide into place well enough. Nylon protectors over the stand tips would really help.

-Z- · 02-13-2008, 10:44 AM

Could try just putting a rag over the stand's hooks so that the spools rest on the cloth which rests on the stand.

dicksneeed · 02-13-2008, 11:29 AM

I bought the LP swing arm sliders/spools, which are plastic w/ a carbon sleeve and ran into the same problem. I just bought a cheap pair of spools on eBay to swap out when working on the stand. You could probably buy a plastic lining spray (similar to a truck bed lining) at any auto parts store, or hardware store.

speedextreme · 03-10-2008, 2:18 PM

Go to your local hardware store and pic up some "Tool Dip". It is a rubber coating that goes on the handles of pliers!! It will work for what you want as long as you do two coatings at least on the stand itself!

Laters.

segiano · 03-10-2008, 8:29 PM

I took a piece of 3/8 inch clear tubing about 1 1/2 inches long, split it length-wise and pressed it over the bracket on the swingarm stand. No scratches on my spools.

denzee · 03-10-2008, 8:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by segiano

I took a piece of 3/8 inch clear tubing about 1 1/2 inches long, split it length-wise and pressed it over the bracket on the swingarm stand. No scratches on my spools.

Now there's a great idea segiano. Effective and simple.

Fastnovice · 03-10-2008, 9:41 PM

I was going to suggest using some clear hose over the spools when you need to work on it...