How to Protect Automotive Lifts from Moisture-Driven Corrosion
Rotary lift pit at local automotive repair shop, with visible corrosion.
Water intrusion inside automotive lifts can lead to corrosion, premature wear, and costly repairs. One of the most effective ways to protect lift components is to apply a corrosion inhibitor before rust develops. At Fluoramics, we recently worked with a Southeast Minnesota repair shop to help solve exactly this problem using HinderRUST HV100.
The local automotive repair shop contacted Fluoramics after noticing that nightly floor washdowns allowed water to collect beneath a Rotary Automotive lift cover. Because trapped moisture can accelerate corrosion inside the lift, the shop wanted a way to protect the equipment before rust became a maintenance issue.
The Corrosion Protection Solution
After reviewing the application, Fluoramics recommended HinderRUST HV100 to help protect the lift’s internal metal components from moisture-driven corrosion.
HinderRUST HV100 is a PFAS free, silicone-free, high-viscosity corrosion inhibitor that slowly self-polymerizes into a durable, wax-like protective coating. Designed for demanding environments, it provides long-lasting rust protection even in severe weather and high-moisture conditions.
As a solvent-free product that combines rust prevention, rust inhibition, and lubrication in a single formula, HinderRUST HV100 aggressively wets and spreads across metal surfaces to deliver thorough coverage—including hard-to-reach areas where moisture can accumulate and corrosion often begins.
The product has now been introduced at the facility and is currently being evaluated under real-world operating conditions. Early testing is focused on determining how effectively HinderRUST HV100 can reduce corrosion caused by moisture intrusion within the lift assembly.
Lift pit newly treated with HinderRUST HV100.
Supporting Automotive Lift Performance with Proper Lubrication
Corrosion wasn’t the only maintenance consideration. Proper lubrication is equally important for extending lift life, especially for bearings, gears, and other moving components.
As part of the discussion, Fluoramics also identified Tufoil Lightning Grease as a strong candidate for automotive lift applications requiring dependable lubrication and wear protection.
Tufoil Lightning Grease is formulated to reduce friction, lower operating temperatures, and help extend the service life of bearings and machinery. Its easily sheared formulation provides low break-out torque, minimizes stick-slip behavior, and improves wear protection, making it well suited for equipment that relies on smooth, consistent movement.
A Comprehensive Maintenance Approach
Protecting lift equipment requires more than addressing a single issue. Corrosion and mechanical wear often work together to shorten equipment life and increase maintenance costs.
Rotary lift pit sealed after treatment.
By combining HinderRUST HV100 for corrosion prevention with Tufoil Lightning Grease for precision lubrication, maintenance teams can take a more comprehensive approach to protecting Rotary lifts. HinderRUST HV100 helps safeguard moisture-exposed metal surfaces from rust, while Tufoil Lightning Grease supports reliable operation and long-term performance of moving components.
If moisture is finding its way into your automotive lift, don’t wait for rust to appear. Protecting internal components with a corrosion inhibitor like HinderRUST HV100—and keeping moving parts lubricated with Tufoil Lightning Grease—can help extend lift life, reduce maintenance, and prevent costly downtime.
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