Mid-rise lifts for PPF

VON · January 19, 2016

Looking to get a lift for PPF and vinyl wrap installs.

Mid-rise/scissor lift is the ticket, but what do you guys use or recommend for brand/style of mid-rise type lifts?

VON · January 20, 2016

Thanks PAF,

Don't need room for parking, got tons of space. But I do need an unobstructed 360* access around the vehicle. Using a 2-post hoist right now and its a PITA when doing rockers, or even mirrors. 4-post host will get in the way when doing full fenders, bumpers etc. But most of all the reason for a scissor lift is for full vehicle color-wraps. Gets the car to the right height, drop the wheels easily, remove bumpers, fender liners etc.

It just seems like the right lift for both the PPF and the Wrap world.

envious eric · January 20, 2016

Scissor lift

Mine raises the car 47"

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/dannmar-104939-mid-rise-scissor-car-lift-p/cadet-6000xl.htm

VON · January 21, 2016

^^^ That's basically what I'm after, except that I'm sketched out of the ones that roll directly on the floor when rising or lowering. We have tile floors with a slight slope for drainage, and I feel that would be a problem with that style of lift...

envious eric · January 21, 2016

Yeah, you will Crack tiles easily

4 post is your best bet, or remove the tile in the area the lift travels and leave it sectioned out. Almost like countersunk into the floor

Ridler · January 23, 2016

Check out www.quickjack.com

They are cheap and very portable. Not really sure how high you need/want it to go since everyone is different. My friend uses this when he goes to the track.

Tint Yoda · January 24, 2016

http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/specialty-lifts/md-6xp.aspx

I have this one and its made very well. Pair it with race ramps like the ones below for a really nice setup.

VON · January 27, 2016

That's a decent setup if I had a flat concrete surface, but it's tile as mentioned, and I'd worry about it not only cracking tile, but holding the weight of a car and rolling through the joints between tiles. I was thinking something like.... http://www.babco.ca/Automotive-Equipment-Products/Scissor-Lifts/BendPak-LR60P

Anyone had experience with this brand or style?