Help keep my lid supports from rusting and breaking in half

[Wiskey]

Hello all!

I have a canopy which uses a lid support to keep it up, these are the ones I've been using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JHADZQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The original one that came with the canopy lasted me about 4 years, the replacements last about 4 months before the rivot rusts out and they break in half.

Do you know of anyone that sells these in stainless steel? Preferably online vendors. I found the stainless steel "finish" on Amazon, but not one that is actually made of stainless steel.

Whiskey

 

[Ryan33]

I don't know if it will work or not but maybe try clear coating them or maybe replace the rivets with stainless steel ones.

 

[slief]

Why not just get yourself the stainless ones? There are a number of options that will last MUCH longer.

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Furniture-Cupboard-Stainless-Rotatable/dp/B01MDOFVVL/

While these aren't stainless, they are much better made than the ones you are using. A bit of silicone grease on them will help ward off rust.
https://www.amazon.com/douper-Folding-Support-Maximum-Degree/dp/B01EN7Q7IO/

 

[Wiskey]

Why not just get yourself the stainless ones? There are a number of options that will last MUCH longer.

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Furniture-Cupboard-Stainless-Rotatable/dp/B01MDOFVVL/

While these aren't stainless, they are much better made than the ones you are using. A bit of silicone grease on them will help ward off rust.
https://www.amazon.com/douper-Folding-Support-Maximum-Degree/dp/B01EN7Q7IO/

Man,.. I would love it if that second option works!! It would be so much easier to open the lid with just one hand when I'm working on something. For only $15 it's definitely worth a try. I ordered it!

Thank you!
Whiskey