jack stands

Going to paint my calipers this week using G2 (curing, two-part paint) and need to know if there is yet a consensus on the best/safest way to jack one side or axle pair at a time in order to get stands under the car’s jack points. I do have a Powerflex polyurethane BMW “puck” for when jacking...

I have been swapping winter tires (mounted) every April/November but my hydraulic jack died when working on the last wheel in November. I am looking at replacements and most say to only use to lift up the car and use Jack stands (which I have). I haven't been doing that until now, but figure...