How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something?

[SirMaxwell]

Over 50 years ago, in Rural PA, we and all the farmers round me used oil soaked rags on anything that was gonna set awhile. Now and then they would pour a little more oil on the rags. When using the equipment, toss the rags in a barrel, cover, wait till net use. To this day, I remove the rags, give cylinder a quick wipe, toss rags in a 30gal barrel (with lid)

 

[Industrial Toys]

Sure. I take off the tires too and take them in out of the sun. Pick away at the treads of the turf tires with an old toothbrush and dental pick while I watch TV. lol

 

[SirMaxwell]

Sure. I take off the tires too and take them in out of the sun. Pick away at the treads of the turf tires with an old toothbrush and dental pick while I watch TV. lol

Whew, I thought I was the only one.

 

[LindenBruce]

Does anyone wax their rods?

Old-timer told me they put a coat of wax end of season on exposed surfaces.

 

[lman]

Whew, I thought I was the only one.

Sounds like I'm the only one that parks my tractors and implements in the barn.

 

[bearthebruce]

Sounds like I'm the only one that parks my tractors and implements in the barn.

Not the only one. We do also. The barn solves a lot of maintenance issues.

 

[fried1765]

Sure. I take off the tires too and take them in out of the sun. Pick away at the treads of the turf tires with an old toothbrush and dental pick while I watch TV. lol

I don't do that anymore!
I found it to be just too frustrating, and time consuming!

 

[fried1765]

Sounds like I'm the only one that parks my tractors and implements in the barn.

EVERYTHING I own is stored inside, when not in use!

 

[RickB]

EVERYTHING I own is stored inside, when not in use!

Not everyone has that luxury. The best responses here came from those that store equipment in the elements while understanding the challenges that presents.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Waxing the Rods? GREAT!

You will be there all day with a bottle of Carnauba in One hand and Monton in the other, unable to decide which, necessiting a new thread.