3215 obsession?

[bill6]

My beautiful new 3215 FWD will soon be featured in it's "tractor warming" party. I have cleaned, polished, & waxed about everything, including the back side of the wheels, the undercarriage, and the FEL. The engine cowling (hood) (bonnet) came from the factory pretty shiny, but with a slight haze in the paint. So I removed it yesterday and took it to my buddy who owns a body shop. For just $50.00 he carefully wet-sanded it with 3000 grit paper, then buffed it out with 3 grades of liquid compound. Now it's as shiny as a mirror!

So last night I had the engine cover in the bedroom while applying 3 final coats of wax/polish for that lasting shine & protection. The wife about had a fit! She admonished me to "go play with your tractor out in the garage!" She wishes I'd pay as much attention to HER as I do the 3215. Maybe if I'm more attentive to her, she'll invite more guests to the big TWP!

 

[NewToy]

We must have pictures of that tractor! Sounds like you have it looking great. Your wife sounds like a great lady by just giving you a little grief over dragging the tractor parts into the house. I don't think Mrs. Toy would be so understanding. The only downside to your efforts will be being hesitant to take it into the field and getting her dirty.
Pics, Pics, Pics and more Pics.

Good Job,
John

 

[YanmarFever]

Bill, as a mature tractor owner heres some good advise.I did the same thing with my first yanmar, out in the shop till 1 am polishing repolishing and admiring the polish, until my lovely wife locked the front door at 1 am and said to sleep with the yanmar instead!!I dont know about you, but cold red metal is nothing to snuggle with at 1am. If I were you I would put the 3215 away for a few days & go & buy your wife some flowers & take her out to dinner for allowing you to buy such a nice machine, after all she owns half of it (you know). been there Ernie

 

[rback33]

Bill, as a mature tractor owner heres some good advise.I did the same thing with my first yanmar, out in the shop till 1 am polishing repolishing and admiring the polish, until my lovely wife locked the front door at 1 am and said to sleep with the yanmar instead!!I dont know about you, but cold red metal is nothing to snuggle with at 1am. If I were you I would put the 3215 away for a few days & go & buy your wife some flowers & take her out to dinner for allowing you to buy such a nice machine, after all she owns half of it (you know). been there Ernie

Ernie... you had me to she owns half of it.... she owns ALL if it... he just doesn't realize it...