4XXX series plastic vs. UV rays

rockyridgefarm · Jun 29, 2004

I just checked my radar screen, why is there always a cloud over one spot in Minnesota?

cowboydoc · Jun 29, 2004

Yea it shows up on my radar too rockyridge. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

yellowsocks93 · Jun 29, 2004

Funny guys! but I probably am more picky than you guys. When a new garden tractor sits outside on our lot I can tell a difference in shine. I never said the 4300 was real faded but it did fade some and to me it was noticible. No go back and play with your Little Tikes plastic toy for crying out loud! Just kidding Rockyridge. Hey I owned a plastic JD and it was ok so it is not like I am making my observations of it up and what I thought of it!

yellowsocks93 · Jun 29, 2004

Ah one more thing: When we have to get new rotary cutters ready for delivery or what not the metal has to be touched up quite a bit because it is easily scratched and rusted from sitting outside. Anything that sits outside will show wear metal or plastic. I have seen it. If you don't believe me go work for a Deere dealer.

rockyridgefarm · Jun 29, 2004

Solar flares....

slowrev · Jun 30, 2004

Soundguy,
From my experience living in FL, if the plastic holds up to UV down there it will do good anywhere. Outdoor plastic stuff lasts 3-4 times longer in KY than in FL. The sunlight is very rough on plastics in FL, it must be the more direct angle from being closer to the equator.