A tip for those who clean their tractor.

[schiker]

Anyone ever use a detailing spray?

Black Magic CD-2 or Gunk-Shine. How about 303 spray or other?

When I bought my used tactor it had a very nice wet look or shine that actually seemed to repel some dirt/dust and grass chafe etc.

When done cutting brush and pastures I like to blow off the rotary cutter and tractor with a leaf blower to keep the grass chafe and clipping from accumulating and sticking after getting rained on.

Well last week was in a real rush and did not get to blow off after cutting. Dew and a shower wet the grass and it stuck (won't blow off). So I mixed up some car wash and sprayed on then hosed off to remove the grass. This worked but cut the shine off and I suspect it won't blow off as easy either next time. I would like to renew this low-stick shine what do you recommend?

Do you wax your hood or put on 303 spray? Its plastic but painted what is better for protection and keeping clean.

 

[schiker]

From the back of the can of "Gunk Engine Brite Engine Protector - Shine"

Gunk Shine is an engine detailer and protector with a pleasnt citrus scent that leaves your engine with a protective layer that makes future clean-upeiasier. When used as directed it will aslo leave hehind an attractive detailers satin-like finish on underhood surfaces such as hoses, plastic, and metal parts. Contains no silicones that can create a greasy, dust-collecting buildup. Use it on cars, trucks, TRACTORS, boats, RV's, ATV's, compressors, generators, bicycles, and motorcycles. Safe on most underhood rubber and plastic, and paint when used as directed.

 

[Carl Bert]

I hope Waxman is right about the odorless thinner/mineral spirits. I will try it tomorrow, but I am still worried about the long term effects to the painted finish. I guess time will tell.

 

[WaxMan]

I hope Waxman is right about the odorless thinner/mineral spirits. I will try it tomorrow, but I am still worried about the long term effects to the painted finish. I guess time will tell.

long term?
Oh boy..... never thought about long term ....

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Isn't google search great if you need a peeling orange paint picture.

 

[greasemonkeyok]

Stop, stop - you guys are making my brain hurt. My head is going to explode. Waxing a tractor? Hopefully this is just a Kubota thing.

 

[sixdogs]

OK, I wax my metal parts every couple years but that's where I draw the line.
For those so inclined, however, there is a wax product called "Rejex" and I have used this on my street rod and pickup. Dirt and mud doesn't stick to it or falls off quick. I understand this is the stuff they spray on jets to keep the exhaust jet fuel smoke from sticking and it is widely used by the hot rod and expensive car crowd.

I did the car and then the pickup for the heck of it. After a while I noticed the truck always seemed to look pretty when my truck almost never gets washed. Mud and grime didn't seem to stick and I plan to use it again this summer. I'm going to do the metal parts of the tractor with it as well to keep off this darned waxy black muck we have around here for soil. Get muddy and it will be there for a looong time. Just my two cents.

 

[kuboman]

Stop, stop - you guys are making my brain hurt. My head is going to explode. Waxing a tractor? Hopefully this is just a Kubota thing.

Don't you wax your car:confused3:

 

[greasemonkeyok]

Oh no. Every time I waxed my car when I was young, I had a wreck so I quit (waxing the car).

 

[suzy]

I rip up old flannel sheets into rag sized pieces and use a few of those to wipe up excess smears after greasing the dear tractor, I think I'll draw the line there...

 

[sam5570]

OK, I wax my metal parts every couple years but that's where I draw the line.
For those so inclined, however, there is a wax product called "Rejex" and I have used this on my street rod and pickup. Dirt and mud doesn't stick to it or falls off quick. I understand this is the stuff they spray on jets to keep the exhaust jet fuel smoke from sticking and it is widely used by the hot rod and expensive car crowd.

I did the car and then the pickup for the heck of it. After a while I noticed the truck always seemed to look pretty when my truck almost never gets washed. Mud and grime didn't seem to stick and I plan to use it again this summer. I'm going to do the metal parts of the tractor with it as well to keep off this darned waxy black muck we have around here for soil. Get muddy and it will be there for a looong time. Just my two cents.

glade to here about the rejex thanks for posting and yea i wax my nh every other year just hood and fenders wash it after every use if it's dirty.