Cleaning the Tractors

[94BULLITT]

Saturday I started cleaning the tractors. They were both filthy.

Here is what they looked like before I started.







I pressure washed them both off followed up with hand washing them.

Here is what they looked like after I finished washing them.









After I washed them I focused on the BX.

I started out by going over it with a clay bar to remove all the containment's from the paint. Then I got out the DA polisher. I went went over it with a swirl remover to remove some light scratches and swirls. Then I used a polish. After the polish I used a glaze to remove light imperfections. I then used a paint sealant to protect the paint from rough conditions a tractor is in. After the sealant I waxed it for more shine. I topped it all off with a quick detail wax.

What it looks like now, It was a overcast day so the pics are not the best.









I am still working the L4240, I have only clay barred it and used the swirl remover on it.

 

[crazyal]

You're going to get some grief by those who've never washed a tractor, lol. I wash mine only in the fall because I really hate frozen mud stuck to it or if it gets really dirty.

 

[94BULLITT]

You're going to get some grief by those who've never washed a tractor, lol. I wash mine only in the fall because I really hate frozen mud stuck to it or if it gets really dirty.

I don't care. I wanted to get the both cleaned up and ready to work. The BX will be nice and dusty from mowing by the end of the week. I figure if I cleaned them both really good a couple times a year with some touch ups in between they should stay looking good.

 

[mjncad]

Good grief...your filthy is my clean. You're more than welcome to come here and make my rigs sparkle. Heck, you can do your magic on our three vehicles too.

 

[stuckmotor]

I'm with mjncad. I'd like to have mine as clean as yours was, before you washed it.

 

[GManBart]

That was filthy? :laughing:

 

[Laminarman]

I didn't even know you could wash a tractor.

 

[TripleR]

They look very nice indeed.:thumbsup:

 

[jeff9366]

What substance have you found satisfactory to remove front exhaust soot from the FEL?

I'm on your side in PRINCIPLE: Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

Although I have never washed my tractor in fifteen months of ownership, I have blown the dust off with compressed air several times.

 

[crazyal]

What substance have you found satisfactory to remove front exhaust soot from the FEL?

I'm on your side in PRINCIPLE: Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

Although I have never washed my tractor in fifteen months of ownership, I have blown the dust off with compressed air several times.

The best thing I came up with is a product called "Oil Eater". You can get it at Costco, I'm sure other places as well.

 

[Guesseral]

Gee I couldn't tell the difference between before and after. :laughing:

 

[Dr_Zinj]

There's just something wrong with a clean tractor; short of one with less than 10 hrs on it on a showroom floor somewhere.

 

[Guesseral]

There's just something wrong with a clean tractor; short of one with less than 10 hrs on it on a showroom floor somewhere.

Oh no I beleive in a clean tractor. I just can't remember one!:confused3:

 

[creekbend]

The best thing I came up with is a product called "Oil Eater". You can get it at Costco, I'm sure other places as well.

Thanks for the Heads Up.

 

[DutchHenryBrown]

It almost makes me want to go out and wash mine......almost!!

 

[jlsmith]

I thought you said they were dirty. Would hate for you to see mine

 

[bcp]

PRINCIPLE: Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

REALITY: Cleanliness is next to Impossible.

Bruce

 

[LJH]

Oscar? Oscar Madison, is that you?

 

[kebo]

That was filthy? :laughing:

Yeah, I wish mine was as "dirty" as either one was, BEFORE he started cleaning them!!!

 

[PILOON]

To me my tractor is a tool. Tools get used and get dirty so I don't go overboard with the cleanliness thing.
HOWEVER
I do find that an annual or semi wash and clean (to a degree) is my best excuse to go over all nuts bolts fasteners etc.*
I am also guilty of using touch up paint on nicks and scratches. As a result my 1980 something tractor is very presentable for a tractor that lives outdoors.
But then I am fortunate that most of the paints on my Mitsubishi can be matched with Tremclad 'out of the can' paints.
In the fall I do wax my hood simply because the snow slides off more easily.
I also like to squirt some oil on all 3-point joints and leveling screws so that they don't rust/seize up.

All in all my tractor looks used but not abused but always presentable and not 'concours' quality.

* amazing how many fasteners get loosened over time.