Cleaning the Tractors

[garrettjdg]

kinda makes me feel bad that i dropped some topsoil on the hood of my 3 month old MX5100HST the other day, however I did wash the salt off it this winter, now its dirty with dirt.

 

[hotchkiss]

What products did you use? Heck I think I should try them on my truck! It doesn't look that good!

 

[94BULLITT]

I don't know "94BULLITT" personally, but I think he's probably just like me when it comes to taking care of his things. I find cleaning my tractor, truck, m/cycle, etc., relaxing (even tho it is work), and I'd much rather be doing that than sitting in front of a TV set. It's been said that a vehicle always seems to run better when it's clean. I can't say that statement is true or not, but I always feel better when they're clean. :cool2:

Yes I like to try to keep them clean but they are both getting dirty.

Yours are looking good all polished up. I washed mine yesterday....It p!ssed down rain for about 8 hours. Now, how about the car in the back ground, is that a Hudson?

If you blow the pictures up guys, you can see the dirt.

Thanks. The car was a customers Buick.

What products did you use? Heck I think I should try them on my truck! It doesn't look that good!

I washed them with Meguiars Gold class car wash. I used the 2 bucket method. Then I used mothers California gold clay bar on the tractors. After the clay bar I used my Porter Cable 7424XP to apply Pinnacle fine swirl remover 2, Blackfire gloss enhancing polish, pinnacle carnuba finishing glaze, and Rejex paint sealant. For the tougher to get to areas or odd shapped areas like the 3 point hitch and axle housing I used Meguiars mist and wipe detailer. On the loader and mower deck I just used pinnacle fine swirl remover 2 and rejex sealant. Check out the AutoGeek Forum, there is a lot of info on there.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/

 

[94BULLITT]

Just in case you think I am afraid to get them dirty.

 

[Danscaper]

how much did that grand l cab set you back money wise

 

[RaydaKub]

I might be able to polish for a couple hours on my hood, but it would never look like that. The missing hood ornament and being well dented would sorta make it a waste of time.
My back wheels (and ONLY the back wheels) are faded so bad they almost look like they have pink shade.

I admire those that put in the time and effort, but I couldn't justify it.

 

[duroc]

Just in case you think I am afraid to get them dirty.

Oh no, not dirty tires - I hate dirty tires. :yuck: Lol!

 

[94BULLITT]

how much did that grand l cab set you back money wise

It was a little over $6,000

 

[jerrybob]

I just can't get my wife to wash my tractor often enough.......she's lazy! Cute....but lazy!

 

[yelbike]

Just in case you think I am afraid to get them dirty.

Sorry but that's not dirty. Show us a picture of the bx stuck past the axles in mud and the L towing it out while spinning its wheels!

 

[94BULLITT]

Sorry but that's not dirty. Show us a picture of the bx stuck past the axles in mud and the L towing it out while spinning its wheels!

I had the L in mud upto it's front axle and the rears pretty deep a while back . I have a spot were the ground is always soft and muddy. You can see it compress as the tractor drives across it. I don't think the BX had been in the mud yet.

 

[check 6]

I side with 94BULLITT I was taught years and years ago by my Dad to take good care of my tools and they will take care of me. All my tools, mower, tractor, cars etc are kept clean. Hand tools are wiped down before they are neatly put away, chain saws and power tools are blown out with compressed air. One plus with motorized tools is that you can quickly see leaks or worn parts. Once the habit is started its not hard to follow.

 

[sngleshot]

I was told NOT to use a pressure washer on my BX by several different dealerships. Especially around any articulating joint with seals and lubrication. I would think that you could use it if you used a low pressure and were cautious about WHERE you directed the spray. Should be ok for the wheels shouldnt it? Reason I am asking is... I am planning on using my pressure washer also. Just wanted another opinion.

 

[eastrandlawns]

nice to see pasion and pride in your tractors.

 

[TomSeller]

It ain't dirty if you can tell what color it is. I take great care mechanically, and physically but not cosmetically. Straight sheet metal and solid mechanicals but not clean on the outside.

I should devote 1 day a year to cleaning up at least some of them like you have. Nice work.

 

[Coolerman]

I was also taught to take care of my equipment. Not by my dad, but by my grandfather and my older brother.
I washed and waxed my 2003 BX2230D Saturday after doing a bunch of routine maintenance on it. This included pulling the bucket off and cleaning all all the pins of old grease then put it back together with new grease. I also installed a new set of "Gator" blades on the deck and greased it. It won't stay this clean for long! I mow along a big ditch that is always muddy and the tractor looks like it's been in a mud pull when i'm done!

Still, it does not look too bad to be 10 years old and 901 hours on the clock...

 

[crashz]

Nice work 94, your machines look great.

I hose mine down periodically, but nothing special. It might be pointless to wax scratched, rusted paint anyway.

 

[94BULLITT]

I was also taught to take care of my equipment. Not by my dad, but by my grandfather and my older brother.
I washed and waxed my 2003 BX2230D Saturday after doing a bunch of routine maintenance on it. This included pulling the bucket off and cleaning all all the pins of old grease then put it back together with new grease. I also installed a new set of "Gator" blades on the deck and greased it. It won't stay this clean for long! I mow along a big ditch that is always muddy and the tractor looks like it's been in a mud pull when i'm done!

Still, it does not look too bad to be 10 years old and 901 hours on the clock...

Your BX looks good for being 10 years old and 900hrs. Let me know how you like the gator blades.

Nice work 94, your machines look great.

I hose mine down periodically, but nothing special. It might be pointless to wax scratched, rusted paint anyway.

Thanks crashz.

 

[Coolerman]

I will mow with the Gators Blades for the first time tomorrow or Thursday depending on the weather. I mow about 2 1/2 acres of field fescue (built house on old pasture land). I let it get about 5-6 inches tall then mow it to 3.5 inches. The OEM blades leave a lot of material on top of the grass. I'm hoping the Gators will mulch that up a bit more. Wondering if I need to block the discharge chute to make the work better?

 

[94BULLITT]

I will mow with the Gators Blades for the first time tomorrow or Thursday depending on the weather. I mow about 2 1/2 acres of field fescue (built house on old pasture land). I let it get about 5-6 inches tall then mow it to 3.5 inches. The OEM blades leave a lot of material on top of the grass. I'm hoping the Gators will mulch that up a bit more. Wondering if I need to block the discharge chute to make the work better?

They claim they mulch without the discharge blocked. I have heard the gator blades stripe more.

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