Rust Alert

[ritcheyvs]

While installing a diverter valve, I removed the very nice rubber floor mat (and the foam underneath) for the first time. I saw several spots where rust was starting on the floor and cover plates. I plan to scrape and spot paint in the near future because I want to catch this before it gets bad. I also noticed that dirt and debris had plugged the narrow gaps between the floor and fenders; I assume these gaps were intended to drain water. My 2006 tractor is normally under cover but it is occasionally left out in the rain.

So, I recommend occasionally removing the rubber mat to check for (and repair if found) possible rust. In my experience, trapped water (or mud) will cause rust, even with intact paint.

 

[radios1]

rust is "metal cancer" you need to kill that so it don't grow. "rust reformer" is good for that, then 24 hours later, it can be painted..

 

[747driver]

I pull the floor mat up occasionally just to clean the dirt and mud out. Only problem I have is getting the floor mat plugs to go back in the holes !!! I will look more closer next time for rust...

 

[CalG]

I pull the floor mat up occasionally just to clean the dirt and mud out. Only problem I have is getting the floor mat plugs to go back in the holes !!! I will look more closer next time for rust...

Put those stupid floor mats in the rubbish bin. They just hold moisture and CAUSE RUST!

Don't you work boots have soles?!

New England winters will give a body a great dose of good sense when it comes to the matter of rust.

 

[4570Man]

I had the floor mats off my tractor when I split it. There wasn’t any rust but the paint was rubbed off. The potential was definitely there

 

[fried1765]

Put those stupid floor mats in the rubbish bin. They just hold moisture and CAUSE RUST!

Don't you work boots have soles?!

New England winters will give a body a great dose of good sense when it comes to the matter of rust.

The very best solution for preventing rust under tractor floor mats certainly is to...... throw the floor mats away.
Then: Coat the floor area with "Herculiner" (Buy at Lowe's, or others), and you will have a non skid floor surface that will not rust.

 

[Amvcane]

Only problem I have is getting the floor mat plugs to go back in the holes !!

When reinstalling the mat I lube each nipple with some Fluid Film and pull them through with a pair of pliers.
Never found wear or rust under my mat. I’m sure if it wasn’t there the platform would be worn through the paint and primer with some surface rust just like the steps are.

 

[Ranchofla]

While installing a diverter valve, I removed the very nice rubber floor mat (and the foam underneath) for the first time. I saw several spots where rust was starting on the floor and cover plates. I plan to scrape and spot paint in the near future because I want to catch this before it gets bad. I also noticed that dirt and debris had plugged the narrow gaps between the floor and fenders; I assume these gaps were intended to drain water. My 2006 tractor is normally under cover but it is occasionally left out in the rain.

So, I recommend occasionally removing the rubber mat to check for (and repair if found) possible rust. In my experience, trapped water (or mud) will cause rust, even with intact paint.

When I bought my tractor it had no mats and while I have a bit of surface rust where the paint has worn off, nothing major and my tractor sits outside all year round.

Rancho