what wax to use on deer alloy (plastic)

[andrewj]

I know there was a thread some time back on this, but can't find it.....almost 80 hours on my little tractor, and I think it needs to be waxed...any ideas? turtle wax ok for the plastic?

 

[beenthere]

I use lemon pledge. Learned it from deere dealer preping tractors for show.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

I use canaba wax on mine, works great.

 

[steveinmo]

What's a canaba? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Boomerang1]

Canauba is a wax that is on the leaf a certain kind of palm tree. It is the best wax you can use on anything.

 

[txhawg]

You guys are joking, right? Wax your tractor?

 

[Cliff_Johns]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( You guys are joking, right? Wax your tractor? )</font>

When I'm waxing philosophical, I wax my tractor too. I haven't waxed my tractor yet, which only says how philosophical I am.

Cliff

 

[rockyridgefarm]

I did wax mine. Once when it was brand spankin' new. I used canauba wax, did it real good. Two years later, I don't do anything for the poor thing. But I still get folks asking if it's brand new. That wax makes the dirt just fall off.'

Maybe I'll wax it again...

 

[TSMART]

Hey I am going to wax mine.....and its a brand spankin new JINMA!!! Maybe one day it'll bring a little more cause it'll look like new in case I have to move up to a kubota or a deere......of course I will have to save for another 5 years......

Why wouldnt I want to take care of my investment???? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Jim57]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Hey I am going to wax mine.....and its a brand spankin new JINMA!!! Maybe one day it'll bring a little more cause it'll look like new in case I have to move up to a kubota or a deere......of course I will have to save for another 5 years......

Why wouldnt I want to take care of my investment???? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif )</font>


I agree with you. I saved for years to get my tractor. I would and Will take Extra Good Care of my Investment.

I use a wax made by Rain - X and it does very well on plastics and metal. It is a creamy paste and easy to apply. It has ingredients that help protect it from harmful sunrays as well. Makes a slick finish which help from briars and limbs from scratching the surface as well.

Jim

 

[DmansPadge]

I wax my truck and my tractor. The truck gets it twice a year and the tractor when ever I feel it needs it. Normally about every 9 months. It doesn't see near as much sun and rain as my truck.

Some people laugh about waxing a tractor, but, I think it is only normal. My tractor isn't worth much less than my truck! I protect all my investments. And one that waxes his tractor can tell a big difference after a few years vs. somebody that doesn't.

There are tons of good waxes on the market and I have tried countless brands. I still think that Nu Finish is one of the best. It has a different base than most waxes and you can even apply it in the sun. Any wax will help and keeping it clean when you put it up will keep it looking good for a long time.

 

[RalphVa]

I wax my tractor and vehicles and even my brush hog with canaba wax. If you like to work really hard, use Turtle Wax. Good waxes just wipe off after they dry. Actually, Turtle Wax does have a brand that is a new type. Just don't use the old-fashioned kind that almost requires sand paper to get off when dry.

I only wash my tractor every so often, but it comes out nice and shiney when I do. Most times, I just use the air hose and blow stuff off it.

Ralph