what's the best wax or polish

txhawg · May 9, 2005

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Best wax I have ever used is Pig Snot

ThistleKop · May 9, 2005

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Mike,

Liquid Glass brings back memories. A friend that I worked with sold that for a few yrs. It was a very good Product.

Harold

beenthere · May 9, 2005

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I've noticed that Lemon Pledge (yes, the furniture kind) is used a lot for shining up the plastic on new tractors. I have used it the last several years and have not found a 'down side'. It goes on easy, wipes down easy, and can be polished easy with a dry cloth.

I use it after washing any dust off. The plastic seems to scratch easily, and I haven't noticed that happening since using the pledge. I have a Deere Gator, Deere X485, and Deere 4300.

I first noticed Lemon Pledge being used at a lawn and garden show, and seemed many exhibitors were using it, so decided to try it. Works for me.

txhawg · May 9, 2005

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( I've noticed that Lemon Pledge (yes, the furniture kind) is used a lot for shining up the plastic on new tractors. )

Does it have to be "Lemon" Pledge? Does that mean the plain old Pledge won't work as well?

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DmansPadge · May 9, 2005

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( Does it have to be "Lemon" Pledge? Does that mean the plain old Pledge won't work as well?

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He just likes the lemon kind because he thinks the lemon matches all those yellow seats! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

GeorgeW · May 9, 2005

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I have used Turtle wax, Nu Finish and some others and all did a respectable job. The last couple of years I have used one called "Mother's". It goes on and off fairly easy and has good staying power. My vehicles stay out in the weather 24/7 and they still look good. One is a twelve year old Ford and the other is a ten year old Chevy. I try to wax them twice a year. I used it on my Kioti when I got it a couple of months ago.

coveredbridge · May 9, 2005

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( Tractors look better dirty....

It is also the best UV protection for the price! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

But if none is available...Turtle Wax...Paste )

I'll second that. The only thing worse than a shiny, clean tractor is a shiny, new pair of sneakers! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

beenthere · May 9, 2005

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Dmanspage
You might be on to something there. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

tracdoc · May 9, 2005

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For plastic parts, I recommend using a polish specific for plastics. The color of plastic parts, like tractor hoods and fenders, is an integral part of the plastic material. This is just like the plastic of motorcycle fairings. In contrast, auto bodies (metal ones) are painted, and the polishes, waxes and polymeric products all try to interact with the paint film.

One of the best products to maintain a new plastic finish is HONDA Spray Cleaner and Polish {HERE} . It is designed for plastic motorcycle fairings, and will do a fantastic job on your new tractor plastic. As mentioned earlier in this thread, UV protection is good, and this product has it. It is pretty economical, too at $5-7 for an aerosol can at most motorcycle shops.

As time goes by, your plastic may get light scratches or worse. Again, a plastic-specific product is best to try to "erase" the scratches and bring back a shine. I have used the Novus line of plastic polishes, glazes and scratch removers for years, and I am always amazed at what they can achieve. A description of the products is {HERE} My latest project was an acrylic windshield on a semi-vintage motorcycle. I thought for sure I would be looking at a replacement shield. However, with a little time and progressing from coarse scratch remover to polish, the windshield looks fantastic.

BTW, I have no commercial interest in any of these products. I'm just a 'nut" when it comes to restoring and maintaining finishes on cars, motorcycles, even furniture and leather.

Indydirtfarmer · May 10, 2005

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BTW, I have no commercial interest in any of these products. I'm just a 'nut" when it comes to restoring and maintaining finishes on cars, motorcycles, even furniture and leather. )

So glad you "qualified" what sort of "nut" you are...... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif