wash and wax

[jjk454ss]

On my previous tractor the area under the rubber floor mats rusted out before anywhere else even had rust. I’m convinced it was from washing/hiding it off after every use. The water would just sit under those mays with nowhere to go.

I’ve considered something like a Rhino Lining on my Mahindra to replace the rubber mats.

 

[duffer]

I致e considered something like a Rhino Lining on my Mahindra to replace the rubber mats.

That's a good idea !

But I might leave the rubber mats on top of the spray liner, just to catch the heavy mud, or other stuff.

I'm pretty sure you can buy the liner material in a spray can. Might have to do a few coats, but area is small anyway.

 

[Diggin It]

I was hoping that some one would know how to add wax to the water for the pressure washer. Clean and wax in the same time, that would be nice.
It is done in the car wash, isn't it?

That's hot water, hot wax. I'm not sure how practical it would be for the homeowner/farmer.

 

[fried1765]

On my previous tractor the area under the rubber floor mats rusted out before anywhere else even had rust. I知 convinced it was from washing/hiding it off after every use. The water would just sit under those mays with nowhere to go.

I致e considered something like a Rhino Lining on my Mahindra to replace the rubber mats.

You can buy a can of brush on "Herculiner" at Lowe's ($25).
It is the same type product as "Rhinoliner" and works great.

I took my mats up, sandblast, ospho, paint, then Herculiner.
Did the pedal surfaces too.
Still looks perfect, after 3 years.

I threw the mats away, as they hold water underneath.

 

[Diggin It]

How durable is that for metal abrasion? I have a place on the rear fenders where the lift arms rub when I have them pulled up to attach the BH. For now I have some self adhesive rubber diamond plate applied there, but I'm not sure how long it will last. Masking and spraying or brushing would be simple IF it would last.

 

[fried1765]

How durable is that for metal abrasion? I have a place on the rear fenders where the lift arms rub when I have them pulled up to attach the BH. For now I have some self adhesive rubber diamond plate applied there, but I'm not sure how long it will last. Masking and spraying or brushing would be simple IF it would last.

Durable for foot traffic, not sure about your issue, but would think maybe not.

 

[Hamiltonville Farm]

On my previous tractor the area under the rubber floor mats rusted out before anywhere else even had rust. I’m convinced it was from washing/hiding it off after every use. The water would just sit under those mays with nowhere to go.

I’ve considered something like a Rhino Lining on my Mahindra to replace the rubber mats.

Hmm. Didn't think about that.

 

[jjk454ss]

You can buy a can of brush on "Herculiner" at Lowe's ($25).
It is the same type product as "Rhinoliner" and works great.

I took my mats up, sandblast, ospho, paint, then Herculiner.
Did the pedal surfaces too.
Still looks perfect, after 3 years.

I threw the mats away, as they hold water underneath.

I’ll have to do this, easier and cheaper than removing the parts to have them done. Thanks

 

[ctothea]

The thing I hate most, is the loader being in the way of waxing the tractor front. That and white wax on black plastic parts.

If you can make a job like that more fun, it's likely to get done more often. A FOAM CANON, can be bought cheap off E-Bay and makes washing stuff more fun.

Turtle wax makes "liquid ice wax" will not leave white on black paint. You can actually wax all the black paint and black plastic bits.

 

[Hamiltonville Farm]

Turtle wax makes "liquid ice wax" will not leave white on black paint. You can actually wax all the black paint and black plastic bits.

Cool.

 

[lilranch2001]

I wash my tractor 2-3 times each year.
I waxed it once, after I got a bur up my butt and removed the dealer stickers that were huge and always did bug me in any case. I left the stickers on for 4-5 years because I do like my dealer a lot.
I also bar clayed it after I removed the stickers and then waxed it.
I will say that the bar clay did amazing things to the terrible Bobcat paint job!

 

[Scrambler82]

I spray my down once in a while, don't really get into the washing and waxing thing.

Seems ok, she doesn't mine if I ignore her a little.

Keep her greased, and regular maintenance, she doesn't complain, gets the job done.

 

[tjus77]

Mine gets blown off with leaf blower when it needs it. After I work my neighbors manure pile I blow it off then get a high pressure wash all around. I might use a little soap on the hood, but never waxed so far. OH and mine is kept under a shed.