How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something?

   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #31  
Over 50 years ago, in Rural PA, we and all the farmers round me used oil soaked rags on anything that was gonna set awhile. Now and then they would pour a little more oil on the rags. When using the equipment, toss the rags in a barrel, cover, wait till net use. To this day, I remove the rags, give cylinder a quick wipe, toss rags in a 30gal barrel (with lid)
 
   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #32  
Sure. I take off the tires too and take them in out of the sun. Pick away at the treads of the turf tires with an old toothbrush and dental pick while I watch TV. lol
 
   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #33  
Sure. I take off the tires too and take them in out of the sun. Pick away at the treads of the turf tires with an old toothbrush and dental pick while I watch TV. lol

Whew, I thought I was the only one. :p
 
   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #34  
   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #35  
   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #36  
Sounds like I'm the only one that parks my tractors and implements in the barn.
Not the only one. We do also. The barn solves a lot of maintenance issues.
 
   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #37  
Sure. I take off the tires too and take them in out of the sun. Pick away at the treads of the turf tires with an old toothbrush and dental pick while I watch TV. lol
I don't do that anymore!
I found it to be just too frustrating, and time consuming! :)
 
   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #38  
Sounds like I'm the only one that parks my tractors and implements in the barn.
EVERYTHING I own is stored inside, when not in use!
 
   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #39  
EVERYTHING I own is stored inside, when not in use!
Not everyone has that luxury. The best responses here came from those that store equipment in the elements while understanding the challenges that presents.
 
   / How long can cylinder rods remain exposed to the elements before they should be coated with something? #40  
Waxing the Rods? GREAT!

You will be there all day with a bottle of Carnauba in One hand and Monton in the other, unable to decide which, necessiting a new thread.
 
 

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