GlennT
Gold Member
Coating for operator\'s platform
Several years ago someone on this forum recommended using the coating sold at WalMart and auto parts stores for pickup beds on the operator's platform. When I got my John Deere five years ago this month I removed the platform on each side, sanded each lightly to remove the glossy finish, and coated each with a spray finish which I bought at WalMart. Boy, was that a good idea!! After five years the platforms look like new! No rust, only superficial wear and scratches, and best of all--excellent traction when wet! I remember slipping on the bare metal platforms of my dad's John Deere and banging my knee; boy did that hurt! Anyway, I know that this is not rocket science, but it was such a good idea that I got from this forum that I wanted to mention it.
Several years ago someone on this forum recommended using the coating sold at WalMart and auto parts stores for pickup beds on the operator's platform. When I got my John Deere five years ago this month I removed the platform on each side, sanded each lightly to remove the glossy finish, and coated each with a spray finish which I bought at WalMart. Boy, was that a good idea!! After five years the platforms look like new! No rust, only superficial wear and scratches, and best of all--excellent traction when wet! I remember slipping on the bare metal platforms of my dad's John Deere and banging my knee; boy did that hurt! Anyway, I know that this is not rocket science, but it was such a good idea that I got from this forum that I wanted to mention it.
