My 3215 FWD update:

[Offy]

Nothing wrong with keeping a super clean tractor if you have the time and extra energy. Its just a matter of applying priorities to the list of things to do.

 

[civesnedfield]

Good to hear from you again Bill... and glad to hear that you are continuing to set the standard on keeping a truly "clean machine"!!! Please don't get discouraged or bail out on your principles! Do like TexasJohn and MtnViewRanch are saying and get yourself a pressure washer! I would only add that you can use the Harley owner's trick of using a clean/dedicated, high-velocity leaf blower as a sort of Beast blow dryer after the pressure wash. It is also great as a "pre-wash" loose sand/dirt remover to avoid making mud puddles on your fine machine. While not as good as a full towel or chamois drying, it can be quite acceptable with a little after-the-fact touch-up. I also use WD-40 extensively in lieu of wax or Armor-all. Not sure if this could be harmful if left in the sun too long, but it sure works great and fast on my normally garaged machine.

My other trick is that I bought an insanely expensive can of paint from the local paint specialty company matched 100.000% exactly to the color and texture of the gray underbelly of the Red Beast. I use it frequently to touch-up wear points and control minor rust stains. It is the icing on the cake of keeping your machine looking like brand new!

My only cosmetic/clean-up regret? I'm having a horrible time dealing with all the ink black grease smears and droppings caused by my choice of a particularly nasty lithium multi-purpose grease I bought from TSC. It is the messiest grease on the face of this earth. I have GOT to find something that cleans up a little easier.

Dougster

RED grease Dougster

Still messy but you can't see it as much

 

[Dougster]

RED grease Dougster Still messy but you can't see it as much

Oh brother!!! Color-matched designer grease! Now how much would I have to pay for that???

Dougster

 

[civesnedfield]

Oh brother!!! Color-matched designer grease! Now how much would I have to pay for that???

Dougster

It was cheap.(Right up your alley) I just got tired of the black smudges. (On the tractor and my clothes) When I get home this weekend I'll take a look and let ya know what it is.

 

[Keith_B]

Oh brother!!! Color-matched designer grease! Now how much would I have to pay for that???

Dougster

I wonder what kind of market there would be for such a product? I'm sure someone would buy JD green, NH Blue, & Kubota orange grease.

 

[civesnedfield]

I wonder what kind of market there would be for such a product? I'm sure someone would buy JD green, NH Blue, & Kubota orange grease.

I know you can get green grease. I have seen blue but it doesn't quite match NH. I don't think I want to see orange grease.

 

[Keith_B]

I don't think I want to see orange grease.

I think it would look pretty nasty, but I bet there are Kubota owners that would buy it even if it cost $5 or more a tube.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

OK, enough with the colored grease, uh where do I get the blue grease? Try some wax and grease remover from your local automotive paint supplier. It is unbelievable how good that it works and it does not seam to hurt the finish at all.

 

[civesnedfield]

OK, enough with the colored grease, uh where do I get the blue grease? Try some wax and grease remover from your local automotive paint supplier. It is unbelievable how good that it works and it does not seam to hurt the finish at all.

You asked Cerulean #2 Grease

 

[Dougster]

You asked Cerulean #2 Grease

You guys are *ALL* out of control!!!

Dougster