New Tractor & Paint

irwin · Apr 27, 2007

On big areas I've used MAP gas to cook the oxygen out then prep/paint. It does appear to work. Rust that gets deep into iron/steel doesn't leave because we spray something over it, at least not for me..

Tact · Apr 27, 2007

boatermark said:
I was wondering how many folks receive their new tractors and find a few spots here and there where the paint has been chipped and a small rust spot is already starting. This is the case with me (3 week old tractor), and I suspect that the places where paint has been chipped were the places that the tractor and loader was rigged down for shipping. Is this common?

So, **** me wants to cover up these small spots before they become large spots. Am I just being silly, or should I really condsider doing this?

I'm just as **** as you and many more. The exact same situation occurred to me recently when I picked up my NEW JD 4520. The loader had several paint chips and the decal on the right side had a tear at the top, I assume from shipping and installation. When I was there I also noticed several other tractors with loaders ready for pick up and had the same similar paint chips. I'll also ask, is this normal? I know over time these machines are going to get scratched from time to time, but I, as many others, just spent almost $27K on this machine, which is more expensive than most cars. You would except a newly delivered car from a dealer with rusted and chipped paint.

Chris2520 · Apr 29, 2007

I agree , i told my dealer i realize the hoe and loader may have a mark or two , as i know these things haft to lifted with machines. but i told them . if the tractor had one scratch i would not except it. as you said. all the stuff i bought was 25.900 and when you get it , it needs to be new.
loader bucket had a few scuffs. everything else did not have a scratch.
I was pleased...

boatermark · Apr 30, 2007

Tact said:
I'm just as **** as you and many more. The exact same situation occurred to me recently when I picked up my NEW JD 4520. The loader had several paint chips and the decal on the right side had a tear at the top, I assume from shipping and installation.

I guess it must be from shipping. I've never thought about it before, but does JD ship anything in crates? I think I can remember seeing loaders, tractors, etc. at Kubota dealerships in crates. Maybe JD doesn't, and everything gets chained down on flat beds. Anyone know?