[JDPilot]

What do you SCUT owners think about starting a thread where we can all share cleaning tips, tricks, and suggestions about keeping our tractors looking top notch. I've looked at many pics on this forum and I think most people take alot of pride in taking care of their tractors. I know that I can spend several hours cleaning my tractor to keep it lookin' as good as I can. This way we can all help each other out in keeping our investment lookin' great. :thumbup1gif:

 

[dieselshadow]

I give mine a good air shower after every use. Hose it off if it gets muddy. I use some product called Liquid Ice on the plastic. Spray it on, wipe it off with microfiber cloth, you're done. It's fast, easy, and looks great!:thumbup1gif:

 

[JDPilot]

I've used Mothers carnuba cleaner wax for years and have had great results. After rinsing or washing the tractor, I'll dry w/ a microfiber towel, and in between waxes, I'll apply a quick shine using Turtle Wax Ice. Hey DieselShadow, what do you use to keep the seat lookin' good?

 

[dieselshadow]

Diluted Simple Green or 409 general cleaner works great. I've used the Armor All cleaning wipes too.:thumbup1gif:

 

[JDPilot]

I've used both Multipurpose Pledge and 409. Both work great! I think this is going to be a helpfull and fun thread for all of us.

 

[GADeereHunter]

I've been letting mine air cool for a few minutes then spraying off the dust and grass clippings with a garden hose. I like the microfiber cloth idea and the Liquid Ice and Formula 409 ideas. Is there a brand of micro-fiber cloth that you guys use? Are there disposible shop towels that are as good?

 

[JDPilot]

I've been letting mine air cool for a few minutes then spraying off the dust and grass clippings with a garden hose. I like the microfiber cloth idea and the Liquid Ice and Formula 409 ideas. Is there a brand of micro-fiber cloth that you guys use? Are there disposible shop towels that are as good?

I buy my microfiber towels at WalMart. I think they are made by Microtex. Pretty cheap and work good. Any shop towel will work just fine.

 

[dieselshadow]

I have a bunch of microfiber towels as I keep everything from cars to motorcycles to tractors clean with them. When they get dirty, I wash them and store them in a trash bag in the shop. Who knows how many times they've been rotated through.:laugh:

 

[JDPilot]

I have a bunch of microfiber towels as I keep everything from cars to motorcycles to tractors clean with them. When they get dirty, I wash them and store them in a trash bag in the shop. Who knows how many times they've been rotated through.:laugh:

I do the exact same thing!:thumbup1gif:

 

[glc]

I've been thinking of trying one of those motorcycle washes the next time I get it fairly dirty. I've read some good feedbacks about how well this type of wash works.
Anyone ever give this a try?

Greg

 

[JDPilot]

I've been thinking of trying one of those motorcycle washes the next time I get it fairly dirty. I've read some good feedbacks about how well this type of wash works.
Anyone ever give this a try?

Greg

That stuff does work pretty good. Just be sure to rinse off any dirt,sand or other particles that could scratch the paint while wiping it down. Another quick shine trick is to use Pledge or some other furniture polish.

 

[Jester_2320]

I have used the S100 on my bike and it works very well. Rinse the machine, spray on the foam, let it do its magic then rinse off with a flooding hose. I have not tried it on my tractor yet. I did just give the green a bath last weekend after moving 6yds of mulch, 5yds of soil then mowing the lawn. I guess its time to give up on winter in RI. :thumbsdown:

I've been thinking of trying one of those motorcycle washes the next time I get it fairly dirty. I've read some good feedbacks about how well this type of wash works.
Anyone ever give this a try?

Greg

 

[RRMCCABE]

I keep mine cleaner than I should. The dealer always warns me against doing it mostly because of getting the deck bearings wet. But I will replace the bearings on the deck if needed

I have been known to just blow it off with air but it normally gets washed weekly even during the winter. I use a pressure washer to start and then hand wash the green body parts, rims and dash area.

I am not a big fan of turtle wax products but like the liquid ice for the tractor because you can wax all the black plastic too.

 

[jimed1]

Has anyone every successfully removed light scratches from JD plastic hoods. I have a GX345 that has a couple of places I would like to polish out. I have been wondering how a Porter Cable DA polisher using plastic polish would work. Also wondering if this would work on the powder coated areas like the fenders. I am being as careful as I can with my 1026R, but it is a tractor and will eventually get scratches.

 

[Brian]

Has anyone every successfully removed light scratches from JD plastic hoods. I have a GX345 that has a couple of places I would like to polish out. I have been wondering how a Porter Cable DA polisher using plastic polish would work. Also wondering if this would work on the powder coated areas like the fenders. I am being as careful as I can with my 1026R, but it is a tractor and will eventually get scratches.

No machine needed on the plastic. Use 3M Perfect-It II Foam Polishing Pad Glaze on a soft cloth and rub it in fairly quick, and keep rubbing until the amount you put on goes away. You should feel the plastic heat up a bit. That will take most light scratches out.


When you add a machine into the mix, you can "burn" the plastic fairly rapidly. D/A polishers are not the best for scratch removal.

 

[JDPilot]

No machine needed on the plastic. Use 3M Perfect-It II Foam Polishing Pad Glaze on a soft cloth and rub it in fairly quick, and keep rubbing until the amount you put on goes away. You should feel the plastic heat up a bit. That will take most light scratches out.


When you add a machine into the mix, you can "burn" the plastic fairly rapidly. D/A polishers are not the best for scratch removal.

+1 on Brian's reply. You could also give Mothers California Gold Scratch remover a try.

 

[jimed1]

Well, I just discoverd that the hoods on the 1 series are painted and not solid color all the way thru like my GX345 and a lot of the other JD plastic parts of the same era. Kind of disappointed to find that out. I don't know about the engine side covers or the rear fenders. I kind of think the rear fenders are solid color.

I'll give the 3M polish a try.

Thanks.

 

[JDPilot]

What do you guys use on your engine to keep it lookin' good?

 

[dieselshadow]

So far, an air hose.:laugh: When the time comes, I'll probably use either Simple Green, 409, or S-100. Rinse it off and then use the air hose right before running it up to operating temp.:good2:

 

[RRMCCABE]

So far, an air hose.:laugh: When the time comes, I'll probably use either Simple Green, 409, or S-100. Rinse it off and then use the air hose right before running it up to operating temp.:good2:

Careful not to get your spark plug wires wet !

:bye: