How to clean up the old paint?

- What is the best way to get the grime, grease, and oil off of it? (Remember, I live in a neighborhood, so I can't just scrub it with oven cleaner in the street)

Here is a pic of it...

Glenn F.

I have been following you with this tractor for several months. Have you ever gotten it to run? Or have you done any of those other things you have asked about????? ?/

Just Curious.

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I would agree with everyone else here that you should leave the paint alone. Wash all the dirt and grease, but leave the original patina. Give it a good tune up, change the fluids that you can, grease it up, and offer the spare hood along with it, but show that you left it as original as how you found it.

I would also think about hanging on to the one you have until you get your new one home and running. Maybe you will need that extra hood or want those different wheels on your new ride.

On the oxidation, I found some liquid wax in your area some years back called "Pro Wax"(Can't find it around here) Puts oxidation back into the paint, it will leave very little red on you rag or buffler pad. Also seems to protect chiped area from the salt air.HTH

I would think about finding some used 3 rib tires at a salvage yard also. Front rims off of Case VAC are the same rims.

Good luck..

Keith & Shawn

Thanks for the tip on using the wheels as a selling point. I guess I always look at them as a detractor, rather than a positive point.

If I was a potential buyer, I would want to see how well it performs. You should think about getting a chain and practice your technique for ripping out shubbry. Leave a few foundation plantings somewhere in the neighborhood so that you will have a few demonstration specimens when the buyer shows up.