71_Bronco 1,072 #1 Posted May 26, 2019 Have a Commando 8 that I recently picked up. I got some replacement parts for things that needed to be replaced, and I want to keep the tractor with the original patina. What works best to keep this? I've heard motor oil and penetrating oil. Also, how should I rub it in? Should i use steel wool? Or just a cloth? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,772 #2 Posted May 26, 2019 Following. I asked something similar. Still nervous to try anything on mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,394 #3 Posted May 26, 2019 I have used WD-40, 0000 Steel Wool and 600 Wet/Dry sand paper with nice results. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #4 Posted May 26, 2019 What about something like the silicon lubricant spray for like garage doors rollers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 10,251 #5 Posted May 26, 2019 I recently did what you are contemplating doing, I cleaned the surface with a large grout sponge with simple green cleaner and then clean water, let dry and then used a scotch brite pad to remove minor rust,clean again ,let dry and spray WD 40 on a clean rag and rub it into the original finish and have been very pleased with the results,you can take a look at the results on the topic of original patina with shiny wheels, good luck, I think you may be happy with the results. The tractor is a 1977 C-120 under JCM. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,772 #6 Posted May 27, 2019 @JCM I'm assuming you have to keep reapplying over time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 10,251 #7 Posted May 27, 2019 Not really sure ,I got the idea from other members on here because I wanted to keep the original look and did not want to do a full resto / paint job, did that 20 years ago and now just want to enjoy the tractor without scratching the paint job up, but you are probably correct about reapplying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,817 #8 Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) I used 0000 steel wool and Windex to clean my surfaces and then more Windex and rags to do final cleaning. Then I used a matte spray clear on it and it looked just like it did before I started, but cleaner. It wasn’t artificially shiny and it doesn’t attract dirt and still looks exactly like it did the day I applied it a couple years ago. Edited May 27, 2019 by cschannuth 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #9 Posted May 27, 2019 Very nicely done Craig. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
