Plow Storage?

Erock80 · 02-15-2009, 10:40 AM

Well now that winters ferocity has taken a backseat and the 151 inches of snow we got up here in NY this year are almost gone.... Does anyone have any tips on storing a plow. I've heard that it's wise to cover the hydraulic moving parts with Vaseline to prevent rust and keep the seals good... Any others?

wild bill · 02-15-2009, 11:14 AM

what kind of plow do you have ?

leolkfrm · 02-15-2009, 11:22 AM

touch up the paint and put it under cover(garage), don't let it sit right on the ground if outside, if nothing else set it on a pallet

Erock80 · 02-15-2009, 01:19 PM

It's definitely going in a garage, and up on a "cart" with caster wheels, so it will be off the cement.

And Bill, It's a 7.5 Western with a "unimount" system. I honestly don't know much about it. It came with the truck, basically as a bonus, and it's the first plow I've ever owned. So I'm pretty green to this plow stuff.

Speaking of paint... the plow has sat for years in the previous owners driveway. It was literally never used. So there is quite a bit of rust on it and a lot of the powder coating (I know it's powder coated cause there's some sort of decal about it) is all coming off in large sheets.

So, what is the best way to get all that rust and powder coating off? Sandblast it? Then what can I repaint it with that will last? Rustoleum spray paint?
I want to paint big ol' shark teeth on it or something fun like that lol.

leolkfrm · 02-15-2009, 05:20 PM

Wire brush will work, stop down to tractor supply and by a gal of machinery enamel.

batty1214 · 02-15-2009, 05:25 PM

you could have it sand blasted..... but like leo said, just invest in a wire brush that goes on a grinder, and get after it....

but be careful. if the wire wheel gets any loose clothing..... it'll twist ya up in a hurry. (and don't ask me how I know.)
and then just get some good equipment paint.

Erock80 · 02-16-2009, 06:46 AM

LOL, don't worry I've got a few "don't ask me how I know's" under my belt too.

I like that idea, and I already had a trip to Tractor Supply planned this week actually, so I'll look for that enamel.

Well, you guys have been really helpful on this one... Thanks!

leolkfrm · 02-16-2009, 07:54 AM

Don't unhook it just yet more snow starting wed.

more money to be made. You going to the one in batavia?

Erock80 · 02-16-2009, 12:19 PM

Yeah, I saw that coming... I wonder just how much we'll get. I guess it was wishful thinking when I saw grass again lol, was thinking it was all over with. But I should know better by now, up here the snow can (and does) fly well into April. Doubt I'll be in Batavia, unless my grandma gets snowed in. I stay on the west side, in the Spencerport area. Plenty of long driveways to make a quick buck on out here

leolkfrm · 02-16-2009, 12:21 PM

Are you going to the tractor supply in batavia? is what I asked

02-15-2009, 10:40 AM	#1
Erock80 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 104	Plow Storage? Well now that winters ferocity has taken a backseat and the 151 inches of snow we got up here in NY this year are almost gone.... Does anyone have any tips on storing a plow. I've heard that it's wise to cover the hydraulic moving parts with Vaseline to prevent rust and keep the seals good... Any others?

02-15-2009, 11:14 AM	#2
wild bill Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: davenport iowa 52806 Posts: 246	storage what kind of plow do you have ?

02-15-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	touch up the paint and put it under cover(garage), don't let it sit right on the ground if outside, if nothing else set it on a pallet __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

02-15-2009, 05:20 PM	#5
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	Wire brush will work, stop down to tractor supply and by a gal of machinery enamel. __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

02-16-2009, 07:54 AM	#8
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	Don't unhook it just yet more snow starting wed.more money to be made. You going to the one in batavia? __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

02-15-2009, 01:19 PM	#4
Erock80 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 104	It's definitely going in a garage, and up on a "cart" with caster wheels, so it will be off the cement. And Bill, It's a 7.5 Western with a "unimount" system. I honestly don't know much about it. It came with the truck, basically as a bonus, and it's the first plow I've ever owned. So I'm pretty green to this plow stuff. Speaking of paint... the plow has sat for years in the previous owners driveway. It was literally never used. So there is quite a bit of rust on it and a lot of the powder coating (I know it's powder coated cause there's some sort of decal about it) is all coming off in large sheets. So, what is the best way to get all that rust and powder coating off? Sandblast it? Then what can I repaint it with that will last? Rustoleum spray paint? I want to paint big ol' shark teeth on it or something fun like that lol.

02-15-2009, 05:25 PM	#6
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,135	you could have it sand blasted..... but like leo said, just invest in a wire brush that goes on a grinder, and get after it.... but be careful. if the wire wheel gets any loose clothing..... it'll twist ya up in a hurry. (and don't ask me how I know.) and then just get some good equipment paint.

02-16-2009, 06:46 AM	#7
Erock80 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 104	LOL, don't worry I've got a few "don't ask me how I know's" under my belt too. I like that idea, and I already had a trip to Tractor Supply planned this week actually, so I'll look for that enamel. Well, you guys have been really helpful on this one... Thanks!

02-16-2009, 12:19 PM	#9
Erock80 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 104	Yeah, I saw that coming... I wonder just how much we'll get. I guess it was wishful thinking when I saw grass again lol, was thinking it was all over with. But I should know better by now, up here the snow can (and does) fly well into April. Doubt I'll be in Batavia, unless my grandma gets snowed in. I stay on the west side, in the Spencerport area. Plenty of long driveways to make a quick buck on out here

02-16-2009, 12:21 PM	#10
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	Are you going to the tractor supply in batavia? is what I asked __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

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