ehertzfeld 1 Posted December 2, 2007 Well I got my cabs on, so we'll see how long it will be till I need to use them.:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MPH 12 Posted December 2, 2007 Looks like you'll be comfy again this winter Elon^ Has anyone come up with anything to spray or rub into these old cabs to soften them enough to flex again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mooseman3210 0 Posted December 2, 2007 Elon, Nice pictures i not sure if this would but has anyone ever tried the old glove grease it always keep the old glove soft and supple?? Just a thought .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason 0 Posted December 2, 2007 Hi Glad to hear you got the cab on! I got the blower on my 1920 but I am waiting for the dealer to get the cab in. Hopefully it will be soon! Take Care Jason B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayS 79 Posted December 2, 2007 Looks like you ready. I need to get my cab on next weekend hopefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted December 2, 2007 Elon, Think your opportunity to blow snow is now in the process of arriving. Have fun. Marty, Soak them in Armor-All. That works in the South. But, I'm not sure anything will soften them at extremely cold temperatures. All depends upon the quality of vinyl used to make them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MPH 12 Posted December 2, 2007 Thanks Roy, was wondering if Armor-all would do anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UCD 14 Posted December 2, 2007 Vinyl Dressing for vinyl tops and seats or good old saddle soap works better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted December 2, 2007 Armor-All and vinyl dressings are essentially liquid polymers that soak into the vinyl to replace the polymers that have evaporated out over time. The window film that develops in cars with a lot of vinyl in the interior is from the evaporated polymers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HubbardRA 19 Posted December 3, 2007 When I bought the toneau cover for my pickup, I was told that I should "never" use Armor-All on it. There is some component in the Armor-All mixture that causes the vinyl to shrink. The dealer recommended several other vinyl dressings, but said to stay away from Armor-All or it would shrink beyond usable shape. He said that was a recommendation from the company who makes the toneau covers. Just relaying what I was told. I've never put any dressing on it and it has held up well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UCD 14 Posted December 3, 2007 Rod The same was true for vinyl dashes. Most that used Armor-All on their dashes ended up with crack dash covers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggler2 0 Posted December 3, 2007 quote:Originally posted by HubbardRA When I bought the toneau cover for my pickup, I was told that I should "never" use Armor-All on it. There is some component in the Armor-All mixture that causes the vinyl to shrink. The dealer recommended several other vinyl dressings, but said to stay away from Armor-All or it would shrink beyond usable shape. He said that was a recommendation from the company who makes the toneau covers. Just relaying what I was told. I've never put any dressing on it and it has held up well. I used Armor-All on my tonneau cover. When I sold the truck, it was badly cracked, peeled. It sat in the sun all the time. Not sure if it was the UV, or the Armor-All, but it was in bad shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted December 3, 2007 "There is some component in the Armor-All mixture that causes the vinyl to shrink." Interesting. Have never heard that before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted December 3, 2007 OK that is it, can we get off the vinyl care and get back to how my cabs look awesome!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MPH 12 Posted December 3, 2007 Sorry Elon, didn't mean to heist your beautiful cabs post.:I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted December 3, 2007 quote:Originally posted by MPH Sorry Elon, didn't mean to heist your beautiful cabs post.:I :D:D:D:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HubbardRA 19 Posted December 3, 2007 Cmon Elon, you're just bragging cause you have two cabs and I don't even have one.:( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted December 3, 2007 quote:Originally posted by HubbardRA Cmon Elon, you're just bragging cause you have two cabs and I don't even have one.:( Who me????}:)}:)}:)}:):D:D:D:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet66 0 Posted December 4, 2007 Those cabs are so purdy :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMedal 1 Posted December 4, 2007 NICE looking cabs. So, Elon, how much snow you got there in CT now? Are you any warmer there in the cab or "just" out of the wind? Northern MN (PatRarick and I) we have 14" if I add right. No cab and the blower isn't working yet. What, me worry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted December 4, 2007 Being in a cab is a tab bit warmer, but it's mostly being out of the wind and blowing snow. We go a 1/8 of an inch of ice here, and just flurries a few times. That is all at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4xbill 2 Posted December 5, 2007 Good looking cabs Elon! But I think you should use some kind of vinyl dressing to soften them up a little. Did someone already say that? LOL}:):o):D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted December 6, 2007 quote:Originally posted by 4xbill Good looking cabs Elon! But I think you should use some kind of vinyl dressing to soften them up a little. Did someone already say that? LOL}:):o):D Wise guy!:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MPH 12 Posted December 6, 2007 Since it's back to that subject:D, the saddle soap did soften mine up pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AGCO918 0 Posted December 6, 2007 I envy anybody who has a cab on their tractor while ,i wish i had one on my AGCO 2027. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites