Cleaning extremely dusty cab

[Jsmith2211]

Hello.

Ive decided to clean out the cab of our 575, in the hope of actually using it for some grassland work rather than leaving it on the roller mill. Problem is, its the first time in several years that it has been cleaned, and its coated in a very thick layer of flour from the roller mill... does anybody have any ideas as to how to get this out from the dificult areas, such as in round levers, the dashboard, and behind the seat etc. So far its cleaning up quite well with a damp cloth... but that is struggling to get the caked on grime off of some parts! Ive attached a photo of what im dealing with. Getting the floor mat out of it has helped a ton, but there is still a way to go. Have to disassemble the ventalation system as well, as although the fans work, they spray a concoction of flour and mouse. Any tips would be appreciated!

 

[Lofty1984]

Tfr and plenty of elbow grease airline for the loose stuff before hand

 

[Jsmith2211]

Tfr and plenty of elbow grease airline for the loose stuff before hand

TFR?

 

[Lofty1984]

Traffic film remover

 

[davidroberts30]

Traffic film remover

Most dairy farmers would just pressure wash it..

 

[Jsmith2211]

Most dairy farmers would just pressure wash it..

I preasure washed most of the outside, but i dont like to preasure wash the inside lest i break something or put some water where it shouldnt be and end up with rust... under the grime it looks to be in really nice condition, barely any rust at all...

 

[Mur Huwcun]

Pick a windy day and pressure wash it with pressure turned diwn a bit and use some detergent, leave it running in the wind then with doors and window open. Used to do loads of them!!!

 

[cvx175]

Park it in @Robert K yard for a few weeks and he won't be able to resist cleaning it for you

 

[daveydiesel1]

Park it in @Robert K yard for a few weeks and he won't be able to resist cleaning it for you

Or @ColinV6

 

[ColinV6]

Or @ColinV6

Sadly this is true

 

[essexpete]

Would the small brush on a vacuum cleaner rub some of or the plastic nozzle for the awkward parts. Maybe sponge of the cladding? I would not use a pressure washer although I would not like to upset Hewcun.

 

[beefandsleep]

Open all the doors and windows then get in there with a soft brush and an airline. Brush all surfaces while blowing with the airline. Wear a mask if you need to, then when you’re done, give yourself a blow off or get someone else to do it, oh er missus.

 

[Robert K]

Most dairy farmers would just pressure wash it..

Pressure washer and that shiny Massey terminal wouldn't go down well

 

[davidroberts30]

Pressure washer and that shiny Massey terminal wouldn't go down well

On the mf data 0.005 terminal in the 575?

 

[Badshot]

Strip everything out.
Then use a hot washer(not steam) set on low pressure with detergent.
It'll be like new.
Leave it in a dry barn to completely dry before putting it together again.


That's how I dealt with the 856xl I bought.
Came up well.

 

[Jsmith2211]

Strip everything out.
Then use a hot washer(not steam) set on low pressure with detergent.
It'll be like new.
Leave it in a dry barn to completely dry before putting it together again.


That's how I dealt with the 856xl I bought.
Came up well.

So take the seat out and then hot wash behind it? Dont really want to strip out the foam backed trim cause its not in bad condition. Ive taken the cab trim all off because the fans had a mouse nest in...

 

[Badshot]

So take the seat out and then hot wash behind it? Dont really want to strip out the foam backed trim cause its not in bad condition. Ive taken the cab trim all off because the fans had a mouse nest in...

Hot wash , but low pressure, everything.
As long as you get it dry quickly after.
If it's good weather sit it out in the wind.
But put it away at night.

 

[Jsmith2211]

Hot wash , but low pressure, everything.
As long as you get it dry quickly after.
If it's good weather sit it out in the wind.
But put it away at night.

what would be an alternative to hot washing it? I dont have a hot washer, closest ive got is a fairly rubbish preasurewasher...

 

[Badshot]

what would be an alternative to hot washing it? I dont have a hot washer, closest ive got is a fairly rubbish preasurewasher...

As above then.
TFR, low pressure cold wash, or at least don't get too close to the target.
And if need be a brush.

 

[Robert K]

Maybe use a leaf blower/heater to aid the drying process

Strip everything out.
Then use a hot washer(not steam) set on low pressure with detergent.
It'll be like new.
Leave it in a dry barn to completely dry before putting it together again.


That's how I dealt with the 856xl I bought.
Came up well.