Storing 810 headers outside

[IHC_1470]

I have lost my indoor storage for the 810 headers that I have. Looking for suggestions on what to put on the bottoms to keep them from rusting. Any suggestions? Have thought of tilcoat not sure how well it would come back off. Wiping down with grease or oil are other possiblilites I guess. I am pulling the finger access covers and cleaning them out as I am sure water will get inside the auger so don't need anything in there that will hold water. I probably will try and tarp them also.

[HydroTek]

Fluid film or Woolwax both the same stuff
they have a spray applicator 

Park on a head wagon or on timbers

[Jeff-C-IL]

Farmers used to use things like heavy grease or even motor oil (used) to coat machinery for storage.    Another option is just cheap spray paint - like primer.   It needs to last long enough to protect it until next year, then wear away easily.    My dad used to oil his corn head snoots....they were so polished after years of rust free use that it was like stepping on glare ice - had to be really careful climbing on the header!

Never personally used tilcoat - but pretty sure that its designed to wear right off the shovel/plow share - so should work for this as well.

[HydroTek]

I use graphite spray on the shiny parts 

have not seen tilcoat in  few years 

Woolwax or Fluid Film on the main parts -- got a 5 gallon bucket of each and the sprayer 

[1967806]

That fluid film or woolwax good enough to use on a moldboard that sets outside in the weather for a year? And yes, parts man told me last fall till coat has been discontinued. 

[junkandcattle]

I think I would go old school. Loose or remove drive belt.  Remove chain to store inside. Use a thicker or used oil. Even coat any exposed bearing seals you can get to.

[stronger800]

I tested fluid film -on a moldboard- in 2004, before I committed to a new undercoating for my new ‘05 pickup.   I was -unimpressed- enough, that the gallon can of it is still on my shelf.  Guys seem to like it…but it wouldn’t hold up on a vehicle here in NY, and it had all but essentially washed off of the plows.  The cheapest tube of grease (one tube smeared lightly across 6-18’) held up Much better.  I use paint on the plows now…just because it looks better 

[stronger800]

30w oil is more common, you’ve already got it…not the best for rubber, but idk what there is for rubber on a header 

[1967806]

14 hours ago, stronger800 said:

I tested fluid film -on a moldboard- in 2004, before I committed to a new undercoating for my new ‘05 pickup.   I was -unimpressed- enough, that the gallon can of it is still on my shelf.  Guys seem to like it…but it wouldn’t hold up on a vehicle here in NY, and it had all but essentially washed off of the plows.  The cheapest tube of grease (one tube smeared lightly across 6-18’) held up Much better.  I use paint on the plows now…just because it looks better 

Thats what we did last fall on the plow, cheap black paint. 

[FarmerFixEmUp]

What about a heavy canvas tarp snugged up tightly with straps. Did this to my platform until I found indoor storage.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ft-x-20-ft-silver-and-black-extreme-duty-weather-resistant-12-mil-tarp-57029.html

 

[stronger800]

I’d still shoot it with motor oil before covering,  Harbor freight sells a cheap siphon “undercoating” guy 

[cobfly]

18 hours ago, FarmerFixEmUp said:

What about a heavy canvas tarp snugged up tightly with straps. Did this to my platform until I found indoor storage.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ft-x-20-ft-silver-and-black-extreme-duty-weather-resistant-12-mil-tarp-57029.html

 

That's what I use on haystacks. Holds up till spring.

[Big Bud guy]

Back when we used to store headers outside I would pour a bucket of used oil on the bottoms.  Took the first day of harvest to wear it off but never rusted.  

[IHC_1470]

Checked with CaseIH dealer today and they did not have Tilcoat, not sure if that means they no longer make it or they do not want to stock it. Checked with John Deere and they call theirs soft black, one dealer had spray cans for $13 something and their sister store had quarts for $20 something. Probably will go the waste oil route as I have a bunch of that. Thanks for all the ideas.

[stronger800]

And the oil is free 

[IHC_1470]

Yes it is.