SHAKEING the FEL

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I have seen on U-Tubes, operators shakeing the bucket at the end of a dumped load. I have a lot of snow that sticks to my bucket and wondering if this is skill they have developed or some type of advanced operation leaver that does the shakes?
 

ItBmine

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You just have to go to full dump on your bucket and quickly shake your FEL joystick, that's all there is to it. Let it "hit" against the end of it's travel.
 
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skeets

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Some else try spraying the bucket with cooking oil like pam or some of the cheep stuff, helps a bit
 

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Fluid film works great for plows.

been using it for years.
no mess/environment safe.
Even has a strangyly likeable smell to it, too.

And with a coating of it any rust gets stopped in its tracks, it's a very good rust-inhibitor.

Just can't use the spray cans of fluid film in the cold. Keep the spray can warm. Below freezing much and the "film" thickens a lot and will clog up the spray nozzle.
 
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Even has a strangyly likeable smell to it, too.

And with a coating of it any rust gets stopped in its tracks, it's a very good rust-inhibitor.

Just can't use the spray cans of fluid film in the cold. Keep the spray can warm. Below freezing much and the "film" thickens a lot and will clog up the spray nozzle.
I prefer LPS-3, and I never buy it in the spray can.
I buy it in trigger spray bottles, and refill as necessary.......like windex sprayer.
May occasionally get clogged in cold, but can be cleaned out.
Never any container loss of product.
I buy in gallons...... for refill of trigger spray bottles as necessary.
 
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Tuckersdad

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Even has a strangyly likeable smell to it, too.

And with a coating of it any rust gets stopped in its tracks, it's a very good rust-inhibitor.

Just can't use the spray cans of fluid film in the cold. Keep the spray can warm. Below freezing much and the "film" thickens a lot and will clog up the spray nozzle.
How often do you re-apply the spray? I think I will try this on both my loader bucket and snow pusher
 

fried1765

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How often do you re-apply the spray? I think I will try this on both my loader bucket and snow pusher
You will find that LPS-3 has MUCH better independent test ratings, for rust prevention/protection, than "snake oil", or ANY of the other claimed rust preventive oil coatings.
 

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I used this (Fluid Film) on elevator guide rails on Navy Ships. OUTSTANDING for preventing rust, even in a salty environment. Once a month with a fine/thin coat.
 
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nbryan

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How often do you re-apply the spray? I think I will try this on both my loader bucket and snow pusher
I reapply fluid film when any signs of rust reappear. Used it to coat the front snowblower mid-pto transfer shaft which is bare steel and turned orange with surface rust within a month or two of use. Re-coated 2 or 3 years later. It also goes onto the loader and backhoe valve linkages, and 3-point pins and link swivel balls.
 

Tuckersdad

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I reapply fluid film when any signs of rust reappear. Used it to coat the front snowblower mid-pto transfer shaft which is bare steel and turned orange with surface rust within a month or two of use. Re-coated 2 or 3 years later. It also goes onto the loader and backhoe valve linkages, and 3-point pins and link swivel balls.
Thank you!
 

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Lanolin based spray lubricant and rust inhibitor.
Excellent for outdoor surfaces that you need to stay slick!
FYI: DO NOT spray it on a metal trailer deck!
 
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If not sure how to shake off after dumping your load (yeah I am probably going to hell for that 🥶)…and you are not worried how your hair looks you could try this stuff…
 
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