New Box Blade - Should I Be Worried About These Scrapes/Chips?

[JayOrange]

I just bought new tractor and a box blade with it. These were both new but box blade was delivered with these scrapes / missing paint:











So, one, do I go back to seller (it was shipped a long way so that makes it more difficult) and say something? Is this just damage from shipping / storing?

If I just forget about it... anything I should do to protect it from scraping/chipping further or to avoid rusting? I'm sure it really won't be a big deal but just rather be preventative than wait until it gets worse.

 

[eserv]

Well, they are only new once! but they should be new that one time! I think the least you deserve is a can of paint from the dealer. He will likely gladly give it to you!

 

[Bulldog]

Probably could have got a few dollars knocked off the price had it been caught before it was purchased but I don't think they'll do much now. Maybe a can of paint like eserv said but that will depend on how willing the dealer is to keep happy customers. As long as it's not bent or any type of real damage it will have more paint worn off as it's used so no big deal really.

If you do paint it get OEM paint. You may find a close match somewhere else but after a short time it will fade to a different color and end up looking worse than the scratch did.

 

[cerlawson]

OK go ahead and be a fuss-budget. Pester the dealer to give you a can of paint to hide the offending looks. Of course you don't intend to use the thing and scrape off in other places. If I was the dealer I'd remember you and think about this extra expense and other when it comes to future servicing. Starting off with fussy problems like this will enter into the saying "what comes around will go around". Be nice about it if at all.

 

[mbu]

Have you mentioned these scrapes to the dealer yet? I'm almost certain he will give you a can of paint to fix them! If not, it's likely all of your filters, oil, etc. will be coming via amazon! By the way, dealers make their most money from selling replacement parts (farmers are known for doing their own work) and the internet provides a good method to eliminate the need for a local dealer!

 

[WFM]

That would suck. Most of the scrapes and missing paint places are not going into the dirt and rust has or is going to start to rust soon there. If I bought a new _______ and paid my hard earned money. It dam well better be new. I'd load it and drop it at the dealer and tell him show me a new scraper or give me my dough back because this one is yours.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Its new. Thats what you paid for.rather than refuse delivery for damaged goods you accepted it,but dealer should at the very least cough up for a can of paint.

 

[JeffL]

Ground engaging implements like box blades really take a beating. After your first use I doubt you will even notice the existing paint condition.
Of course I would prefer anything new to have all of its paint.
I would be more inclined to politely mention it to you dealer and let them decide if a correction is necessary. This might work in your favor if a bigger issue with the tractor comes up. Customers do get labeled.

 

[Daren Todd]

Bought a new wood splitter once that sat on a lot for a year. Used the rust spots to get the price knocked down. After first use, you couldn't tell the rust spots, from the dirt and debris.

As others said. I would politely mention it to the dealer since it's after the fact.

 

[Kurtee]

damaged paint on a new piece of equipment is unacceptable in my eyes. Tell them to replace it or discount it. New is shiny, used may have rust.

 

[RCW]

Its new. Thats what you paid for.rather than refuse delivery for damaged goods you accepted it,but dealer should at the very least cough up for a can of paint.

I'm with Tooljunkie 100%.

Besides a can of paint, dealer should also cough up a can of primer and a flap disc or sandpaper.

Honestly, for my box blade bought used, the last thing I worry about is it's paint.

The chips/scrapes in your photos are nothing more than finishes, IMHO.

But, I would put another coat of paint on those spots.

Everyone I show this picture to thinks I'm stuck. Not so - the dog had to go inside, so I got off the tractor. I drove it out just fine!

 

[spacemanspiff]

When we used to get new equipment I would drive it into the woods and scratch it from front to back. That way they wouldn't baby it and put it to work. Did you buy for its looks?

 

[lugbolt]

When we used to get new equipment I would drive it into the woods and scratch it from front to back. That way they wouldn't baby it and put it to work. Did you buy for its looks?

Agreed!

So let's say you go back to the dealer and tell them you want a new one. Chances are that what you're seeing was done during either unloading from the transporter, during shipping, or during loading at the shipper's location. That said, it's likely that you'll find scratches on the others as well. All the ones I got in at the dealer were always scratched somewhere; unless it was a certain brand, which was palletized and stacked differently-but they were nearly twice the price too.

Or....go grade your neighbor's driveway or move some dirt. You won't notice it. Nit-pick stuff like that bothers me none, even brand new. But not everyone is as easygoing as I am either.

 

[skeets]

I understand what your saying, when I got my new truck,, some beach in a parking lot let a buggy go and smacked the new tail gate,, yeah I was upset, if its going to get dinged up I will be the one doing it.

As far as a box blade, my friend your going to ding it up with its first use, and after an hour using it,,, well you get the idea. You want to put the first ding and scratch on it. The guys that load and unload these things dont give a rats behind about if they scratch them or nick the paint In most cases 2 weeks down the road no one will know the difference anyway.

Just use the snot out of it and enjoy what your doing, use it safely and smile knowing your doing a good job

 

[flyidaho]

When I got my new Titan box blade a few weeks ago, I was surprised to see how well it was crated up for shipment via motor freight. I expected to see a shipping tag on a bare implement, and that would have been fine with me. Hard to imagine something I'm going to drag through rocks and dirt ON PURPOSE being damaged much by the trucker. In my case though, once I took all the angle iron framing apart from the shipping crate, I used it to make several racks for my other implements, repurposed it in effect. BTW, the Titan was pristine, and with a Ferrari Red (or Corvette Red, take your pick) paint job, that cracked me up. It looks better now, more like something you'd expect to see on a tractor.

Get a free can of paint if possible, and forget about it, is my two cents worth. FWIW: I keep all my implements inside and out of the weather.

 

[hodge]

Typically, implements are not painted with the highest quality products, or care. Then, the paint gets damaged when packaged for shipping, loaded and unloaded, and sitting out in the elements. If you look at a lot full of implements, most will have paint damage of some sort. You could have used this for negotiating leverage, but that boat has sailed. I'd touch it up, and go use it. You can only request help from your dealer so many times, before they grow intolerant. I'd save the request for something more imperative.

 

[Bulldog777]

Like previously statements, I would email some pics of of the spots and ask for some paint. If you handle it nicely, maybe the salesman will remember you when you buy next time.....trust me, there will be a next time. You are going to need the paint in the future anyways.

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[JayOrange]

Thanks for help everyone. Ultimately, there was no way I consider this a big enough to deal consider a new implement. At most, I was just wondering if there is anything I could do to avoid rust and go to dealer about paint.

I ended up reaching out so hopefully will hear back. At the end of the day, it's not a concern aesthetically or anything. I understand the thing will be beat to hell dragging dirt, roots and rocks. However, if I can get a bit primer or paint to fix it up so it doesn't chip more and start to rust then that will be nice.