Andy Truelove Protects His Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W Inside and Out with InduroPro

project overview

COVERAGE: FULL COVERAGE

KITS USED: 2 X 17 OZ KITS OF INDUROPRO

LOCATION & APPLICATOR: WAVERLY, LA
ALLEN RITTER | INDURORPO

TYPE OF EQUIPMENT: KUHN AXIS 50.2 H-EMC-W

CONDITION: MODERATE USE. ~1 YEAR OLD.

project results: protection where it counts

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INSIDE AND OUT. FULLY SEALED
InduroPro was applied to every surface of Andy's Kuhn Axis 50.2 — exterior panels, interior hopper, and bare metal brackets — sealing the full machine against fertilizer corrosion.
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INDUROPRO STOPS INTERIOR RUST
The inside of a fertilizer spreader hopper is where corrosion starts — InduroPro ceramicized epoxy sealed Andy's hopper before fertilizer exposure had a chance to work against it.
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TWO KITS. COMPLETE COVERAGE.
Two 17oz kits of InduroPro provided complete coverage across the full exterior, interior hopper, and bare metal brackets of the Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W.
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PROTECTED BEFORE IT NEEDED IT.
Andy didn't wait for corrosion to start — one year into ownership, he applied InduroPro to lock in the finish and protect his spreader for years of fertilizer seasons ahead.

FERTILIZER SPREADERS
— PROTECTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT

THE MACHINE LOOKS NEW. ANDY WANTED TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

A fertilizer spreader works from the inside out — and that's exactly where the damage starts. Every load of fertilizer that moves through the hopper deposits corrosive compounds directly onto the interior metal surfaces. Nitrogen salts, moisture, and chemical residue accumulate with every use, and on an unprotected hopper, that exposure begins breaking down the metal from within long before the exterior shows any signs of wear. By the time rust is visible on the outside of a spreader, the inside has often already been compromised for seasons. For farmers investing in precision spreader technology like the Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W, that internal corrosion isn't just cosmetic — it's a threat to the mechanical accuracy and longevity of equipment that costs tens of thousands of dollars.

Andy Truelove of Truelove Farms in Delhi, LA didn't wait for that cycle to start. One year into ownership of his Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W — a machine still in excellent condition with its full finish intact — Andy brought Allen Ritter out to apply InduroPro ceramicized epoxy coating to every surface of the spreader, inside and out. The exterior panels, interior hopper, and bare metal brackets in the bottom rear were all prepped with acetone and coated with two 17oz kits of InduroPro. The result is a spreader that isn't just protected on the surface — it's sealed against the fertilizer corrosion that works from within, before it ever gets the chance to start.

BEFORE APPLICATION — KUHN AXIS 50.2 H-EMC-W

ONE YEAR OLD. EXCELLENT CONDITION. AND STILL WORTH PROTECTING

Andy's Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W was in excellent shape at application — one year old, well maintained, with its bright red finish intact and no signs of corrosion or surface wear. This wasn't a restoration. It was a decision to protect a valuable machine before fertilizer exposure had a chance to change that.

Bare metal brackets in the bottom rear of the spreader were cleaned with acetone and coated alongside every other surface — because unprotected metal in a fertilizer environment doesn't stay clean for long. Sealing those brackets now means they won't become the entry point for rust and corrosion that works its way through the machine over time. Andy made the proactive call most farmers make too late — protecting his spreader at peak condition rather than waiting for the damage to show up first.

AFTER APPLICATION

BRIGHT RED. HIGH-GLOSS. SEALED FOR YEARS OF FERTILIZER SEASONS.

The exterior of Andy's Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W came out of application day looking exactly as it should — deep, high-gloss red with InduroPro ceramicized epoxy locked over every painted surface. The finish that took one year to maintain is now protected against the UV fading, oxidation, and chemical exposure that would dull and degrade it through seasons of field use. Every panel, every bracket, every exposed surface sealed in a single application day. Andy's spreader is going to stay bright red and sharp-looking for years of fertilizer seasons ahead — and when cleanup time comes, the InduroPro barrier means fertilizer and chemical residue wipes away faster and easier than it ever would on an unprotected surface.

THE INSIDE STORY — HOPPER PROTECTION

MOST SPREADERS RUST FROM WITHIN. THIS ONE WON'T.

The interior of a fertilizer spreader hopper is one of the most chemically aggressive environments any piece of agricultural equipment faces. Every load deposits fertilizer directly onto unprotected metal — salts, moisture, nitrogen compounds, and chemical residue that accumulate with every use and begin working corrosion into the surface from the inside out. Most operators don't see the damage until it's already significant. By then, rust has compromised the hopper's structural integrity, cleanup has become a battle, and the precision performance that justified the purchase price has started to degrade. For a machine like the Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W — designed for accuracy, reliability, and long-term field performance — interior corrosion is the threat that standard maintenance practices don't address.

InduroPro ceramicized epoxy coating changes that. Applied to the full interior hopper surface after an acetone wipe-down, InduroPro seals the metal against the fertilizer compounds that cause internal corrosion — creating a hardened, chemical-resistant barrier that prevents accumulation from bonding to the surface and stops rust from forming beneath it. Cleanup becomes faster and easier because fertilizer doesn't stick the way it does on bare metal. And the hopper that was bright and clean on application day stays that way through seasons of use rather than slowly corroding from within. Andy Truelove made the call to seal the inside of his spreader before the damage started. That's the right time to apply InduroPro — and the Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W at Truelove Farms in Delhi, LA is the proof.

INDUROPRO FOR FERTILIZER SPREADERS — PROTECT THE INVESTMENT

INSIDE. OUTSIDE. EVERY SURFACE. FIVE-YEAR GUARANTEE.

A precision fertilizer spreader is one of the most significant equipment investments on a modern farm — and the surface conditions it operates in are among the most corrosive. Fertilizer compounds, soil acids, moisture, and UV exposure attack every surface the machine has, inside and out, from the first day of use. Standard paint and bare metal have no lasting defense against that exposure. InduroPro ceramicized epoxy coating does — applied once over properly prepped surfaces, it creates a durable, chemical-resistant barrier that protects against fertilizer corrosion, rust, oxidation, UV fading, and the chemical exposure that shortens the service life of unprotected equipment.

Andy Truelove protected his Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W at peak condition — one year old, fully intact, sealed inside and out before a single season of corrosion had a chance to start. Two 17oz kits. One application day. Every surface covered, every bracket sealed, every interior hopper wall protected with InduroPro's 5-year guarantee. For farmers who have invested in precision spreader technology and want to protect that investment for the long term, applying InduroPro before the damage starts is the smartest maintenance decision you can make. Andy made that call. His spreader will show it for years.

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