Here is a link to the SLIP PLATE used in this video! Thanks for supporting the channel! amzn.to/3QM4dW1 LONGEVITY REPORT coming soon… ❗️3rd mow still going strong! EDIT: As of FALL 2022 This mower did 18 mows with 5 soaking wet lawn mows throughout. Clippings began sticking on the last mow and bonding to the deck but a lot of grass came right off with a quick rinse. This product lasted twice as long as a ceramic coating with only one coat. (Keep in mind, your results may vary.) 👍
I cleaned and applied Slip Plate to my mower deck as indicated in the video. I live in the Northeast. In October we not only get rain but also tons of morning dew. Just cut my lawn and the grass clippings all accumulated on the underside mower deck. I see no difference in using slip slide versus a rustoleum paint. I will say that cleaning the under deck with a hose is easier with the slip plate on the deck but for some reason it still accumulates like it did before when mowing. My mower is a 21” Honda similar to the one in the video.
@@Robert_The_Greattry out fusso coat 12M it's a wax based on PTFE (Teflon) it's used for cars to protect the paint and make the water bead like crazy i.e. highly hydrophobic
BIG TIP Turn the can upside down for about 10 minutes Turn it back upright for about 10 minutes repeat twice more then remove the plastic ring and lid to do the final mix Learned this from an old-painter
@@katbot2190Yes, I have used it on those gallon cans of paint that turn your wall into chalk boards, and magnetic boards (oh-my that was some really thick stuff - no hope to reuse the roller); primers (we all know how thick those can be - especially if they're stain/mildew-blocking) and others types of thick enamels and latex paint - size doesn't matter pints, quarts, gallons, 5 gallon - time really doesn't change much either - the goal is to get the solids in motion so that you can use the paint stirrer (paint-stick, paddle, spinning-thing-on-the-end-of-the-drill, etc...) more effectively - back to the old physics in that things in motion... amazing how smart these old guys are, never a day of college, some barely even had more than an elementary school education - but know how to lay a stair-stringer or rafters better than the blue-print BTW: Works with sweetened condensed milk too - had some "off-brand" that the sugars settled to the bottom (never again) I opened the first can to find the solid mass in the bottom and just flipped all of the remaining cans over and let them sit for 10 minutes before opening them for the recipe. ;-)
@@jamesborton9237 that works fine on the thinner paints, and I've used the coat-hanger for these; however, this doesn't work for the paints with high-solid contents like the slip-plate, Magnetic, chalkboard, many primers that have that "sludge" of solids at the bottom of the can. Turn the can over, let it sit, turn it back, let sit, repeat a few more times... trust me, it makes the final mix a lot easier. No, I didn't come up with this, it was an 70 year old man who'd been painting houses for decades before I was even a thought.
When I get a new mower, I spray the mower deck with spray in Truck Bedliner and it lasts the life of the mower, it keeps the mower from rusting and grass doesn't stick.
I use slip plate a lot at work. Usually before we use it, we hit up the local hardware store. They shake it for free. Works best to break down those big clumps. Especially as it ages you’ll get a lot more clumping as it dries out. Then we add a little diesel fuel to it to bring back a little moisture.
Please, don't go into a locally owned hardware store and expect them to shake this for you. You think these people get up in the morning, go to work just to do sh*t for you for free? You didn't buy the product from them, so mix it yourself. REALLY stupid advice.
My experience with this has been amazing. I hose off under the deck after eack mow and I get away without having to scrape it. Its been months since I applied it and it hols up well
I bought a gallon can from tractor supply, about $45, it takes awhile to mix it up (i used a paint stir stick and a drill to spin it, still took about 10 minutes). Powerwashed the old dirt and grass first, let it dry and then painted a few coats, I didn't even use half the can. 🙂. It works just as well as it does on this video, really awesome thanks for sharing this!
Used on posts and sliding decks of car hauling equipment for over 30 years. All metal to metal contact will buff itself smooth. Use multiple coats and you can build it up in corners and crevices. Didn't think of the mower deck application until about 20 years ago. All my friends and neighbors have been using mine for years. Everyone has pulled the solid to the top and spilled it just replenish the liquid with mineral spirits and it will rejuvenate a dried up can.
Never thought of using it on a vehicle. Thought of applying to wheel well. Last time I went off-road, it took four washes to get my Subaru clean. Maybe coating some areas under a car will keep salt off.
I used this on my new cub cadet 46 inch hyrdro static mower and after 30 hours mowing it is still clean . But I have to say I also bought the gator blades for that mower that mulch the grass finer . I am now working on my other cub cadet 42 inch which has issues so figure this gave me an excuse to clean the under side of the deck god and apply this . I just replaced to drive belt and now need a new deck belt after cub cadet spindle or pulley I got warped . I bought the kit 3 months ago and one is warped and ripped the also new deck belt . Under warranty so cub cadet said they would replace them . But thanks to youtube I know how to do this , No lawnmower repair shops any where near me . I am 69 years old and a woman so never say you can't do this . 3+ acres to mow . UA-cam is my HERO and slip plate is it's son . I happened by your video just before I bought my new cub cadet SO THANK YOU ALSO
Awesome Sissy! Great to hear that slip plate is working well for you too! Really cool that your taking all of these challenges head on! Thanks for sharing your experiences! 👍thank you for being a cool fan of the channel!
just bought a new 50 inch timecutter at my local dealer. before taking delivery i brought in 2 aeroso l cans of slip plate due to your video. was willing to pay labor,but when i asked how much they said no charge due to the fact they feel it would be a great up sell to future customers. {my suggestion!} thanks for video! only used on 1 job so far and i have not looked underneath, lawn was 90% dry. love that mower! they only used 1 of the 2 cans fwiw.
Good tip for mower deck preventing rust underneath deck. Manufactures should coat mower deck before selling to prevent rusting. I have a 48 inch JD Zero turn. Too hard for this 75 year old woman to flip deck. You have a VERY clean organized garage. First time subscriber. Thank you for video and sharing. Blessings to you.
In the ale 80's I purchased a 1966 Bolens 12HP Hydro with deck, blower, and rototiller. 12HP then is 24 today + -. At the time the best, longest lasting coating was POUR15. I cleaned, sanded the underside of the deck. 3 mows later, the majority of the coating was removed. It really showed the amount of friction that goes on.
I power washed my deck, scraped and sanded any excess off, applied Slip Plate and mowed. Expensive product that works no better than a good coat of spray paint.
My riding mower deck is 20 years old. I'm rebuilding it now with new spindles, pulleys, blades and belts. It was really clogged up with old grass and mud when I tore it all apart. I've got it cleaned out but it's a touch rusty and shows some corrosion so I doubt I could apply this non-stick product on an old mower deck like this one. Not sure how well it would adhere??. But I'll keep this in mind when I get a new mower someday 👍✅
No longer sold in containers less than one gallon. However, other companies sell paint-on graphite too. Maybe I will try those as I would never be able to use an entire gallon before it dried up in the can, and considering it is $80 per gallon, I will try the competitors as they still sell theirs in smaller amounts.
You know life is good if you have time to worry about undercoating your lawn mower. Ahhh, how nice it would be to be young and motivated and be on top of and caught up on your honey-do list. As for me, I'm about 5 years backlogged on my list, and can't afford or find anyone competent to help me out. The mower is just gonna have to get through life with a grass clogged deck.
Trouble is if you can't afford to look after it which are pennies how will you be able to afford a new one. I have seen so many beautiful honda lawnmowers still starting on the button and cutting well but decks rusting out as the owners couldn't be bothered to winterize property or look after the deck which on those cost a fortune and are a nightmare to change. As the old saying goes a stitch in time saves nine. I'm ancient and broke that's why I'm careful with what I have
I haven't tried Slip Plate yet but I strip and coat my mower decks underside with spray on Truck Bed Liner. Easier to apply for sure and you know it's made to withstand rocks, twigs and just about anything you kick up. Maybe not as "slick" but certainly can protect the deck from rot better than steel alone
Make sure the TBC doesn't loose adhesion and create a moisture pocket between the deck and coating! This will kill it quicker than doing nothing. Just sayin.
great video and product, i work in heavy steel and at our plant we have used this and other various products that are similar to it, whatever our wholesaler happens to have on sale fro us, i recently transitioned from a gas powered mower to an EGO 56 volt battery powered unit and its fantastic, my old house i sold was a large property that took about 3-5 hours/week to maintain in the summer months and almost equal in the winter months here in Central Canada, my new place in smaller by quite a bit, a neighbour suggested i try Pam cooking spray on my mower deck, so i did the same as you cleaned it up good and let it dry properly the coated it with Pam, well it lasted a summer and works rather well and if any grass stuck to it , just a quick wish with a broom cleared it off, the deck of the EGO is synthetic, not sure what exactly , it works well all the same, 9 bucks for a big can lasts 2 years, i will try Slip Plate this spring when i pull out the Mower and give it a try, I really like the idea for the snowblower, i spend a good 5 or minutes cleaning mine off each time i use it, if this saves my the clean up and promotes longevity to it , lets go 👍
Here in Australia my Victa Corvette mower has a Wash Port built into the base plate, i just click connect it to the garden hose then turned on, and rev the mower for around 3 to 4 minutes, then any grass is then washed out under neath the base plate and it works well 👍
Great timing for us on this one. We have a brand new snowblower sitting in the garage. Applying the Slip Plate will be the first step in the assembly process. Thank you!
Love your video's specially this one! I have a old Yazoo Kee's 36 inch mower that the grass sticks to the deck very very bad. It mows on average 8-10 lawns a day. I am going to really clean the deck underneath very very good and then apply 3 coats of rust oleum metal protective primer 8 oz can and then 3 coats of rust oleum protective enamel gloss black 8 oz can. But for the 3rd coat I will add Just enough slip plate to the rest of the 8 oz can of paint to be able to apply the 3rd coat of the black paint. I am thinking by adding this to the paint it will give it excellent adhering properties to the other 2 coats of paint. Then will apply a couple good coats of just slip plate to finish it up. I know this sounds like a lot of work but it should hold up hopefully a whole season and less build up underneath.
Hey, I took your advice and bought some Slip PLate #1 in the can. Stirred it for 10 minutes and I applied it to the cleaned bottom of my freshly painted (used Rustoleum paint) mower deck on my John Deere x580 Lawn Tractor. I cut my 2 acres of grass and then looked under the mower deck - WOW !!!. Essentially no grass stuck to the mower deck! I hope this continues for many more cuts. Many thanks for your help !!!😊
Saying you cut two acres of grass and saying nothing hardly stuck doesn't really prove anything! And I bet it was very dry grass! It all depends the moisture content of the lawn and when you cut it how long it is! Other factors are involved in this formula of happy coatings!
Well, I scrubbed my mower and power washed it for good measure. The deck was clean. I applied Slip Plate to my mower deck and allowed it to sit for 24 hours before testing it out. I mowed my 2/3 acre yard here in sunny South Florida. The grass was slightly wet, as it always is here during the rainy season. I had mowed the grass one week earlier. This should give you an idea of how high the grass was, only one weeks worth of growth. The Slip Plate seemed to work for a while and I found clumps of grass coming out of the mower which is a good thing. When I was all done I turned the mower over to take a look. What did I find? The mower had clumps of grass just like it always does and the Slip Plate was no where to be found. I guess the South Florida grass was just too tough for the Slip Plate to last. Upon examination I found the grass clumps had a nice sparkle to them from the graphite mixed in with the grass clumps. Do I recommend Slip Plate for mower decks? Maybe up North in light lawn grass, but definitely not for South Florida use. I was using a 22" Toro Stow and Go with a mulching blade.
You must have the weight of the ENTIRE world on your shoulders then. Takes maybe 30 minutes to do. Have you ever washed a vehicle? If yes, why? Maintaining your equipment well plays a role in its lifespan and prevents excessive wear and tear especially in places that are more vulnerable to failure if not properly maintained. Think of every old house vehicle boat equipment tools etc you’ve seen and thought/said that it had been well taken care of. They all have at least 2 things in common. They’ve been maintained properly including cleaning. This is just part of the “cleaning” part of maintenance and using this makes that a faster and easier process. By doing so, it’s also saving me time giving me more time to use in other places where it’s needed.
Grass sticking to the underside of the mower deck is very important when you’re using an 18v 21” electric mower with a grass catcher and you only have 2 batteries. I live in Italy.
I have a HART battery powered lawn mower and I was told not to use water to clean underneath, but I've seen so many people doing it and I wonder if anyone can tell me if it's ok to use water on my mower. Thanks for the video, very helpful, a bit messy but hey, whatever works.
Hey Linda! Not exactly sure. Never had the opportunity to clean a battery mower! I would say follow the instructions on your owners manual! You could always scrape out the underside to get it clean!
@@GarageGear If I do it right away I can use my blower effectively, but if it dries on there I have to scrape it off. I use a plastic scraper, but using my power washer sure would make it easier. I think I'll just keep doing it this way for now. Thank you so much for responding. I'm 71 yrs old and everything seems to be a real chore these days.
I f it doesn't get shaken where you bought it, the mess can be reduced if some of the liquid on top is poured off into another container, before stirring the product. 'Box' the two parts back together when the first one is mixed like you want. Old "paint-sacks" like me have used two containers for stuff like this for generations!
I live in Northwest Ct where the ground is very moist. The grass is ALWAYS clumping inside and around the chute and on the grass (24HP Husky). The spring time needs mowing every 4 days to stay ahead. I also have a cabin in Granville NY. The ground there is dry, shale stone. I can mow 12/16 inch tall grass and nothing underneath. Come back the next day, hit again and it's gone. Scattered in the wind.
Here's an IDEA for you, BEFORE you open the can and make a mess all over yourself and your shop. Take the 'UNOPENED' can to your local hardware store and ask them to stir your can of UNOPENED product with their 'Paint Shaker'. It'll save you a mess.
I guess it's necessary where he lives. But I live in Tx where we have Burmuda, and St Augustine grass and don't have that problem. I mowed for 22 years with a Honda lawn mower and at the end of the season, I just turn the lawnmower on its side and rinse it of with the hose. Yes, some grass gets stuck under the deck but water pressure takes it right off.No problem.
The graphite coating works somewhat while mowing, works best when you have a deck wash. From PVC, I made a pipe with 3 places to spray water under the deck when the blades are on. The deck just sheds the grass when being washed. You would be amazed at how abrasive grass is, you will have to recoat during the season if you want to keep the deck slippery, I mow 2 acres. The graphite coating definitely helps mowing wet grass, but you will still have areas where it will buildup, but it won't stick to the metal and washes off easily.
3 years ago I bought a used commercial mower 60" deck (to save time mowing). Under the deck is rusty and slightly pitted. I apply a product annually called "Corrosion Free". It's a gel that I paint under the deck. After the gel soaks in the surface rust, it leaves a slick coat. So after I mow, I prop up the deck and scrape the grass with a putty knife. Then I spray WD-40 under the deck (takes maybe extra 5 minutes after each mow). I like these products, because some good movers would probably rust out before they stop running. Not sure if I will use Slip Plate, because there is 20% paint left under the deck, the rest is surface rust. But I can make it last a long time now with a little care. Saving some $$$. Also, I can't flip my mower up like a push mower, Slip plate does look like a messy application.
@@ByeByeBS It doesn't stop grass from clinging to under the deck. But there is a layer of oil between the surface rust and the grass. The grass is easier to scrape. I still need to clean the deck, but the rust is pretty much neutralized. Also I park the mower in the garage, if I don't clean the deck the garage stinks like rotten grass. Strong.
Great job showing and telling, I’ll try that , I put PAM on my deck it lasted two or three times mowed grass . Well thanks again for showing telling see you next time see ya bye.
I’m at my wits end with my Toro Time master. I have to clean it every time I mow! Not much of a time saver. I have put on the high lift blades. I did add the tunnel underneath that is recommended. I’m gonna try this I sure hope it works.
I have had mine for over 5 years. I have had zero problems with the mower mechanically. I just don’t like how it clumps up and doesn’t discharge very good when it’s wet.
It's kind of sad that mower manufacturers haven't devised a material or means to keep the deck grass-free. I just bought a brand new electric mower even though my older mower was still working fine. It was showing signs of rust and deterioration and thought perhaps that was due to the buildup of wet grass on the metal deck. So I'm trying my best to keep my new mower deck clean after each usage but it's been nothing but a pain in the rump keeping up on. I'll have to see if Slip Plate is sold in Canada and whether it's affordable. Thanks for the video.
Mower manf's could easily plate the bottom of decks with copper or other non-ferrour metal for a small upcharge. I'm going to pull my x530 deck later and do a full clean to bare metal and try it. Only problem is getting a thick enough layer as a DIY.
@@originalmicdrop The owners of the businesses just veto any good idea, in order for the shareholders to get their pound of flesh out of us suckers. Planned obsolescence is alive and well in North America! If I get four years out of that "new" lawnmower, I'll be surprised. Same issue with BBQ's. One winter goes by and the rust just takes over. I don't have a heated garage to keep any of my BBQ's away from the elements. I can bring the grill in over the winter months but not the burners or frame. It's way too big. So we all just save up and buy at new BBQ every five years or so. (I live in Canada, so the winters can be a bit brutal at times.)
I used to buy the cheap throw away mowers from Walmart. I would cut the grass and stick the mower back in the shed. After one season, the mower deck started rusting through like a car from before the 1980s. Now I cut my grass when it's dry and bag it, not mulch. Now I have a Husqvarna that is 9 years old and a mower with the craftsman name on it that is 4 years old. Neither have that thick mat of grass that holds moisture that causes rust and I don't have to scrape it off scratching the paint off in the process.
I love your videos, as I've said previously, but I'm wondering how to clean a lawn mower properly.. You have some protection videos and rust prevention but no direct cleaning videos.. right? Or am I just searching for the wrong thing? Would love to see how you clean your lawn mowers, how often, how well.. what to think about and what to do. ❤
used this stuff on the railroad in great quantities. for rail switches, not sure who made it but we used large brushes to apply. former railroad signalman
I use my garden hose with a jet nozzle and a rag to clean the inside of my mower deck every time I use it. That process works just fine and keeps the mower looking like new.
I also do the same but I cut several yards across town and can't do that after each yard so it leaves a mess while loading/unloading into my vehicle and/or on the street/driveway. I'm going to get some of this stuff just to reduce the mess factor and still wash/dry/WD-40 my mower at home before putting it up
I have a Toro self-propelled walk behind mower. Three plus years old. After watching this video, I decided to try this product, it seemed promising. Anyhow, I cleaned the mower very well with a scrapper and a wire brush, with a chemical called MEK. Very strong liquid chemical. I put two layers of Slip Plate on and wait ed 48hrs to dry. Now I am ready to go mow the lawn. First mow I was impressed, second mow, not at all. I literally just finished mowing the lawn before writing this review. Most of the Slip Plate is already gone from underneath the mower and I had to lift the mower three to remove the damp grass. I will apply this again just to use it up,and it will try using it on my snowblower to see the results. My opinion, don't waste your money on this product.
I've got one of those mowers and the way I stop grass from sticking to the deck is simple. I put it in the garage and forget about it. The coating they put on them is pretty good and lasts several years easy. The biggest problem with those mowers is they come with a collecting bag but the X blade on them isn't for pushing the grass into the bag.
Kubota Z-421 Zero Turn. Removed the deck. Scraped. Pressure washed it super clean. Applied a liberal coat of Slip Plate. I didn't notice it did anything helpful. That's just my experience. My lawn here in Western WA is extremely thick and lush. I have to scrape my deck every 4 mowings. I had good hope it would work but sadly it didn't. I just scraped it and sprayed it with Fluid Film. We'll see if that works any better.
I will. I know others have used it. I don't think there is a magic bullet for this problem. Sadly, regular scraping may be the only answer. Obviously dry weather is a bonus, but not something we get a lot of in Western WA State. @@GarageGear
I used WD-40 Silicone Lubricant (water resistant) spray on the underside of my electric mower. Left it on its back for a few hours to "dry" (baste?). It's the PNW, 240 days of rain. Tried it out on a non rainy day, with the grass still damp. AMAZING result! Even took off the dried crud from the last time I mowed (a few months ago due to incessant rain). Fortunately the lawn was covered in leaves and didn't allow the grass to grow during the freezing cold. Anyway, I'm going to stick with the easier SPRAY method. Maybe I'll sharpen the blades too. BTW, I have also used it to polish the car (do it in patches, spray on one cloth, apply; then shine with another) and on rims, after power washing. Lasts for 3 - 4 months, beading and gleaming. Did I mention PNW and rain?
My mower has a factory water hose attachment atop. Run mower for a couple minutes and boom! All done. Neighbor saw my mower, drilled a hole in his mower body, got a water hose fitting and does the same on older unit. Boom clean!
50 years ago I got a product called Dry Slide from an uncle working in a coal mine shop. They tried it on the pivot and plates on the coal car wheel trucks. It was graphite suspended in an evaporating liquid. Too expensive for the mines, but worked well on my semi auto pistols. Still use it, it does not collect grit. Suspending it in ceramic should work well under the deck. I would suggest a second coat over known collection points.
Dry graphite spray we use it on aluminum engine blocks alternators anything that’s aluminum that keeps it from corroding and protects that they use it in machine shop to put two metal surfaces against each other it’s great stuff and you can get it in a spray can and spray it on everything it’ll seal and keep things from Ruston corroding and keep the surface slippery it dries hard but that’s definitely the way to go graphite
well common sense will scream if you have sand mixed with your soil--its just like a mild sandblasting machine! BUT up here in north georgia we dont have sand--and grass can get crazy high very quickly--might check into a purchasing a quart at TSC. my zero turn deck simply doesnt have the air flow that my yard needs to sling the clippings far enough--plus if its just a little bit damp--forget it my little 22 hp kawsaki just doesnt have the balls to sling it! although i did find an adjustment that gave me about 800 more rpms! seemed to really help it!
I use a similar brush on product called EZ-Slide Graphite Based Coating which I purchase from my local TSC store and looks exactly like that being thick in the bottom of the can before a good stiring. It dries quickly above 70 degrees between coats and can be re-coated every couple hours, I did 3 or 4 coats back at the start of the season in April and it's still working pretty good, but after cutting a much larger acre yard I still have to redirect a strong garden hose spray through the chute at certain areas because grass clippings still wants to cling to places that the wash out port doesn't remove.
I always wash my mower, underside and outside, both. Have you any information as to how it would or would not hold up to this? I didn’t find the long term use info that I thought you said would be in the comment. Can you please tell me about its longitivtiy? Thanks.
Hey Michael, the slip plate so far is holding up fine after 3 mows. I did mention this in the first comment. It’s only been two weeks since I posted this video so I’ll keep you posted on the future. No water is sticking to the deck after a wet mow so water should rinse right off. If you coat this I would not pressure wash the deck underneath for a while so the slip plate can do it’s thing. Thanks for watching!
I have tried some deck treatment of different brands. It does ok for a short period of time. I may try this product for myself. Generally, mow when the grass is dry if possible which is the best alternative. If I mow when its wet, I wash out under the mowing deck and let it dry. When I store the mower I spray under the deck with a rust prevented treatment.
I worked in a foundry my job was to maintain a lube system that sprayed graphite on dies to enable separation of the molded product from the die I had several issues with graphite corrosion several. Any corrosion issues?
I have been doing that for years when the decks are brand new. It helps a lot, but does chip and wear off. I have been waiting for someone to test AgriGuard.
it's 72 bucks a quart plus shipping in Canada. but i think it's worth it. snow blower, lawn mower, lawn tractor, weedwhackers, chipper, tiller, the bucket on my backhoe, front dohickey on my tractor.. wheelbarrow... and i was thinking even for some of the gutters i leave up in the winter. too bad it's so bloody expensive, i have to paint some repurposed metal roofing in that colour. can you imagine how snow would fall off that stuff??
I've used it for years at work when applying make it as smooth as you can, let it dry, and use a rag to polish it. Then apply a second coat, and polish. this keeps the surface smooth. When we used it on metal wear points it smoothed itself, but to use as an anti-stick polish after drying. Good video.
I’ve used a spray on Teflon-like coating. It is probably just silicone. You spray it on as you would paint. It would probably would work better if it was baked on at high temperature at the factory before assembling the mower.
The answer I needed but never crossed my mind about trying a lubricant underneath the mower. I need to change my engine oil out. Sounds like a perfect time to clean underneath the mower and apply some of this.
you can get the same thing by mixing graphite powder and linseed oil. It's what they use on the outside of a smoke box of a steam locomotive. I've applied gallons of this stuff, all hand mixed.
This coating does not reduce the amount of grass sticking to the bottom of mower decks. I fell for this. I have a newer Kubota mower which has a problem if grass packing under the deck. I removed the deck and flipped it upside down. Using chisels and hammer I removed every spec of packed grass. Then took a wire brush to remove any trace of grass. Then I wiped it down with acetone. After drying I painted the Slip Plate paint on the underside of the deck. (Of course I mixed the Slip Plate paint prior to painting it on). The coating was then allowed to dry for 48 hours. I enthusiastically put the deck back on and mowed. To my huge disappointment after mowing the deck packed with grass just as bad as it had before applying the Slip Plate. Using a power washer I found that the grass was slightly easier to remove however it was removed while the packed grass was still green. I repeated mowing 2-3 times hoping for reduced packed grass, but to my dismay, it was never any better. I feel this video was put together in an effort to sell mor Slip Plate coating to a fringe market that it was never intended for. Don’t waste your time or money on applying Slip Plate to your mower deck.
I wonder if the coating does work but only with certain grasses? Not everyone has generic fescue on their lawns so maybe it works with bermuda or something else....?
@JB -- just came across your YT on this product. Difficult finding this in single quart size volume for sale. Nearly all vendors putting it in multi-pack only or 1gal size. Did you buy 1qt only...where? Also, would this work on chainsaw bar? Cutting some nasty sap trees clearing overgrown. Bar gets really sappy. Would you do it on your saws?
Hey Rick! I bout the quart about a year ago in a single can on Amazon. If you search deep enough you may get lucky and find one can! I would suppose it could work on a bar. There is a good amount friction happening on those as they pass through wood. How long it will hold up is anyone’s guess! Hope you can find a can!
Been using this stuff around the farm in northern Indiana for 40 years. While no product is 100% effective, this stuff works very well. However, we found it is not worth the application time at the Florida property; too much sand in the soil and it does not last.
Good to know. So which state do you prefer Florida or Indiana to live. I like both but I'm leaning to Florida. I never used this coating while farming in California we have heavy Adobe like soil and plots with sand.
@@thinkingimpaired5663 Where to live is a loaded question! Especially these days. Wearing shorts and sandals all year is nice but the humidity can get bad. We had to go north for business and got there right before that ice storm in February. That was no fun at all. However, I do enjoy Minor League Baseball and it is nice to go to a night game and not sweat yourself to death!
@Denali 94 humidity, ice storms and tornadoes does bring back memories of living in Indianapolis. While hurricanes reminds me Panama City Beach. I live in California and it's so bad that both political parties are leaving. However, horrible weather is a nice change from living without my constitutional rights.
I always hose down my mower then wash with Soapy water. I started using Pam spray. Then again I only cut 3 lawns. The Trick is one has to start with a new mower.
We finally found an MTD Pro Stainless Steel deck lawnmower after 3 years of searching. Jake may be doing a video on it. It appears the deck is made from 304L non magnetic stainless steel and grass does not stick to this material but does turn the underside of the deck a green colour but no grass buildup. Now that is how we keep grass from sticking in Canada for all of you South of the border. Good job on this video mate maybe one day we will get back into Buffalo used to have season tickets to the Bills back in the good old days. Still waiting had the team to win the Super Bowl last year eh? Another last minute setback maybe this year i hope! We bleed blue for the Leafs and the red white and blue for the Bills here in Canada!
Very interesting my friend! Can’t wait to see the video! Yeah we were close last year. We’ll see what happens this time around! Go BILLS! Hope you guys are doing well! 👍👍
I use my car chemicals. I treated my push and riding mowers with Gyeon Mohs when new/deck replaced and re-treat with WetCoat each winter, and it’s perfectly clean every year. Why would graphite sound more effective than a ceramic/polysilazane coating?
Tried a ceramic coating here. The graphite held up longer. HOW TO PREVENT GRASS FROM STICKING TO YOUR MOWER DECK WITH A CERAMIC COATING ua-cam.com/video/V3z2iDVXOkg/v-deo.html
I just coated my mower deck with fluid film, first cut and it did a great job. We’ll see how long it lasts before I need to reapply or try this coating
It will be too thick for the base of a snowboard and probably wear off. They do make graphite wax though that I have used and it is FAST! Thanks for watching!
I have this mower myself. Do you have any issues with it not cutting the grass well? Mine is leaving some grass uncut when I make a pass almost have to double cut every pass I make. Any idea what the issue could be?
@@GarageGear I’m most likely not overlapping enough and running over the same tracks from the last pass. I will give that a try next cut. I also just cleaned the deck which was pretty dirty. I ordered a maintenance kit for it too which I will be doing next week to change blades, oil, spark plug etc
@@GarageGear just gave it a cut today after servicing and trying that method you recommended. Still leaving grass behind not sure what it could be. Also, there’s a rattling noise underneath as well when the mower is running but not the blades engaged. Heard of anything about that? I’m not sure if you have an Instagram page I could send you a video of the noise it’s making
It does help, but does not entirely prevent grass from sticking. If you do a thorough job of prepping the underside of your deck it will last for an entire mowing season, and maybe two if you have a small lawn.
The amount of time and frustration is painful when having to clean under the deck, sometimes, multiple times during a single mow (my loan is thick and attracts to the mower like a magnet). I will definitely use this product. To aid in wear as you describe, what about (1) multiple coatings (someone below mentioned this) and/or (2) abrading with a low grit-count (like 60-80 grit) the surface prior to application? Abrading creates a much higher surface area but would need to be coated properly to smooth over the abrasion with Slip Plate; may need multiple applications. The abrasion allows the application to adhere strongly because of a stronger mechanical bond to the surface.
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
I guess I gotta try it. Bought some GUNK MOWER DECK spray in a can from Lowes. Paid good money for it. Never again. Have bare metal in areas underneath mower. Does this mean I have t o prep /paint it first b4 applying the Slip plate stuff? Did anyone come across this situation yet? For $37+$10 delivery a qt, it better work awesome!
Hey Todd, I have a little light rust underneath my mower and I just coated the slip plate right on. Don’t worry about fixing the paint. If you have any heavy rust spots you may consider putting a wire brush on a drill and knocking it down a little. That will help it bond better!
@@GarageGear Thanks. I did do the wire brush on drill and then primered and then painted it with several coats of good paint. Why is it when we go to the site it shows as if you will get a bundle of the slip plate. You really have to read closely to get that 1 qt for $$$
I'm sold! I have the same mower, I'll try this stuff. I worked in power plants for many years. They've use graphite lube on all the turbine gibbs and guides for decades. It's finally trickling down to us for everyday use. Great video!
We have sandy clay soil and fire ants here. Along with the grass clippings we get a mix on the deck that is like concrete when dry. I've used spray cooking oil and it helps but does not last but about one mow( 4-ish Acres) Anyone had luck with this Slipplate on conditions like this? My mower is an older Toro 48" deck that as of now has aclean raw metal. TIA
Industrial Marine grade grease, or spray cooking oil ,experts painters use 2 container half n half stir mix n then box twice,,, lawnmowers get super hot so a hot industrial grease will work 1st pass coat ,
Hi JB, great video. I applied to a 48” mower deck and after first mow, found the top of deck with a coating of graphite dust. Concerned that it will cause slippage with mower belt and spindles. Thoughts on cleaning dust off the belts and spindles?
@@GarageGear Hi JB, thanks for the response. I applied the Slip Plate with a paint brush and let it dry for 2 days before operating the mower. The dust appears to from the “wearing off” of the Slip Plate when operating the mower. Joe
@@josephheim9163 didn’t notice that on my mower. Never felt any belt slippage either. I would say that if it becomes a problem try rinsing it out really well. Then let it dry and see how she looks.👍
roofing tar seals protect and stop rust on the spot...plus once a thin grass layer saturates the surface...nothing sticks and lasts longer than your engine...
@@GarageGear nope...just plain roofing tar they use to seal around chimneys and use on flat roofs...dont use it on the blade but any exposed metal surface will be protected...never tried on plastic...
Put some on my neighbor's driveway. He's a dick. He came home and drove his car through his garage door. This stuff really works! Subscribed! Thanks!. (Put some in my wood chipper. blood, bones, guts, eyeballs, brains, nothing sticks) fantastic!
After hours of cleaning and deck prep. Applied Slip Plate and let cure over weekend. Excited to see the results and after mowing 3 yards the coating was completely gone. Not worth the price and time spent in prep.
So how much of the quart can was used to coat your mower deck? I have multiple decks to coat and trying to get a feel as to how much to have on hand before I start the process. Great video.
Hey Stuck Innj! I used probably 1/10 of the can. Used very little. Plenty more for other applications. You’ll get your monies worth! Thanks for watching!
The most practical thing, after washing the machine, is spray oil with Teflon, it lubricates, prevents rust and makes the grass stick less, place it after each wash.
I just came across your channel yesterday and really like this type of videos. Great information on what looks to be a useful product. I’m going to buy some and give it a try on a couple of things out in the garage. Thanks for sharing!
Are there any retail stores that sell this by the can? I can't find it online anywhere except the Slip Plate website, but I don't need six cans. I'm thinking some hardware store should carry it, but the big box websites don't show it. Any help please?
Hey Sydney! The Honda mower model is HRN216VKA. I would say this is a better home owner model than a commercial one! There are a share of plastic components that would possibly not hold up with excessive use. Thanks for watching!
Liberal lawmakers have heard that the slip plate works well on mower decks and now they are trying to ban it in the u.s.,because Biden admin don't like it...
Man, I love your stuff. Found you a couple months ago looking for Snow Blower maintenance ideas. You are like the BENCHMARK example for world's cleanest shop and how to ULTRA take care of your tools! Kudos!!
Tab you ROCK my friend! Appreciate the positive feedback bud! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! Makes my day knowing we have people like you in our community!
Hey JB , u made a video on the best weedwacker to get. All i remember was sr 225 something like that. Can u tell me what it was ? Im wanting to buy one. U bought one for your in law.
Here’s the link my friend BEFORE YOU BUY AN ECHO SRM 225 STRING TRIMMER, WATCH THIS! ua-cam.com/video/Akwp9ZWdKNU/v-deo.html awesome trimmer! Can’t beat it!
$84.00 a gallon is way to high priced. Spray cans do not work well according to most reviews ONLY Have 1 21 inch mower 1 2 stage snow blower.Way to much to have the remaining paint sit around.
Opinion on Ceramic Coating the Snowblower? (I know its not the season but my blower gets 3 seasons every 1 season as i take care of my Classy Senior's + Vets Driveways for them)
Hey Pete! That will work and probably last about a season or so depending on use. However it does take a bit to put on. If you apply it to the entire auger housing, and chute it can take a bit. You have to apply it then remove it just like a car wax pretty much with a light buff. And if you have any rust spots then it’s useless. This slip plate would actually protect that which is why I’m interested in trying it out. You’re a good man for taking care of your neighbors. Thanks for watching
@@GarageGear no rust, i wash it and keep it Proper. In the n east we get snow which has been turning to slush ice and got the summer and fall im going to go for it this season. Thank You for the kind words, i cant stand seeing my neighbors struggle while their neighbors do nothing Plus! I get to see my neighbors and i enjoy that (they have no filter lol) Thanks for the Insight! Thats why i stay here for my help, i went to HD and they said "Dont follow the service manual" 😄 And they were right, they even put in heavier fittings for me in where the auger attaches to the shroud and leant me a blower in case so i could still take care of my neighbors. I love this ch - 0 Bs, Always Accurate info, the content for me and winter is great im going to order one of the shovels you flip and can angle because i broke my back in 3 spots in a diff. Time and place in my life (got a little ptsd) so this warms my soul even when im out there for 2 to 4 hours (they have horse shoe driveways which are big). Any recommendations for a grease gun for the auger, i dont have any use currently for one other than the snow chucker. Nothin fancy just get the job done. Thanks for Having This Ch, it Greatly Helps and You're a Great Dude!
@@Parabola_PJ thanks Pete you’re an awesome fan! Thanks for sharing this as well! amzn.to/3C4lUM9 here is a link to why looks to be a decent grease gun! It’s got a locking mechanism on the nozzle which is nice so it stays in place. Should do the job for ya! 👍
I always use to spray Pam (spray cooking oil) under the deck. With my new 3 in 1 mower, I use it as a mulcher and I have no grass sticking to the underside of the deck.
I usually just lower the deck height and push mine as fast as I can with it running down the gravel road in front of my house. Only takes a couple of passes.
If that little side yard is all the grass you have for a yard to mow, I believe you could mow that entire yard with an old reel style mower in less than one Beer.😂😂😂 Slip Plate did seem to work pretty good. Can't wait to see long term video.
Hey Bryan! I have a 10,000 square foot lawn. This area has been doing the best considering my very dry weather these past two months. Be sure to check out some of my other lawn care videos. Thanks for watching!
Here is a link to the SLIP PLATE used in this video! Thanks for supporting the channel!
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LONGEVITY REPORT coming soon…
❗️3rd mow still going strong!
EDIT:
As of FALL 2022
This mower did 18 mows with 5 soaking wet lawn mows throughout. Clippings began sticking on the last mow and bonding to the deck but a lot of grass came right off with a quick rinse. This product lasted twice as long as a ceramic coating with only one coat. (Keep in mind, your results may vary.) 👍
Still waiting for that Longevity test
@@HellFire178 hey Gabb just updated it! I’ll be posting an instagram video too! Stay tuned
$29.00 OUCH!
For those of us without Instagram any chance you can comment back on this thread?
@@jacobsearle5402 did you see the edit above ⬆️
I cleaned and applied Slip Plate to my mower deck as indicated in the video. I live in the Northeast. In October we not only get rain but also tons of morning dew. Just cut my lawn and the grass clippings all accumulated on the underside mower deck. I see no difference in using slip slide versus a rustoleum paint. I will say that cleaning the under deck with a hose is easier with the slip plate on the deck but for some reason it still accumulates like it did before when mowing. My mower is a 21” Honda similar to the one in the video.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for your report. I've tried several sprays and applications too. It appears Mankind has not yet found a solution to this vexing problem!
@@Robert_The_Greattry out fusso coat 12M it's a wax based on PTFE (Teflon) it's used for cars to protect the paint and make the water bead like crazy i.e. highly hydrophobic
BIG TIP
Turn the can upside down for about 10 minutes
Turn it back upright for about 10 minutes
repeat twice more
then remove the plastic ring and lid to do the final mix
Learned this from an old-painter
Appreciate you sharing this! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for that. Does it work for gallon paint cans? I'm assuming it will because you said you learned for an old-painter. But I gotta ask😄
@@katbot2190Yes, I have used it on those gallon cans of paint that turn your wall into chalk boards, and magnetic boards (oh-my that was some really thick stuff - no hope to reuse the roller); primers (we all know how thick those can be - especially if they're stain/mildew-blocking) and others types of thick enamels and latex paint -
size doesn't matter pints, quarts, gallons, 5 gallon - time really doesn't change much either - the goal is to get the solids in motion so that you can use the paint stirrer (paint-stick, paddle, spinning-thing-on-the-end-of-the-drill, etc...) more effectively - back to the old physics in that things in motion... amazing how smart these old guys are, never a day of college, some barely even had more than an elementary school education - but know how to lay a stair-stringer or rafters better than the blue-print
BTW: Works with sweetened condensed milk too - had some "off-brand" that the sugars settled to the bottom (never again) I opened the first can to find the solid mass in the bottom and just flipped all of the remaining cans over and let them sit for 10 minutes before opening them for the recipe. ;-)
I use a metal coat hanger , 'custom cut' for whatever I'm stirring up, and chuck it in my cordless drill .
@@jamesborton9237 that works fine on the thinner paints, and I've used the coat-hanger for these; however, this doesn't work for the paints with high-solid contents like the slip-plate, Magnetic, chalkboard, many primers that have that "sludge" of solids at the bottom of the can.
Turn the can over, let it sit, turn it back, let sit, repeat a few more times... trust me, it makes the final mix a lot easier. No, I didn't come up with this, it was an 70 year old man who'd been painting houses for decades before I was even a thought.
When I get a new mower, I spray the mower deck with spray in Truck Bedliner and it lasts the life of the mower, it keeps the mower from rusting and grass doesn't stick.
Great tip thanks for sharing!
Exactly what I thought when I saw this video. It’s a great idea but I have bedliner already and don’t want to buy another product.
I use slip plate a lot at work. Usually before we use it, we hit up the local hardware store. They shake it for free. Works best to break down those big clumps. Especially as it ages you’ll get a lot more clumping as it dries out. Then we add a little diesel fuel to it to bring back a little moisture.
Good to know! Thanks for sharing this Scott! Can’t wait for winter! I gotta give this a shot! Thanks for watching bud!
@leonardo migot thanks for sharing
" They shake it for free. ".....BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Please, don't go into a locally owned hardware store and expect them to shake this for you. You think these people get up in the morning, go to work just to do sh*t for you for free? You didn't buy the product from them, so mix it yourself. REALLY stupid advice.
@@mikenimmick3920 you could've absolutely bought it from the hardware store though.
My experience with this has been amazing. I hose off under the deck after eack mow and I get away without having to scrape it. Its been months since I applied it and it hols up well
Thanks for sharing Israel!
I bought a gallon can from tractor supply, about $45, it takes awhile to mix it up (i used a paint stir stick and a drill to spin it, still took about 10 minutes). Powerwashed the old dirt and grass first, let it dry and then painted a few coats, I didn't even use half the can. 🙂. It works just as well as it does on this video, really awesome thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for sharing your experience with it too Tony! Thanks for watching!
Used on posts and sliding decks of car hauling equipment for over 30 years. All metal to metal contact will buff itself smooth.
Use multiple coats and you can build it up in corners and crevices. Didn't think of the mower deck application until about 20 years ago. All my friends and neighbors have been using mine for years. Everyone has pulled the solid to the top and spilled it just replenish the liquid with mineral spirits and it will rejuvenate a dried up can.
Great tip here Tom! Thanks for sharing!
Never thought of using it on a vehicle. Thought of applying to wheel well. Last time I went off-road, it took four washes to get my Subaru clean.
Maybe coating some areas under a car will keep salt off.
I used this on my new cub cadet 46 inch hyrdro static mower and after 30 hours mowing it is still clean . But I have to say I also bought the gator blades for that mower that mulch the grass finer . I am now working on my other cub cadet 42 inch which has issues so figure this gave me an excuse to clean the under side of the deck god and apply this . I just replaced to drive belt and now need a new deck belt after cub cadet spindle or pulley I got warped . I bought the kit 3 months ago and one is warped and ripped the also new deck belt . Under warranty so cub cadet said they would replace them . But thanks to youtube I know how to do this , No lawnmower repair shops any where near me . I am 69 years old and a woman so never say you can't do this . 3+ acres to mow . UA-cam is my HERO and slip plate is it's son . I happened by your video just before I bought my new cub cadet SO THANK YOU ALSO
Awesome Sissy! Great to hear that slip plate is working well for you too! Really cool that your taking all of these challenges head on! Thanks for sharing your experiences! 👍thank you for being a cool fan of the channel!
Great job and awesome effort to continue doing what needs to be done!!! Great work!!!
just bought a new 50 inch timecutter at my local dealer. before taking delivery i brought in 2 aeroso l cans of slip plate due to your video. was willing to pay labor,but when i asked how much they said no charge due to the fact they feel it would be a great up sell to future customers. {my suggestion!} thanks for video! only used on 1 job so far and i have not looked underneath, lawn was 90% dry. love that mower! they only used 1 of the 2 cans fwiw.
Awesome Daniel! Thanks for sharing!!
Good tip for mower deck preventing rust underneath deck. Manufactures should coat mower deck before selling to prevent rusting. I have a 48 inch JD Zero turn. Too hard for this 75 year old woman to flip deck. You have a VERY clean organized garage. First time subscriber. Thank you for video and sharing. Blessings to you.
@@gailjohnson6670 hey gail! Thank you! I would be nice if manufacturers did something about this. Thanks for subscribing
In the ale 80's I purchased a 1966 Bolens 12HP Hydro with deck, blower, and rototiller. 12HP then is 24 today + -. At the time the best, longest lasting coating was POUR15. I cleaned, sanded the underside of the deck. 3 mows later, the majority of the coating was removed. It really showed the amount of friction that goes on.
Thanks for sharing this my friend!
I power washed my deck, scraped and sanded any excess off, applied Slip Plate and mowed. Expensive product that works no better than a good coat of spray paint.
@@scottcampbell8482 thanks for sharing
My riding mower deck is 20 years old. I'm rebuilding it now with new spindles, pulleys, blades and belts. It was really clogged up with old grass and mud when I tore it all apart. I've got it cleaned out but it's a touch rusty and shows some corrosion so I doubt I could apply this non-stick product on an old mower deck like this one. Not sure how well it would adhere??. But I'll keep this in mind when I get a new mower someday 👍✅
Thanks for sharing rapture! 👍
No longer sold in containers less than one gallon. However, other companies sell paint-on graphite too. Maybe I will try those as I would never be able to use an entire gallon before it dried up in the can, and considering it is $80 per gallon, I will try the competitors as they still sell theirs in smaller amounts.
Thanks for the information!
You know life is good if you have time to worry about undercoating your lawn mower. Ahhh, how nice it would be to be young and motivated and be on top of and caught up on your honey-do list. As for me, I'm about 5 years backlogged on my list, and can't afford or find anyone competent to help me out. The mower is just gonna have to get through life with a grass clogged deck.
Thanks for watching Mau!
Trouble is if you can't afford to look after it which are pennies how will you be able to afford a new one. I have seen so many beautiful honda lawnmowers still starting on the button and cutting well but decks rusting out as the owners couldn't be bothered to winterize property or look after the deck which on those cost a fortune and are a nightmare to change. As the old saying goes a stitch in time saves nine. I'm ancient and broke that's why I'm careful with what I have
I feel the same . , maybe when I retire in 5 years
WD-40 also does the trick: just lift up mower and spray before mowing.
@@StingerPat thanks for sharing
I haven't tried Slip Plate yet but I strip and coat my mower decks underside with spray on Truck Bed Liner. Easier to apply for sure and you know it's made to withstand rocks, twigs and just about anything you kick up. Maybe not as "slick" but certainly can protect the deck from rot better than steel alone
Thanks for sharing!
Make sure the TBC doesn't loose adhesion and create a moisture pocket between the deck and coating! This will kill it quicker than doing nothing. Just sayin.
What is you put the truck bed liner on first, let it dry, and then put slip plate on top of it?
great video and product, i work in heavy steel and at our plant we have used this and other various products that are similar to it, whatever our wholesaler happens to have on sale fro us, i recently transitioned from a gas powered mower to an EGO 56 volt battery powered unit and its fantastic, my old house i sold was a large property that took about 3-5 hours/week to maintain in the summer months and almost equal in the winter months here in Central Canada, my new place in smaller by quite a bit, a neighbour suggested i try Pam cooking spray on my mower deck, so i did the same as you cleaned it up good and let it dry properly the coated it with Pam, well it lasted a summer and works rather well and if any grass stuck to it , just a quick wish with a broom cleared it off, the deck of the EGO is synthetic, not sure what exactly , it works well all the same, 9 bucks for a big can lasts 2 years, i will try Slip Plate this spring when i pull out the Mower and give it a try, I really like the idea for the snowblower, i spend a good 5 or minutes cleaning mine off each time i use it, if this saves my the clean up and promotes longevity to it , lets go 👍
Thanks for sharing the info on the paM my friend! Appreciate the positive feedback!
SPRAY PAM ON YOUR BAIT WHEN BAITING TROT LINES AND YOU WILL DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF CATFISH YOU WILL CATCH ON THE NEXT RUN...
Here in Australia my Victa Corvette mower has a Wash Port built into the base plate, i just click connect it to the garden hose then turned on, and rev the mower for around 3 to 4 minutes, then any grass is then washed out under neath the base plate and it works well 👍
Thanks for sharing Alexander
@@GarageGear Your welcome Greetings from Australia 👍
Great timing for us on this one. We have a brand new snowblower sitting in the garage. Applying the Slip Plate will be the first step in the assembly process. Thank you!
try using cooking spray in your snow blower
@@ThomasPetter Meh, I'll pass on the eventual smell of rancid oil.
Awesome my friend! I’m excited to try it out as well! Thanks for watching!
Love your video's specially this one! I have a old Yazoo Kee's 36 inch mower that the grass sticks to the deck very very bad. It mows on average 8-10 lawns a day. I am going to really clean the deck underneath very very good and then apply 3 coats of rust oleum metal protective primer 8 oz can and then 3 coats of rust oleum protective enamel gloss black 8 oz can. But for the 3rd coat I will add Just enough slip plate to the rest of the 8 oz can of paint to be able to apply the 3rd coat of the black paint. I am thinking by adding this to the paint it will give it excellent adhering properties to the other 2 coats of paint. Then will apply a couple good coats of just slip plate to finish it up. I know this sounds like a lot of work but it should hold up hopefully a whole season and less build up underneath.
Sounds like a good plan John! Let me know how it works out!
Hey, I took your advice and bought some Slip PLate #1 in the can. Stirred it for 10 minutes and I applied it to the cleaned bottom of my freshly painted (used Rustoleum paint) mower deck on my John Deere x580 Lawn Tractor. I cut my 2 acres of grass and then looked under the mower deck - WOW !!!. Essentially no grass stuck to the mower deck! I hope this continues for many more cuts. Many thanks for your help !!!😊
Hey J! This is awesome to hear! Slip plate is amazing stuff! It’s still going great under my mower deck too! Thanks for sharing my friend!
Saying you cut two acres of grass and saying nothing hardly stuck doesn't really prove anything! And I bet it was very dry grass! It all depends the moisture content of the lawn and when you cut it how long it is! Other factors are involved in this formula of happy coatings!
I could be your tester mowing Indiana grass hours and hours a day. I get a tarp full daily.
Well, I scrubbed my mower and power washed it for good measure. The deck was clean. I applied Slip Plate to my mower deck and allowed it to sit for 24 hours before testing it out. I mowed my 2/3 acre yard here in sunny South Florida. The grass was slightly wet, as it always is here during the rainy season. I had mowed the grass one week earlier. This should give you an idea of how high the grass was, only one weeks worth of growth. The Slip Plate seemed to work for a while and I found clumps of grass coming out of the mower which is a good thing. When I was all done I turned the mower over to take a look. What did I find? The mower had clumps of grass just like it always does and the Slip Plate was no where to be found. I guess the South Florida grass was just too tough for the Slip Plate to last. Upon examination I found the grass clumps had a nice sparkle to them from the graphite mixed in with the grass clumps. Do I recommend Slip Plate for mower decks? Maybe up North in light lawn grass, but definitely not for South Florida use. I was using a 22" Toro Stow and Go with a mulching blade.
@@kennethstrattan1508 wow thanks for sharing your results. Guess that Florida grass is too rough for even this!
When I get caught up enough to where my chief concern is "How clean is the bottom side of my mower deck?", man, what a glorious day that will be.
Thanks for watching
You must have the weight of the ENTIRE world on your shoulders then. Takes maybe 30 minutes to do. Have you ever washed a vehicle? If yes, why? Maintaining your equipment well plays a role in its lifespan and prevents excessive wear and tear especially in places that are more vulnerable to failure if not properly maintained. Think of every old house vehicle boat equipment tools etc you’ve seen and thought/said that it had been well taken care of. They all have at least 2 things in common. They’ve been maintained properly including cleaning. This is just part of the “cleaning” part of maintenance and using this makes that a faster and easier process. By doing so, it’s also saving me time giving me more time to use in other places where it’s needed.
@@101bq Poor thing, sounds like you need a tissue. Go ahead, take two...
Grass sticking to the underside of the mower deck is very important when you’re using an 18v 21” electric mower with a grass catcher and you only have 2 batteries. I live in Italy.
And if, on that glorious day, you can beat "97% clean" think of how impressed everyone will be THEN!!
I have a HART battery powered lawn mower and I was told not to use water to clean underneath, but I've seen so many people doing it and I wonder if anyone can tell me if it's ok to use water on my mower. Thanks for the video, very helpful, a bit messy but hey, whatever works.
Hey Linda! Not exactly sure. Never had the opportunity to clean a battery mower! I would say follow the instructions on your owners manual! You could always scrape out the underside to get it clean!
@@GarageGear If I do it right away I can use my blower effectively, but if it dries on there I have to scrape it off. I use a plastic scraper, but using my power washer sure would make it easier. I think I'll just keep doing it this way for now. Thank you so much for responding. I'm 71 yrs old and everything seems to be a real chore these days.
@@lindam.9282 I understand what you’re saying Linda! If you scrape it out everytime or mow when the grass isn’t wet you can save yourself the hassle 👍
I f it doesn't get shaken where you bought it, the mess can be reduced if some of the liquid on top is poured off into another container, before stirring the product. 'Box' the two parts back together when the first one is mixed like you want. Old "paint-sacks" like me have used two containers for stuff like this for generations!
Thanks for sharing this!
I live in Northwest Ct where the ground is very moist. The grass is ALWAYS clumping inside and around the chute and on the grass (24HP Husky). The spring time needs mowing every 4 days to stay ahead. I also have a cabin in Granville NY. The ground there is dry, shale stone. I can mow 12/16 inch tall grass and nothing underneath. Come back the next day, hit again and it's gone. Scattered in the wind.
Yes. The wet climate of the Northeast is very different than places like Arizona. These things matter...
Thanks for sharing this info
Here's an IDEA for you, BEFORE you open the can and make a mess all over yourself and your shop. Take the 'UNOPENED' can to your local hardware store and ask them to stir your can of UNOPENED product with their 'Paint Shaker'. It'll save you a mess.
Excellent idea thanks!
These great ideas always come after the fun happens lol! Thanks for watching!
Hahaha, yeah. So that person can give you a wild weird look of like you're crazy!
@@anthonyo4038 I agree especially if you don't purchase their product
Thanks tips.
I guess it's necessary where he lives. But I live in Tx where we have Burmuda, and St Augustine grass and don't have that problem. I mowed for 22 years with a Honda lawn mower and at the end of the season, I just turn the lawnmower on its side and rinse it
of with the hose. Yes, some grass gets stuck under the deck but water pressure takes it right off.No problem.
Thanks for sharing sdw
The graphite coating works somewhat while mowing, works best when you have a deck wash. From PVC, I made a pipe with 3 places to spray water under the deck when the blades are on. The deck just sheds the grass when being washed. You would be amazed at how abrasive grass is, you will have to recoat during the season if you want to keep the deck slippery, I mow 2 acres. The graphite coating definitely helps mowing wet grass, but you will still have areas where it will buildup, but it won't stick to the metal and washes off easily.
Hey Keith! Slip plate definitely helps with washing it out! Comes right off! 👍
3 years ago I bought a used commercial mower 60" deck (to save time mowing). Under the deck is rusty and slightly pitted. I apply a product annually called "Corrosion Free". It's a gel that I paint under the deck. After the gel soaks in the surface rust, it leaves a slick coat. So after I mow, I prop up the deck and scrape the grass with a putty knife. Then I spray WD-40 under the deck (takes maybe extra 5 minutes after each mow). I like these products, because some good movers would probably rust out before they stop running. Not sure if I will use Slip Plate, because there is 20% paint left under the deck, the rest is surface rust. But I can make it last a long time now with a little care. Saving some $$$. Also, I can't flip my mower up like a push mower, Slip plate does look like a messy application.
Thanks for sharing this with the community Chris!
The putty knife is doing most of the job.
@@ByeByeBS It doesn't stop grass from clinging to under the deck. But there is a layer of oil between the surface rust and the grass. The grass is easier to scrape. I still need to clean the deck, but the rust is pretty much neutralized. Also I park the mower in the garage, if I don't clean the deck the garage stinks like rotten grass. Strong.
@@chrisradano If it stinks you are not cleaning it often enough.
@@ByeByeBS I clean it every mow. If I don't clean it, it stinks.
Great job showing and telling, I’ll try that , I put PAM on my deck it lasted two or three times mowed grass . Well thanks again for showing telling see you next time see ya bye.
Thanks for watching Kenneth!
I’m at my wits end with my Toro Time master. I have to clean it every time I mow! Not much of a time saver. I have put on the high lift blades. I did add the tunnel underneath that is recommended.
I’m gonna try this I sure hope it works.
Just sell it!
I was going to buy one until I researched it. Only bad reviews and a lot commented the Time in the name stood for the time it will spend in the shop.
I have had mine for over 5 years. I have had zero problems with the mower mechanically.
I just don’t like how it clumps up and doesn’t discharge very good when it’s wet.
It's kind of sad that mower manufacturers haven't devised a material or means to keep the deck grass-free.
I just bought a brand new electric mower even though my older mower was still working fine. It was showing signs of rust and deterioration and thought perhaps that was due to the buildup of wet grass on the metal deck.
So I'm trying my best to keep my new mower deck clean after each usage but it's been nothing but a pain in the rump keeping up on.
I'll have to see if Slip Plate is sold in Canada and whether it's affordable. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching
Mower manf's could easily plate the bottom of decks with copper or other non-ferrour metal for a small upcharge. I'm going to pull my x530 deck later and do a full clean to bare metal and try it. Only problem is getting a thick enough layer as a DIY.
@@originalmicdrop The owners of the businesses just veto any good idea, in order for the shareholders to get their pound of flesh out of us suckers. Planned obsolescence is alive and well in North America! If I get four years out of that "new" lawnmower, I'll be surprised.
Same issue with BBQ's. One winter goes by and the rust just takes over. I don't have a heated garage to keep any of my BBQ's away from the elements. I can bring the grill in over the winter months but not the burners or frame. It's way too big. So we all just save up and buy at new BBQ every five years or so. (I live in Canada, so the winters can be a bit brutal at times.)
I used to buy the cheap throw away mowers from Walmart. I would cut the grass and stick the mower back in the shed. After one season, the mower deck started rusting through like a car from before the 1980s. Now I cut my grass when it's dry and bag it, not mulch. Now I have a Husqvarna that is 9 years old and a mower with the craftsman name on it that is 4 years old. Neither have that thick mat of grass that holds moisture that causes rust and I don't have to scrape it off scratching the paint off in the process.
That’s great! Thanks for sharing! Glad you haven’t had any rusting!
I love your videos, as I've said previously, but I'm wondering how to clean a lawn mower properly.. You have some protection videos and rust prevention but no direct cleaning videos.. right? Or am I just searching for the wrong thing?
Would love to see how you clean your lawn mowers, how often, how well.. what to think about and what to do. ❤
Hey Chris I don’t have any specific cleaning videos but this could be some good content! I’ll see why I can do about this! Thanks for watching
@@GarageGear Thanks! I would appreciate it and I'm sure others would as well. 💗
used this stuff on the railroad in great quantities. for rail switches, not sure who made it but we used large brushes to apply. former railroad signalman
@@VotecEV2 thanks for sharing David!
I use my garden hose with a jet nozzle and a rag to clean the inside of my mower deck every time I use it. That process works just fine and keeps the mower looking like new.
Thanks for sharing jim
I also do the same but I cut several yards across town and can't do that after each yard so it leaves a mess while loading/unloading into my vehicle and/or on the street/driveway.
I'm going to get some of this stuff just to reduce the mess factor and still wash/dry/WD-40 my mower at home before putting it up
I have a Toro self-propelled walk behind mower. Three plus years old. After watching this video, I decided to try this product, it seemed promising. Anyhow, I cleaned the mower very well with a scrapper and a wire brush, with a chemical called MEK. Very strong liquid chemical. I put two layers of Slip Plate on and wait ed 48hrs to dry. Now I am ready to go mow the lawn. First mow I was impressed, second mow, not at all. I literally just finished mowing the lawn before writing this review. Most of the Slip Plate is already gone from underneath the mower and I had to lift the mower three to remove the damp grass. I will apply this again just to use it up,and it will try using it on my snowblower to see the results. My opinion, don't waste your money on this product.
@@EdwinMorales-r5d thanks for sharing
I've got one of those mowers and the way I stop grass from sticking to the deck is simple. I put it in the garage and forget about it. The coating they put on them is pretty good and lasts several years easy. The biggest problem with those mowers is they come with a collecting bag but the X blade on them isn't for pushing the grass into the bag.
Thanks for sharing
You must have very little lawn. Most Deck Powder coating delaminates in 2 years.
That's such a simple solution. Don't mow.
Kubota Z-421 Zero Turn. Removed the deck. Scraped. Pressure washed it super clean. Applied a liberal coat of Slip Plate. I didn't notice it did anything helpful. That's just my experience. My lawn here in Western WA is extremely thick and lush. I have to scrape my deck every 4 mowings. I had good hope it would work but sadly it didn't. I just scraped it and sprayed it with Fluid Film. We'll see if that works any better.
Thanks for sharing! Let me know how the fluid film works out! Interested to know!
I will. I know others have used it. I don't think there is a magic bullet for this problem. Sadly, regular scraping may be the only answer. Obviously dry weather is a bonus, but not something we get a lot of in Western WA State.
@@GarageGear
@@usethenoodle right! There may not be a perfect solution to this problem but there may be somethings that can help!
I used WD-40 Silicone Lubricant (water resistant) spray on the underside of my electric mower. Left it on its back for a few hours to "dry" (baste?).
It's the PNW, 240 days of rain. Tried it out on a non rainy day, with the grass still damp. AMAZING result!
Even took off the dried crud from the last time I mowed (a few months ago due to incessant rain). Fortunately the lawn was covered in leaves and didn't allow the grass to grow during the freezing cold.
Anyway, I'm going to stick with the easier SPRAY method. Maybe I'll sharpen the blades too.
BTW, I have also used it to polish the car (do it in patches, spray on one cloth, apply; then shine with another) and on rims, after power washing. Lasts for 3 - 4 months, beading and gleaming.
Did I mention PNW and rain?
This is awesome my friend! I’ll have to check this out! Thanks for sharing!
What's pnw???
@@letmebreakitdown2u152 Pacific Northwest
pacific morthwest
My mower has a factory water hose attachment atop.
Run mower for a couple minutes and boom! All done.
Neighbor saw my mower, drilled a hole in his mower body, got a water hose fitting and does the same on older unit. Boom clean!
Thanks for sharing
50 years ago I got a product called Dry Slide from an uncle working in a coal mine shop. They tried it on the pivot and plates on the coal car wheel trucks. It was graphite suspended in an evaporating liquid. Too expensive for the mines, but worked well on my semi auto pistols. Still use it, it does not collect grit. Suspending it in ceramic should work well under the deck. I would suggest a second coat over known collection points.
Thanks for mentioning this Bob!
We used dry slide on motorcycle brake and clutch cables.
@@RIDE365AZ thanks for sharing
Dry graphite spray we use it on aluminum engine blocks alternators anything that’s aluminum that keeps it from corroding and protects that they use it in machine shop to put two metal surfaces against each other it’s great stuff and you can get it in a spray can and spray it on everything it’ll seal and keep things from Ruston corroding and keep the surface slippery it dries hard but that’s definitely the way to go graphite
Awesome Bob! Thanks for sharing! 👍
well common sense will scream if you have sand mixed with your soil--its just like a mild sandblasting machine! BUT up here in north georgia we dont have sand--and grass can get crazy high very quickly--might check into a purchasing a quart at TSC. my zero turn deck simply doesnt have the air flow that my yard needs to sling the clippings far enough--plus if its just a little bit damp--forget it my little 22 hp kawsaki just doesnt have the balls to sling it! although i did find an adjustment that gave me about 800 more rpms! seemed to really help it!
More POWER ? ? ? Sounds great ! ! !
Thanks for sharing Darrell!
I use a similar brush on product called EZ-Slide Graphite Based Coating which I purchase from my local TSC store and looks exactly like that being thick in the bottom of the can before a good stiring. It dries quickly above 70 degrees between coats and can be re-coated every couple hours, I did 3 or 4 coats back at the start of the season in April and it's still working pretty good, but after cutting a much larger acre yard I still have to redirect a strong garden hose spray through the chute at certain areas because grass clippings still wants to cling to places that the wash out port doesn't remove.
Thanks for sharing this Carmine!👍 I will look into this product!
I've been using EZ-Slide too. It seems identical to Slip Plate.
I always wash my mower, underside and outside, both. Have you any information as to how it would or would not hold up to this? I didn’t find the long term use info that I thought you said would be in the comment. Can you please tell me about its longitivtiy? Thanks.
Hey Michael, the slip plate so far is holding up fine after 3 mows. I did mention this in the first comment. It’s only been two weeks since I posted this video so I’ll keep you posted on the future. No water is sticking to the deck after a wet mow so water should rinse right off. If you coat this I would not pressure wash the deck underneath for a while so the slip plate can do it’s thing. Thanks for watching!
I have tried some deck treatment of different brands. It does ok for a short period of time. I may try this product for myself. Generally, mow when the grass is dry if possible which is the best alternative. If I mow when its wet, I wash out under the mowing deck and let it dry. When I store the mower I spray under the deck with a rust prevented treatment.
@@markclark1605 thanks for sharing Mark!
I worked in a foundry my job was to maintain a lube system that sprayed graphite on dies to enable separation of the molded product from the die I had several issues with graphite corrosion several. Any corrosion issues?
No corrosion issues whatsoever old dog! Thanks for watching
I have been doing that for years when the decks are brand new. It helps a lot, but does chip and wear off. I have been waiting for someone to test AgriGuard.
Hey solar! I’m going to look into that product! Thanks for watching! 👍
it's 72 bucks a quart plus shipping in Canada. but i think it's worth it. snow blower, lawn mower, lawn tractor, weedwhackers, chipper, tiller, the bucket on my backhoe, front dohickey on my tractor.. wheelbarrow... and i was thinking even for some of the gutters i leave up in the winter. too bad it's so bloody expensive, i have to paint some repurposed metal roofing in that colour. can you imagine how snow would fall off that stuff??
Very pricey stuff lately! When I bought it it was less than half that!
I've used it for years at work when applying make it as smooth as you can, let it dry, and use a rag to polish it. Then apply a second coat, and polish. this keeps the surface smooth. When we used it on metal wear points it smoothed itself, but to use as an anti-stick polish after drying. Good video.
Helpful tips! Thanks for sharing 59!
I’ve used a spray on Teflon-like coating. It is probably just silicone. You spray it on as you would paint. It would probably would work better if it was baked on at high temperature at the factory before assembling the mower.
Thanks for sharing Dovid!
The answer I needed but never crossed my mind about trying a lubricant underneath the mower. I need to change my engine oil out. Sounds like a perfect time to clean underneath the mower and apply some of this.
Sound like you already have a plan David! Thanks for watching!
Woolwax
you can get the same thing by mixing graphite powder and linseed oil. It's what they use on the outside of a smoke box of a steam locomotive. I've applied gallons of this stuff, all hand mixed.
Very interesting my friend! Thanks for sharing this! 👍
This coating does not reduce the amount of grass sticking to the bottom of mower decks. I fell for this. I have a newer Kubota mower which has a problem if grass packing under the deck. I removed the deck and flipped it upside down. Using chisels and hammer I removed every spec of packed grass. Then took a wire brush to remove any trace of grass. Then I wiped it down with acetone. After drying I painted the Slip Plate paint on the underside of the deck. (Of course I mixed the Slip Plate paint prior to painting it on). The coating was then allowed to dry for 48 hours. I enthusiastically put the deck back on and mowed. To my huge disappointment after mowing the deck packed with grass just as bad as it had before applying the Slip Plate. Using a power washer I found that the grass was slightly easier to remove however it was removed while the packed grass was still green. I repeated mowing 2-3 times hoping for reduced packed grass, but to my dismay, it was never any better. I feel this video was put together in an effort to sell mor Slip Plate coating to a fringe market that it was never intended for. Don’t waste your time or money on applying Slip Plate to your mower deck.
Thanks for watching but this wasn’t a paid video. I bought this product with my own money.
I wonder if the coating does work but only with certain grasses? Not everyone has generic fescue on their lawns so maybe it works with bermuda or something else....?
@@Hjerte_Verke could be the case
I use this product on a snowblower and it really didn’t seem to make much of a difference
@@DBohl thanks for sharing
@JB -- just came across your YT on this product. Difficult finding this in single quart size volume for sale. Nearly all vendors putting it in multi-pack only or 1gal size. Did you buy 1qt only...where? Also, would this work on chainsaw bar? Cutting some nasty sap trees clearing overgrown. Bar gets really sappy. Would you do it on your saws?
Hey Rick! I bout the quart about a year ago in a single can on Amazon. If you search deep enough you may get lucky and find one can! I would suppose it could work on a bar. There is a good amount friction happening on those as they pass through wood. How long it will hold up is anyone’s guess! Hope you can find a can!
Been using this stuff around the farm in northern Indiana for 40 years. While no product is 100% effective, this stuff works very well. However, we found it is not worth the application time at the Florida property; too much sand in the soil and it does not last.
Interesting! I heard a lot of farmers use this stuff! Thanks for sharing Denali!
Good to know. So which state do you prefer Florida or Indiana to live. I like both but I'm leaning to Florida. I never used this coating while farming in California we have heavy Adobe like soil and plots with sand.
@@thinkingimpaired5663 Where to live is a loaded question! Especially these days. Wearing shorts and sandals all year is nice but the humidity can get bad. We had to go north for business and got there right before that ice storm in February. That was no fun at all. However, I do enjoy Minor League Baseball and it is nice to go to a night game and not sweat yourself to death!
@Denali 94 humidity, ice storms and tornadoes does bring back memories of living in Indianapolis. While hurricanes reminds me Panama City Beach. I live in California and it's so bad that both political parties are leaving. However, horrible weather is a nice change from living without my constitutional rights.
Slava Ukraine!
I always hose down my mower then wash with Soapy water. I started using Pam spray. Then again I only cut 3 lawns. The Trick is one has to start with a new mower.
Thanks for sharing
We finally found an MTD Pro Stainless Steel deck lawnmower after 3 years of searching. Jake may be doing a video on it. It appears the deck is made from 304L non magnetic stainless steel and grass does not stick to this material but does turn the underside of the deck a green colour but no grass buildup. Now that is how we keep grass from sticking in Canada for all of you South of the border. Good job on this video mate maybe one day we will get back into Buffalo used to have season tickets to the Bills back in the good old days. Still waiting had the team to win the Super Bowl last year eh? Another last minute setback maybe this year i hope! We bleed blue for the Leafs and the red white and blue for the Bills here in Canada!
Very interesting my friend! Can’t wait to see the video! Yeah we were close last year. We’ll see what happens this time around! Go BILLS! Hope you guys are doing well! 👍👍
I use my car chemicals. I treated my push and riding mowers with Gyeon Mohs when new/deck replaced and re-treat with WetCoat each winter, and it’s perfectly clean every year. Why would graphite sound more effective than a ceramic/polysilazane coating?
Tried a ceramic coating here. The graphite held up longer. HOW TO PREVENT GRASS FROM STICKING TO YOUR MOWER DECK WITH A CERAMIC COATING
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I just coated my mower deck with fluid film, first cut and it did a great job. We’ll see how long it lasts before I need to reapply or try this coating
Keep me posted on this pdubya! I would like to know how it holds up! Thanks for watching bud!
Sooooosoooooo how long did it last?
Forget it, people hardly ever post follow ups. Just some excited yaking and gonna’doo’s and they disappear.
Been using "Graphite lube" for door locks and door knobs with good result but it is a bit expensive. Gonna give this a try this season.
Give it a whirl! 👍
It’s really cool when people come up with ideas like this. Great job great video!
Appreciate you my friend! 👍
I wonder if Slip Plate would be good on snow ski, snowboard base to increase speed and lower friction on snow? Anyone know if it's been tried?
It will be too thick for the base of a snowboard and probably wear off. They do make graphite wax though that I have used and it is FAST! Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear Thank you.
Like you, my next thought was the snowblower, haven't tried it... yet!
It’s worth a shot! Thanks for watching Pat!
I have this mower myself. Do you have any issues with it not cutting the grass well? Mine is leaving some grass uncut when I make a pass almost have to double cut every pass I make. Any idea what the issue could be?
Do you overlap your passes a little bit? I do not put my mower wheels in the same exact tracks as my last pass.
@@GarageGear I’m most likely not overlapping enough and running over the same tracks from the last pass. I will give that a try next cut. I also just cleaned the deck which was pretty dirty. I ordered a maintenance kit for it too which I will be doing next week to change blades, oil, spark plug etc
@@michaeloliveira4060 ok keep me posted!
@@GarageGear just gave it a cut today after servicing and trying that method you recommended. Still leaving grass behind not sure what it could be. Also, there’s a rattling noise underneath as well when the mower is running but not the blades engaged. Heard of anything about that? I’m not sure if you have an Instagram page I could send you a video of the noise it’s making
@@michaeloliveira4060 my instagram is garagegearjb send me a video!
It does help, but does not entirely prevent grass from sticking. If you do a thorough job of prepping the underside of your deck it will last for an entire mowing season, and maybe two if you have a small lawn.
Thanks for watching Kmoecub!
The amount of time and frustration is painful when having to clean under the deck, sometimes, multiple times during a single mow (my loan is thick and attracts to the mower like a magnet). I will definitely use this product.
To aid in wear as you describe, what about (1) multiple coatings (someone below mentioned this) and/or (2) abrading with a low grit-count (like 60-80 grit) the surface prior to application? Abrading creates a much higher surface area but would need to be coated properly to smooth over the abrasion with Slip Plate; may need multiple applications. The abrasion allows the application to adhere strongly because of a stronger mechanical bond to the surface.
Multiple coats would probably be fine. Go for it!
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
Thanks for sharing sabilce!
I guess I gotta try it. Bought some GUNK MOWER DECK spray in a can from Lowes. Paid good money for it. Never again. Have bare metal in areas underneath mower. Does this mean I have t o prep /paint it first b4 applying the Slip plate stuff? Did anyone come across this situation yet? For $37+$10 delivery a qt, it better work awesome!
Hey Todd, I have a little light rust underneath my mower and I just coated the slip plate right on. Don’t worry about fixing the paint. If you have any heavy rust spots you may consider putting a wire brush on a drill and knocking it down a little. That will help it bond better!
@@GarageGear Thanks. I did do the wire brush on drill and then primered and then painted it with several coats of good paint. Why is it when we go to the site it shows as if you will get a bundle of the slip plate. You really have to read closely to get that 1 qt for $$$
@@toddrhine7648 not sure why that is. Must be how they market this stuff! Thanks for watching!
I'm sold! I have the same mower, I'll try this stuff. I worked in power plants for many years. They've use graphite lube on all the turbine gibbs and guides for decades. It's finally trickling down to us for everyday use. Great video!
Thanks a lot for the positive feedback Joe! Pretty impressive product for sure! Have fun with it. Thanks for watching! 👍
I’m going to try this next week on my Honda mower. I will do at least 2 coats and see if it will last for the remaining 2 months of the season.
Awesome Mark! Keep me posted. And I’ll keep everyone posted on mine in the pinned comment. Thanks for watching!
Remember global warming... It may be 3 months longer...
@@pbc1951 haha thanks for sharing!
I coated my tractor snow blower years ago and it has lasted and worked great for me! I have also used it on the mower deck with good results!
Awesome! Glad it worked for you! Thanks for sharing!
I get ice build up in my blower. Does it reduce that? I sometimes have to stop and melt it with hot rags to finish.
@@GarageGear yes it will help keep ice build up to a minimum!
We have sandy clay soil and fire ants here. Along with the grass clippings we get a mix on the deck that is like concrete when dry. I've used spray cooking oil and it helps but does not last but about one mow( 4-ish Acres) Anyone had luck with this Slipplate on conditions like this? My mower is an older Toro 48" deck that as of now has aclean raw metal. TIA
Thanks for sharing this! We’ll see if someone has an answer!
Had a little left and nothing else to coat, so I painted my wheel barrel. Haven’t had to wash it since.
Haha that brilliant! Thanks for sharing
Good Idea
Industrial Marine grade grease, or spray cooking oil ,experts painters use 2 container half n half stir mix n then box twice,,, lawnmowers get super hot so a hot industrial grease will work 1st pass coat ,
@@AA-zm4ow thanks for sharing AA
Hi JB, great video. I applied to a 48” mower deck and after first mow, found the top of deck with a coating of graphite dust. Concerned that it will cause slippage with mower belt and spindles. Thoughts on cleaning dust off the belts and spindles?
Hey Joseph. Did you cover the belts and pulleys when you applied the graphite dust?
@@GarageGear Hi JB, thanks for the response. I applied the Slip Plate with a paint brush and let it dry for 2 days before operating the mower. The dust appears to from the “wearing off” of the Slip Plate when operating the mower. Joe
@@josephheim9163 didn’t notice that on my mower. Never felt any belt slippage either. I would say that if it becomes a problem try rinsing it out really well. Then let it dry and see how she looks.👍
Thanks JB. Keep sharing your tips and tricks, happy to be part of the tribe!
@@josephheim9163 thanks for being a cool fan my friend!
roofing tar seals protect and stop rust on the spot...plus once a thin grass layer saturates the surface...nothing sticks and lasts longer than your engine...
Interesting Tim! Got a name brand that works well? Thanks for sharing!
@@GarageGear nope...just plain roofing tar they use to seal around chimneys and use on flat roofs...dont use it on the blade but any exposed metal surface will be protected...never tried on plastic...
@@timw6281 this is a great idea. May just have to test this out! Thanks again for sharing!
Put some on my neighbor's driveway. He's a dick. He came home and drove his car through his garage door. This stuff really works! Subscribed! Thanks!. (Put some in my wood chipper. blood, bones, guts, eyeballs, brains, nothing sticks) fantastic!
Hahahaha 😂 this comment made my day my friend! Thanks for watching and the laughs
State Troopers are on their way.
Is this video sponsored by SlipPlate or any of its affiliates AND is the presenter getting paid by same?
@oatnoid, LMAO!!!!!!
Yea. Or bend a wire hanger and use a drill.
After hours of cleaning and deck prep. Applied Slip Plate and let cure over weekend. Excited to see the results and after mowing 3 yards the coating was completely gone. Not worth the price and time spent in prep.
Thanks for sharing
So how much of the quart can was used to coat your mower deck? I have multiple decks to coat and trying to get a feel as to how much to have on hand before I start the process. Great video.
Hey Stuck Innj! I used probably 1/10 of the can. Used very little. Plenty more for other applications. You’ll get your monies worth! Thanks for watching!
Can't wait to hear long term results. I am very interested in this! added to cart... we'll see...
👍used it again yesterday. Just a little more “grass glue” around the rim. We’ll see how she does.
The most practical thing, after washing the machine, is spray oil with Teflon, it lubricates, prevents rust and makes the grass stick less, place it after each wash.
Thanks for sharing Wirkal!
I just came across your channel yesterday and really like this type of videos. Great information on what looks to be a useful product. I’m going to buy some and give it a try on a couple of things out in the garage. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome Guy! If you check out the label it has way more uses than I could list in this video! Thanks for checking out the channel my friend!
Are there any retail stores that sell this by the can? I can't find it online anywhere except the Slip Plate website, but I don't need six cans. I'm thinking some hardware store should carry it, but the big box websites don't show it. Any help please?
Hey Thomas! I did find a quart of this available on eBay! They are temporarily sold out on the amazon link below. Thanks for watching!
Hi man is t fantastic can I ask u ples. Wich model ur mower is Honda. Is it good for business lawn mowing. Thanks. Adam lawnmowing
Hey Sydney! The Honda mower model is HRN216VKA. I would say this is a better home owner model than a commercial one! There are a share of plastic components that would possibly not hold up with excessive use. Thanks for watching!
Liberal lawmakers have heard that the slip plate works well on mower decks and now they are trying to ban it in the u.s.,because Biden admin don't like it...
Man, I love your stuff. Found you a couple months ago looking for Snow Blower maintenance ideas. You are like the BENCHMARK example for world's cleanest shop and how to ULTRA take care of your tools! Kudos!!
Tab you ROCK my friend! Appreciate the positive feedback bud! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! Makes my day knowing we have people like you in our community!
Hey JB , u made a video on the best weedwacker to get. All i remember was sr 225 something like that. Can u tell me what it was ? Im wanting to buy one. U bought one for your in law.
Here’s the link my friend BEFORE YOU BUY AN ECHO SRM 225 STRING TRIMMER, WATCH THIS!
ua-cam.com/video/Akwp9ZWdKNU/v-deo.html awesome trimmer! Can’t beat it!
$84.00 a gallon is way to high priced. Spray cans do not work well according to most reviews
ONLY Have 1 21 inch mower 1 2 stage snow blower.Way to much to have the remaining paint sit around.
The price has really short up on this stuff
love your garage, so organized and clean -- amazing
@@michaelsix9684 appreciate you Michael! Probably doing a full garage tour in the coming weeks!
Top tip if you coat yourself in it you don’t have to shower all summer. Make sure your spotless beforehand though.
Hahaha thanks for the tip! 👍😂
Legendary 😂😂
Opinion on Ceramic Coating the Snowblower? (I know its not the season but my blower gets 3 seasons every 1 season as i take care of my Classy Senior's + Vets Driveways for them)
Hey Pete! That will work and probably last about a season or so depending on use. However it does take a bit to put on. If you apply it to the entire auger housing, and chute it can take a bit. You have to apply it then remove it just like a car wax pretty much with a light buff. And if you have any rust spots then it’s useless. This slip plate would actually protect that which is why I’m interested in trying it out. You’re a good man for taking care of your neighbors. Thanks for watching
@@GarageGear no rust, i wash it and keep it Proper. In the n east we get snow which has been turning to slush ice and got the summer and fall im going to go for it this season. Thank You for the kind words, i cant stand seeing my neighbors struggle while their neighbors do nothing Plus! I get to see my neighbors and i enjoy that (they have no filter lol)
Thanks for the Insight! Thats why i stay here for my help, i went to HD and they said "Dont follow the service manual" 😄
And they were right, they even put in heavier fittings for me in where the auger attaches to the shroud and leant me a blower in case so i could still take care of my neighbors.
I love this ch - 0 Bs, Always Accurate info, the content for me and winter is great im going to order one of the shovels you flip and can angle because i broke my back in 3 spots in a diff. Time and place in my life (got a little ptsd) so this warms my soul even when im out there for 2 to 4 hours (they have horse shoe driveways which are big).
Any recommendations for a grease gun for the auger, i dont have any use currently for one other than the snow chucker. Nothin fancy just get the job done.
Thanks for Having This Ch, it Greatly Helps and You're a Great Dude!
@@Parabola_PJ thanks Pete you’re an awesome fan! Thanks for sharing this as well! amzn.to/3C4lUM9 here is a link to why looks to be a decent grease gun! It’s got a locking mechanism on the nozzle which is nice so it stays in place. Should do the job for ya! 👍
@@GarageGear Thank You!!
Tip quarter of the can out until you've mixed it then mix that quarter back in.
Thanks for the tips! Thanks for watching!
I always use to spray Pam (spray cooking oil) under the deck. With my new 3 in 1 mower, I use it as a mulcher and I have no grass sticking to the underside of the deck.
Thanks for sharing lewis
I used this stuff in my gravity corn wagons back in the mid 80's. Was very pleased with it's performance.
It’s awesome stuff! Thanks for watching Steve!
Do you have q brother & father named John?
@@edhoffa4685 hey Ed I do not. My family is really small. Thanks for watching!
I usually just lower the deck height and push mine as fast as I can with it running down the gravel road in front of my house. Only takes a couple of passes.
Haha wow that must be shooting rocks?
If that little side yard is all the grass you have for a yard to mow, I believe you could mow that entire yard with an old reel style mower in less than one Beer.😂😂😂
Slip Plate did seem to work pretty good. Can't wait to see long term video.
Hey Bryan! I have a 10,000 square foot lawn. This area has been doing the best considering my very dry weather these past two months. Be sure to check out some of my other lawn care videos. Thanks for watching!
NOW THAT IDIOT IN THE BLIGHT HOUSE IS GONNA WANT YOU TO MOW GRASS WITH A PAIR OF SCISSORS...
JB thanks for all the great tips and very entertaining videos. Glad to be part of the tribe!!!!
Glad you’re part of the tribe Mike! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Gonn try it on my 60" Ariens zero turn mulcher. And my 32" snow blower... I've never seen mulching blades like that before! So close together?
They work great my friend! Slice and dice!