Best Mower Deck Non Stick Spray. ( Mower Deck Undercoating Test Pt 2 )
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Best Mower Deck Non Stick Spray. (Mower Deck Undercoating) Today we are going to be testing mower deck non stick sprays. I have 3 different non stick spray products that we are going to look at in this video. Dupont Non Stick Dry Film, Majic Easy Slip Graphite Spray, and Gunk Mower Deck Spray. I tested each product for 2 acres and we will see the results after about 50 minutes of mowing time. I also tested each product for corrosion resistance to see which products prevents rust the best.
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Gunk Mower Deck Spray: amzn.to/3PcVWd8
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00:00 Into
00:19 Products that we will be testing and testing conditions
1:14 How each coating sprays
2:17 Mowing conditions for the test
2:31 Corrosion testing
3:43 Results after mowing
5:24 How easily do they clean off?
6:22 Final thoughts. What is the best mower deck coating?
9:44 Outro
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Products used in this video:
Majic Easy Slip: ebay.us/sKooOG
Dupont Non Stick Dry Film:amzn.to/3Pl2neg
Gunk Mower Deck Spray: amzn.to/3PcVWd8
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I was considering getting something like this for my mower deck but I think I'm going to pass on doing that. I appreciate you saving me the labor to do this. Thanks!
Excellent and thorough test, Sir. I've had the same problem with grass sticking. I have a push mower (so it's relatively easy to continually clean/scrape the underdeck--but I want something that lowers the number of times I have to do it). I tried several sprays, including Gunk and DuPont. I will try the Magic Slip. Thanks again.
I believe that I’m going to try Slip Plate Heavy Duty Graphite Lubricant. Demo by Garage Gear. I’ve got a Battery Ego Mower that Manuel states to apply a wet cloth & no excess water. I really like how you used 3 different ones. It help me to decide what’s best for my use! Thanks Greg! 😊
Nice review! thanks for sharing
Majic graphite spray paint is pretty good. Used it on my ATV arms & inside wheel. It rinsed mud and junk off easy. And getting out of a hole the wheel had less weight
I use cooking spray to keep damp grass from sticking to deck. I have a push power mower so it is easy to wash after each mow.
Thanks for taking the time to test these products 👍
I see you got those gator blades on there, those things are great turns my leaves into dust and it was a good video
I tried Tire coating spray and it worked real well. I mowed next day after rain and it was effective. You can get them real cheap on clearance and spray whenever.
Mowing WET grass is the EASIEST way to KILL a lawn mower. Even most "pros" will NOT mow wet grass UNLESS the 'Queen" herself is arriving in 2hours!!
great video. Appreciate the testing.
I have an old JD with a totally rusted deck that is held together by baling wire.
I am putting a new deck on it and am considering treating it first now!
I would love to know how the cosmoline holds up after a few months to see if its worth it.
I am older and do not want to remove my deck often, so if i have to reapply the coating then i will just install a washer port.
I've considered using something to keep the deck clean, but I just bought a tractor lift and I'll just jack it up and scrap it off. It really doesn't take long to jack the mower up, and scrapping it isn't bad if you do it every week. Thanks for the review.
The whole idea is to NOT to do it every week dummy.
I made up my mind to jack up my mower after EVERY mowing job. You are right, it only takes about a minute to jack it up using my "PRO-LIFT" jack. Heck, I can even sharpen my blades WITHOUT removing them while the mower is jacked up!!
@@TheOzthewiz But when you sharpen blades you have to make sure they are level. How are you getting away with that?
Awesome! :)
Nice vedio and test. That's a lot of work to be removing ones deck. I was not impressed by any of those products. I am more inclined to use SLIP PLATE of all the products people have tested . Thanks for sharing.
good info
I use majic on my ATV/SXS wheels.
If they are black i start the whole thing. Otherwise the inside wheel
Mud just slides off while riding.
No balance issues with build up
Your conclusion is definitely correct. I've had the same mower (and original deck) since 2005. It gets power washed once a year in the fall, then a quick coat of FF and put away for the winter. It has no rust or rot issues. Any of these coatings are just a waste of time and money. Id rather buy a $400 deck every 30 years than waste my time and money coating the thing every other mow.
What is FF? Pardon the ignorance.
@@stuartlittle69420 - Fluid Film.. same type product as these tested..
I wish I could buy a NEW deck for my 2005 46" MTD for $400! The best I can do is $800 for a new deck shell, and in about 3yrs there wont be ANY new ones available anymore. At $400, I would gladly buy a new deck every 5yrs!! CHEERS!
I'd like to see a test with Slip Plate that I've been hearing so much about lately.
Thanks!
No problem! Thanks.
Great video as always. I suppose the only things you could have done for durability was to do a months worth of mowings after one application as well as mow the grass when wet, as in early in the morning or after a storm. Also, taking note from my neighbors, mow once a month or when the grass gets over the knee high and wonder why your mower gets dull so quickly and huge areas of your lawn dies by the end of the year. In my observation no one tests durability like the negligent and lazy.
Or, reseed the lawn with some "slow growing" grass like "Buffalo Grass". You only have to mow it ONCE A MONTH!!
That dry lube works great on bicycle chains and sprockets fyi
I will say this it's very hard to keep grass build up off the deck but what I will say is for superior corrosion resistance Por15 is the best I've ever seen hands down. The Por15 will last a good 3 to 5 years and will make any deck last a lifetime if you put the time in to paint it every 3 to 5 years.
DO you use the por15 as a primer and top coat? Looking to paint my mower deck.
Thanks
@@HeyJerry55 No sir, you just need to get it as clean as you possibly can and use only por15. There is really no need to topcoat after the por15.
@@lsumaniac2485 thanks for the reply, I will be doing this asap with my deck.
Have a good day!
@@HeyJerry55 No problem brother
Try a leaf blower too release grass around the top of the mower and around the belts. If you blow the underside of the mower with the blower and the grass you cut was dry it will release much of it.
The key word is "DRY" grass. Where I live (West Central Wisconsin), the grass is ALWAYS WET. And leaving wet grass stuck to the deck is inviting DISASTER. Not only rust, but MOLD starts in about 3 days!! I don't mind MOWING, but the maintenance of the EQUIPMENT really sucks the big one!!
Take the deck off, turn it over and clean it well, after it dries real good (Next day for me) spray paint the bottom with good spray paint the same color of your deck really good. And NEVER cut wet grass. My mower deck is 20 years old and looks fantastic. I have painted mine twice in it's life. Put more focus on sharpening and balancing your blades.
I NEVER would mow wet grass, either. The last couple of years, tho, got tired of riding along in a cloud of dust for two hours each time. Now I mow mid- morning, with the dew moisture, (not after heavy rain). Let the mower deck collect some extra clippings, so what, better than eyes, ears, nose and lungs collecting dust and dirt.
I agree with you! NEVER CUT WET GRASS! It is the EASIEST way to destroy a mower!!
Definitely worth doing if your mower has a thin deck, I have a zero turn Ferris it’s deck is super heavy duty 1/2 inch steel, but still worth doing to keep it from rusting.
Fun fact… the hose attachment was never supposed to clean the deck. It was supposed to clean the blades.
@@thatguy7085 actual fact anyone who has had a ride on for a length of time understands clean blades do nothing but a clean deck that is clean underneath is key to a cuttings existing the deck ASAP and a clean level cut!
Half inch...c'mon. How about it is actually 10 gauge (which there are 7 gauge commercial mower decks) so it is slightly more than 1/8".
If you can afford a "high roller" mower like the one you have, you could easily afford to hire professionals unless you REALLY enjoy playing with your shiny new toy!
Just wondering if this type of FRP board can be used as whiteboard? What type of surface does it have, ice cracked texture or complete flat and flushed white shinny surface? Have you ever try to use erasable pen before? If you did then did you see any ink residue shadows even you clean it thoroughly?
Thank you for uploading this video, however from previous experience, I have found NOTHING that can be sprayed on which will eliminate the hassle of keeping the deck clear of clumped damp grass. Fluid Film works great INSIDE car doors and the under carriage as long as you SKIP the under body flush at the local car wash. As for lawn mower decks, it's expensive for the short lived application. I have an MTD 48" mower that's going on 20yrs, the deck has just surface rust, so far. I get under (using a PRO-LIFT jack) and clean the deck after every other mowing job and liberally spray the deck with whatever oil is the cheapest. The only "fix" would be for manufacturers to apply a "Teflon" coating when the machine is built. I am really surprised that the deck on that mega buck JD machine looks much like my $1000 MTD. What really amazes me is that you "high rollers" with the $10000 mowers even put up with this shyt. Why not SKIP all the work and hire professionals (like 'blades of grass') to do the work while you sit and sip on your barley pop. I have NO choice, living in Public Housing, with everything taken care of EXCEPT the 1/4acre of grass AND the snow in the winter. At $300/month contract, its not affordable on a fixed income. Sorry about the rant, I do appreciate these UA-cam DIY videos. I have saved a LOT of money because of the knowledge I have gained through these videos. CHEERS!
Good review👍 I have scaped alot of decks the dryer the better.any cheap spray will work even Pam Cook spray.green layer dries & flakes off.water just causes prblms.ie rust.cleaner the bottom b4 spraying the better.
Have you tried brush on slip plate?
I cleaned deck .primed it .painted it with enamel paint. Slick .last for yes not stick
Where is the "cosmolene" product on your store you said you are going to stick with? Don't see it listed anywhere. Thanks.
Mo deck any good ? John Deere wells that
About spray used engine oil?
Slip plate?
What’s up! Great video man! You wouldn’t happen to know why an oil pressure light would come on after replacing both pressure sensors would you?
Does it actually have oil pressure? Is the wiring good? Is the cluster functioning correctly? You could have verified any of this before replacing any parts.
The cluster is functioning correctly. Oil pressure light goes off when I rev it up to 4500, and stays off till I restart it. I already have an appointment Monday at a Honda dealership. Cut open the oil filter, no shavings. And oil is getting to the heads. It’s just a little noisy due to needing the valves adjusted.
where is the slip late?
Hi I need link to get the magic easy slip ? Can’t find or get shipped to me in NC 🤔 . Please send information thank you .
The lefthand blade shroud cleaned up the best after had been sprayed with the cosmoline from your previous test.
Wd40 added to wash port added after wash port use.
I've tried the graphite paint, Slip-Plate, in 2-3 mowings of my 2+ acres it was worn down to bare steel again. They make spray cans of truck bedliner coating, it builds up a much thicker layer and is tough, almost impossible to remove, You need to coat your mower with it and post the results.
Pressure washing is really hard on your deck, not sure about your Deere deck but my older IH Cub Cadet decks have the stamped sheetmetal, probably 12 gauge with a 1/4" thick plate for strength and rigidity, guess what happens when water gets between those two pieces, and the Don't get paint between them at the factory. I don't EVER get water around my mower decks.
My Cub Cadet TANK LZ54 has the fabricated deck, built like a tank or Battleship, take your pick. I've had it 9 years and mowed my 2+ acres and have NO grass buildup, and never treated it with anything. It's been as close to trouble-free as any machine can be. The solid state LCD tach/hour meter stopped registering the tach function before I was done with the first mowing, but the hour meter works fine, 252 hours on it.
I guess that I won’t use the Slip Plate... paint on lubricant! Thanks for your experience information! 😊
The PROBLEM with using bedliner is the same as using undercoating. Water will make its way UNDERNEATH the liner and actually ACCELERATE the rusting!
Can you please clean and add a automotive Ceramic Coating to one to see if it does better? or automotive Ceramic spray Coating vs automotive Ceramic Coating from those little bottles.
I'm currently looking into plastic trim restoration products. Some of those are ceramic based. Ceramic coating testing takes TIME. The coatings can last for years. I'll put it on the list.
Try Glyptol , it used for engine blocks, designed for high voltage insulating , electrical repair, a bit pricy but very tough.
Have you ever used it?
@@letmebreakitdown2u152
At the farm we lift the mowers with a mower lift and clean them with a flat stick like an ice scraper,
At our house on my push mower, when done mowing i run it over a pile of dry leaves and small twigs,small sticks, this worked very well.
Man, I need something because I have to slide my mow deck out from the side every time to clean it and deal with the Pulley belt...it's an older ride on mower. Anything that will help make cleaning easier will be a huge help and unfortunately it doesn't seem like these do really anything
Get a mow Jack best 100. I ever spent but got a new ConturyCliper coming Tuesday
Snake oil!
I watched both your videos. Thanks for doing these videos. I have a question you said in one video you like the CRC Cosmoline and this one you said the magic brand. Which of these do you recommend?
CRC is better than the Magic. I chose Magic in this video because I didn't use CRC this time.
@@RepairGeek thank you very much. I will be getting the CRC.
Both. Makes for GREAT "click bait"....
@@TheOzthewiz The definition of Clickbait- Clickbait typically refers to the practice of writing sensationalized or misleading headlines in order to attract clicks on a piece of content. It often relies on exaggerating claims or leaving out key information in order to encourage traffic.
I'd love to know what was sensationalized or misleading about this video...
Slip Plate will likely last a full season, at the least it does for me.
I try to only cut my grass when totally dry to minimize this issue.
What mower were you using. Is there a link for it somewhere? Nice Video done well.
John Deere X738
I've used several types of coatings including por15. Coatings are a waste of money, imho. Better off spraying the underdeck with a garden hose after mowing.
You could use a power washer , gas or electric to clean the mower decks before applying undercoating .
Why the need to clarify gas or electric pressure washer? The only other kind I’m aware of is newer battery operated ones, which would also be electric…🧐 But I agree, it might work better if the under deck was cleaned first. I don’t have a jack and my belt sometimes gets knocked off the various wheels, so I usually just pull the deck to the highest setting and spray everything off with my hose right after I’m done mowing and that’s seemed to work pretty well but I should start adding a corrosion inhibitor at the end of the season at very least.
@@charlottecobain6986 A gasoline powered pressure washer supplies more PSI , more cleaning power . UA-cam - repair geek / detail geek ? has tested rust proofing sprays / liquids .
Three coats of bed liner on your deck when you buy it and forget keeping it clean.
TRY EPOXY APPLIANCE PAINT .
THE best product to use is "Black Magic" from the car care section 🤷🏻♂️
It works GREAT on tires, keeps them nice and shiny...
How often do you need to spray?
It takes longer to mess with sprays, than manually removing the grass. Hitting it with compressed air is so fast to clear the grass...and I've tried lots of sprays.
You should try gatorglide
I prefer "Astroglide " personal lubricant...
What about a ceramic coating?
Good idea! A better idea would be for the manufacturer to TEFLON coat the deck BEFORE you buy it. Actually, a bad idea. The manufacturer WANTS you to buy a NEW mower after 5yrs. Planned obsolescence keeps the economy rolling along!
Did you get the John Deere from a Big Box Store , or a John Deere Dealer. Have heard the Box Store Mower are poorly made.
This isn't a box store special.
Not true! The "big box" stores carry the "base" level mowers, while dealers carry more high-end models! Urban myth...
What about just paint? Rustoleum?
Better than nothing. And it's CHEAP!
Some company should coat the decks with teflon to see how it holds up
Planned obsolescence! THEY want to sell you a NEW mower every 5yrs. Have to keep people employed!!
Testing with dry grass doesn't tell you much at all. You could get better results just spraying with a garden hose after mowing. Install wash ports in each chamber, use quick connects on each port and the garden hose, then with the blades turning connect the hose to the first chamber and let it operate for a few minutes, then proceed to the next chamber, then the last. Turn off the water and let the blades run a couple minutes to air dry the surfaces. Easier than removing the mower deck and tipping it up.
Also, make sure the deck is at its LOWEST setting with the blades spinning!
Does anyone besides me care about keeping the top of the deck clear? Inches upon inches of grass after mowing 4 acres on the deck.
No your the only one
@@toddhampton5513 What about you're?
Yes i do. Just a leaveblower to blow of anything i can. Now in the winter I'm cleaning it by taking the belt wheels of to get the dirt of from it(reduces vibration and keeping it in balance to save the bearings). Also good to clean and grease all the other moving parts.
Are you sure the graphite didn't develop rust? You can see the rust on the paper towel around the plate, maybe the color of the graphite is making the rust hard to see.
It's from the bottom side that wasn't coated.
Motor oil and a paint brush for the win!
Used? (oil)
technically, rust is a protective coating...
Rust is just the process of steel 'returning'" back to its natural state, ie. IRON ORE!
Doing this with dry grass is not really a valid test. You don't need any non stick spray for dry grass.
Click Bait! It worked. Both you and I got suckered in! Well I'll be DIPPED!!
sharpen your blades!
Rev up your engines!!
It's waste of money all that stuff.
just get yaself a sheep and if you are Australian it will improve ya sex life to
And, plant "Buffalo Grass"! Only NEED to mow ONCE a month!!
Pam no stick cooking spray will probably work better than all of these.
Chris Fix says, "Spray SeaFoam" on that deck!