I want a Clean Mower Deck!

[Loogie]

I applied two spray coats of Slip Plate to the underside of my deck at the beginning of the season. I just cleaned it and noted that the area's where the Slip Plate still remained the grass came off easily - but there was still some grass there. However there were large area's where the sand/grass/debris had just blasted the Slip Plate right off the deck. So it seems like the areas where you need it most are the areas where it isn't durable enough.

I all fairness, I just got done renovating my lawn so I had some areas where I'm sure a lot of sand/soil was getting sucked up and blasting the deck. In addition to my "yard" I also mow my 2 acre orchard so there are a lot of twigs and apples and stuff on the ground.

I would love to hear from someone who sprayed a slick Rhino liner under their deck.

 

[Grrrr]

We coat the underside of the mower decks with WD40. After mowing all day we simply wash the underside with a hose and spray nozzle and 99% of the grass comes off.

I think just about all of the lubricants in this category will work. Try it and see if it works for you. Sure beats scraping the grass off.

I'm going to try this tomorrow

I hate cleaning the mower deck

 

[bigdad]

Hey Loogie.......
Get the brush on slip plate. I put at least three coats on heavy. The spray is pretty thin.

BD

 

[daBear]

I live down south and can't find slip plate or any other brand locally. Where is a good place to buy it online?

 

[coppertop808]

I did a search for slip plate and found their website... imagine the surprise to see they sell a product called 'Mower Guard'. I guess B.D knows what he's talking about! The application video is pretty good but couldn't make out what Kubota model that was...

Slip Plate

They have a 'Where to Buy' page to search for local dealers and also show online sellers... Here is a link to Grainger + Slip Plate

Google rocks!

 

[daBear]

Thanks coppertop808, I never thought of Granger. We have one locally and I will check them out.

 

[bigdad]

Honest to God I didn't know they made that stuff specifically for mowers. My railroad buddies and I have been using it on our mowers for years with great success. (It does eventually wear off so you have to re-apply it occasionally)

I have been putting it on mold boards, trailer ball hitches, 3 point hitch pins etc etc. Anything that you want lubricated without getting it all over yourself later.

I have used the spray and found the brush on stuff went on thicker.

I did a search for slip plate and found their website... imagine the surprise to see they sell a product called 'Mower Guard'. I guess B.D knows what he's talking about! The application video is pretty good but couldn't make out what Kubota model that was...

Slip Plate

They have a 'Where to Buy' page to search for local dealers and also show online sellers... Here is a link to Grainger + Slip Plate

Google rocks!

 

[Loogie]

John Deere sells Slip Plate under their own label. It's part# TY25797. All dealers should have it. I suggest multiple coats.

 

[BlueToy1]

I'm just wondering how its working out. I just stumbled onto this thread and may give it a try.

How often do you need to reapply? Once a month, once a summer...?

 

[botayota]

You may want to try some Fluid Film, I've used it on my Plow last season.
It holds up very well & took a beating.

Fluid Film: Corrosion Preventive, Lubricant and Rust Inhibitor

BY