Mowing Mower Deck Underside Coatings

[daBear]

I use a graphite spray paint which can also be painted on. You must sand it down to bare metal and then spray. It's called Mower Guard and is made by Slip Coat. I will try and find a link.

 

[1olddawg]

Here is the link for the 5 part package..eBay Store - POR-OUTLET: POR15, POR-15, Rust
It is 29.95 + Shipping (9.95 Add State Tax) 1OD

 

[johnk]

{Where did you find that combination?
Thanks, Bob B.}


It was at the link in the last post POR outlet on Ebay...

 

[Bob_Bainbridge]

{Where did you find that combination?
Thanks, Bob B.}


It was at the link in the last post POR outlet on Ebay...

I didn't find that one but ordered the 3-quart combo for $65. Should arrive tomorrow.

COMPLET KIT INCLUDES :

1 EA. QUART of POR-15 Rust Preventive Paint
1 EA. QUART of Marine Clean ( Grease,Oil Etc. Remover )
1 EA. QUART of Metal Ready ( Neutralize Rust & Etch Metal )

PLUS FREE :
2 SPRAY NOZZLES
1 EA. INSTRUCTION SHEET

Thanks, Bob B.

 

[johnk]

After you try it let us know what you think. My feelings were that it was a great product. I whacked my paint job with a hammer and it didn't chip. If it saves my deck for an extra 5 years or even less it was well worth it. I was thinking of ordering more and putting it on my augers to see how it holds up. I think that would be the ultimate test.

 

[Fish4um]

Thanks to all for this info!!!!
I just ordered the five piece kit to do my CC1050 deck. Anything will be a help, when cleaning next mow season. To all, have a Happy New Year.

 

[Fish4um]

Hello all,
Just finished my 50" deck and one 4 oz. can will do one complete coat (it does go a long way). This stuff is the hardest stuff i've ever seen. I forgot I had put the brush on my wooded workbench and came back the next day and tried to remove it, NOT!!! Broke the handle off first, then I had to take a chisel to pry the bristles the rest of the off and it took some of the wood with it. LOL!!! I'm with the rest of you, if it holds up 5 years it's well worth the time & money spent. Thanks again for the info.

 

[Vernonator]

Fish4Um - how did you prep the underside prior to painting? I know about their chemicals, but what else did you do? Power wash, wire brush....I have a 4oz kit that I am going to use on my 54" deck and want to make sure it lasts.

Thanks!!!!

 

[Fish4um]

Vernonator,
Sorry for the late reply!
I am the abrasive tech for the company for which I work (I am able to get my hand on all abrasives avalible) , so I was able to grind/sand everything down to bare metal. 3M has a 3" disc made of scotchbright that does a wonderful job. I used cartridge rolls, barrel sander bands, used 5A medium polishing wheels(3"-4" diameter). When everything was down to bare metal (almost all), I prepped the metal per directions. Now,this took some time, but it's done correctly. I may have 8-10 hrs into it. Take your time and you'll be fine.

 

[Vernonator]

Hey no problem on the wait, still to cold here to think about mowing anyway (though the new snow thrower for the Cub is getting a work out). I figured that the best method would be to get to bare metal...I will have to break out the grinder and fire it up....or I may just truck it into town and get it bead blasted, that may be the easiest in the long run (it has lost alot of paint over the last 3 yrs)

Thanks Again.....