Snow plow blade coating??

[varmint]

I did a couple of (quick, I will admit) searches for anti-stick coatings for snow blades, and didn't find anything. I am pretty sure that TbN has had lots of discussions about that, and perhaps a patient soul will direct me to some? In the past, I have tried silicone spray, graphite paint, vegetable oil, etc., but nothing lasted long enough to make it worth the trouble. Now, I have a brand new Horst 78" front blade for our L3130, and I would love to treat it before it meets its first wet snow.

 

[George2615]

Most new snow plows have baked on powder coating and stays pretty slippery the first year. A good paste wax can be applied at the beginning of the snow season. every few years the blade may need to be repainted. A fresh coat of paint also helps the snow slide off. I've had good luck with Meyers plow paint (or any plow brand paint). Not sure if their paint has some additive but snow comes off fairly easy. Really not much else you can do to shed snow off the blade that I know of.

 

[PILOON]

Short of lining with plastic, a fresh coat of paint every season is probably the way to go.
I resort to applying a coat of Tremclad every spring after scuffing the surface beforehand. Works for me.
The trick is to not let any rust take hold.

 

[srs]

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Hey Varmint, this plastic liner is reasonable and snow won't stick to it. Google snow plow plastic liners and quite a few items pop up. Good luck with your project. Let us know what you decide to do. Stanley

 

[varmint]

Thanks for the link, Stanley. Neighbors helping neighbors... I like that. I will check it out. I had planned to wax it, using Rejex, an aircraft "wax" intended to keep jet exhaust stains off your 2 million dollar toys, but the poly liner seems like a great idea. More later this year, after I plow some snow. Right now, no snow.

 

[DeereRack]

Has anyone ever used that NeverWet stuff? I'm going to try it on my snowplow. Just not sure how long it will take to wear off.

 

[Shutesbury]

My daughter bought me this for Christmas, but it has to be applied and allowed to dry when warm. no garage meant not painting until the snow melted for the year. I have to remember to do it this fall... Rust-Oleum NeverWet Multi-Surface Liquid Repelling Treatment Kit, 18 oz. - Tractor Supply Co.

 

[oosik]

I've never put anything on my rear blade. My driveway surface is rough enough that the bouncing and jarring keeps the blade clean.

However, I would be interested - anything that will assist in creating a non-stick surface will also help in moving the snow.

 

[varmint]

The Never-wet is interesting, too. I plow a gravel lane, mostly compacted ground up asphalt, but graven non the less. That's been the problem with coatings- the occasional pieces of stone abrade whatever is on the blade. Oh, for a paved lane...

 

[Zick]

I've heard a lot of people say Fluid Film works great. Never tried it myself though.

 

[Coyote machine]

It snows in Maryland?:laughing:

 

[Jay4200]

I did a couple of (quick, I will admit) searches for anti-stick coatings for snow blades, and didn't find anything. I am pretty sure that TbN has had lots of discussions about that, and perhaps a patient soul will direct me to some? In the past, I have tried silicone spray, graphite paint, vegetable oil, etc., but nothing lasted long enough to make it worth the trouble. Now, I have a brand new Horst 78" front blade for our L3130, and I would love to treat it before it meets its first wet snow.

Clean it real good then wax it with automotive wax. Nothing in a spray can is worth the trouble.

 

[varmint]

Mr. Coyote, FYI, it can snow here! In the 15 years or so I've been here, I think we have had to clear out over 24" of snow ( single storm ) about 4 or 5 times. Well over your knees, and no way can I drive my Subaru thru it. Be prepared, as the Girl Scouts say. Admittedly, my present rig is overkill and probably unnecessary, but since I can... Mostly, I figure if I take good care of it, it is just a useful investment.

 

[PeterK]

Anyone use SlipPlate graphite coating on a snow blade? I use it on my mower deck and it last 1-1/2 seasons. After it dries, I burnish it with a soft wire brush on a drill, to a nice slick surface.

 

[varmint]

I tried it on my rear blade (snow use only in the winter) and it wore off fairly quickly, I thought, considering the hassle of cleaning and applying it. Maybe it wasn't thick enough... just one coat.

 

[Rustyiron]

Varmint, I think it's the snow & temps. there in MD. Not cold enough (usually). I lived in MD for a long time. Good "powdery" snow takes cold, and in MD, it seemed to me at least, to only snow while hovering around freezing and never when it was, say below 25 deg. Try wiping down your blade with Murphy's oil soap, a tip from a sharp "native" friend, but pertaining to a low pitch metal roof. Also, if your tractor & blade are warm, like stored in a garage, this will cause sticking for sure.

 

[94BULLITT]

A good paste wax can be applied at the beginning of the snow season.

This stuff is pretty slick.

RejeX

 

[varmint]

Ah, Roger, read my post #5. Maybe Rejex, followed by a coat of Murphy's Oil Soap... oughta be clean and shiny!

 

[Nightforce]

I give it a couple of coats of automotive spray wax. It's simple to use and takes less than a minute to apply. Last winter was particularly snowy and it worked out very well....

 

[LD1]

On plowsite.com, guys talk alot about the fluidflim. Never tried it though. But never really had any issues with the truck plow. I think going faster helps the stuff roll off and not stick. ANd if a little does...who cares.

That rustoleum never wet stuff looks like the Ultra-ever-dry stuff that there was a video of posted on here I believe a few months ago.

Wonder if it is the same product?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvTkefJHfC0