Non stick coating for mower deck

mikester

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I have heard this works.

I painted my mower deck last fall. I have not mowed since.

https://www.vansicklepaint.com/products/ez-slide-graphite-based-coating-oil
Uh...nope. I’d stick with veggy oil spray like PAM.

Read the MSDS sheets for your suggestion

Danger
Hazard statements
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction
May cause genetic defects
May cause cancer
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Highly flammable liquid and vapor
 

Kingcreek

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Grand L3010 GST 4wd, LA481FEL, various attachments and accessories
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I used fluid film on the belly of my jeep before winter. Had a partial can left over and just recently used it on my mower deck. We'll see how it well works this season.
 

JackJ

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I haven't had much luck with Fluid Film on my deck--as a prior poster mentioned, I think the sand blasting effect removes all the coatings I've tried after just a couple hours of mowing. Hastened, no doubt by the ant and mole hills, not to mention sticks and gravel, that I sometimes hit.

I saw in my most recent Gempler's catalog that they're selling a house-branded product called Grass Shield. Appears to be silicone based. I haven't seen any substantive reviews. Since my clippings go into my vegetable garden compost, I'm also concerned about any health hazards. And I don't see any reason this couldn't should last longer than others I've tried. But if someone ever gives it a try, please report back!
 

Bulldog

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Amsoil heavy duty metal protector. Sprays on liquid and turns to a wax like film. Last pretty good and doesn't attract dust.
 

nbryan

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I haven't had much luck with Fluid Film on my deck--as a prior poster mentioned, I think the sand blasting effect removes all the coatings I've tried after just a couple hours of mowing. Hastened, no doubt by the ant and mole hills, not to mention sticks and gravel, that I sometimes hit.



I saw in my most recent Gempler's catalog that they're selling a house-branded product called Grass Shield. Appears to be silicone based. I haven't seen any substantive reviews. Since my clippings go into my vegetable garden compost, I'm also concerned about any health hazards. And I don't see any reason this couldn't should last longer than others I've tried. But if someone ever gives it a try, please report back!
I wouldn't use it, the safety data sheet makes it sound rather unhealthy. View attachment sds.PDF

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andmel

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I'll second that motion. I thoroughly sanded and cleaned the underside of my mower deck and applied a paint-on bedliner I bought from Northern Tool thinking it to be a preventative measure against rust. It was sandblasted off in three mowings! If your grass is lush and thick (mine isn't), I'm sure it would last longer.