Prevent Grass Build Up Under Your Mower Deck! [Does it work?]

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3 жыл бұрын

Looking for a way to prevent grass build up under your mower deck? Check this out!
A little over a week ago I applied Fluid Film to the underside of my mower deck. I’ve seen many people say it comes in handy for not allowing grass to stick and clump up under your deck. Well I’ve put my machine through some extremely wet and tall grass and now it’s time to see how well it worked! I picked up a can of this stuff from Lowe’s for about $11.00 and I must say, I’m impressed. Reduced clean up time and definitely made the deck cleaner. Check out the video and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button! Thanks y’all! Let me know if you have any questions!
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@mithgo_outdoor 3 жыл бұрын

glad it worked for ya!! Anything that can reduce time spent doing maintenance is a win !

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

Mitchell's Lawn Care LLC you got that right man!

@roberttolley5055 3 жыл бұрын

In the fall ,wire brush , get rustoleum paint, put half guart on, in layer, let dry 2 weeks, fluid film set over winter

@JARLandscapingLLC 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! We've been meaning to get some for our other equipment. We might have to try this out, as well🙌

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

JAR Landscaping LLC I sprayed it on my chute blocker as well, seems to work good also for keeping grass off that! Give it a try, pretty cheap solution for saving some cleaning time!

@billhendrickson5506 2 жыл бұрын

I have a limited lawn service and I find sharp blades help against the build up. On some of my accounts they have evergreen trees and running over and chewing up the pine cones cleans most 100% of my possible grass buildup.

@Aidan-bb5wi 3 жыл бұрын

That is the most coolest intro I seen damnn

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@elrobo3568 2 ай бұрын

I have been using auto ceramic spray for years on my mower and snow snow blower. It works great and only needs a spray about twice a season. Cheap and easy.

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 ай бұрын

I have a ceramic spray I want to try, I’ve heard good things about it!

@monsieurbeefeur2270 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, let's make sure those companies that are taking a few mils of metal off every year or two don't gouge us for new decks too often! I wonder if CRC 6026 would work any better or worse. According to the Project Farm tests, it dries and creates a waxy cosmoline coating that doesn't attract dirt and such as much as Fluid Film, but being dragged in dirt roads is different. I use the 6026 for under my truck and the Fluid Film for harder to reach areas as it's a bit thinner and seems to spray better in tough to reach places. This is all really good stuff though and is one of those ounces of prevention!

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! I’ve never heard of CRC6026 so I’ll have to look that up. I never thought of describing the coating as a cosmoline style finish but it is. Thanks for watching!

@scottydavis1813 3 жыл бұрын

I use fluid film on my outboard motor as well. Helps with salt corrosion

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a very multipurpose, preventative maintenance thing! Nice!

@nickguthrie9309 3 жыл бұрын

We have a wood chip pile that I run the mower through. gently. Also tall very dry grasses works too; though neither is perfect

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

Never tried that!

@martyleary4131 2 жыл бұрын

I clean it after every cut and it’s just as easy. Wish they made a machine where the deck tilted up!! I have a husqvara 48 “

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Hustlers new zero turn. The whole front end lifts up almost 90 degrees just like a walker mower. It’s insane!!

@josefmd Жыл бұрын

Thought about using it on my new mower deck. Been using Fluid Film for yrs on my 4 Runner frame, and before that my tacoma frame to prevent corrosion.

@ProgressiveLawnService Жыл бұрын

It’s worked out great for me!

@larryhewitt1078 3 жыл бұрын

I lay a 6x8 cheap blue tarp on the ground under my mower deck then scrape my deck clippings makes clean up fast

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

I usually do as well, I think I had lost it when I did this video. But yeah, makes clean up QUICK!

@rayboatright876 2 жыл бұрын

Did you do a video of how you put the fluid film on the deck?

@kennethmelnychuk9737 11 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for making it You should put a couple of jackstands under your mower as opposed tontrudting your jack not to fail when you go under your mower.

@kennethmelnychuk9737 11 ай бұрын

And a wheel chock or 2 (?)

@ProgressiveLawnService 11 ай бұрын

I’ve done it before, didn’t in this video. Thanks for watching!

@mattd5020 3 жыл бұрын

I use WD-40 and it does the same as the product you used. Build up around spindles but the outside interior edges are clean. The build up is easy to remove as well.

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard people use WD40 as well. I used it once on an old John Deere riding mower I had and it didn’t do much. Could have been error on my part, not sure. But this stuff works great too! Thanks for watching, appreciate it 👍

@garyalensr 3 жыл бұрын

I also use WD-40, it works really well and it's way cheaper than Fluid film. But if this stuff works better I'm willing to pay more

@alwaysreturnNurgirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@garyalensr my advance auto actually had fluid buy 2 cans of fluid film for 9.88 a few months ago...dirt cheap with that bogo. Works great under my Ram and Acura, definitely going to try it on my mower

@siriustraveler7083 11 ай бұрын

CRC cosmoline works well also

@andyhamilton8940 Ай бұрын

WD40 evaporates in a few days. Fluid film stays for months.

@ronaldcardwell8914 2 ай бұрын

I use used motor oil and lard. Just put some lard and used motor oil in a container heat it in a microwave stir it up to make a paste then brush in on. Works great.

@yeetarmyitstimeforgoodtime8958 2 жыл бұрын

I used to mow grass in summer then remove deck in the fall to use mower to plow snow in the winter Whenever I had deck off I rubbed used motor oil under it the deck never rusted out after 30 years For the past two years I sprayed fluid film underneath my truck and it works well so this year I sprayed under mower decks I figured if anything it will prevent rust You have a nice lift but I wouldn't trust it alone without blocking it up

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea! I’ve heard fluid film is amazing for undercoating vechiles. The lift actually has locks it sits on just like a vehicle lift, so it doesn’t rely solely on the pump to hold it up. I love it. Thanks for watching!

@roberttolley5055 3 жыл бұрын

I'm restoring 1975 c160 wheel horse , deck is next , weld in new steel, body work, paint n grease under side.

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Can’t wait to see that whe. It’s done! I’ll have to try what you said in your other comment!

@roberttolley5055 3 жыл бұрын

I restore d truck frames then painted brush on thick rustoleum, every truck / trailer take glove rub in axle grease, never rust again

@FindersKeepers88 15 күн бұрын

Good, Thx

@kikupub71 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how walnut shells would remove the stuck on grass ? Since they are used to clean other like applications. It would be better than spraying water underneath!

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, I’ve never heard of that. I just scrape my deck, I’ve never sprayed it. Scraper works great and doesn’t take too long and removes everything

@whatisthis9495 2 жыл бұрын

I lift my mower and just spray it with the hose and it comes easily. I do it almost everyday. I hear Pam or silicone spray does the same thing as well

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

That works too. I don’t typically have access to get my hose close enough to my mower because I work on it far away from my house. I’ve never tried either of those but they may work too

@davidhoward6516 2 жыл бұрын

@donp2474 4 ай бұрын

Oh damn! That is a very nice lift. Tell us about that lift!

@ProgressiveLawnService 4 ай бұрын

It’s a lifesaver! Fischer Series Pro Lift from Harbor Freight. Easily adjustable for width to whatever you wanna life and super easy to use.

@americanmotorsam-caz524 3 жыл бұрын

Love to see this deck treated with Slip Plate Graphite. It doesn't let anything stick, but would be intrigued to see how it held up on that mower

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

That’s interesting, never heard of it. I have another video lined up once I get back from vacation with another product!

@infinityandbeyond2386 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered a can after reading this comment lol . Should I lightly sand the under deck of my brand new never used mower before applying the dry graphite spray?

@TheFilthyArsonist 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using it all summer this year. Stuff is amazing. Makes hosing off a breeze even after wet grass stuck on it for a couple days. Coated the rear bagging discharge chute and the side thrower too, never clogged with grass again. Only thing is that it will wear off after about 12 mows, but I make it go longer by coating it several times.

@TheFilthyArsonist 2 жыл бұрын

@@infinityandbeyond2386 Pressure wash and make sure it's absolutely dry before you spray, it won't adhere all if wet. The spray stuff doesn't last as long, don't bother sanding cause it will wear out no matter what.

@michaelharnett8385 2 жыл бұрын

IVE DONE THIS FOR YEARS HELPS BUT I STILL GET A BUILD UP

@timpmuldoon736 2 ай бұрын

My question to you..? Does Fluid Film Dry … 🤔 I used Blasters Surface Shield on my 46” deck had same results as you … went ahead pressure washed deck & re-applied Blasters Surface Shield ..! I live just west of. Chicago so far 2024 mowing season we had a lot rain so far mowing 2 times a week to keep up mulching my lawn each time I had clean underneath deck … my Mower Blades are Gator 3 Mulching Blades by Oregon.. Great Heavy Duty Blades I highly recommend..! Great Video..👍🏼

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It will technically “dry” but it leaves a slight coating for awhile under there. It doesn’t last super long, I would say applying this stuff a few times a year would be the best option. Just so much moving grass and debris under there when mowing it really beats it up and removes it quick versus applying it to the underside of a vehicle.

@alanosborne1947 Жыл бұрын

I'm more impressed with the jack you're using to raise the mower,who makes it and where did you get it?

@ProgressiveLawnService Жыл бұрын

That’s a Fischer Series Pro Lift from Harbor Freight. Love it! www.harborfreight.com/750-lb-heavy-duty-atvmower-high-lift-jack-63298.html?campaignid=12144811130&adsetid=128369724875&product=63298&store=413&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3vOTxsTQ-QIVSkpyCh1Ekgb9EAQYASABEgI5N_D_BwE

@fposmith 2 ай бұрын

It's on sale right now for$239.

@dominicmarandino1602 3 жыл бұрын

New to the lawn game I jacked up my deck and sprayed water at it to get off grass ... is this ok to do ? Or am I ruining stuff thanks for the help

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

It might wind up being more work if you’re using a hose. Pressure washer works great for that! Let it dry off then apply fluid film and I promise there will be a fraction of the grass then before leftover!

@4dchessplayer516 3 жыл бұрын

It does not eliminate it that would defy physics, but it helps remove the grass pretty easily

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure I said it would eliminate it, just prevent grass build up. It’d be nice, that’s a billion dollar invention.

@TheOzthewiz 3 жыл бұрын

@@ProgressiveLawnService Has any manufacturer of mowers (high end) ever tried coating the deck underside with 'Teflon'? That would seem like THE SOLUTION to keep grass from sticking!

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOzthewiz to my knowledge, no. I have another product I’ll be trying soon. It’s a ceramic coating made by StaBil

@EastTNGunDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

The key to maintaining a clean deck underneath is having very sharp blades. 10 lawns is way to far to go without sharpening. Although, the zero turn mowers are much more difficult to maintain and clean out from under.

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had to stop every other lawn before and drive the mower onto the ramp of my trailer half way on just to scrape under the deck. Would be a little more tricky to change the blades but yes you are right.

@EastTNGunDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

@@ProgressiveLawnService since I’ve started sharpening the blades on the bench grinder, then using a file on them in the bench vise, the lawns look so much better, and little to no grass stuck to my deck. But it’s a lot of work to do that and maintain it that way. I have four sets of blades.

@vikwillwin 2 жыл бұрын

10 lawns ? you must be in the south here in Michigan I need to sharpen once a week and do about 15 yards a day

@techguy2342 3 жыл бұрын

@4:18 “like a knife through hot butter” lol

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@brianandrews7099 3 жыл бұрын

Probably a better question (for many of us especially with cheaper “homeowner” machines made of thinner metal) than “does Fluid Film keep the grass clipping from sticking to the deck?” is “does Fluid Film keep the acids and moisture in the grass clippings from penetrating through the oil, paint, and into the steel and causing rust?”. I would say yes. I will be doing a deck clean up and service soon. I know the underside of the deck has surface rust so I plan to wire wheel off the heavy rust and brush on a coat of bar and chain oil onto the bare metal. It tends to be a little “stickier” than Fluid Film.

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

Fluid Film has rust inhibitor in it. It’s a very gel like substance. I believe people undercoat vehicles with it, I’ve never tried that but I have heard good results.

@tomharries847 2 жыл бұрын

I NEED one of those mower jacks for my workshop. Thing is i live in the UK and cannot find a supplyer anywhere.

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

They’re an absolute life saver. Wish I knew how to help!

@jamesdurber463 3 жыл бұрын

Does this stuff work and what's the of your trolley jack you used to jack up the mower ?

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

It does! I was impressed, reduces my clean up time immensely. The jack is a Fischer Series Pro Lift from Harbor Freight, I love it. Makes blade changes and getting under there a breeze!

@jamesdurber463 3 жыл бұрын

@@ProgressiveLawnService thanks for this info

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdurber463 absolutely!

@korndawggy1801 3 жыл бұрын

This would probably work good in snowblowers too..

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it would actually. I’m going to be making another video soon of a new product by StaBil that is designed for snowblowers and mower decks to prevent build up and protect against rust. It’s a ceramic coating.

@markhartzog7036 3 жыл бұрын

Can you spray fluid film after you paint under mower deck to help with rust.

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It’s a rust inhibitor so it will help prevent it as well as help grass not stick.

@markhartzog7036 3 жыл бұрын

I'm planning to use some after I paint black and let it set up after 24 hrs after painted. Thanks

@cabbyhubby 3 жыл бұрын

I never mow wet grass ... and i have never scraped the deck in my 53 years of mowing ... i put about 100 hours on my mower each year ... i usually start mowing late afternoon ... seems to work

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

I try not to mow wet grass either. Can’t help the dew early in the mornings though. Ive never heard of anyone not scraping thier deck or cleaning it off somehow, whether it be power washing or hand washing.

@John_D2 2 жыл бұрын

Somebody told me to try vegetable oil cooking spray , the cheap stuff. I’m gonna try it. The grilling version of it might work even better. idk

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it would adhear to the deck. You’ll have to let me know I’m curious as hell about that one now!

@jimshort9266 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProgressiveLawnService … he didn’t let you know.

@vikwillwin 2 жыл бұрын

Save all the scrapping and use your power washer it cleans 100 percent with out the wire brush !!

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t take too much time to put it on my lift and scrape. Especially with the amount this stuff doesn’t let stick.

@daveward1484 3 жыл бұрын

How often does this need to be applied?

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

I apply it roughly every other month. It lasts for a good while.

@andreabond3501 3 жыл бұрын

Does WD-40 Or RP7 also work ?

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

I have tried WD40 before and it didn’t work at all. This FluidFilm has a slightly more gel like consistency to it. I’ve never heard of that other product so I can’t speak on that.

@garyp1930 2 ай бұрын

where did u get the jack

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 ай бұрын

Harbor Freight. Fischer Series Pro Lift. I’ll be doing a video on it at some point here soon. I love it

@bigdaddy2497 2 жыл бұрын

I need that jack what type is it??

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a Fischer Series Pro Lift from Harbor Freight. I love it, works extremely well

@cahg3871 2 жыл бұрын

Ceramic spray is another good anti stick product.

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

I actually have some made by StaBil! I’ll be doing a video on that within the next few weeks! I’ve heard great stuff about it.

@kenallen7795 Жыл бұрын

What jack you use I need one

@ProgressiveLawnService Жыл бұрын

It’s a Fischer Pro Series lift from Harbor Freight. I love it!

@tbar1047 2 жыл бұрын

Where you buy the lift at?

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

Got it from Harbor Freight. Love it! So handy!

@alzuu1 4 ай бұрын

Does the Fluid film smell stay for a long time? I heard it smells awful and it doesn't go away.

@ProgressiveLawnService 4 ай бұрын

It does not smell good 😂 If you get it on your hands or arms it can take awhile to go away but you just have to careful applying it

@alzuu1 4 ай бұрын

@@ProgressiveLawnServiceDoes the smell stay after you apply it under the deck? I store my ZT in my garage and I don't want my whole garage to have that awful smell.

@ProgressiveLawnService 4 ай бұрын

@@alzuu1 I’ve never noticed it but I apply it outside and let it air dry over night then cut the next day. I’ve never smelled it in my trailer.

@marclaw4511 Жыл бұрын

A clean deck and two coats of WD40.I would buy this product but i can't find it in the UK.

@ProgressiveLawnService 11 ай бұрын

Wish I could help more, don’t know much about anything in the UK. But I could have swore they had a market for it over there.

@robertmunguia250 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a nice jack as well. Anywhere I can get one?

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

I bought it from Harbor Freight for $199.99. I love it, it’s so handy! Works for more than just my mower

@williamstraughan2949 Жыл бұрын

i use used motor oil own mine just paint it own it keeps grass off

@ProgressiveLawnService Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of people doing that! I hear good things!

@cgrimes72 Жыл бұрын

Why would you take the blades off to clean the underside? Seems a bit unnecessary.

@ProgressiveLawnService Жыл бұрын

So I don’t slice my hand open when scraping or getting the grass off. Plus, old mowers (not sure if this one would) engage the engine if you spun the blades by hand so I don’t trust them being on there while I’m up under it.

@cgrimes72 Жыл бұрын

@@ProgressiveLawnService I can respect that. Didnt know that about old mowers, thanks for that info.

@ProgressiveLawnService Жыл бұрын

@@cgrimes72 yessir! Appreciate you checkin the video out. 👊👊

@carsonmatthews1687 3 жыл бұрын

I know I might be late with the comments but what I use for my zero turn is a product call Mow deck. Works very well

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check that out! I haven’t heard of it!

@carsonmatthews1687 3 жыл бұрын

@@ProgressiveLawnService I actually think it's spelled Mo Deck and it's on amazon but I bet your local box stores would have it

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

@@carsonmatthews1687 yeah according to the interwebs, Walmart sells it as well! I’ll check it out, much appreciated!

@dennishinton1760 2 жыл бұрын

That spray your using wouldn't be a Sponsor would it ?????

@ProgressiveLawnService 2 жыл бұрын

Prior to me making this video they had no idea I was making it. They reached out and said they loved it and thanked me. That’s about as far as it went.

@RS-cb7nm 2 ай бұрын

For 12 dollars a can, I will clean my deck by hand.

@Dstromb232 2 жыл бұрын

Graphite spray is much better than Fluid flim .

@keithkreatives 3 жыл бұрын

Did you even mow? Lol. I don't think my decks stay that clean , even during a drought

@ProgressiveLawnService 3 жыл бұрын

Brian I was impressed it did this well, I put it though some thick soaking wet grass too.

@TheOzthewiz 3 жыл бұрын

You have to realize that he has a 'HIGH END' mower (Kubota), these machines have a 'deeper' deck which makes a BIG DIFFERENCE in how the grass clippings are 'processed' and ejected from the deck chute. Our 'home owner' cheap machines aren't even close! A Kubota is like owning a 'Ferrari Testa Rossa'!!

@micker9830 Ай бұрын

I never mow when it's even a little wet. I know if you do it for a business, you need to, but for people just mowing their lawns, don't mow when it's wet? Unless you live in England, you should have plenty of dry days to mow and not worry about the deck getting gunked up.

@ProgressiveLawnService Ай бұрын

Grass just builds up regardless if it’s wet or not. I haven’t cut this year once when it was even damp and I can tell you I need to clean up under there and put this stuff on again. Unless it hasn’t rained for 4 or 5 months on end then maybe you can get lucky and never have to do any cleaning under there.