Honda Izy Lawnmower Restoration - Satisfying Time lapse

Here we have a spares or repairs Honda Izy lawnmower restoration project. The Honda Izy is a fantastic all round mower in my opinion. The engines are strong and reliable but the steel decks are prone to rust. In this video, I completely strip the mower, restore the rusty deck and rebuild. I use an epoxy primer onto bare metal and finish with a silver Hammerite top coat. I have used Hammerite for lawnmower decks before and it works a treat. It offers great coverage, doesn’t require a primer (I did though) and it’s petrol resistant once fully cured. The underside of the lawnmower is also painted with 2 coats of Hammerite to provide a slippery, easy clean surface and good rust protection. In my opinion this method is better than factory and is worth doing to any lawnmower to give it that extra protection.
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Links for products used:
Angle grinder wire brush set: amzn.to/3qVJu8l
Hammerite Silver smooth: amzn.to/3cAqFiM
Hammerite Black smooth: amzn.to/3kV2L65
Genuine Honda IZY sticker: ebay.us/nDttuS
Disclaimer: These videos are meant as a guide and I don't accept responsibility for damage caused to yourself or your vehicle from following these videos. Be sure to wear the correct PPE and work safely.

[@DARTraderMediaProductions]

I've done hundreds of mowers over the years and always got great satisfaction seeing the end result and found it very rewarding in every way. I used to buy as many petrol and the odd electric mower from a guy at our local tip, £5 - £10 for a petrol and £2 - £5 for the electrics depending on make and condition and if the grass box was there. Happy days, especially during the summer season. Many thanks for the video, brought back some good memories and makes me want to do it again some day.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Nice man! It’s definitely satisfying to see the end result. I have been doing this as a hobby for a few years now and really enjoy it. It’s so rewarding because you are taking something that’s considered rubbish and giving it a new lease of life. You definitely should do some more :) Thanks for watching!

[@alan4391]

You've done a better job than original manufacturers have done

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you! Hopefully it will last a long time

[@matty5057]

You always put so much effort into everything you do Ollie. It's wonderful to see. Well done!

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you Matty, I really appreciate your kind words 🙏😊

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Big up from Scotland 👍

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you!😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kbiggs49]

Another good job well-done look forward to the next vlogs take care.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thanks mate, take care 😊

[@harryh-wright104]

Loved watching this, bloody good job!

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you! Really glad you liked it 😊

[@vajcochlpko]

i always thought that the cast is made from some sort of cast iron and you cant weld it. Thank you so much for this video. Ill try renovating my old honda lawn mower that i have sitting in my garage :)

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

They’re pressed from sheets of steel I believe and powder coated from factory. No problem, glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project 👍🏼😊

[@iainwoodhead4440]

Inspiring. Thank you.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you 😊

[@randyhernandez6519]

Awesome work

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you 😊

[@tombarlow6176]

Beautiful restoration keep it going

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you mate 😊

[@grantmckendry3323]

Great video, excellent work as always.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you 😊

[@garyclifton2180]

Enjoy watching this one brilliant

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you 😊

[@dailystruggle2762]

Nice

[@wayne1243]

Looks great and very well done 👍

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thanks Wayne, I’m pleased with how it turned out 😊

[@thewiseguy7100]

What do you use to clean before spraying the spray paint?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Isopropyl alcohol :)

[@SuperElectronixxx]

Yeah. I did this to my al-ko last year. this year I have new honda from dumpsters so I should play again... What is the bottom chassis black paint cover please?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Nice, it’s black hammerite paint 😂

[@SuperElectronixxx]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 oh... thanx. I thought it's some kind of hard asphalt... also I can imagine using some kind teflon paint but it must be heat treated specialy.

[@edsturm3030]

Do you have to take the petrol and oil out first to do this ?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Probably best to drain the petrol but the oil can stay in. Just try and keep the engine upright or else it will be smokey when you start it up 😊

[@edsturm3030]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 I have this mower and need to do the same thing in this video , I can’t bare to throw it away and buy a new cheaper mower

[@kkarol1983]

Does Izy require special Honda keys to disassemble?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi, no special tools required for this model. One of the reasons I like these machines 👍🏼

[@ronniebarker79]

where did u pick up the honda izzy stickers m8 drop a link in

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

EBay mate, there is a link in the description 👍🏼😊

[@danielhanney3326]

I have been trying to pick one up with a half decent body for over a year now, with no joy..most being sold with rotted body..which cost over £130 to replace..deliberate or just bad design??.. can't have a machine lasting to long, can we Honda?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Once the decks start to go it doesn’t take long for the rust to take over. If they made the decks to last nobody would need another mower so I guess they have to give them a weak point so people keep buying the newer versions 👍🏼

[@danielhanney3326]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 ..I used to work for Hoover Floorcare manufacturer, the adopted a similar strategy in the 80's when they realised that their old Hoover Junior vacs were lasting 20 years and more, so they designed one that would only last a couple of years..now that a Chinese company own the Hoover brand..they are lucky to last 2 years.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

😂 Sounds about right, most companies are run by the accountants now. They always need to be making more so it’s a wonder how it will be in years to come.

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

Uncle Griffello 5w/40?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

10w-30 is the recommended 👍🏼