HOW I DETAIL MOWERS FOR MAXIMUM PROFIT

[@baldeagle242]

Looks really good. Sometimes all it takes is a good cleaning and touch up to double your money.

[@freedommowers420]

I really enjoy seeing them transform from crusty to looking good again. It really seems like from my experience people can’t look past cosmetic flaws. Thank you so much for the support as always Steve.

[@baldeagle242]

@@freedommowers420 You’re welcome my friend and I agree. My grandpa did this stuff in retirement and many times he would say “You will make more money on a machine with an hour of cleaning than you ever will turning wrenches”

[@robcole332]

I use to be a line tech on diesel cars and trucks. After working in the engine compartment, no matter what I was working on, I would wash the engine compartment. Customers would raise the hood and be much happier about the work that was done. It shows you care in my opinion. I won a lot of repeat customers that way just like you will with your mowers. You turn out good products

[@freedommowers420]

It really does make the difference. People see that you go the extra mile and they are willing to come back over and over to get that same treatment. Thank you very much for stopping by and sharing your experience.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that looks like a million bucks now! nice work

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you. I’ve had this requested so many time I just wanted to share the few tips I have on detailing. I hope you are doing well!!

[@Philjr-h7j]

Great job a other tractor looking nice u did a great work hope some one will appreciate your work and use it properly thank for a great video

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much!!! I hope they can appreciate it as well.

[@Turningwrenches85]

Good video there alex, you shine them up nice

[@TheHomePros6221]

Your channel is really blowing up and I knew it would cause you are really enjoyable to watch, you and me detail our stuff the same way

[@freedommowers420]

I really do appreciate that. Your knowledge is vast in so many areas. I really enjoy your content and try to get some tips on how to edit better. I’m always finding ways to improve a little at a time.

[@michaelmoe8690]

You do such an Excellent work. You take pride of what you do and it shows. Great job.

[@freedommowers420]

I do my best. Thank you so much for the support 😎

[@dustinlampston7618]

Bro lemme tell u I work 12 hours a day and your videos are a great treat after work I do a lil happy dance when I get the new video notifications

[@freedommowers420]

Man that comment alone makes it all worth it. I have some channels I do the same thing with. Something to sit back and watch after a long day. Greatly appreciate your support.

[@67enfield]

Thanks for showing how you get everything looking so good. I'm going to try it out on my rider. I think your right it makes a two hundred dollar difference in asking price. Well worth your time.Thanks Alex

[@freedommowers420]

Yes I’m happy to share little tips and tricks I learn along the way. I just really enjoy watching equipment turn from non running and crusty to smooth running and detailed up. Greatly appreciate your support as always.

[@darrelldubree9658]

Be careful, my friend with that torch around the gas tank :) Looks great, thank you for sharing. There is some trim restore products that rub on that work well too :)

[@lawrencecarroll2031]

Good job Alex! Shiny sells!!

[@freedommowers420]

Absolutely. Thank you.

[@chadfield376]

Great video as always, love the torch technique, will have to try that on my next flip!

[@philliphall5198]

Thanks I needed this lesson and will learn more now 😊 Keep the information and advice coming please…

[@freedommowers420]

Will do. Thank you as always for the support.

[@bretmartin2826]

Love your videos. I have you and Raleys .

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much. That means a lot. Raley (Tbone) has a great channel.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Nice job, Alex! Thanks so much for responding to viewers requests. I suspected that using a hot air gun might do a better, more controlled job for reviving plastic but haven’t had a chance to try it out yet, so thanks for that too!

[@todddewell6314]

Thanks for the pro tips. Very useful!!

[@freedommowers420]

Your welcome. I’ve had a lot of requests. I’m glad you enjoyed and stopped by 😎

[@ScottAllison-jf4ke]

very good. I like the heat trick on the plastic.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Im glad you made this video Alex. I know from experience that it puts more money in your pocket. If people that are selling non running mowers or machines on market place just washed and cleaned alittle they would make more money, because it atleast looked like they took some care of their equipment. Like you said its not magic, its just paying attention to detail. Your getting real close to 7,000 subscribers. Great job my friend!! 💰🎥✌🇺🇸

[@freedommowers420]

Yes just a little effort goes a long way on making the machine look like it was cared for. I’m always excited to see how they turn out. I had so many people ask about making this video. No secrets here. Just elbow grease 🤣. It’s crazy how the channel is growing. Im very grateful.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

@@freedommowers420 I personally think its the hard work your putting in. Your editing has improved and the length of videos are spot on as well without missing the theme of the repair. Im really liking the current series. I also think it doesnt hurt when creators make 2 parters on lengthy videos. Just my opinion !✌🇺🇸

[@user-ds6ir6pc5y]

Dam looks like a different mower now good job ..

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you

[@Maximus43968]

Very well done. For the effort it is well with it for the return. Great video!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much. I put in a good amount of work on every machine. I just want the new owners to have a good machine that I did my best on.

[@Maximus43968]

@@freedommowers420 my Grandfather told me. Boy anything you wanna sell to another person make sure you would be proud to own it. I enjoy you go the extra mile and l know where l am it pays off, sure it does for you to.

[@Armelmarcus]

In the past I've used the same buffer and buffing compound to do the plastics on my mower. It seems to work quite well. The torch method also does not last very long and is very easy to make it not look as good.

[@freedommowers420]

I sometimes use the torch but think the heat gun does a better job keeping the heat even. Thank you very much for the input and watching.

[@donwilliams5841]

Enjoy your videos very much. Good job. But the American flag you have hanging in your shop is displayed wrong. Feild of blue should to the left. Thanks from a U.S. veteran.....Keep up the good work 👍 👍👍

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much for putting me in check on the flag. I am a veteran as well, and never realized I displayed improper. Thank you for your service and stopping by the channel.

[@mezanoken1492]

Sir, perhaps you could help me with something. My father had a full military funeral. My mother was presented the flag folded neatly, but for whatever reason she refused it and then the honor guard presented it to me (I really wanted that flag) but not being the first born I felt my older brother was more entitled to it. He's a combat veteran (Vietnam) he gives it to his son instead. So one day Iam over at my brother's house and down in the basement where my nephew slept there on the wall unfolded like some kind of rock poster thumbtack all thru it was my dad's ceremonial flag. I almost lost it. Fast forward 20 years or more I finally get the flag in my hands it's mine now. It's still not folded so my question is what am I allowed to do with it can it be flown or does it have to be folded again, that seems wrong to fold it twice and I don't want to do anything disrespectful. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[@rickbroerman9267]

Great job 👏. I try to do the same to all my mowers I sell.

[@freedommowers420]

Heck yea. I’m hoping some of the tips people will try if they are into this kind of thing.

[@paulhughes3814]

well done Australia

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you!!!

[@ScrappingwithGrandpa]

Awesome

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you 😎

[@andrew4403]

The part you hit with the torch You got to try finishing it up with your heat gun like you did your side panels on your hood. Not sure if you've done that but it might equal things out and make it look better.

[@mavision6525]

Great tips.

[@freedommowers420]

I’ve had so many people ask I knew it was time to make the video. Thank you!!!

[@robertmailhos8159]

Nice idea to clean the mower before you go to sell it Alex

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you Robert. I want them to look as good as they run.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@freedommowers420 that is a great idea to do that Alex 😁😁

[@liljoeii6091]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you for the support 😎😎

[@Tig3rj]

The torch heat gun trick will work, but as you shown, you will get hot spots and I have yet to get anything even with this method. The downside with this is that it will come back chalky and it makes the plastic brittle cause you are pulling the oils up to the surface.. Your best bet is to use some high grade trim restore such as Cerakote Trim Wipes or Wipe New...Better yet, that will last a decent of time, Kiwi Black Shoe Polish..Its what detailers used on cars over 20 to 30 years ago before dedicated products came out..I would go this route as it is cheap, $3 a bottle, and no chance of melting plastic. Look up Scott HD on tests with this stuff sitting outside for over a year..

[@smithwesson7149]

Very good video! Never heard of putting ATF on faded plastic parts. Your T1000 mower looks identical to my 2017 Craftsman 42 inch T1200. Mine has the exact same 420 engine but the body is painted red, including the deck. My frame, seat, and discharge chute is black. I think I got it on sale new for around $1100.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you for stopping by. Yes the ATF helps shine it up but it’s not permanent. Basically like putting armor all on but lasts a bit longer. Just little tips and tricks to get them looking a bit better.

[@armyvet4081]

what would you do - I have a stx 38 JD lawn tractor- hood is in 4 pieces - fix or trash it - the hood i mean- i just got it in yesterday- nice mower

[@freedommowers420]

That’s a tricky one. I believe Steve at baldeagle242 channel has a repair video on those hoods. He has excellent tutorials.

[@snoopysrc]

Nice tractor

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you! I’m always excited to see how they turn out in the end.

[@SEGAraid]

cerakote trim coat works so good on plastic pieces, wipe on and it'll last years on a lawnmower i'd imagine

[@freedommowers420]

Great suggestion!

[@darrelldubree9658]

I like your approach to polishing. Not a fan of the trans fluid. I buff my stuff, looks better and last and has a nice smell as well and dust does not stick to everything :)

[@andrew4403]

You can tell a big difference even on camera. The paint looks darker and a lot shinier.

[@jadd6810]

ATF huh? I'm gonna give that a try, thanks man!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Would you consider doing a video on a typical mower deck that has at least half of its top paint gone and rusting and the entire underside rusting? (Not necessarily one which needs structural or metal repairs.) I just finished doing my very first job like this and I’m really not happy with the results visually, although I’m sure the deck is in much better shape than it was before and it will be protected well for several more years. I want to be able to flip these lawn tractors without the deck being a negative selling point.

[@freedommowers420]

Yes I can try to do one in the future. I don’t usually do anything too special, but I’ll show you what I do. Thank you for always being so supportive to the channel.

[@ronniesand3594]

Hey, you think you can do a toolbox tour/ tools you need for stuff thanks

[@freedommowers420]

I’ll have to try and get it organized at some point and show the tools. It’s a mess currently.

[@door2416]

Any tips on how to deal with torn seats.

[@goofe.washington953]

Suh-weet !!!

[@TheTronder007]

They might be working machines, but there's no reason why they can't look nice.. Our Husqvarna LT151 was beginning to look quite dull, so after I had sanded the footrests to remove rust and spraypainted them.. I machine polished the mover with a medium automotive polishing compound and finished with a round using Autoglym super resin polish.. even the verry dull plastic nosecone (solid orange plastic) came out like new.. 😁(I masked off any decals and textured plastics though) I found it much nicer to work with a nice looking machine I belive that the footrests began to rust due to a large amount of dirt/crap which had accumulated under the plastic "inserts" on the footrests, so it would probably be a good idea to clean under them sometimes..

[@fartsackjack7081]

hey hey hey

[@freedommowers420]

Hey!! Thanks for the continued support 😎😎

[@Andy-nm9dw]

Way faster- pressure wash and clean then Rustoleum X2 clear coat on everything. So much less work. The shine lasts for years and matches all paint. It will leave even rusted areas looking so much better. Please try it once. You will never go back to the heat gun and torch with a buffer. The only time I buff is to remove scratches in plastic hoods or to remove the black marks in paint from boot scuffs. I use black X2 or clear coat on the deck chutes. It even adds an extra layer of corrosion protecting you can even use that as a selling point.

[@freedommowers420]

I’m going to have to try that. Thank you for the tip!!!!

[@LarryRoof]

I have a craftsman riding mower ( red) and nice engine , however the plastic transmission has failed after 8 seasons . Will cost with parts and labor . Wheels and body i good shape also . Keep in garage . 42 in . Cut . What chance is it to sell as is for a few hundred dollars with bad trans ?

[@andybecker2693]

@@LarryRoof Have you tried taking the trans off of the tractor and cleaning the top where the linkages are. I’ve seen several videos where grass and sticks get caught in the linkages but work once cleaned out. Without a working trans it won’t fetch $100 but if you sell the parts individually you will make more money.

[@philliphall5198]

LED light bulbs ???

[@freedommowers420]

Yes I bought a 30 pack of LED bulbs a while back to replace the standard halogen.

[@vitreoushumor]

Torching the plastic wont last. Dont do that

[@freedommowers420]

Any suggestions? I generally don’t torch them but have in the past. I usually use a heat gun. I’ve wanted to try some other plastic restore products.