MAKE YOUR LAWN MOWER SHINE AGAIN (Good, Better & Best Methods)

[@BenNawrath]

Never heard the AT fluid trick! Crazy! I think part of the intimidation is the time it takes to setup the power washer, etc. If you’re garage is setup where everything is super accessible, definitely no problem. I have some stuff buried (mostly woodworking stuff!), so whenever I pull out the pressure washer to do something I go around and collect things to be washed haha. I even asked my neighbor if he wanted to hose off his tow-behind aerator today! He didn’t… but that’s when those things are 5 minute jobs, when the power and water are all connected already!

[@GarageGear]

I agree! Having a good setup is key to reducing the time. 👍👍

[@TheLawnLover]

Great advice JB - taking care of your equipment makes it last much longer 🙌

[@GarageGear]

Absolutely my friend! And with the cost of everything nowadays you gotta make it last! Have a good weekend bud!

[@apexiumim2741]

I find buying a new mower and having it remain at the repair shop all summer while I use their loaner… really keeps mine looking brand spanking new!!

[@GarageGear]

I would agree apex! What kind did they give you? Can’t remember if you told me or not.

[@apexiumim2741]

@@GarageGear Same exact one but a year older. Lol Let’s go BILLS!!!!!!!

[@mvg2x34]

This channel has made me obsessive about keeping my gear clean and shiny.😊

[@GarageGear]

You’re in good company MVG!👍

[@jesusdrummer21]

ATF....ill try that. Always use Fluid film everywhere on the mower for winter storage.

[@GarageGear]

Same here my friend! 👍

[@GarageGear]

Here is a LINK to the PRESSURE WASHER used in this video! Thank you for supporting the channel! 👍 👉 amzn.to/444TrRD

[@1jantheman1]

JB, watching your videos is like having a chat with myself. Great company! :) Thanks Bud.

[@GarageGear]

You’re in good company Jan! I talk to myself all the time! Lol! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍

[@larry648]

An small electrical power washer, foam cannon, and cheap tire foam. Works great and tire foam make the next several clean ups easier.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Larry!

[@DJAlgorithm74]

I APPRECIATE all your VIDEOS, they are ENTERTAINING, INFORMATIVE, and INSPIRING!!!

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you DJ for being a cool fan of the channel! 👍

[@shanew7361]

Should do a video on winterizing your power washer. I'm dropping in on my favorite channel, my man. Just power washed undercarriage of my Honda HRX 217HYA after 2 years, lol I used to detail her after every mow 😂

[@GarageGear]

Not a bad idea Shane! Thanks for being a cool fan!

[@joebarzo9935]

Ah JB...it is not just your lawn mower saying thank you thank you thank you! I hope you can hear me saying this with every upload of great tips and tricks you share with your dedicated subscribers. Because I do. So glad to see you have healed up quite well...balancing as you are deftly able to do while pressure washing your mower bag. Remember to hit that LIKE button dear friends. Make it a habit.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Joe! I hear you saying thank you my friend and to that I say you’re welcome! We’re healing up nicely my friend! Only wearing the brace when I’m more active and when mowing the lawn. The pain is way down. Appreciate you as always Joe! Have an awesome rest of the weekend! 👍

[@michaellyons5663]

The craftsman i had for many years was excellent to clean as the metal was aluminum and NEVER rusted.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@frankmartinez9866]

I have 1000s of options to watch when I get home from work. I go right to you tube and watch your new vids!! So cool, helpful and destressing!! Thank you for making my mornings better and fun. Great videos!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Frank! You’re an awesome guy! I appreciate you and thanks for being a cool fan!👍

[@mikegrappone9078]

Excellent video - leaf blower afterwards also helps cool the engine!

[@GarageGear]

Yeah it does. Thanks for watching. Hope you’re having a good weekend.

[@tomshearer7409]

Working on mower/engine is like sending out invitations for a small block party in your driveway

[@GarageGear]

The only thing we’ll need set up is a grill! Lol

[@E150GT]

I like 303 aerospace protectant for the plastics.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing E15

[@michaelc.6306]

On my ZT I use automotive Spray detailer or a Spray wax after a good clean.

[@GarageGear]

@@michaelc.6306 awesome thanks for sharing

[@515Mike]

Wow! Great job with cleaning it! I guess it was used more than 2 times then stored away! Great find! Now you can at least double what you bought it for

[@GarageGear]

Oh yeah, that’s definitely a good running machine!

[@electroddxful]

Wow, it looks as good as new JB. It came out amazing. Have a bless Sunday👍🙏👍🙏

[@GarageGear]

Couldn’t believe how good it turned out Ray! Unreal! The video doesn’t do it justice! Have a blessed Sunday as well my friend!

[@LL-mt2nz]

Good tip on washing the bag. I will try that. I still haven’t found an effective way of cleaning it he bag. Do you rinse just the outside or the inside too?

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

I pressure wash from the outside first so as not to push more dirt and debris into the fabric...

[@GarageGear]

Hey LL! You can spray the inside but I only do it if it’s really dirty. Usually rinsing the outside tends to a good enough job loosening up what’s inside to run out. Thanks for watching

[@jeffreycaban5107]

You got that JX75 sparkling! Nice job. I too treat my JD JX85 like a King.

[@GarageGear]

The jx models are awesome mowers! True tanks!

[@SgtToastieYT]

I just use a bit of spray wax nowadays, UV protection and no residue!

[@GarageGear]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@LL-mt2nz]

I find a spray wax helps keep the mower cleaner for a longer period of time

[@SVW1976]

I got ripped by my friends for waxing my mower and snowblower. 😂

[@GarageGear]

@@SVW1976 you’re in good company here

[@BenNawrath]

An air compressor with a blow gun will take that leaf blower to the next level for slightly stubborn nooks and crannies!

[@GarageGear]

Oh yeah that will work too Ben! Appreciate you sharing! Have a good rest of the weekend bud!

[@BenNawrath]

@@GarageGear sorry I didn’t see this sooner, I was drying my landscape rake off with my leaf blower yesterday hahaha

[@WhitieInVermont]

Great video JB. I went to move my push mower the other day and noticed that the wheels are barely turning. I may need to remove them and clean them up. I see a new video idea for your channel to help you get some more subscribers.

[@GarageGear]

I like where your head is at WHITIE! Give them a quick cleaning and some grease possibly and you’re good to go! Hope you’re doing well my friend!

[@gregoryeditor6500]

I like the good method, but when I put it away for the winter I will use the better method. 215 likes now buddy!

[@GarageGear]

RIGHT ON GREGORY! ! Thanks for watching as always my friend!

[@Janspropertycare]

Love the looks of that JD mower I do the ATF trick too!

[@GarageGear]

The Deere is best looking mower in my garage right now! Can’t beat ATF!

[@marcohernandez6320]

Leaf blower to clean my mower… why have I never thought about this?

[@GarageGear]

I know a guy that dusted his house with one before! I wouldn’t recommend that lol!

[@johannjohann6523]

Once done cleaning, you should remove the wheels and add grease to the axles. You'll probably need to clean the axles as well. Since most push mowers do not have bearings, I grease my axles about every 3rd mow, same with sharpening the blade.

[@GarageGear]

Wow thanks for sharing johann

[@MarkR2530]

Haha. That ATF trick is something we used to do for our tires at car shows as teenagers!

[@GarageGear]

Works great right??!!!👍

[@Carlos.Rivera]

I use regular car wash soap in IK foamer. Foam it up and start washing. Im kinda paranoid and I cover the engine with a plastic bag, am I too paranoid for that?

[@GarageGear]

Smart to do so Carlos! Keeps water from getting at vital components! Have a good weekend bud!👍

[@Dave7160]

Hi JB This is the mower that will last forever that I mentioned before its a keeper for sure these will never rust it looks like new the John Deere with the Kawasaki Engine, these a bulletproof, keep up the great work. This proticular mower is the JX75, also you need the mulch plug if you mulch your grass.

[@GarageGear]

Can’t beat these mowers Dave! I’ll have to grab a mulch plug for this one. Didn’t come with one! Thanks for watching

[@Salmomlox]

Great video, JB. I love the foot technique! That's the best! You have shown us that your foot is healing! When you showed the image of pumpkin spice, I spit out my coffee! 😁🤣 This is how you keep your equipment for 20years! Great job, JB.

[@GarageGear]

Hey salmomlox the foot is healing up nicely! Another week or two and I’ll be fully healed up! Glad you got a laugh out of the video! Appreciate you bud!👍

[@lukerestlessstudios]

WD40 makes for a decent spit shine on plastic too. Also can dissolve some dirt, and force out water.

[@GarageGear]

Yep that works great too! 👍

[@waholoopesorry74]

I use WD-40 on the whole mower

[@PainterD54]

I seen my neighbor trying to change his lawn tractor blades the other day. I noticed the old blades had the ends (the sharp part) broke off. He said there was a strip of grass left no mowed when he made a pass? DUH! He never sharpens his blades, EVER!! Just replaces them. You can't fix stupid.

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha sure can’t! Thanks for sharing painter

[@sylvanos44]

transmission fluid do not dammage plastic and paint in long term? thanks

[@GarageGear]

Nope no damage long-term or short-term.

[@anthonyelectric6045]

Those mower’s are ready for the runway buddy!! Awesome tips 👍

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Anthony! 👍

[@kencurtis228]

TY for Sharing

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching!

[@randalmorris2076]

Great video!

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Randal!

[@mrRoverkane]

@7:19 😂😭😂

[@GarageGear]

Made you laugh in that one! Haha thanks for watching!

[@BigDaddysGarage]

I blow off my rider after every use, to keep grass build up away from the pulleys.

[@GarageGear]

Smart to do so my friend! 👍👍 have a good week bud!

[@smallblock412]

Cleaner than your kids Internet search history 😂😂😂

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha a lot of truth in that statement lol! Have a good weekend Smallblock!

[@The_Mace]

One can't help but wonder if the "foot trick" is the real reason JB recently wound up in a walking boot... LOL

[@GarageGear]

The world may never know!… 😈👍what are the plans for the weekend Mace?

[@The_Mace]

@@GarageGear Football!

[@jaybooth4815]

Another great video JB! That JD looks bran spanking new! Looks like you’re back on both feet again…have a great weekend buddy! Stir using the pool? Cheers!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Jay! Can’t believe how good this John Deere turned out! The foot is a heck of a lot better! Getting around a lot easier! Pool is only open for about another 10 days or so! How have you been feeling lately?

[@jaybooth4815]

⁠not too bad JB. Thanks buddy!

[@SVW1976]

Wow! That Deere looks great!

[@GarageGear]

Definitely came out great!

[@kencurtis228]

Do underneath mower first

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing!

[@shortyorc121]

Bro if your going to clean the mower you atleast have to take the engine cover off and clean the cooling fins. This is where it will matter the most. Everything else is cosmetic besides some rust preventing on the deck. You should also clean your cooling fins on your weed eater and blower every season.

[@DerekGH]

Do you have a video on how you did that?

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@riceburner4747]

I never thought of using my leaf blower on my mower. Have used it on my car! I clean bottem deck first then the top. I also don't cover my engine because I dont saturate it with water. I unfortunately don't have a pressure washer.😢 Great advice! 👍

[@GarageGear]

The leaf blower comes in handy when you least expect it to. It’s a great way to keep it clean regularly. Thanks for watching!

[@WaynesAdventure]

Nice 👍

[@GarageGear]

@@WaynesAdventure thanks for watching Wayne!

[@jabaricobain]

Bare foot pressure washing is crazy

[@GarageGear]

My shoes get soaked anyways! 🤷‍♂️ I live life on the edge

[@joeraptor1]

Wow...that John Deere JX75 looks great! That's one of the best mowers ever built. I had a JX 85 (the commercial version) about 25 years ago and loved owning it. They left a great cut and that Kawasaki FC150 engine was wicked. It knew just when to give you that extra torque you needed in heavy grass. Great find.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Joe! They are awesome mowers! Can’t beat em!

[@johnknorr1140]

I bet you’re a great teacher

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you bud. Hope you’re having a nice weekend.

[@brandon_burbach]

Woah woah! 🏇Hold the horses! Record player comes to a screeching halt! 🎥HOW do you decide when to use Fluid Film to coat surfaces... versus this new idea of Transmission Fluid!🤯. I'm intrigued and perplexed!

[@GarageGear]

You could use fluid film when you’re going to store the unit away for winter! I use ATF more often because it’s cheap and doesn’t collect dust as easily throughout the season! Have a good rest of the week Brandon!

[@brandon_burbach]

@@GarageGear ahhh! So, is it the same principle for metal surfaces and for snowblowers or does that change your formula? I think you've mostly used fluid film on your snowblowers in the winter, correct?

[@GarageGear]

@@brandon_burbach I use ATF mainly to shine things up. It provides very little protection. When more protection is needed I turn to fluid film. Fluid film I use a lot on snowblowers. 👍👍

[@EL.MAS_CHINGON210]

Will the super clean product be ok to use on a honda nexite deck?

[@GarageGear]

I would say so! Just dilute it like I mentioned!

[@edrumsas5420]

Great info

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching. Hope you’re having a good weekend, Ed.

[@kencurtis228]

Don't need powerwasher

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BSS22193]

What a great tip to use ATF oil before winter storage of the mower! 👍 I have one old lawn tractor, one almost new lawn tractor and two old snow blowers i will do this to in a short time! Do you have other great tip for shining plastic parts?

[@GarageGear]

@@BSS22193 hey BSS you could use WD40 or an armorall spray of some kind too

[@BSS22193]

@@GarageGear Ok thanks for quick answer! 👍😃 I was just curious if you had some other alternatives to the ATF oil. Not that i think the ATF oil dont shine it up or something because i see in your video that it works pretty good on black plastic parts! 👍 Here where i live in Norway we dont have much Armorall products but we have something called Owatrol Polytrol that makes faded black plastic parts look like brand new again and it lasts for many years, i have used WD40 earlier on black plastic parts but in my opinion it not lasts long enough but it works for a quick and easy shine.

[@GarageGear]

@@BSS22193 I would give that product of yours a shot and see how she does! 👍

[@kencurtis228]

I use 30 Second Cleaner & Tuff Stuff

[@GarageGear]

Great tips!

[@yalerich7417]

You r an inspiration jb (but I hate u) your garage @ equipment r TOO CLEAN!!

[@DerekGH]

😂

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Yale! Lol I have a thing for clean lawn equipment! 😂👍

[@WisconsinEric]

Nice John Deere mower. When is the Toro Commercial Recycler vs John Deere video coming out? Mulching and bagging autumn leaves challenge would make a good video

[@GarageGear]

That’s not a bad idea, my friend. I’ll see what I can do. The leaves start falling soon enough. Thanks for the idea. And thanks for watching.!

[@mmashmash]

Good video; however, I'm afraid I have to disagree that putting a garbage bag over the engine is needed. If the air filter cover is in place, you will not harm the engine by pressure washing it.

[@GarageGear]

Thank you and appreciate you sharing your tip!

[@kencurtis228]

I use OCM

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@tomvarano3283]

Yup my neighbors think I am nuts also about my equipment. Also a blast from the resent past.DRAKE LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT. Just went out of business. However they are now A LAND PRO DEALER. Just another local solid family business bought out by big business.

[@GarageGear]

You nailed it, Tom! Another one down the tubes.

[@DerekGH]

What blower do you recommend?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Derekn if you are looking for a handheld blower I currently use the echo pb2620 and can say enough good things about it! I’ll also be reviewing a stihl blower in the coming weeks! Stay tuned!

[@DerekGH]

@@GarageGear awesome. Thank you

[@Jeff-rh8mq]

I wish you were my neighbour!

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Jeff!

[@rk22cc]

You really do this after mowing your lawn?

[@GarageGear]

I’ll do the good step after every mow. The other methods are once and a while.

[@stevepasternak6352]

Never power wash in bare feet.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@RonMcG-vk1cg]

That turbo or spinning pressure washer tip a zero degree pattern and WILL cut through skin. Danger Will Robinson!

[@Ladysman_217]

If your mower says "thank you, thank you, thank you" then mine says "f@#k you dude". Not only do I not clean it all summer but it also is stored outside.

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha not too hard to turn that relationship around a little! Thanks for watching Chet!

[@kencurtis228]

Final Step is OCM

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@avipatel3775]

what subjects u teach as a teacher?

[@GarageGear]

Hey avi! I teach Personal training at a vocational school! I teach juniors and seniors to become trainers at fitness centers! 👍 thanks for being a cool fan!

[@avipatel3775]

@@GarageGear nice