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

[@mithgo_outdoor]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@kennethmelnychuk9737]

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]

And a wheel chock or 2 (?)

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@roberttolley5055]

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

[@monsieurbeefeur2270]

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!

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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!

[@elrobo3568]

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.

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@martyleary4131]

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 “

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@alanosborne1947]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

It's on sale right now for$239.

[@mattd5020]

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.

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

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

[@Always_Never]

@@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]

CRC cosmoline works well also

[@andyhamilton8940]

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

[@timpmuldoon736]

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..👍🏼

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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.

[@Aidan-bb5wi]

That is the most coolest intro I seen damnn

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

Thanks!!

[@JARLandscapingLLC]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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!

[@josefmd]

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.

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

It’s worked out great for me!

[@whatisthis9495]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

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[@tonykourounblis1854]

I hose after every use way easier and quicker

[@billhendrickson5506]

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.

[@F8lastcallcharger345]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@yeetarmyitstimeforgoodtime8958]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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!

[@nickguthrie9309]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

Never tried that!

[@ronaldcardwell8914]

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.

[@techguy2342]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

😂😂

[@alzuu1]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

@@3rdTACGolfandFitnessDoes 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.

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

@@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.

[@roberttolley5055]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

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

[@tomharries847]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@kikupub71]

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!

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@donp2474]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@infinityandbeyond2386]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@CatsMeowington]

Please put a link in your comments to the mower lift. Also, put something else under your lift for idiot proofing. I know the lift is set back down on it's lock position but still... I like your video and that product seems to work well. In additioon, put some Mop & Glo in a sprayer and apply it the indercarriage on everthing. The wax in Mop & Glo helps to repel the moisture! I use it on everything but it works well on my Ariens snowblower, rider mower, etc.

[@larryhewitt1078]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@4dchessplayer516]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@TheOzthewiz]

@@3rdTACGolfandFitness 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!

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@dominicmarandino1602]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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!

[@garyp1930]

where did u get the jack

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@rayboatright876]

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

[@cgrimes72]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

@@3rdTACGolfandFitness I can respect that. Didnt know that about old mowers, thanks for that info.

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@John_D2]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

@@3rdTACGolfandFitness … he didn’t let you know.

[@kenallen7795]

What jack you use I need one

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@markhartzog7036]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@markhartzog7036]

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

[@EastTNGunDoctor]

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.

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

@@3rdTACGolfandFitness 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]

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

[@bigdaddy2497]

I need that jack what type is it??

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@marclaw4511]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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.

[@daveward1484]

How often does this need to be applied?

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@tbar1047]

Where you buy the lift at?

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@jamesdurber463]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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]

@@3rdTACGolfandFitness thanks for this info

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

@@jamesdurber463 absolutely!

[@vikwillwin]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@korndawggy1801]

This would probably work good in snowblowers too..

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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.

[@micker9830]

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.

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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.

[@brianandrews7099]

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.

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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.

[@cabbyhubby]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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.

[@FindersKeepers88]

Good, Thx

[@robertmunguia250]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@andreabond3501]

Does WD-40 Or RP7 also work ?

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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.

[@cahg3871]

Ceramic spray is another good anti stick product.

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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.

[@williamstraughan2949]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@dennishinton1760]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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.

[@carsonmatthews1687]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@carsonmatthews1687]

@@3rdTACGolfandFitness I actually think it's spelled Mo Deck and it's on amazon but I bet your local box stores would have it

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@keithkreatives]

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

[@3rdTACGolfandFitness]

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

[@TheOzthewiz]

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'!!

[@Dstromb232]

Graphite spray is much better than Fluid flim .

[@RS-cb7nm]

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

[@ssplatin1]

Take power wash and wash your tractor it’s much faster and better then this spray film