Would polyurethane on a new mower deck keep grass from sticking? Would it hold up over time?

Question

I,m trying to find out if there is something to put on a mower deck that will keep grass from sticking, hold up over time, and protect the deck? Something that you would not have to put on every couple hours or every other week. I was thinking of something like polyurethane, power coating, or something eles that would be better.

Answer 1

Certainly there are substances that would help with weather and moisture resitance, but none will be permanent. Grass, when cut, will stick to anything, simply due to what moisture exists in each blade, and the "Sap" stuff of grass.

One should always clean a tool after use, especially as it relates to exterior use equipment. A garden hose will do the job, and it will dry OK.

Rev. Steven

Answer 2

I use a bar of very cheap soap (the brick-hard type), and rub the underside of my mower deck. I have to repeat this from time to time. And then I only mow when the grass is dry....
Works for snow blowers, too.

Answer 3

I'm wondering if the polyurathane might have that strong paint smell (like it does when your painting) when the mower deck gets hot?
Most polyurathane , or at least any I've ever used, has a strong smell and gives me a headache.

Answer 4

Sorry, but that won't work. Try brushing some motor oil on the deck. That works great and stays for a good few weeks. You can spray wd-40 also but you'd have to do that everytime you mow. motor oil, even used oil is your best step.

Answer 5

No... the best way to keep grass from sticking is to cut it before it gets too long... you should never cut more than 1/3rd of the length of the grass when you mow...

It also helps if you mow when the grass is dry... if you want to do it in the morning, wait for the dew to evaporate...

Answer 6

Try not to mow damp grass, don't even think about mowing wet grass! As said above, scrape out what's stuck in there already, and periodically check after mowing. You can practice mowing my lawn if you want.

Answer 7

there is nothing that you can do, just get a better mower, like a professional that is powerful enough that nothing slows it down and get gator blades on it. I can cut my lawn wet with my 48" exmark and the grass doesnt stick that much and it certainly doesnt slow it down.

Answer 8

I spray 'Pam' all over the bottom of my mover, I heard it on tv one time, I do this maybe twice a season and it works great. If anything does stick to it, it just hoses off easily.

Answer 9

Don't let it get too high, and always cut dry grass.....!

Wd-40, etc doesn't last all that long and can get on the grass (especially engine oil) and kill it.

Answer 10

Either a Mexican gardener or a garden hose.