Fluid film
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JJZ 109
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This is TBN. You just never know what knowledge is coming your way and where it'll come from. :thumbsup:
But seriously, give it a try sometime. It takes the bugs of but leaves a little milky film. That hoses right off easily.
Back to the original topic: I spray my 2 mower decks with FF. So far it seems to be helping keep grass buildup down.
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wyeguy
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I'll definitely try both tips. Can't always mow as soon ad I'd like, so grass build up is sometimes a problem. Thanks.
brucewj
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I tried the drier sheet hint and it really works. I have tried several other approaches and none of them worked very good. When I tried this, the bugs just disolved away. As JJZ pointed out, there is a milky film, but it wipes right off. I also had to keep dipping the sheet in water.
Great tip. Thanks!
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FF sounds like high-tech Cosmoline to me. . . probably easier to apply and remove, but does essentially the same job.
Dryer sheets are good for wiping down surfaces to prevent static build-up. The same thing can be accomplished with fabric softener mixed with water (1 tbsp per pint). The fabric softener leaves a thin conductive coating that neutralizes static by being just conductive enough to discharge the static charge before it builds up. A thin film of soap works well also.
Dryer sheets are good for wiping down surfaces to prevent static build-up. The same thing can be accomplished with fabric softener mixed with water (1 tbsp per pint). The fabric softener leaves a thin conductive coating that neutralizes static by being just conductive enough to discharge the static charge before it builds up. A thin film of soap works well also.
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Completely different thought -- Dryer sheets also work great to remove soap scum buildup from the shower stall in your bathroom 
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Probably not an old North American Indian but an old bloke from the Punjab, India.
They're known as a dhobeywallah = washing man.
wyeguy
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Learnin' new stuff everyday! I love it!
Bob,
I tried to order Fluid Film Assortment Kit #1 using the "tractorbynet" discount. Was informed that the discount was no longer valid. I want to try Fluid Film anyway but could not get rid of "tractorbynet" in the Voucher field. So I exited the web site entirely and started over with the order. No big deal. This time the "tractorbynet" was gone but the site kept giving this: "You must select country & zip code, even for free shipping. Thanks.", even though I filled in the fields. If I don't "hear back" soon I will order the kit the old fashion way, via phone.
I tried to order Fluid Film Assortment Kit #1 using the "tractorbynet" discount. Was informed that the discount was no longer valid. I want to try Fluid Film anyway but could not get rid of "tractorbynet" in the Voucher field. So I exited the web site entirely and started over with the order. No big deal. This time the "tractorbynet" was gone but the site kept giving this: "You must select country & zip code, even for free shipping. Thanks.", even though I filled in the fields. If I don't "hear back" soon I will order the kit the old fashion way, via phone.