Graphite Paint?

BATTY54 · Jun 29, 2001

I saw a article about using graphite seed hopper paint on lawn mower decks to ease clean up. I cannot seem to find this stuff. Anyone know of the manufaturer or what it is called, or a source in the North East.

Von · Jun 29, 2001

Batty54,
I just picked up a rattle can of it at FARM AND FLEET, what once was CENTRAL TRACTOR. Its called " SLIP PLATE" and they had it in gallons as well. I haven't tried it yet, I am going to repaint the bottom of my deck first and then try the SLIP PLATE on it. Hope to get to it this weekend.

BATTY54 · Jul 3, 2001

Thanks, unfortunately the Central Tractor near me (an hour away) went to pot. They are mostly a clothing and toy store. I used to be able to get any part I needed for my old Ford and AC. Now I am lucky to find a spark plug for my lawnmower. I will try them if not I will try on line, if their new catalog is up, they weren't a month ago.

Von · Jul 3, 2001

Batty54,
See my post "Grass sticking to bottom of mower deck" I am going to try it on my mower deck this weekend. I will post the results on that post.

BATTY54 · Jul 4, 2001

Interesting thread "Grass sticking to bottom of mower deck" I never had a problem till a few years ago. I switched to an aftermarket blade instead of Gravely blades. I could buy a set of them for about half the cost of one from Gravely. I always used zink oxide yellow primer and Mil spec (battle ship paint) paint for the underneath of the deck, with no problems. I really hate to go back to paying $20-$30 a blade. I will try the slip plate as soon as I get a chance to get to Central Tractor or whatever they call themselves now.