Mowing Mower Deck Underside Coatings

[Dascro]

I am considering putting a coating like Line-X on the underside of my mower deck (for my CC 2550). My hope is it would extend the life of the deck.

Has anyone ever done this or something similar? Any experience or words of wisdom one way or the other?

Dave

 

[johnk]

I just pulled off my mower deck and used POR on it. A little goes a long way and gives you a rock hard chip proof finish. it also checks the rust. They sell it on ebay. Do a search. 6 ounces will do your deck. My son did his mower 5 years ago and there still isn't a mark in the underside of his deck which led me to do mine.

 

[Dascro]

Thanks johnk. You mean POR-15, right?

I checked it out and it sounds like it is a good coating for the underside of mower decks.

Are you aware of any other place to get beside e-bay?

Dave

 

[johnk]

Not really sure where else to get it. My son bought it off ebay and I did also. Yes, thats the stuff. POR 15. A little goes a long way and from my sons observations after 5 years I figured it was cheap insurance.

 

[dqdave1]

If POR 15 goes over any painted surface it will peel.

 

[johnk]

It never peeled the paint on my son's deck. After 5 years there isn't a chip or mark on it. Just an observation. It's worth the few dollars for the added protection. Their may be other products out there and this is just one I have used. If there are others lets hear about them.

 

[1olddawg]

POR-15 is indeed a very good product for most any surface. There are rules to follow which is a must!!! SIX PACK-POR-15 Inc.
This is a good link to follow for a good price. Buy the 4oz cans and you wont have lost product, as one can will paint 12 sq ft. Scroll down to the information section and click on Directions for people who don't read directions. You will need the marine clean treatment and follow up neutralizer as listed. Hot rodders swear by this stuff. I have used it in the offshore oil industry and found it to to be a great product IF USED CORRECTLY...

 

[johnk]

I bought the 3- 4oz cans with a bottle of cleaner and etcher for 29.99 + shipping. I did both sides of my 48 inch mower deck and the tubes and front side of a 50 inch plow blade for my ATV before I ran out. I was impressed.

 

[Bob_Bainbridge]

I bought the 3- 4oz cans with a bottle of cleaner and etcher for 29.99 + shipping. I did both sides of my 48 inch mower deck and the tubes and front side of a 50 inch plow blade for my ATV before I ran out. I was impressed.

Where did you find that combination?

Thanks, Bob B.

 

[bobofish]

Two years ago I had a leak in my F-250 powerstroke oil pan. I went to the link that 1olddawg gave and bought a super starter kit. Used the directions they gave and still no leak to date! Saved me $1,500 on repairs! That kit should be enough to do the bottom of a deck. Bob