[GarPA]

Sorry but this thread is not about what you thought it was about!!....lol...just couldn't resist the title for this thread.

My cousin is does a whole lot of mowing on BIG commercial/industrial properties, has 5 commercial machines and they always look great. He told me the way to reduce the dirt and grass from sticking to the exterior of the mower deck and tire rims , is to give the machine a good bath and then WAX IT with a high quality polish. To be honest, I don't believe him so I thought I'd ask you guys if you've heard of this or have done it, and if it keeps the mowers cleaner. longer.....yeah I know....a weird ? I'm asking....but I'm always trying to find ways to save a few minutes here and there.

 

[ElephantNest]

It sure does. Wax, rainX, etc.

 

[Bluesteel]

If it works, then how often should you do it? I mean, if you do it too much, is there a chance you'll go blind?

 

[LawnSmith]

we spray ours down w/ WD40 sometimes or Armor All. makes things wipe down much easier when they get dusty.

 

[mower_babe]

Originally posted by Bluesteel
If it works, then how often should you do it? I mean, if you do it too much, is there a chance you'll go blind?

i hope not!!

 

[Keith]

I actually put a coat of Zaino Bros. show car polish on my EPS Lazer when I bought it

 

[Envy Lawn Service]

I'd like to know if there is a worthwhile spray on wax out there? You know, something that would get in those tight spots and would not require the rubbing on and buffing off.

 

[ADLAWNCUTTERS]

You guys must have a lot of extra time on your hands. I don't have time to wax my new trucks..I have a millionare friend who had a new truck with a dent in it. I told him why don't you fix it. He Sez " Because it wont make me any more money dent or no dent .Oh yea he doesn't't have the truck anymore but he is still rich. But he did have a point,what is you time worth.,The mower will still work the same dirty or not...

 

[Rustic Goat]

It does take time, but don't you wash/wax your vehicle occasionally?
Why not treat your workhorse to the same, not often, just make it part of preventative maintenance.
Any good car wax will do, it helps your attitude too. You won't go blind from it so long as you don't wax your eyes.

 

[vipermanz]

as far as spray waxes, i found rainX fastwax to be the best, either that or zymol detailer, zymol is $9 bucks a bottle here

 

[David Haggerty]

Originally posted by Envy Lawn Service
I'd like to know if there is a worthwhile spray on wax out there? You know, something that would get in those tight spots and would not require the rubbing on and buffing off.

I used Meguire's "wash & wax" combo on my son in law's boat last winter. It worked great!
So I got a supply of it for the mowers. So far I've washed the mowers ONCE with it. It's been a busy year.

I THINK it'll work if I ever get going with it and don't let the crud accumulate. You just scrub it with a rag or soft brush and rinse it off with a hose. It's pretty easy.

 

[Gr grass n Hi tides]

Originally posted by Bluesteel
If it works, then how often should you do it? I mean, if you do it too much, is there a chance you'll go blind?

I should be near blind anyway.................so what the heck might as well ad one more rocket polishing to the routine! Seriously, this is a great idea & I'll be giving it a good once over soon.

Before I polish the rocket, what works good for getting off spots of black grass gooop?

 

[ffemt1271]

mine gets a bath once a month. then i dry it and wax it.( they say not to wash them, but i dint see where that can be worse than wet matted up grass clippings)

 

[A1 [email protected]]

You won't go blind if you stop when you just need glasses....

 

[Bluesteel]

Mine gets a thorough blow-job at the end of each day. Then, once a week I take it to the Car-Wash and give it a nice long bath. Have to wear eye protection.

I’ve thought about trying a light coat of oil, like spray-on Pam, but I wouldn’t want to do anything too kinky.

 

[KenH]

My equipment hasnt seen water in 20 years...except for the unfortunate cases Im caught in the rain...