Applying Slip Plate to a Mower Deck: DIY Guide & Honest Review

00:00:01 - 00:00:20
I’m prepping the mower deck by cleaning off dust and wiping it down with isopropyl alcohol to get it ready for Slip Plate application.

00:00:20 - 00:01:05
I’m giving the deck a thorough rubdown with rubbing alcohol to remove grease, prepping it like you would for painting metal. This effort is worth it for a brand-new deck, not a used one.

00:01:06 - 00:01:57
Slip Plate #1 is heavy-duty with many uses—like snowblowers or Jeeps. I got a gallon can, but it’s tough to mix, with clumps even after shaking by hand.

00:01:57 - 00:02:58
After ten minutes of mixing, it’s still clumpy and messy. A mixing machine is a must, and I’m calling it good despite some clumps, as it’s now thicker.

00:02:58 - 00:04:10
I’m using a cheap brush, planning to toss it. Slip Plate doesn’t stick well to glossy paint, needing two coats. It goes on thick but leaves brush marks, not ideal for looks.

00:04:10 - 00:05:19
The first coat shows brush marks and thin spots. A Scotch-Brite pad might’ve helped adhesion, but I didn’t rough up the paint. It’s weird—not like regular paint—and needs a second coat after drying overnight.

00:05:19 - 00:07:05
Thick drips work best for slipperiness. I’ll coat wooden blocks with Slip Plate to rub the surface smooth, pushing graphite into cracks. It needs a well-ventilated area—drying fumes stunk up my basement, so I moved to the garage for the second coat.

00:07:05 - 00:07:56
Slip Plate is super messy, hard to clean, and gets everywhere. Wear gloves and keep WD-40 and paper towels handy to wipe wet spills immediately.

00:07:56 - 00:09:20
The second coat looks better, with good coverage, but I doubt Slip Plate will last on a mower deck due to abrasion—powder coat wears off fast. It’s a now-or-never job for a new deck, as used ones aren’t worth this effort.

00:09:20 - 00:10:44
I’m eyeing Slip Plate for my snowblower, as silicone spray prevents clogs. If Slip Plate works, it could save prep time. Some spots still don’t adhere, likely due to poor cleaning—grease residue, maybe.

00:10:44 - 00:12:17
Rubbing coated blocks will smooth the surface, making it slick. My initial take: Slip Plate’s cool but not worth the effort for mower decks, as it’ll wear off fast. I’ll know more by season’s end.

00:12:17 - 00:14:45
After two thick coats, I rub blocks to smooth brush marks, making it shinier and slicker. It’d excel in farming (e.g., grain chutes). A third coat with foam brushes gave even coverage—foam brushes are key for looks.

00:14:45 - 00:15:52
After one cut (~2/3 acre), Slip Plate shows wear and sludge buildup. I’ll update with a long-term review at season’s end, but I doubt it’s ideal for mower decks due to abrasion. Stay tuned for other Slip Plate uses!