I was watching the start of the video, and, thinking about where to cut the metal and how to shape the patch to be welded in. Then, to my horror, I realized you were going to Bondo it. I started thinking the sorts of thoughts you are likely to see in the comments. After awhile I saw that your repair turned out just fine, and I started wondering, why did it rust that way. Then I realized if you restore to original, why wouldn't it rust out that way all over again. I really don't think it is in any way unsafe. You should always do a quick walk-around before you mow, unless you enjoy replacing mower blades. Now if I were me, I would probably weld it up, and then coat the rusty/abraided areas on the inside of the mower with some kind of polymer like you used for your patch (and grind it smooth (and then paint it)). I say Bondo, it was a widely used American brand that became ( in the '60's and '70's) synonymous with not always well-done home auto repairs. (It is just fine if used appropriately.) But in the real world, you win. Thanks for sharing.
I USED that plastic roof mesh. And chimney flashing. Put the JB Weld on. Let it sit for a day. Then to fill used the JB weld quick weld. Worked. But your finish job is amazing
Great video. I wouldn’t have thought of that. How did the repair stand up over time, about six years later on? That location is probably where all the debris shoots by on the way to the catcher so it’s probably as much abrasion as rust.
Excellent video and excellent diy job! I have the EXACT SAME model of mower and the EXACT same rust hole! Rest if it is like new! Hardly been used! So I'll be following this tutorial almost to the letter Cheers from London 👍🏴
I agree. It appears that he just applied automotive body filler directly on top of a rusty surface. Will perform for a while but the whole lot will eventually start to delaminate then fall into be blade and make a horrendous mess. Might last for tow years the way it is and that was what he planned on.
Great job, thank you for sharing! I have a lawn mower with two holes on the deck and I'd would like to try to repair it. Where can I buy the Unibond repair metal? It seems to be a product our of stock on almost every web shop. I cannot find it either on unibond.co.uk site. Is there a similar product? Thanks again!
******* EXPENSIVE! Here is something that worked for us. The ONLY place that sells this hardener he was talking about is AMAZON.. We checked "LOWE'S - HOME DEPOT - ACE - and EVERY hardware store in Fayetteville NC... They all looked it up like we did and found the same thing... no one carries it BUT Amazon.. Here is what worked for us! " READY PATCH" from LOWE'S! It was $10 for a QUART.... Followed the same instructions as this man did but for a heck of a lot cheaper. (Found the "Metal Mesh" in a HUGE SHEET for $10...the only way "Home Depot" sells it but we got it 1/2 off because of a bent corner so there was an even better deal.) The "READY PATCH" worked EXACTLY as the hardener he used here. Hope this helps others as I am ALL about finding the CHEAPEST but yet most EFFECTIVE... Have a Blessed Day Everyone!
Not a good idea ever. Should a rock or nail go through your patch, you will be picking bondo pieces out of your legs. A well placed chunk of metal will punch through that patch and explode shards of patch material like shrapnel. I saw my brother do this once. Unless you weld a panel into the original frame, you are asking for trouble. All the workband effort is not really worth it considering another fram is going to cost less than that extra work. Besides, how long before that patch gives out? Its a mower, not a car.
"READY PATCH" for $10 at Home Depot for a PINT and it worked for me EXACTLY as this EXPENSIVE MESS from AMAZON. I could not believe the price of that stuff.... I could have just bought a new mower and mine is a rider lol but I did find this other stuff that worked just like the stuff you used. The video in itself was a blessing for us as we live on a tight budget so I sure do appreciate it. Have a Blessed Summer Jon.
I see that he hasn't answered to anyone's replies so does anyone know if the yellow "Hardener" is included when you buy the Repair Metal? I needed this so much... I want to help my husband fix our rider. It's needs a bushing.. steering wheel won't turn.. and a big chunk of the deck has a hole... Thank You so much. Waiting to hear about the hardener so we can get busy. Thank You again for helping others!
ty... it was quite EXPENSIVE when I first found it on Amazon. Talking hundreds of dollars and then a week later it was about $60 I think... Thanks for the reply though... I went with a different hardner at Lowes and only $10 for a gallon.
I will go out to the building and tell you the name of it. I had plenty left. I got that metal screen thing at Home Depot and even got it for 1/2 of a huge sheet (Only way it comes) because a small corner was bent lol... paid $5.00 for it.. I'll post the name of it tomorrow..
Hi Franco... I was wrong on the size.. it's a quart and it's called "READY PATCH" and it DOES WORK! I could not BELIEVE the price Amazon wanted for that hardener still. I could have just bought a new rider for that price LOL ---- Hope this helps!
Good repair without a welder. Hayter is a good brand an worth saving for another few years. I welded my mover but if I had no welder, I would be doing a repair like yours.
Thank you so much for this video, it's saved me 300 euros, I did exactly what you said and it worked out perfect
Thanks man! What's that little sheet called that you put over the whole?
Great little guide. My mower deck has 3-4 small rust holes appearing. Now I have a plan!!! Thank you sir
Excellent job and great video. I have a similar rust area on my mower deck. Your video gave me some great tips to use. Thanks!
using glue on a dirty surface? like for real? but using mesh to reinforce is good idea.
Great job fella.
Raise the deck height and stop mowing the ground.
Wow
That's really 💯 great
Excellent job, Jon!
I was watching the start of the video, and, thinking about where to cut the metal and how to shape the patch to be welded in. Then, to my horror, I realized you were going to Bondo it. I started thinking the sorts of thoughts you are likely to see in the comments. After awhile I saw that your repair turned out just fine, and I started wondering, why did it rust that way. Then I realized if you restore to original, why wouldn't it rust out that way all over again. I really don't think it is in any way unsafe. You should always do a quick walk-around before you mow, unless you enjoy replacing mower blades. Now if I were me, I would probably weld it up, and then coat the rusty/abraided areas on the inside of the mower with some kind of polymer like you used for your patch (and grind it smooth (and then paint it)). I say Bondo, it was a widely used American brand that became ( in the '60's and '70's) synonymous with not always well-done home auto repairs. (It is just fine if used appropriately.) But in the real world, you win. Thanks for sharing.
Great fix my lawnmower engine has alot of life left now I won't have to replace it because I can't find a deck for 15 year old mower thank you
100% john
I USED that plastic roof mesh. And chimney flashing. Put the JB Weld on. Let it sit for a day. Then to fill used the JB weld quick weld. Worked. But your finish job is amazing
Descent job, but do you think that the "UniBond" Repair Metal used on a rusted underbody to hold that wire mesh will stay..... ???
Great video. I wouldn’t have thought of that. How did the repair stand up over time, about six years later on? That location is probably where all the debris shoots by on the way to the catcher so it’s probably as much abrasion as rust.
Great job mate. It is the best fixing of a lawnmower deck I have ever seen before!
Excellent video and excellent diy job! I have the EXACT SAME model of mower and the EXACT same rust hole! Rest if it is like new! Hardly been used! So I'll be following this tutorial almost to the letter Cheers from London 👍🏴
great video
Nice job on that. Thank you for making & posting this video.
How has it held up?
Hi great can I use ordinary isopon car filler?
Cracking job.
..the inside job's like painting on dust... must be cleaned down to the metal first, then apply the adhesive. The idea is coming through though..
I agree. It appears that he just applied automotive body filler directly on top of a rusty surface. Will perform for a while but the whole lot will eventually start to delaminate then fall into be blade and make a horrendous mess. Might last for tow years the way it is and that was what he planned on.
Great job, thank you for sharing! I have a lawn mower with two holes on the deck and I'd would like to try to repair it. Where can I buy the Unibond repair metal? It seems to be a product our of stock on almost every web shop. I cannot find it either on unibond.co.uk site. Is there a similar product? Thanks again!
Can someone let me know if bondo works?
Good stuff
Thank you, very helpful
I want my miata painted in that green
Great job - Vauxhall green pretty good match, I don’t think I’d want a car in that colour though. Thanks
Brilliant thanks.
great job
Should have painted the whole lawnmower frame since you already did all that prep work...good job!
Nicely done!
Thanks for the ready patch hook up 😁 didn't know the name of the stuff.
Good tip on using vauxhall velvet green. Hayter paint is a rip off.
GOOOD JOB
piss of shit mower doesnt worth this much work
as new
Thanks for great post!
well done!
Hi jon what product code for this product from wickes
******* EXPENSIVE! Here is something that worked for us. The ONLY place that sells this hardener he was talking about is AMAZON.. We checked "LOWE'S - HOME DEPOT - ACE - and EVERY hardware store in Fayetteville NC... They all looked it up like we did and found the same thing... no one carries it BUT Amazon.. Here is what worked for us! " READY PATCH" from LOWE'S! It was $10 for a QUART.... Followed the same instructions as this man did but for a heck of a lot cheaper. (Found the "Metal Mesh" in a HUGE SHEET for $10...the only way "Home Depot" sells it but we got it 1/2 off because of a bent corner so there was an even better deal.) The "READY PATCH" worked EXACTLY as the hardener he used here. Hope this helps others as I am ALL about finding the CHEAPEST but yet most EFFECTIVE... Have a Blessed Day Everyone!
Why not look for a another mower that looks the same and replace everything on it..
Not a good idea ever. Should a rock or nail go through your patch, you will be picking bondo pieces out of your legs. A well placed chunk of metal will punch through that patch and explode shards of patch material like shrapnel. I saw my brother do this once. Unless you weld a panel into the original frame, you are asking for trouble. All the workband effort is not really worth it considering another fram is going to cost less than that extra work. Besides, how long before that patch gives out? Its a mower, not a car.
what kind of hole are you ???
Ace !!
Looks great thanks! I wonder if this will work to hold a wheel on
Great Job!, thanks for taking the time to make the video.
The yellow hardener does come as an integral part of the repair metal kit. Good luck.
"READY PATCH" for $10 at Home Depot for a PINT and it worked for me EXACTLY as this EXPENSIVE MESS from AMAZON. I could not believe the price of that stuff.... I could have just bought a new mower and mine is a rider lol but I did find this other stuff that worked just like the stuff you used. The video in itself was a blessing for us as we live on a tight budget so I sure do appreciate it. Have a Blessed Summer Jon.
@@journeystorm8585 did your patch ever vibrate out on the deck. I have a small golf ball hole close to the grass chute that would like to fix myself
I see that he hasn't answered to anyone's replies so does anyone know if the yellow "Hardener" is included when you buy the Repair Metal? I needed this so much... I want to help my husband fix our rider. It's needs a bushing.. steering wheel won't turn.. and a big chunk of the deck has a hole... Thank You so much. Waiting to hear about the hardener so we can get busy. Thank You again for helping others!
Journey Storm the hardener does come as part of the repair metal.
ty... it was quite EXPENSIVE when I first found it on Amazon. Talking hundreds of dollars and then a week later it was about $60 I think... Thanks for the reply though... I went with a different hardner at Lowes and only $10 for a gallon.
Journey Storm what was the stuff you used called? If it's that inexpensive I'd like to get some myself.
I will go out to the building and tell you the name of it. I had plenty left. I got that metal screen thing at Home Depot and even got it for 1/2 of a huge sheet (Only way it comes) because a small corner was bent lol... paid $5.00 for it.. I'll post the name of it tomorrow..
Hi Franco... I was wrong on the size.. it's a quart and it's called "READY PATCH" and it DOES WORK! I could not BELIEVE the price Amazon wanted for that hardener still. I could have just bought a new rider for that price LOL ---- Hope this helps!
Good repair without a welder. Hayter is a good brand an worth saving for another few years. I welded my mover but if I had no welder, I would be doing a repair like yours.