MAKE YOUR LAWN MOWER SHINE AGAIN (Good, Better & Best Methods)

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  • Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024

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  • @BenNawrath
    @BenNawrath Год назад +3

    Never heard the AT fluid trick! Crazy! I think part of the intimidation is the time it takes to setup the power washer, etc. If you’re garage is setup where everything is super accessible, definitely no problem. I have some stuff buried (mostly woodworking stuff!), so whenever I pull out the pressure washer to do something I go around and collect things to be washed haha. I even asked my neighbor if he wanted to hose off his tow-behind aerator today! He didn’t… but that’s when those things are 5 minute jobs, when the power and water are all connected already!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +3

      I agree! Having a good setup is key to reducing the time. 👍👍

  • @GarageGear
    @GarageGear  Год назад

    Here is a LINK to the PRESSURE WASHER used in this video! Thank you for supporting the channel! 👍
    👉 amzn.to/444TrRD

  • @TheLawnLover
    @TheLawnLover Год назад +4

    Great advice JB - taking care of your equipment makes it last much longer 🙌

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Absolutely my friend! And with the cost of everything nowadays you gotta make it last! Have a good weekend bud!

  • @apexiumim2741
    @apexiumim2741 Год назад +2

    I find buying a new mower and having it remain at the repair shop all summer while I use their loaner… really keeps mine looking brand spanking new!!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      I would agree apex! What kind did they give you? Can’t remember if you told me or not.

    • @apexiumim2741
      @apexiumim2741 Год назад +1

      @@GarageGear
      Same exact one but a year older. Lol
      Let’s go BILLS!!!!!!!

  • @mvg2x34
    @mvg2x34 Год назад +3

    This channel has made me obsessive about keeping my gear clean and shiny.😊

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      You’re in good company MVG!👍

  • @joebarzo9935
    @joebarzo9935 Год назад +4

    Ah JB...it is not just your lawn mower saying thank you thank you thank you! I hope you can hear me saying this with every upload of great tips and tricks you share with your dedicated subscribers. Because I do.
    So glad to see you have healed up quite well...balancing as you are deftly able to do while pressure washing your mower bag.
    Remember to hit that LIKE button dear friends. Make it a habit.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +2

      Hey Joe! I hear you saying thank you my friend and to that I say you’re welcome! We’re healing up nicely my friend! Only wearing the brace when I’m more active and when mowing the lawn. The pain is way down. Appreciate you as always Joe! Have an awesome rest of the weekend! 👍

  • @1jantheman1
    @1jantheman1 Год назад +2

    JB, watching your videos is like having a chat with myself. Great company! :) Thanks Bud.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      You’re in good company Jan! I talk to myself all the time! Lol! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍

  • @jesusdrummer21
    @jesusdrummer21 Год назад +1

    ATF....ill try that. Always use Fluid film everywhere on the mower for winter storage.

  • @DJAlgorithm74
    @DJAlgorithm74 Год назад +1

    I APPRECIATE all your VIDEOS, they are ENTERTAINING, INFORMATIVE, and INSPIRING!!!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Appreciate you DJ for being a cool fan of the channel! 👍

  • @michaellyons5663
    @michaellyons5663 6 месяцев назад +2

    The craftsman i had for many years was excellent to clean as the metal was aluminum and NEVER rusted.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  6 месяцев назад

      Awesome thanks for sharing

  • @larry648
    @larry648 6 месяцев назад +1

    An small electrical power washer, foam cannon, and cheap tire foam. Works great and tire foam make the next several clean ups easier.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing Larry!

  • @frankmartinez9866
    @frankmartinez9866 Год назад +1

    I have 1000s of options to watch when I get home from work. I go right to you tube and watch your new vids!!
    So cool, helpful and destressing!! Thank you for making my mornings better and fun. Great videos!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Hey Frank! You’re an awesome guy! I appreciate you and thanks for being a cool fan!👍

  • @tomshearer7409
    @tomshearer7409 Год назад +2

    Working on mower/engine is like sending out invitations for a small block party in your driveway

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      The only thing we’ll need set up is a grill! Lol

  • @shanew7361
    @shanew7361 7 месяцев назад +2

    Should do a video on winterizing your power washer. I'm dropping in on my favorite channel, my man. Just power washed undercarriage of my Honda HRX 217HYA after 2 years, lol I used to detail her after every mow 😂

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  7 месяцев назад

      Not a bad idea Shane! Thanks for being a cool fan!

  • @jeffreycaban5107
    @jeffreycaban5107 Год назад +2

    You got that JX75 sparkling! Nice job. I too treat my JD JX85 like a King.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      The jx models are awesome mowers! True tanks!

  • @mikegrappone9078
    @mikegrappone9078 Год назад +1

    Excellent video - leaf blower afterwards also helps cool the engine!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Yeah it does. Thanks for watching. Hope you’re having a good weekend.

  • @E150GT
    @E150GT 6 месяцев назад +1

    I like 303 aerospace protectant for the plastics.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing E15

  • @michaelc.6306
    @michaelc.6306 3 месяца назад +1

    On my ZT I use automotive Spray detailer or a Spray wax after a good clean.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 месяца назад

      @@michaelc.6306 awesome thanks for sharing

  • @515Mike
    @515Mike Год назад +1

    Wow! Great job with cleaning it! I guess it was used more than 2 times then stored away! Great find! Now you can at least double what you bought it for

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Oh yeah, that’s definitely a good running machine!

  • @WhitieInVermont
    @WhitieInVermont Год назад +3

    Great video JB. I went to move my push mower the other day and noticed that the wheels are barely turning. I may need to remove them and clean them up. I see a new video idea for your channel to help you get some more subscribers.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      I like where your head is at WHITIE! Give them a quick cleaning and some grease possibly and you’re good to go! Hope you’re doing well my friend!

  • @electroddxful
    @electroddxful Год назад +1

    Wow, it looks as good as new JB. It came out amazing. Have a bless Sunday👍🙏👍🙏

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Couldn’t believe how good it turned out Ray! Unreal! The video doesn’t do it justice! Have a blessed Sunday as well my friend!

  • @BenNawrath
    @BenNawrath Год назад +1

    An air compressor with a blow gun will take that leaf blower to the next level for slightly stubborn nooks and crannies!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Oh yeah that will work too Ben! Appreciate you sharing! Have a good rest of the weekend bud!

    • @BenNawrath
      @BenNawrath Год назад +1

      @@GarageGear sorry I didn’t see this sooner, I was drying my landscape rake off with my leaf blower yesterday hahaha

  • @Salmomlox
    @Salmomlox Год назад +2

    Great video, JB. I love the foot technique! That's the best! You have shown us that your foot is healing! When you showed the image of pumpkin spice, I spit out my coffee! 😁🤣 This is how you keep your equipment for 20years! Great job, JB.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Hey salmomlox the foot is healing up nicely! Another week or two and I’ll be fully healed up! Glad you got a laugh out of the video! Appreciate you bud!👍

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 6 месяцев назад +1

    Once done cleaning, you should remove the wheels and add grease to the axles. You'll probably need to clean the axles as well. Since most push mowers do not have bearings, I grease my axles about every 3rd mow, same with sharpening the blade.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  6 месяцев назад

      Wow thanks for sharing johann

  • @Dave7160
    @Dave7160 Год назад +1

    Hi JB This is the mower that will last forever that I mentioned before its a keeper for sure these will never rust it looks like new the John Deere with the Kawasaki Engine, these a bulletproof, keep up the great work. This proticular mower is the JX75, also you need the mulch plug if you mulch your grass.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Can’t beat these mowers Dave! I’ll have to grab a mulch plug for this one. Didn’t come with one! Thanks for watching

  • @marcohernandez6320
    @marcohernandez6320 Год назад +1

    Leaf blower to clean my mower… why have I never thought about this?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      I know a guy that dusted his house with one before! I wouldn’t recommend that lol!

  • @jabaricobain
    @jabaricobain 2 месяца назад +1

    Bare foot pressure washing is crazy

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 месяца назад

      My shoes get soaked anyways! 🤷‍♂️ I live life on the edge

  • @LL-mt2nz
    @LL-mt2nz Год назад +2

    Good tip on washing the bag. I will try that. I still haven’t found an effective way of cleaning it he bag. Do you rinse just the outside or the inside too?

    • @kirkthebeerslinger
      @kirkthebeerslinger Год назад +2

      I pressure wash from the outside first so as not to push more dirt and debris into the fabric...

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Hey LL! You can spray the inside but I only do it if it’s really dirty. Usually rinsing the outside tends to a good enough job loosening up what’s inside to run out. Thanks for watching

  • @MarkR2530
    @MarkR2530 Год назад +1

    Haha. That ATF trick is something we used to do for our tires at car shows as teenagers!

  • @lukerestlessstudios
    @lukerestlessstudios Год назад +1

    WD40 makes for a decent spit shine on plastic too. Also can dissolve some dirt, and force out water.

  • @Janspropertycare
    @Janspropertycare Год назад +1

    Love the looks of that JD mower I do the ATF trick too!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      The Deere is best looking mower in my garage right now! Can’t beat ATF!

  • @anthonyelectric6045
    @anthonyelectric6045 Год назад +1

    Those mower’s are ready for the runway buddy!! Awesome tips 👍

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Appreciate you Anthony! 👍

  • @Carlos.Rivera
    @Carlos.Rivera Год назад +2

    I use regular car wash soap in IK foamer. Foam it up and start washing. Im kinda paranoid and I cover the engine with a plastic bag, am I too paranoid for that?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +2

      Smart to do so Carlos! Keeps water from getting at vital components! Have a good weekend bud!👍

  • @gregoryeditor6500
    @gregoryeditor6500 Год назад +1

    I like the good method, but when I put it away for the winter I will use the better method. 215 likes now buddy!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      RIGHT ON GREGORY! ! Thanks for watching as always my friend!

  • @BigDaddysGarage
    @BigDaddysGarage Год назад +2

    I blow off my rider after every use, to keep grass build up away from the pulleys.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Smart to do so my friend! 👍👍 have a good week bud!

  • @joeraptor1
    @joeraptor1 Год назад +2

    Wow...that John Deere JX75 looks great! That's one of the best mowers ever built. I had a JX 85 (the commercial version) about 25 years ago and loved owning it. They left a great cut and that Kawasaki FC150 engine was wicked. It knew just when to give you that extra torque you needed in heavy grass. Great find.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Hey Joe! They are awesome mowers! Can’t beat em!

  • @smallblock412
    @smallblock412 Год назад +2

    Cleaner than your kids Internet search history 😂😂😂

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Hahaha a lot of truth in that statement lol! Have a good weekend Smallblock!

  • @shortyorc121
    @shortyorc121 Год назад +1

    Bro if your going to clean the mower you atleast have to take the engine cover off and clean the cooling fins. This is where it will matter the most. Everything else is cosmetic besides some rust preventing on the deck.
    You should also clean your cooling fins on your weed eater and blower every season.

    • @DerekGH
      @DerekGH Год назад +1

      Do you have a video on how you did that?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing

  • @PainterD54
    @PainterD54 7 месяцев назад +1

    I seen my neighbor trying to change his lawn tractor blades the other day. I noticed the old blades had the ends (the sharp part) broke off. He said there was a strip of grass left no mowed when he made a pass? DUH! He never sharpens his blades, EVER!! Just replaces them. You can't fix stupid.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  7 месяцев назад

      Hahaha sure can’t! Thanks for sharing painter

  • @riceburner4747
    @riceburner4747 Год назад +1

    I never thought of using my leaf blower on my mower. Have used it on my car! I clean bottem deck first then the top. I also don't cover my engine because I dont saturate it with water. I unfortunately don't have a pressure washer.😢 Great advice! 👍

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      The leaf blower comes in handy when you least expect it to. It’s a great way to keep it clean regularly. Thanks for watching!

  • @SVW1976
    @SVW1976 Год назад +1

    Wow! That Deere looks great!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Definitely came out great!

  • @The_Mace
    @The_Mace Год назад +1

    One can't help but wonder if the "foot trick" is the real reason JB recently wound up in a walking boot... LOL

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      The world may never know!… 😈👍what are the plans for the weekend Mace?

    • @The_Mace
      @The_Mace Год назад +1

      @@GarageGear Football!

  • @mrRoverkane
    @mrRoverkane Год назад +1

    @7:19 😂😭😂

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Made you laugh in that one! Haha thanks for watching!

  • @brandon_burbach
    @brandon_burbach Год назад +1

    Woah woah! 🏇Hold the horses! Record player comes to a screeching halt! 🎥HOW do you decide when to use Fluid Film to coat surfaces... versus this new idea of Transmission Fluid!🤯. I'm intrigued and perplexed!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      You could use fluid film when you’re going to store the unit away for winter! I use ATF more often because it’s cheap and doesn’t collect dust as easily throughout the season! Have a good rest of the week Brandon!

    • @brandon_burbach
      @brandon_burbach Год назад +1

      @@GarageGear ahhh! So, is it the same principle for metal surfaces and for snowblowers or does that change your formula? I think you've mostly used fluid film on your snowblowers in the winter, correct?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      @@brandon_burbach I use ATF mainly to shine things up. It provides very little protection. When more protection is needed I turn to fluid film. Fluid film I use a lot on snowblowers. 👍👍

  • @jaybooth4815
    @jaybooth4815 Год назад +1

    Another great video JB! That JD looks bran spanking new! Looks like you’re back on both feet again…have a great weekend buddy! Stir using the pool? Cheers!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Hey Jay! Can’t believe how good this John Deere turned out! The foot is a heck of a lot better! Getting around a lot easier! Pool is only open for about another 10 days or so! How have you been feeling lately?

    • @jaybooth4815
      @jaybooth4815 Год назад +1

      ⁠not too bad JB. Thanks buddy!

  • @SgtToastieYT
    @SgtToastieYT Год назад +7

    I just use a bit of spray wax nowadays, UV protection and no residue!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +5

      Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

    • @LL-mt2nz
      @LL-mt2nz Год назад +4

      I find a spray wax helps keep the mower cleaner for a longer period of time

    • @SVW1976
      @SVW1976 Год назад +1

      I got ripped by my friends for waxing my mower and snowblower. 😂

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      @@SVW1976 you’re in good company here

  • @johnknorr1140
    @johnknorr1140 Год назад +1

    I bet you’re a great teacher

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Appreciate you bud. Hope you’re having a nice weekend.

  • @BSS22193
    @BSS22193 5 месяцев назад +1

    What a great tip to use ATF oil before winter storage of the mower! 👍 I have one old lawn tractor, one almost new lawn tractor and two old snow blowers i will do this to in a short time! Do you have other great tip for shining plastic parts?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@BSS22193 hey BSS you could use WD40 or an armorall spray of some kind too

    • @BSS22193
      @BSS22193 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@GarageGear Ok thanks for quick answer! 👍😃 I was just curious if you had some other alternatives to the ATF oil. Not that i think the ATF oil dont shine it up or something because i see in your video that it works pretty good on black plastic parts! 👍 Here where i live in Norway we dont have much Armorall products but we have something called Owatrol Polytrol that makes faded black plastic parts look like brand new again and it lasts for many years, i have used WD40 earlier on black plastic parts but in my opinion it not lasts long enough but it works for a quick and easy shine.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@BSS22193 I would give that product of yours a shot and see how she does! 👍

  • @randalmorris2076
    @randalmorris2076 Год назад +1

    Great video!

  • @kencurtis228
    @kencurtis228 Год назад +1

    TY for Sharing

  • @WaynesAdventure
    @WaynesAdventure Месяц назад +1

    Nice 👍

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Месяц назад

      @@WaynesAdventure thanks for watching Wayne!

  • @kencurtis228
    @kencurtis228 Год назад +3

    Do underneath mower first

  • @mmashmash
    @mmashmash Год назад

    Good video; however, I'm afraid I have to disagree that putting a garbage bag over the engine is needed. If the air filter cover is in place, you will not harm the engine by pressure washing it.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Thank you and appreciate you sharing your tip!

  • @sylvanos44
    @sylvanos44 Год назад +1

    transmission fluid do not dammage plastic and paint in long term? thanks

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Nope no damage long-term or short-term.

  • @yalerich7417
    @yalerich7417 Год назад +1

    You r an inspiration jb (but I hate u) your garage @ equipment r TOO CLEAN!!

    • @DerekGH
      @DerekGH Год назад +1

      😂

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Thanks Yale! Lol I have a thing for clean lawn equipment! 😂👍

  • @WisconsinEric
    @WisconsinEric Год назад +1

    Nice John Deere mower. When is the Toro Commercial Recycler vs John Deere video coming out? Mulching and bagging autumn leaves challenge would make a good video

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      That’s not a bad idea, my friend. I’ll see what I can do. The leaves start falling soon enough. Thanks for the idea. And thanks for watching.!

  • @kencurtis228
    @kencurtis228 Год назад +2

    Don't need powerwasher

  • @kencurtis228
    @kencurtis228 Год назад +1

    I use 30 Second Cleaner & Tuff Stuff

  • @EL.MAS_CHINGON210
    @EL.MAS_CHINGON210 Год назад +1

    Will the super clean product be ok to use on a honda nexite deck?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      I would say so! Just dilute it like I mentioned!

  • @tomvarano3283
    @tomvarano3283 Год назад +1

    Yup my neighbors think I am nuts also about my equipment.
    Also a blast from the resent past.DRAKE LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT. Just went out of business.
    However they are now A LAND PRO DEALER.
    Just another local solid family business bought out by big business.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      You nailed it, Tom! Another one down the tubes.

  • @edrumsas5420
    @edrumsas5420 Год назад +1

    Great info

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Thanks for watching. Hope you’re having a good weekend, Ed.

  • @Jeff-rh8mq
    @Jeff-rh8mq Год назад +1

    I wish you were my neighbour!

  • @DerekGH
    @DerekGH Год назад +1

    What blower do you recommend?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Hey Derekn if you are looking for a handheld blower I currently use the echo pb2620 and can say enough good things about it! I’ll also be reviewing a stihl blower in the coming weeks! Stay tuned!

    • @DerekGH
      @DerekGH Год назад

      @@GarageGear awesome. Thank you

  • @kencurtis228
    @kencurtis228 Год назад +1

    I use OCM

  • @rk22cc
    @rk22cc Год назад +1

    You really do this after mowing your lawn?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      I’ll do the good step after every mow. The other methods are once and a while.

  • @Ladysman_217
    @Ladysman_217 Год назад +1

    If your mower says "thank you, thank you, thank you" then mine says "f@#k you dude". Not only do I not clean it all summer but it also is stored outside.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Hahaha not too hard to turn that relationship around a little! Thanks for watching Chet!

  • @stevepasternak6352
    @stevepasternak6352 Год назад

    Never power wash in bare feet.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад

      Thanks for watching

    • @RonMcG-vk1cg
      @RonMcG-vk1cg 4 месяца назад +1

      That turbo or spinning pressure washer tip a zero degree pattern and WILL cut through skin. Danger Will Robinson!

  • @kencurtis228
    @kencurtis228 Год назад +1

    Final Step is OCM

  • @avipatel3775
    @avipatel3775 Год назад +1

    what subjects u teach as a teacher?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  Год назад +1

      Hey avi! I teach Personal training at a vocational school! I teach juniors and seniors to become trainers at fitness centers! 👍 thanks for being a cool fan!

    • @avipatel3775
      @avipatel3775 Год назад +1

      @@GarageGear nice