DennisThornton 4,771 #1 Posted January 9, 2021 My new to me Bolens snow blade and the recent snowfall was the worst combination I've ever used to try to get snow off my driveway! I've NEVER seen snow pack and stick to the blade like that! It was awful and took me at least three passes to clear it good! I've never used any kind of spray on my blade (or I've forgotten. I'm sure that's happening...) though I have sprayed my snow chutes. I just sanded my Bolens blade and I was surprised that even though there was some paint left there was quite a bit of rust pits underneath. Then I Fluid Filmed the blade and it worked better but it was colder too so who knows. My WH blade is 48" and this Bolens is only 42" so it really needs all the performance I can squeeze out of it so I searched here first and then online and found this: Plowsite.com, where I'd think they would know what to use: https://www.plowsite.com/threads/plow-slick-pictures-that-you-guys-wanted.149116/ I have not read it all but I did read about: http://plowslick.com/ Plow-Slick is not a lube but a once a season coating. Might be worth trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 819 #2 Posted January 9, 2021 i always gave my snow blade a good coat of wax every year when i installed it and had no issues with snow sticking 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #3 Posted January 9, 2021 31 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: I have not read it all but I did read about: http://plowslick.com/ Plow-Slick is not a lube but a once a season coating. Might be worth trying. Wow!, that website was a mind bogglingng challenge especially if you have Vertigo, with the falling snow and multi colored print. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #4 Posted January 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Wow!, that website was a mind bogglingng challenge especially if you have Vertigo, with the falling snow and multi colored print. Yep! I went through most of it/. Plowsite.com is where I ran out of time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,404 #5 Posted January 10, 2021 Sand blast or just sand it down & paint it with a good gloss enamel. I did this with my plow blade & have never had an issue with snow sticking to it. This will work even if there is pitting on the metal. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #6 Posted January 10, 2021 @DennisThornton... http://plowarmor.net/... This might be the ticket 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,347 #7 Posted January 10, 2021 plow slick similar to EZ Slide or Easy Slip film paint? I used the EZ Slide on mower decks and it helps but you got to keep after it as i wears off. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeni Koolkar 1 #8 Posted January 10, 2021 13 hours ago, DennisThornton said: My new to me Bolens snow blade and the recent snowfall was the worst combination I've ever used to try to get snow off my driveway! I've NEVER seen snow pack and stick to the blade like that! It was awful and took me at least three passes to clear it good! I've never used any kind of spray on my blade (or I've forgotten. I'm sure that's happening...) though I have sprayed my snow chutes. I just sanded my Bolens blade and I was surprised that even though there was some paint left there was quite a bit of rust pits underneath. Then I Fluid Filmed the blade and it worked better but it was colder too so who knows. My WH blade is 48" and this Bolens is only 42" so it really needs all the performance I can squeeze out of it so I searched here first and then online and found this: Plowsite.com, where I'd think they would know what to use: https://www.plowsite.com/threads/plow-slick-pictures-that-you-guys-wanted.149116/ I have not read it all but I did read about: http://plowslick.com/ Plow-Slick is not a lube but a once a season coating. Might be worth trying. I always use golf wax on all my snow removal items & the kids sleds. Kind of a pain 2 apply but always worth it. I apply it with a small torch, then polish off access lasts all winter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 10,225 #9 Posted January 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Achto said: Sand blast or just sand it down & paint it with a good gloss enamel. I did this with my plow blade & have never had an issue with snow sticking to it. This will work even if there is pitting on the metal. I recently cleaned up the the front side of the 48'' dozer blade and did just what Dan said. Used a DA sander then Rustoleum rusty metal primer and finished with Regal Red.Have only used it twice since and have had no snow stick to the blade. Maybe to soon to tell but so far I am pleased with the results. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #10 Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeni Koolkar said: I always use golf wax on all my snow removal items & the kids sleds. Kind of a pain 2 apply but always worth it. I apply it with a small torch, then polish off access lasts all winter. Gulf Wax? I assume. Another way to apply is to dissolve the wax in heated paint thinner outside with fire suppression and then paint it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,279 #11 Posted January 10, 2021 dennis , try keeping a painted SHEEN ON YOUR PLOW , being a lubrication freak , I regularly lubricate just about anything , that oil film and other snow slide lubricants will definitely keep a slick slide finish on your blade. any dull rusted finish will not release that snow . you can even use , waste oil on a paint brush , to stop rust and keep things rust free and slick. have an old cracked plow blade , any lubricant on it , makes it bead up water , like a new car , just an idea, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
