How to Wax a Snowblower

www.lowes.com

Rate: (0 Ratings)

After a season of snow blowing, the paint or the plastic surface of the auger or the blade and the chute can become pitted or rough. This surface roughness allows the snow to stick to the auger rather than going up and out the chute. One way to get rid of this problem is to wax the auger and chute.

Flag Article

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Snowblower
Automotive wax (paste or liquid)
Work gloves
3 soft clothes

Wax a Snowblower

Step1

Wear work gloves to protect your hands and wrists from the edges of the auger. Make sure the snowblower is turned off at the switch. The auger and chute should be dry.

Step2

Apply wax as directed on the package to both sides of the auger and the inside of the chute. This may require you to turn the auger by hand to reach the opposite side. Paste or liquid wax will do, but using liquid wax is usually less time consuming.

Step3

Use the second cloth to remove the wax. You usually have to rub off the liquid wax, but you don’t have to rub as long or as hard as with paste wax.

Step4

Use the third cloth to buff the wax to a high shine and create a slippery surface. If you are in a hurry, you can use WD40 instead, but it will need to be applied each time you use the snowblower.