u/TacoGarcia

I cleaned the underneath of my Craftsman mower deck today with cleaner & a wire brush and noticed the paint is chipped and also gone. I’ve read about using POR 15 or even used motor oil, but before I use anything how much more cleaning do I need to do? There are spots where it’s bumpy & where the paint is lifting and peeling

Do I need to sand it down? I read to not apply POR 15 to completely smooth surfaces. If I leave it as is & brush on motor oil is that good? What about if I apply POR 15 with it as is, is that fine?

Mower was purchased in 2022.
It’s kept in the garage.
I live in SWFL.