Mud sticking to my bucket

So I'm working with my smallest bucket (12" toothed) and I'm literally cleaning out the bucket with EVERY SCOOP.


I know I can buy release agents, but you've got to reapply them a lot and I'm concerned about the cost.

So I start wondering if there are any tricks.

Clean the bucket really well and brush on dirty motor oil or axle grease? Crisco?

Maybe a technique trick?

Hoping some of you old timers have some ideas, because this is a PITA and I can't really use my larger...

Mud sticking to my bucket

Mud sticking to my bucket