How to Restore ATV Plastics
All terrain vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts spend weekends riding ATV's over rough ground, sometimes damaging the plastic body parts in the process. Restoring these parts yourself will save you a lot of money. Because you can't buy one replacement part without buying the whole body kit, finding a way to repair them may be the road you want to take. Remove all of the plastic from the frame of the ATV before you proceed with the restoration process. Almost anyone who owns an ATV can accomplish this job as long as they have the correct tools.
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Instructions
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Remove the plastic part from the frame of the ATV and lay it on a clean and dry surface away from the ATV. Sand the entire surface of the plastic using 80-grit sand paper. Make sure to remove all scratches and other marks.
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Sand the surface using the 120-grit sand paper completely. Once the entire surface is completely smooth, wipe down the plastic using a wet rag to remove all of the dust. Allow it to air-dry completely.
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Coat the entire surface using a primer specifically for plastic. Apply two coats to the plastic allowing the primer to dry for two hours between each coat.
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Apply one coat of plastic paint and allow the paint to dry for two hours. Apply two more coats of paint allowing one hour of drying time between each coat. Allow the plastic to dry for 24 to 48 hours.
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Replace the plastic to the frame of the ATV when everything is dried.
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Tips & Warnings
To trick out your ATV, buy some line decals from a automotive parts store and add it after drying is complete.
You will need to be in a well-ventilated area while you work with primer and paint. Do not use any heat source of open flame while working with primer and paint. Primer and paint are flammable.
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