How to Paint ATV Fenders

Customize your ATV with painted fenders.

Most fenders on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are made of plastic and that makes painting the fenders much easier. The way that the fenders are secured to the frame of the ATV will be different for every model but the process for painting the fenders will be the same. You will need to purchase paint and primer specific for plastics and you will need the correct tools to remove the fender from the ATV's frame.

Things You'll Need

• Sandpaper
• Towel
• Degreaser
• Primer
• Paint

Instructions

1. Place the ATV fenders on a clean flat surface and sand the fenders. Remove all damages and debris that might be in the fender.

2. Wet a towel with degreaser and wipe down the fender to clean off the dust and to remove any oils from the fender that might interfere with the primer and paint.

3. Wipe off all excess degreaser using a towel and allow the rest of the degreaser to evaporate.

4. Apply primer and allow to dry according to manufacturer's instructions.

5. Apply paint and allow to dry overnight.

References

• "ATVs: Everything You Need to Know"; Steve Casper; 2006
• "ATV Basics: Techbook Manual"; John Haynes; 1996