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willbjew

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I have a 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500. The paint isnt like a car. it is espically dull looking paint. what should i do here some pics.
 
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I have an '04 Honda Rancher and I use it a good bit. I don't really know of a good way to keep it clean. I usually just use the powerwahser. I have tried wax, but it doen's help too much. You are right about the pain (if it's even painted). I think it's just colored plastic on mine. It will be interesting to see what kind of responses you get on this one.
 
I Mean it is just plastic. that has color. I can get the trim looking pretty good. and the tires. I hunt with it so it is not in intenive mud or bogging so its not too bad.
 
Novus plastic renew. You are never going to get plastic new-you'll have to buy that. Do a search on the net for it. I have a link for it at work. I use a bleach water concentrate and lightly brush it in with a soft bristle brush and let it soak. Come back with a heavy concentrated simple green, rinse good and let it dry competely, then, follow up again with a light diluted simple green wiping more, especially the frame, then...just use some tire shine product, any, and you be amazed at the difference.

Do this first though...Use some Gunk on the engine and let it sit for about a 1/2 hour when the motor/frame is cool. Come back to it, try and scrub the heavy soiled areas and powerwash off.....ah....everyone will want to know your regiment.

I just sold two atv's over the weekend. Both sold when the first people saw them. They couldn't believe the condition and how clean I had them too.
 
I just finished up my dirt bike with the plastic-renew stuff. It sure does work to revive the plastic but it was not easy. TO remove scratches you have to sand them down completly and then apply the final renewing liquid. It is just a sealant I guess that over time you'll have to re-apply. PM me if your going to go that route and I could help you out.
As for cleaning.... pressure washer most of it, starying away from bearing, linkages and so forth where you dont want water. Simple green works awesome. To get a little shine I like Armor All, but it attracts a lot of dust.
Good luck!!
 
I will give it a try. I actually have 2 Polaris's, One is a 500 HO and the other 350 Magnum. I can clean the 350 pretty good b/c it is not 4wd and not as big of engine but on the same body size of the 500. So that mean alot of emty space to get that preasure washing into. Is the Product called GUNK. i will try it.
 
That is correct. Engine Gunk cleaner. Follow the directions how to use it. Listen to Budman about the Novus plastic renew. I've never used it, but some atv boards I surf people have had good results with it.
Here is the link. http://store.yahoo.com/plastic-polish/

Here are two pics of my POLARIS atv's just detailed and just sold :)
 
I would think 303 Aerospace Protectant would be a perfect choice for an ATV. After you get it clean. You can use it on the whole thing. Tires, body, seat, etc.
 
On my Kodiak 400 I use simple green and a pressure washer(or hose depending on how muddy). After the machine is clean and dry I spray Armor All on the entire machine except the motor. I let the Armor All soak and self drain and it helps the plastic alot. Then your next wash is fairly easy because mud and dirt don't stick to the machine as bad.
 
I believe you all would try some tire shine product, any product, you all would be very surprised at the results. I quit using Armor-All after someone suggested I try any tire shine product. Also, it will last long than armor all.

Look at the shine in my plasitc at the above pics, I couldn't get those results with armor all.
 
You gotta be kidding....lol

I powerwash both of mine after a somple green soaking , dry it with an air hose or leaf blower , and wipe it down with WD40. (except seat) just use on black plastic trim and colored fender's

Been doing this since 1984 with no problem's . I currntly have a 97 Polaris 500 that this has been done alot too and still look's great. Also have an 01 500 Polaris that look's great too. No problem with the WD !! Seem's to help with clean up too the next time.

Oh and after that go get it full of mud like it should be !!

I've gone through and had quite a few ATV's and take great care & maint. on them . I do keep them clean , but when I put them out for sale they go quick , just because of how good they look. Don't waste oyou money on expensive stuff for you ATV.

One last thing that I have not tried yet but due to the amount of detailing stuff I have next time I will go with PB Bold & Brite. It should work great on that plastic.
 
I have cleaned my four-wheeler numerous times. Everything everyone has posted work really good. Its kinda like detailing your car, you just have to find what works for you. I have used the plastic renew stuff and it works pretty good. The only things are is you have to put a tremendous amount of time into wet sanding to get the plastic smooth after that you just have to apply the renew product just about every time you clean the four wheeler. I got really mad at sanding all that time on my 440ex I have now and decided to just but new plastic which turned out not to be to much. It only cost me about $200 for the front and back finder.
Cleaning the mud of the engine has got to be the hardest thing to conquer. Any degreaser will work like simple green or a product called Krud Kutter works pretty good also. You can always spray the Cooking product Pam on your fourwheeler before you go out and that works great to protect it from dirt or mud sticking to you bike.
 
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