How can i protect my ATV from Salt Corrosion when plowing? - ATVConnection.com ATV Enthusiast Community

Arctic Cat 400 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 09:44 AM

Hey guys,
I Just got a new ATV it is a 2003 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 and it has a little rust on the under carrage. I just repainted it with primer and good outdoor paint. But this winter i am going to be plowing a couple of driveways in my neightborhood, How can i protect my ATV from Salt corrosion and rust? I will be driving a little bit on the road to get to a few house's and i don't know how i can keep the salt that will be on the roads off of my atv. Is there Anything i can do or buy that can help protect from corrosion?
Any suggestions!

Arctic Cat 400

KQ400Pilot · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 10:56 AM

Use a sandblaster or wire brush to remove all traces of the corrosion, then spray the metal with undercoating--available at your local auto parts store.

08700efi · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 11:38 AM

wash it very well, but don't let it sit outside and freeze afterwords.

Arctic Cat 400 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 02:58 PM

Ok i will try getting some undercarrage spray see how that works for this winter. I will also keep washing it weekly then pull it into my garage and dry it in there so the water won't freeze to it.

Thanks guys!

mountainclimber · #5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 04:30 PM

I have plowed 23 driveways every winter since 2003 with my wheeler...i have never washed it or rinsed it so i think youd be fine anyway.