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How can i protect my ATV from Salt Corrosion when plowing?

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Old 11-01-2009, 08:44 AM
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Default How can i protect my ATV from Salt Corrosion when plowing?

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?
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Old 11-01-2009, 09:56 AM
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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.
 
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wash it very well, but don't let it sit outside and freeze afterwords.
 
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Old 11-01-2009, 01:58 PM
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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.

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Old 11-01-2009, 03:30 PM
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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.
 
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