Prevent mud stains

[prdicon]

Hi

Are you using any spray to prevent mud from sticking to the ATV.

Both plastics, and engine. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Gwbarm]

I use ArmorAll or similar vinyl preservative on the plastics, and keep the engine polished with Colonial Brassy or Wizards metal polish, I haven't had any problems. Just don't let it stay on there very long some mud can be very acidic.

[prdicon]

2 hours ago, Gwbarm said:

I use ArmorAll or similar vinyl preservative on the plastics, and keep the engine polished with Colonial Brassy or Wizards metal polish, I haven't had any problems. Just don't let it stay on there very long some mud can be very acidic.

You mean I should let the mud stay long? Or the chemicals?

I will try the ArmorAll  preservative on the plastics, and keep the Wizards metal polish ro for the other parts.

 

How should I keep the harness and connector protected from mud/water?

[Gwbarm]

I meant not let the mud stay on there very long, vinyl protectant, I spray it let it alone for about an hr and wipe the excess off, it really just replaces the moisture lost by sun exposure and age, the metal I just keep it polished and smooth, wiring harness I don't worry about that too much, but I don't do a lot of heavy mud riding, where you need a snorkel to keep the engine running, I do have a snorkel but I try to be semi respectful of the machine.

[UpstateMatthews]

I use Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray on my plastics. Don't spray on your seat or hand grips, it makes them slippery.

On the engine I just get the majority of the mud off then use an automotive engine de-greaser like Gunk or Oil Eater.

As far as the harness just keep an eye out for any breaks and fix them immediately. If you can, wrap your harness in split loom wrap and make sure it's taped up real good. Also use some dielectric grease in your connectors, it's fairly inexpensive and helps prevent corrosion by keeping moisture out of the plugs.

[Mech]

Fill electrical connectors up with vaseline or white petroleum jelly(same things) and it will waterproof them. I used to put it all over my HT leads and cap too and could go through water up to the handlebars on my old two wheelers.

[prdicon]

4 minutes ago, Mech said:

Fill electrical connectors up with vaseline or white petroleum jelly(same things) and it will waterproof them. I used to put it all over my HT leads and cap too and could go through water up to the handlebars on my old two wheelers.

Is there any spray you can used for the connectors?

[Mech]

Nothing as good as vaseline..  WD40 maybe. Or some spray on grease.. 

I actually use white petroleum jelly which is a slightly heavier grade of vaseline, and there is amber petroleum jelly also thick. Both can be got in tubs from an engineering supply shop I'd think. It's cheap and good for holding things in place when you are assembling things and waterproofing and several uses.  

Edited March 8, 2023 by Mech

[noticon75]

I know where I used to take my Jeep if that mud was on your Jeep for a day and dried the stain was permanent!

[DarkRider]

Believe it or not, I've had good luck with Pledge. Spray on and wipe in a circular motion, and do this for the whole surface. It makes the surface very slippery in general and things tend to slip off of the surface. I think this helps to prevent scratches for the same reason.

[Gwbarm]

Never tried that thanks for the tip

[lenoxc]

I will have to try some of these thanks to all

[johniii]

On 3/7/2023 at 3:13 AM, prdicon said:

You mean I should let the mud stay long? Or the chemicals?

I will try the ArmorAll  preservative on the plastics, and keep the Wizards metal polish ro for the other parts.

 

How should I keep the harness and connector protected from mud/water?

Dielectric greases work the best on connectors.  Vaseline isn't good for plastic connectors, over time they make the plastic brittle. 

[Gwbarm]

Thaks for the tip, i didnt know that, i would have thought vasoline would have been the safest

[johniii]

Its OK in a bind, but long term I go with the dielectric. It's silicone vs petroleum jelly.

[Gwbarm]

Petroleum jelly does kind of melt and go away with heat. Silicone grease is definately better, longer lasting.

[Dan Kroes]

I would use the dielectric grease sparingly. Around the sealing surfaces. I have used it in the actual connection and if there is any kind of looseness it can make the connection fail.