Top Things to Know When Repairing a Plastic Body on ATVs

You enjoy riding your ATV. You have mastered some important driving skills, but in the process of learning, you have damaged some of the plastic body parts. These parts can be easily repaired if you know what you are doing. Here are the top things to know when repairing a plastic body on ATVs.

• You may be able to repair sections of the body, but in order to look perfect, you will have to replace the plastic part.




• You can use zip ties to connect cracked sections together. Drill holes on both ends of the crack. The holes will keep the crack from spliting further and allow you to place zip ties in the holes to repair the crack in the plastic.




• Purchase glue for plastics at your local hardware store, Home Depot or Lowes. This glue can repair minor cracks before they become a major problem.




• Use a heating gun to melt the damaged plastic area. Be cautious not to overheat the plastic. Use gloves when molding the warm plastic into shape.




• Many auto repair stores sell a kit especially made for repairing the plastic body on ATVs. This kit may help you with your ATV repair.




• Using an adhesive, such as Duct tape, may look bad, but it can be very effective.