ATV/UTV Pictures!

[PapaPerk]

I did about five stages of sanding. Then I shot it with a flexible clear coat similar to whats used on auto bumpers. I'm going to do the second one the same way except no bullet holes in the back.

What would it look like without the clear coat?

 

[The kid]

What would it look like without the clear coat?

It would have a semi dull finish. My next one I'm going to buy some two or three stage polishing compounds to see if I can duplicate the shine. I saw one for sale in Kentucky that had been painted. All that would have to be stripped down to plastic. Both of mine where badly weathered. I tried some rubbing compound on the second to see if it would cut thru to good plastic but it still left dirt in the plastic.

The exact procedure on the first was actually an experiment in multiple ways I've either watched U-tube or read about. I tried the razor blade method where one pulls the blade over the plastic and shaves off the porous surface. Taking too long. Then came sanding. I started with too coarse a paper and cut grooves into the plastic. Well that took twice as long to repair. After more sanding to get the surface smooth. I then took another U-tube suggestion and got out my cheapo Harbour Freight heat gun. I slowly swirled it over the sanded area and the magic started. The surface turned smooth as the original but not quite a glossy. Thus my decision to wet sand it with 2000 and shoot automotive clear over it.

I think if I use some good quality muliti-stage compounds I could probably duplicate a clearcoat finish. We'll see. It's averaged around 35 degrees in the day here so no painting on the implements and it's driving me nuts. I've recreated all the decals on the FM-48 and itching to get it back together. I bought a cheap vinyl /plotter/cutter on ebay and it does exactly what I want for the solid color decals. The instructional decals will be printed and laminated with UV clear. -kid

 

[lostcreekranch]

Here is our 2007 Polaris Ranger XP 700 EFI 4x4. Other than a few flat tires, it has been really low maintenance. It has great suspension and can haul a good load or pull the 6' x 12' trailer that its sitting on in last picture. Have even pulled an 8 1/2' chain harrow in some place that tree limbs were too low to get tractor into.

 

[gatorguy7]

Giving this thread a bump! Here is my 2015 Honda Pioneer 500



Custom aluminum bed


There's a review of it on here
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/atvs-utility-vehicles/340146-honda-pioneer-500-a.html

I have also owned Honda Rancher 350s 420s, Recon 250s and my uncle has a Kubota RTV1100.

 

[astrohip]

I didn't know we were supposed to post pics!

New Kawasaki 2015 Mule. And new grandbaby!

 

[Xfaxman]

Remembering cooler days from February.

The Electric Ranger in the snow.

My first post in this thread: Tire Info

 

[Code54]

Mule Pro FXT and our little Pioneer 500 trail vehicle.

 

[weathda]

Here's my 2015 XP 900.

 

[BelarusBulldog]

This is my 2014 CF Moto 800 Terralander.

 

[astrohip]

How do you like your Mule? How long have you had it?

It looks like there are some differences in our Mules. You have a rear bumper, and maybe visors & mirrors? Hard to tell. Any customizations?

PS: How do you guys get the pics to appear full-size, instead of thumbnails?