P1000 Rear control rusting bad

[Eltobgi]

Do you ride gravel roads? At faster pace?

I have had the same problem because of gravel roads and rocks climbing. In essence it is sand blasting with gravel, lol. Could be a great excuse to upgrade to SuperATV a-arms. I still notice the new a arms get beat up the same. Only real option, other than changing riding style is to add guards. I’ve never had them but have seen some of the club members make their own custom HD guards. Weigh in here guys, and don’t be afraid to repost those pics and prices

 

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[rlutech]

I have had the same problem because of gravel roads and rocks climbing. In essence it is sand blasting with gravel, lol. Could be a great excuse to upgrade to SuperATV a-arms. I still notice the new a arms get beat up the same. Only real option, other than changing riding style is to add guards. I’ve never had them but have seen some of the club members make their own custom HD guards. Weigh in here guys, and don’t be afraid to repost those pics and prices

Yea, I might have to fab up some shields I guess.

 

[ToddACimer]

Yea, I might have to fab up some shields I guess.

Factory UTV makes a nice set of UHMW A-arm guards which cover the full frontal area of the a-arms

 

[Buford]

I am not above criticism when it’s due but blasted by gravel is abuse few coatings that are economical enough for mass production are going to hold up to. There are some EXPENSIVE specialized coating that will hold up to more abuse but gravel I think would still beat them away.

Actually the best automotive refinish products available , specifically BASF Glasurit, has products that would hold up as well as a painted surface can hold up. But you are correct, not really economical for mass production chassis parts .
Now if you don't care if it's shiny and pretty, some industrial coatings would last good in that application, one of them being Ceramkote.