Restoring Your Used Powersports Vehicle

The older the powersports vehicle, the more it will start to show its age. Even used powersports vehicles that still perform almost as well as they did when new often look a bit worn out. Luckily, restoring a used powersports vehicle’s appearance is easy. Follow these tips from Polaris® of Gainesville to make your used powersports vehicle look new again.

Clean and Wax the Vehicle

Even something as simple as washing your powersports vehicle and giving it a fresh coat of wax can go a long way towards making it look better. As an added bonus, removing the caked-on grime will help discourage further deterioration. The wax, meanwhile, will hide scratches and scrapes while also creating a protective layer around your vehicle’s surface. Check your owner’s manual for a list of manufacturer approved products that won’t damage your model.

Paint Job and Custom Graphics

A fresh coat of paint can go a long way towards making your powersports vehicle look like new. It’s very important that you use only manufacturer approved paints to decorate your vehicle. Non-approved paints may damage your vehicle. Beyond that, you can use any color and design you like. You can also choose to add a vinyl wrap or decal. There are hundreds of designs on offer and they are very affordable, so don’t be afraid to shop around.

Swap Out Worn Out Accessories

Accessories can provide a lot of practical value and help make your powersports vehicle feel more personalized, but worn out accessories don’t look as good and often don’t work very well either. Feel free to remove or replace these accessories as you see fit. That applies to any part of your powersports vehicle that looks a bit long in the tooth. Seat covers are often the first part of a powersports vehicle to wear down, so consider swapping them out if you think it’s necessary.

Shop used powersports vehicles at Polaris® of Gainesville. We’re proud to serve communities like Gainesville, Lake City, and St. Augustine, Florida. We also offer parts, service, financing, and test drives. We hope you’ll visit us online or at our dealership in Alachua, Florida!