Best Spray Coating for ATV Mudding.

by George
(Jacksonville FL.)

What is the best coating to spray on your ATV to water proof and keep mud from sticking?...2012 Cam-Am 800 XMR.

Answer: Good question George, and we're glad you asked. No doubt that clean up is the worst part of ATV mud riding. So anything you can do to make that chore easier will help ease the pain.

Over the years we've probably tried all the tricks to try to keep mud from sticking to our ATVs. Everything from spraying diesel fuel to rubbing on baby oil.

Almost anything you do is better than nothing, but some things work better than others. we'll tell you what we think about some of the more popular choices.

Diesel fuel - Usually applied with a pump up pressure sprayer like you use for yard work. It's cheap but it's also nasty and smelly. It works OK if you can stand the smell, but there are other methods that work better.

Vegetable oil spray - PAM would be an example of this, although I'm sure there are cheaper brands out there. This stuff works pretty good, but it was just too expensive if you need to use much of it.

Baby oil - We know some guys that swear by this stuff. You can apply it by soaking a rag and rubbing it on the appropriate areas. Or you can pour it in a spray bottle for better coverage.

WD 40 - Probably the most popular choice and it's pretty effective. Readily available in lots of different containers. Aerosol can, spray bottle, and gallon cans that can be used with the larger pump sprayers. It's not cheap, but if you plan on using a lot, the gallon cans and refillable spray bottles help keep the cost down.

Here are some links to the best deals from Ebay sellers.

WD 40 one gallon can

Specialty commercial products - These are designed specifically for mud removal and anti-sticking. These do seem to work a little better than the "home" remedies but tend to be a little expensive if you're doing a lot of ATV mud riding.

Here's a link if you want to try some of this stuff.

Commercial specialty products

We have recently discovered a new trick that seems to help no matter what kind of spray coating you decide to use.

Plastic Wax - If you'll prep the plastic and other surfaces with a silicone based wax before you apply the spray, it really helps to keep the mud from sticking and makes clean up a lot easier. We apply it after washing so the plastic never gets that dry and weathered look. If your ATV sits for very long between rides, it's not a bad idea to give it another application before riding.

Here's the link for some of the best prep spray.

Plastic Wax and prep spray

The last thing we can tell you is that not all mud is the same, so there may be a little experimentation you'll have to do to see which type of spray coating works best on "your" mud.

Click here to post comments

Return to ATV Mudding Questions and Answers..

Latest Articles

  1. UTV and ATV Salvage Yards in North America.

    used-salvage-atv-wheeler-parts-americanlisted_44743847.png
    The Best Directory of UTV and ATV Salvage Yards Online. Easy to Find ATV Junkyards Listed by State.

    Read More

  2. Honda Talon Recall for 2 and 4 Seat Models.

    21 Honda Talon 1000 SE_features benefits.docx
    American Honda issues Honda Talon recall for 2019 thru 2021 two and four seat models.

    Read More

  3. Latest UTV News and Rumors.

    21 Honda Talon 1000 SE_features benefits.docx
    Keep up with all the latest UTV News and Rumors. Coverage of all brands and models. Be the first to learn about all the latest UTV accessories and innovations.

    Read More

  4. Honda Side by Side Guide. Pioneer Specs, Photos, Videos, and More.

    2018-12-04_14-41-33.jpg
    Guide to all Honda Side by Side models. Pioneer 1000 and 1000-5, Pioneer 700 and 700-4, Pioneer 500, and Big Red. Info, specs, photos, and videos.

    Read More

  5. Honda ATV Wheels Buyer's Guide.

    Best Buy deals on Honda ATV Wheels. Buyer's Guide tells you where to find the best deals.

    Read More

  6. Douglas ATV Wheels - Best Deals Online.

    douglas-atv-wheel-3.jpg
    Douglas ATV wheels reviews and where to find the best prices.

    Read More

  7. ATV Beadlock Wheels Buyer's Guide.

    atv-beadlock-wheels-1.jpg
    Complete Guide to ATV beadlock wheels with Best Buy recommendations.

    Read More

  8. Kenda Bear Claw ATV Tire. Reviews and Where to Find the Best Deals.

    Reviews of the Kenda Bear Claw ATV Tire and tips on finding the best deals.

    Read More

  9. Polaris Ranger Accessories - Buyer's Guide to Great Deals.

    ranger-farm.jpg
    Buyer's Guide to thousands of Polaris Ranger Accessories and where to find the best deals.

    Read More

  10. ATV Mud Tires - Reviews, Tests, and Specifications.

    atv-mud-tires.jpg
    Find out which ATV Mud Tires are best and where to get the best deals. Reviews, tests, specs, and more.

    Read More