Body Panels and Accessories

To be sure, your UTV's body panels take an absolute beating from rocks, branches, mud, and the occasional close encounter with trees that “came out of nowhere!” (we’ve all been there). Factory plastics are designed to be "good enough" for moderate use, but they crack under impact, fade in UV exposure, and often lack the styling or functionality serious riders demand. Side by Side Source carries a complete selection of replacement and upgrade body panels, including hoods, fenders, firewall liners, dash panels, and grilles that not only restore your machine's appearance after damage but often improve it with better materials, enhanced styling, and functional upgrades like improved ventilation or integrated mounting points for accessories.

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Buyer's Guide for UTV Body Panels and Accessories: Helping You Shop!

When to Replace vs. When to Upgrade UTV Body Panels

If you find yourself wavering between a straight-up replacement and an upgrade, let us free you from this game of mental ping-pong by shedding a bit of light on the issue. If the damage is mostly cosmetic, like cracks and scratches, faded paint and so on, then an OEM-compatible aftermarket UTV panel replacement should be just fine.

On the other hand, if you’ve had to deal with heat damage, tons of dust and mud, or other less cosmetic failure points that are causing you to burn through panels faster than you anticipated, then it’s an upgrade! Vented hoods, reflective firewall panels, and super-reinforced aftermarket UTV panels can all help you keep the bad stuff out and ride on for longer without taking damage so easily.

Understanding Aftermarket UTV Body Panel Materials

“Plastic is plastic,” you say? Blasphemy! In all seriousness, the type of plastic really does make a major difference in performance, longevity, and application. For example, polyethylene is the common material for stock body panels. It offers decent protection against knocks, but doesn’t quite measure up to the most robust materials per se.

Polypropylene, on the other hand, provides better protection against heat and chemicals, making it the ideal choice for surfaces that are exposed to the engine, fuel, etc. It also tends to be more flexible across a wider range of temperatures, making cracking less likely at frigid temperatures. Finally, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) has been increasingly showing up in aftermarket UTV body panels and accessories. It’s really easy to paint and study against impacts, but it typically works better for smaller components.

Need a UTV Body Panel Upgrade That Boosts Performance, Too?

How can a slab of plastic give you more go-juice, you might be thinking to yourself? Let us coolly divert your attention to the vented hood. Especially if you’re running with a turbocharged beast like the Can-Am Maverick X3, knocking off a solid twenty to thirty degrees Fahrenheit in underhood temperature will prevent you from losing power (and overheating/damaging components).

Speaking of heat, firewall heat shields and liners provide the barrier you need to cool off cab temps while protecting your rig. And finally, we even have panels with built-in mounting solutions to help you house your stereo, light bar, and more! Who says body panels have to be boring, after all?

3 Top Selling UTV Body Panel Brands

Maier Manufacturing is all about OEM-level replacements that bring serious durability, including UV resistance to preserve those bright and beautiful colors.
Tusk specializes in durable replacement panels that you can get on any budget.
Extreme Metal Products is known for their performance-grade body accessories, especially in the realm of heat management, which give you protection and peace of mind at the same time.

5 Top Selling UTV Body Panel Products

Take your cooling game to the next level and add some style to your Polaris RZR while you’re at it with this Scooped Hood by Maier USA.
This In-Dash Stereo Panel by EMP provides a sleek and functional mounting location for upgraded head units.
Cracked or faded hood? Take care of it without draining your account with the help of this Black Hood by Tusk.
Give your front end a serious overhaul with this Hood & Grill Combo by Rogue Offroad, which comes with mesh for cooling.
These Firewall Liners by Extreme Metal Products will keep your Can-Am Maverick X3 cab nice and cool.

UTV Body Panel Frequently Asked Questions

Are these UTV body panels paintable?

Yes indeed! Make sure you check out the instructions for every panel, though, since different material types are going to require a different process (and different types of paint).

Do aftermarket body panels fit just like stock?

Short answer? Your high-end aftermarket UTV panel will fit very well, though it won’t necessarily be exactly the same as stock every time.

Can I run a vented hood if I rid in dusty areas a lot?

Because your vented hood is ejecting the hot air instead of drawing air in, you shouldn’t have to worry about ingesting a ton of dirt. That said, you probably will want an upgraded air filter to keep that dust out of your intake.