Looking for mud flap material.....

[Scootertrash]

Need to make some fender extensions/mud flaps for the wife's machine. I know Jack Shyte about plastics. Stiff but flexible, but not too flexible, they will be mostly horizontal. I was surfing McMaster Carr, but I don't have a clue to what all the different plastics/nylons are.

TIA!!

ETA: Looking at Delrin Acetal Resin, Wear resistant nylon.......

[edizzle89]

look up semi truck polyurethane mud flaps. They are flexible yet durable and can be cut to shape

[Scootertrash]

Thanks! Never thought of that. :P

[83ATC185]

Ive seen cut up conveyor belts used as mud flaps more than once...

[Scootertrash]

Yea, I thought of that, nothing on CL tho.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

look up semi truck polyurethane mud flaps. They are flexible yet durable and can be cut to shape

^^^This^^^

You can get big truck mudflaps that are more rigid plastic, or more flexible rubber. And they aren't that expensive. That's what I would do. I bet you can get them at your local Napa, if not I'm sure there is some sort of heavy truck parts store nearby.

[Scootertrash]

Local truck stop 20 minutes away on my way to and from work ;)

[barnett468]

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If the truck mud flaps are too small for your app, you can use .060" KYDEX . It will be more rigid but not quite totally rigid like the fender plastic so it will flex some . It is also moldable so you can use a hair dryer on high or carefully use a heat gun to heat it until it just gets sightly pliable them bend it into the shape you want . Some people use it to make custom gun holders.

Many places sell it so look for a supplier near you because the shipping can get a little pricey . Below is a link to a company that is having a sale on it . They will also cut it in half for free . This will reduce the shipping cost because the package will be smaller . Their KYDEX is textured . Some mfg's make it smooth.

Jessica 888-297-8744 extension 2737

https://www.interstateplastics.com/Kydex-Pre-cut-2x4-Ft.-Bundles-Sheet-KYDB0T1ST%7EPACKS%7E2x4.php?&kitoptionpk=2515&src=adwordspla&utm_source=adwordsfroogle&utm_campaign=adwordsfroogle&utm_medium=na&utm_content=plastic+sheets-KYDB0T1ST+PACKS+2x4&keyword=GOOGLEPLA-sheets-KYDB0T1ST+PACKS+2x4-kits2515&gclid=CJOszvuso88CFQx-fgod68IE4g


You can also use fiber reinforced rubber which is what some of the old school mud flaps were made out of . This wold be more flexible but can look a little wavy pending on the contour you are attaching it to.



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[Scootertrash]

Holy carp! I'd say!! 53.00 to ship 1 2x4 sheet?!?!?! Youza!! Ebay's got it cheaper :naughty:

[Dirtcrasher]

Fabio made some for his 250SX that looked nice...

[fabiodriven]

I actually didn't make those, a guy on Bookface did. I gave them to my brother in law a few weeks ago and he says they look great! They're made from some type of rubber/foam stuff and appear as though they'd hold up well against the test of time. I no longer have Bookface however I still have Bookface messenger and I tried to find the guy who made these but couldn't figure it out. I'd like to grab some more!http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160922/3cc8901e88107c34c8801af0549aa7c6.jpg

[barnett468]

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LOL, yeah, like I said, shipping is a killer, however, you can get a Fedex account if you ship much stuff then just generate a shipping label and email it to whomever is shipping your part and they can print it out and Fedex will go to them and pick it up . With a Fedex account, shipping is typically around 30% less than standard UPS rates.

The site below sells rubber strips by the foot . Their general purpose rubber "should" be rigid enough for your app but their cloth reinforced neoprene will be slightly more rigid but will also cost more . You need at least 1/8" thick in either material for it to be rigid enough to not easily flop around and of course 3/16" would be slightly more rigid . You may find this cheaper on Ebay also.


GENERAL PURPOSE RUBBER PRICE LIST

http://www.rubbersheetroll.com/rubber_strips.htm


CLOTH REINFORCED NEOPRENE

They may have remnants you can buy, or may be able to sell you a piece smaller than 36" x 26" to save some money.

http://www.rubbersheetroll.com/neoprene-rubber-cloth-inserted.html



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[fabiodriven]

I'll suggest the brother in law take a core sample and send it to Barnett for diagnostics and testing.

[captainweezy]

Got an extra set from the same guy Fabio.

[Scootertrash]

Fabs or Weezy: How thick is that stuff?

These are going on the front fenders of a Polaris Scrambler 4X4 for the wife

LOL Fabio! Diagnostics and testing :lol: :beer

[fabiodriven]

Got an extra set from the same guy Fabio.

Do you know who that guy was? I'd like to get another set.

Scooter I'd just be guessing now, but I'd have to guess around 1/4" thick. Like I said, they're like a foam/rubber so they weigh next to nothing. I would expect them to stay fairly rigid.

[barnett468]

The denser the foam is, the more rigid it will be, however, no foam of that type will ever be so rigid that it will be difficult to bend, therefore, it's safe to buy the densest foam you can if you use that type.

Foam is typically rated by lbs . The higher the lb rating, the denser and heavier it will be . If there was a fairly close up shot of the edges of the foam, I may be able to tell fairly closely what density he used but that's not really necessary.

Even the densest foam will not hold the torque of a bolt or a screw, therefore, you will need a lock nut or Loctite etc to insure they don't loosen.

You can get foam at upholstery supply stores although some may not carry thin sheets, however, it's easy to find online.

One problem with this type of foam is that it can sometimes be slightly difficult to cut the edges straight unless one uses a foam saw, especially if the edges are angle cut . The edges on Fabios pieces look extremely nice from what I can tell.



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[fabiodriven]

I must say I was very pleased with the edges he put on there. If anyone on Bookface knows who this cat is kindly direct him this way, yes?

[barnett468]

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Seek and ye shall find sayeth "The Great Barnett". http://www.mustang.org.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/thumbsup.gif

(oops, couldn't help myself.) http://www.mustang.org.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/hysterical.gif

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-ATC-250SX-Mud-Flaps-Fender-Guards-Complete-Set-Left-And-Right-re-make-/232088512330

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/dmgAAOSwZQxW2hHe/s-l1600.jpg


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[fabiodriven]

Frig! That ain't what I paid. I bet he'll cut me a deal... Oh I mean it is what it is!

[captainweezy]

Frig! That ain't what I paid. I bet he'll cut me a deal... Oh I mean it is what it is!

I know your pantie's will be wet so grab a towel fabiho...they are going in mail monday to your crib. He must have raised his price. I believe when i got my buddy a set, they were like $30-$35 each. That was shipped. Also there was no ebay fee's so that does make a difference.

[captainweezy]

Fabs or Weezy: How thick is that stuff?

These are going on the front fenders of a Polaris Scrambler 4X4 for the wife

LOL Fabio! Diagnostics and testing :lol: :beer

I will check depth before i ship them to mass a chew sets

[fabiodriven]

I love you Weezy