P500 Stock skid plate material

jphunter55

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Does anyone know what kind of plastic the stock P5 skid plate is made of? I replaced mine with UHMV , and was wondering if I could use the stock plate to fab up some A-arm guards. Will it bend like UHMV if heated.

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Thin HDPE, probably keep small stuff out. Probably bend far better than UHMW, UHMW has a tendency to disintegrate if you get it over about 240F. HDPE is slightly more stable
 
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Just dont get it too hot , Cut to approximate size have p5 up so u can get to it ,heat in oven , use welders gloves , take to p5 and bend to form you want . Much easier with 2 people . Much easier to buy them but .........
 
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Does anyone know what kind of plastic the stock P5 skid plate is made of? I replaced mine with UHMV , and was wondering if I could use the stock plate to fab up some A-arm guards. Will it bend like UHMV if heated.

Thanks
They are made out of recycled Coke bottles.
 
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Does anyone know what kind of plastic the stock P5 skid plate is made of? I replaced mine with UHMV , and was wondering if I could use the stock plate to fab up some A-arm guards. Will it bend like UHMV if heated.

Thanks
Did you make attempt?
 

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