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Thad in AR. 
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 6:09am |
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I need a sheet of plastic for a project.
The thought of a mud flap came to mind.
I found 24”x36” mudflats made pf polypropylene.
Perfect size but how thick are they?
Hoping for 1/4” thick
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 6:29am |
my guess 3/8 or 1/2"... 'rubber' ones are those sizes....
they won't be 100% flat, if that's an issue...... also tend to have embossed names on them...
Polycarb and UHMW come in 1/4", just $$$$$$ !!!!
maybe we can think of alternates, based on use ??
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 6:49am |
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Plastic flaps are seldom thicker than 1/4”. Used to have several but do degrade as all plastics do and tossed.
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 7:18am |
they are normally 3/16 inch ............ various dimensions length / width
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 7:21am |
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Buyers Products Polymer Mud Flaps are constructed from 3/16 in. thick polymer to repel impact from road debris. The durable splash guards withstand subfreezing temperatures while resisting snow and ice buildup, making them ideal for all-season use. They are available in red, white, black, yellow, or blue; all five colors are stocked. Custom sizes, colors, and imprints (including logos) can be quoted upon request. Please contact Customer Service for further information.
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Thad in AR.
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 7:29am |
 steve(ill) wrote:
<span style="font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif;">Buyers Products Polymer Mud Flaps are constructed from 3/16 in. thick polymer to repel impact from road debris. The durable splash guards withstand subfreezing temperatures while resisting snow and ice buildup, making them ideal for all-season use. They are available in red, white, black, yellow, or blue; all five colors are stocked. Custom sizes, colors, and imprints (including logos) can be quoted upon request. Please contact Customer Service for further information</span><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; : rgb255, 255, 255;">.</span>
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I think one of those would do just right. 24” x36” is exactly what I need.
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 7:34am |
jaybmiller wrote:
my guess 3/8 or 1/2"... 'rubber' ones are those sizes....
they won't be 100% flat, if that's an issue...... also tend to have embossed names on them...
Polycarb and UHMW come in 1/4", just $$$$$$ !!!!
maybe we can think of alternates, based on use ??
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 8:15am |
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Find a local truck shop if you can. Seems those shope take off others madflaps and alwasy put on their own as advertizement each time they work on a truck. Lots of almost new mudflaps in the trash
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 3:09pm |
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When hauling for the city into their one yard , i collected 10 or more mud flaps the city drivers left behind when dumping . They never bothered to retrieve lost flaps . Just have shop replace them .
Most individuals will not reuse a flap if the mounting holes are torn , I just turn them around and drill new holes .
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 3:49pm |
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If I lose a flap I cut it off just under the torn out holes . It was too long anyway. After you shorten it a couple times they usually last a while.😉
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Posted: 31 Aug 2023 at 4:43pm |
1/4" poly is commonly used as dump truck liners. Look for a truck shop in your area that installs liners, they may have scraps or take outs laying about. The front ends rarely are as buggered up as the rears, when they remove them... 
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Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 12:37pm |
DiyDave wrote:
1/4" poly is commonly used as dump truck liners. Look for a truck shop in your area that installs liners, they may have scraps or take outs laying about. The front ends rarely are as buggered up as the rears, when they remove them... |
Will do
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