Plastic fenders

[ArlyA]

I'm a BIG fan of plastic parts and black HDPE is what I prefer to use. As I understand it, HDPE is better for impact over Lexan. HDPE and ABS is all I've used.

Here is a tandem axle made of some sort of plastic for $90.

Black Plastic Universal Tandem axle Trailer Fender

 

[joefromga]

You could paint it with hvac mastic and it would probably last forever. Either that or the pink sealant used on Backer board. That stuff seems impervious!

 

[Mysfyt]

I'm a BIG fan of plastic parts and black HDPE is what I prefer to use. As I understand it, HDPE is better for impact over Lexan. HDPE and ABS is all I've used.

Here is a tandem axle made of some sort of plastic for $90.

Black Plastic
Universal Tandem axle Trailer Fender

Thanks for this link, ArlyA! I think this is the answer to what I'm looking for. And for the price, I'll buy an extra pair to have on hand.
Snow all gone up there yet?

 

[ArlyA]

Glad that helps. I spent most of my working life in the steel/weld industry and became a fan of HPDE about 10 years ago when some fellows using it for the work I do today, pointed out to me its many, many uses.. Now a keep my own modest supply of it.

We skied just a few days ago but our snow its going n down fast.

 

[brown40]

I was thinking HDPE or ABS--I believe the "polar circles" salmon farmers use up here are welded out of the HDPE and they get bumped and pulled in all conditions 24/7/365 without incident. Lexan is tough but brittle--I think you'd crack it where HDPE and ABS would just lose some thickness.

 

[ArlyA]

I suspect these fenders are HDPE... Black Plastic Universal Tandem axle Trailer Fender

Having said that, the retailer does not say what they are made form. If it was us purchasing them, I'd ask.

If anyone cares to see how to install and use plastic, we could start a new thread concerning that. Any interest here???