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Old 01-11-2021, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by amosfella View Post
UHMW is Ultra high molecular weight Poly etheline. It's about 40% denser. Hdpe is high density poly etheline.

Hdpe is more springy, and has some more give to it. It's also a fair bit cheaper.
And as far as I know there is no glue that will hold either. Ya gotta rivet it on, or as I did, get it with a fiberglass backing. Added about a $100 bucks back then could be another $200 now.
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