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Old 06-04-2013, 01:03 PM   #13 (permalink)
Diesel_Dave
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Originally Posted by slowmover View Post
Is the material water-proof, not just water-resistant? I'm thinking that it may need that protection plus gravel/sand protection; all of this from the tires.
No, it's not. That's why I'm calling these "prototypes". The material I used will hold up for a year or so (based on what my belly pan has done).

The purpose of these was to get something in place so I can see ways to make a better, "final" version, or some more durable materials.
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