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Old 03-10-2020, 04:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Does anyone have a good source of semi-rigid, 4"-6" flexible material?

Hello everyone, I'm working on building side skirts for my 2017 Nissan Leaf (build thread here), and I'm looking for some options.


Here's a picture of a 1st draft mockup using ABS plastic.

Basically I'm looking to close off the wheel well on the bottom area, but be able to flex it around to curve to the compound edges created by this project. I would secure it to the bottom of the plastic skirt, and to the front and rear edges of the wheel well itself.

Notably, looking for something similar to cove base material or maybe this neoprene rubber stuff.

I'm not sure that either of these two products will be stiff enough to not deform greatly under air pressure at highway speeds, so I'm wondering if anyone else has a suggestion on something that might do the trick for a reasonable price.

I would prefer an online link if possible, I have looked in local stores and haven't found anything I want. I have looked at garden edging and that stuff seems too inflexible.

Thanks in advance.

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