Which plastic for my application?

[Mark Trueman]

Hi there

Im trying to decide which kind of plastic i need to buy to make a "belly pan" for a land based buggy. The buggy has a fabric seat that is suspended in a frame and hangs close to the ground. I need something that will protect my arse from potential obstacles as well as keeping the seat dry in wetter conditions.

I need the plastic to be shatter resistant - sharp edges if it cracked would not be pleasant, relatively flexible so that i can bend it to the shape of the seat (a deflection of appoximately 1ft over a 3ft distance) and preferably get it to retain its form when im not sat in it. Of course, it needs to be a strong as possible.

Availability in a number of colours would be useful too.

Also needs to be relatively easy to cut and drill.

Cheap would be good!!!

Any help would be great

Cheers

Mark

[fred]

In article , Mark Trueman writes

Polypropylene sounds right for the job, tough and shatter resistant (it's what beer crates are made off). Wasn't sure if it was readily available in sheet but a quick google shows 3mm sheet from these bods:

no prices though.

[Paul Andrews]

Don't forget, your mum or dad will also need a place to put the shopping..

[Mark Trueman]

Eh?? Simple question, why the rather strange answer.

[Paul Andrews]

LOL just a bit of fun. Most buggies I see are being pushed around Tescos..