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Fiberglass vs. ABS For Caps

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by marjamr, Feb 8, 2018.

  1. Feb 8, 2018 at 7:38 AM
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    marjamr

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    Why aren't there more American made ABS truck caps? Seems like it would be nice to have a choice. Just wondering.

    Here is a comparison made by canopy manufacturer

    Canopy Materials:
    " Most canopies sold in the Australian market place have either
    fibreglass or ABS plastic shells. Fibreglass has a higher load bearing
    strength than ABS, but ABS has higher impact strength than fibreglass.
    Since it is not recommended to put any load directly onto any canopy
    (see below), the greater impact strength of ABS can provide a real
    benefit in the event of accident damage. In many impact situations
    where fibreglass will crack or shatter, the ABS will survive
    unscathed, although minor damage to both materials can be repaired.
    Generally, offroad users prefer ABS canopies because they withstand
    the vibration and shock of rough roads whereas fibreglass can tend to
    crack in similar circumstances. The external texture of canopies is
    either "leathergrain" or "smooth", depending on manufacturer's
    production moulds. "Leathergrain" is more forgiving when it comes to
    showing minor scuffing - it doesn't show the marks as easily..."

    http://www.blueys.com.au/acc_canopies.htm
     

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