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Composite decking

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BkCountrySkrMO2
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i used it for a box, it doesnt slide that well dry, ino it works cause iv seen it work, do i just need to wet it, or should i rub in some wax
Apr 30 2007 7:45PM
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TerminatorX
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you just need to keep a hose by it and wet it every once in a while
Apr 30 2007 9:31PM
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Jwenz
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I would keep it wet with a hose and then maybe put some soap on it...talk to curtis
May 1 2007 6:40AM
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jea_killa
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I would never expect that to slide. If if works wet tell me cause ive got a lot of that stuff.
May 1 2007 3:33PM
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TerminatorX
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It works. My friend has 2 composite decking rails.
May 1 2007 5:19PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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it works great, i tryed it today, just need to test it, i have 5 rails outa it, and a 18 ft box
May 1 2007 7:04PM
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tBatt
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my friend has stairs that go down from his driveway to his front door and the stairs/rail is all made of composite. we decided to hit it and it worked fairly well
May 8 2007 10:37AM
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45.
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is the stuf your talking about that fake wood type deck material cuz if so i have a shit load of it bcuz we just made a deck out of it
May 20 2007 11:14AM
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TerminatorX
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ya thats the stuff
May 20 2007 11:18AM
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45.
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alright im gueesing you have some experience with it...... how long will it last me.... i read in another thread that its a soft material and can chip easily if you catch an edge. is this true?
May 20 2007 11:19AM
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TerminatorX
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ya it can chip down, but once you've used it a lot, it gets smooth and that wont happen anymore as long as you keep it wet. and we have had our rail for a couple years and they are still good.
May 20 2007 11:34AM
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