On Sep 7, 12:25 pm, "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"
lloydspinsidemindspring.com

Richard, when I said "etched" that was inexact. The surface IS etched,
but is also oxidized -- i.e. "converted". I have such a formula, and the
process is do-able in the home shop.

LLoyd

You can also play a propane torch over the polyethylene and get the
surface to oxidize. Not as controlled a process , but it will help in
bonding to UHMW.

Dan