I have the template all printed out, taped up, and ready to go but I have to know one thing. What gauge and what type of metal have some of you used? I am guessing aluminum so I can polish it up nice but how thick? <br><br>Thanks.<br><br>John<br><br>

 

I just did one last week and used .110 (about 1/8 inch - it's very thick!) thickness aluminum.<br><br>I originally planned on using .080 , but I got the 25&quot; x 15&quot; sheet (that's what you need) of .110 for free.<br><br>The only problem is the grade that I got is very difficult to bend. I tried using a homemade metal brake, but it didn't work out. I ended up just cutting it with a metal bladed jigsaw and using a small piece of aluminum 1&quot; x1&quot; angle bracket and some stainless bolts and nuts.<br><br>The only thing I'll add is that when it's all in and installed, I cut an additional angle to help prevent the top edge from rubbing into my hood liner. You'll see what I mean when you get it in.<br><br>If you want I could try to do a picture for you.

 

Does anyone make these for sale? I can make one but do not have the time or resources right now to do so [undecided]

 

Thanks for the tip. I think I'll use the .110 like you did and see if I can get one of the local heating companies that does sheetmetal work to put it in their break.<br><br>John<br><br>