ebdesignDEFENDER Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I whant such protection and I am thinking not to buy from shops but to make them alone. I whant to buy a big plate (1500x2000) from a metal dealer and to just cut it as I need .But I dont realy know what is better to buy aluminium or steel chequer plates?And what thickness it must be.? Another problem is how to fit them to body panels---to screw,to glue,or to clip?And do I have to put an seal between body panel and this chequer plates? Thanks very much for your patience with people how whants to know more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draper40 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The majority use alumium chequer plate and it is usual to fit either 2 or 3mm thick. Personaly I rivet it on and find this vey effective. I can't see any reason to put a seal in. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Hi as above, 2mm is cheaper and perfectly adequate, some people (me included) put silicone underneath just so you dont spend hours washing mud out from underneath them, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzaz Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 dont think it will make much difference.... if you hit it against a rock it'll get smashed anyway... IMO its just a decoration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 dont think it will make much difference.... if you hit it against a rock it'll get smashed anyway... IMO its just a decoration! I bought my Def already smached ---and as I tryed to unbend the corners--anyway it is not the same as it was.And I think fitting such a decoration will hide my crooked corner. what screw do you use?Mybe a macro photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 rivets like this -? The majority use alumium chequer plate and it is usual to fit either 2 or 3mm thick. Personaly I rivet it on and find this vey effective. I can't see any reason to put a seal in.Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draper40 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Yes, like those. They are blind rivets. Just drill a hole and put them in. the rivet gun the pulls up the long end which makes the sheath contact so it does not come out. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I bought my Def already smached ---and as I tryed to unbend the corners--anyway it is not the same as it was.And I think fitting such a decoration will hide my crooked corner.what screw do you use?Mybe a macro photo? That's the same reason I did mine Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I have 3mm Aluminium all round. Attach using rivets, and seal along the edges with sealant. It IS pretty much decoration, as it wont offer much protection, but if you use 3mm on the wings & bonnet, then you can climb up to get to a roof rack without denting your bonnet more. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Chua Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 better to put one of those corner bumperettes that wrap round the underside of the corner. it really prevents the edge from getting bended and you can step on them to wipe off bird droppings on your shining roof. ha ha. they work very well for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 better to put one of those corner bumperettes that wrap round the underside of the corner. it really prevents the edge from getting bended and you can step on them to wipe off bird droppings on your shining roof. ha ha.they work very well for me!! can you show a photo -because i don't realy anderstand what you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 such as this?-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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