Skid plates for my lip. Got the 8 x 24 16 g sheet from Lowe's -- There's aluminum too but I figured it would not last. It was too pliable. If you can find 18g elsewhere go for it. I think 18g is just right. I just could not find one. I'm sure there's some scrap available out there.
I used a jig saw with Bosch metal blades 21 tpi. I got 30 tpi as well but the 21's was clean enough. It cut quick and smooth. This is the minimum I would use on metal. Anything less will just hard to cut and rough.
I used 3m tape, six 3/4" #10 screws, #10 speed nuts, and one bolt. Overkill I think but I did not want those flying on the freeway. I stuck one side of the tape on the finished metal, peeled off the tape and let it sit under the sun for about 20 min before mounting the plates.
If I had to do it again, I would make one as soon as I got the new lip. If my current one goes away, I will make it a point to get make one before it is installed.
