My new skid plate

Old Dec 11, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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I Finally got around to almost finishing one of my many projects a 1/4" 6061 alum skid plate. I just need to drill holes for the center bolts and drain plug. I was thinking of spraying it with Rhino Liner otherwise it will just get sand blasted from tire spray. So what do you guys think?.
 

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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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For highway use, go with the Rhino Liner. . . . off-road use only, leave it unpainted. Man. . . is that ever a heavy-duty unit! Love it. . . .
 
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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nice job!
 
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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word up
 
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Looks great....

Eventually I wanna make 1......

1 thing I got to have is something for road spay on my boots......Everytime I drive with the roads wet my feet just get drenched....Sucks real bad...

Nice job...Looks sweet

Rocco
 
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Not too shabby! I dig it!
 
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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How many more can you make? J/K

Nice, Looks bionic
 
Old Dec 12, 2008 | 03:01 AM
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Way to go. Save yourself ~$90, and be proud of something you made with your own two hands. I fabbed one up for my bike this last summer, just haven't posted up the story and pics yet.
 
Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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that looks like a heavy piece there. I'm sure that will last for a long time. Looks good.
 
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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everytime I'm out on mine and I hear the loud CLUNK or CLANK of something hitting the plate hard ..........I just smile knowing that one could have hirt something.
Congrates!
 
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