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Old Feb 9, 2024 | 07:02 PM
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It's possible I may go back and trim it up a bit, and do something with a drill bit, but prefer the polish to paint, most of my projects are the result of, cheap, lazy, and function, order very's.
 
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A prettier heat shield could be made from a stainless mandrel bend of suitable size and radius, simply split it in half length wise and attach with the same mounting points.

Like this one for instance:

80 degree mandrel bend
 
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Originally Posted by SwedishMeatball
A prettier heat shield could be made from a stainless mandrel bend of suitable size and radius, simply split it in half length wise and attach with the same mounting points.

Like this one for instance:

80 degree mandrel bend
I entertained that idea, but the reality was (is; to cheap, see previous post), I was at my shop waiting for my mom who was at the eye Dr. grabbed the old sign and started cutting, and this is the result, its a very organic process, I snip and cut, then eyeball it, until I'm happy.
 
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