Thread: Wing Top Chequer Plate

Originally Posted by Dockstrada

I’m assuming when you say 4.2mm, that’s the overall thickness of the plate base thickness of 3mm plus forged rib height of 1.2mm ?

Normally the thickness of floor plate, checker plate or whatever you would like to refer to it as, is measured on the base thickness.

So I’m in the process of making a set using Diamond plate which is ordered in as 3mm, finished size is aprox 4.2mm

The problem with most common Alloy is that it's not recommended for use in higher heat areas, as it anneals at 345°C. I'ts strength is affected by heat in excess of 65°C.

I’m not saying that 3mm (4.2mm) checker plate is not up to the job as a wing top protection , that’s unless you weight more than 150kg . Im just saying that it's not the most ideal .

I'm doing it just for the bling

As for strength most if us put no more than a beer, keys, or sunglasses on them anyway. Maybe make lunch on them whilst travelling.
As for black as it gets hot as hell, and as for checker plate it does your elbows and knees in while you are trying to lean in it if you are using it to access the engine bay.

But it looks good.

boring silver plate is what probably should have been marketed in the first place, but not very blingy

Originally Posted by strangy

Just wings thanks

Sorry should have said.

$35 to the door.