G,day Povman.In regard to fitting the protective panels use either duralac or barium chromate and consider using monel metal rivets this is a tried and tested method.Seeing you live in Vic.try sourcing the equipment from Moorabin airport and explain it is not for an aircraft ,this can reduce the cost. cheers Lochie
Thanx Lochie, will have to give them a call, sounds like there are plenty of ways, but just hoping to find the best one!
Sounds pretty much like this may be the way to go though..
Cheers,
Povman.