It can be done... A little diamond plate, little time and some paint....Plastic skid plate is toast.
I did the same thing last fall used the plastic one for a pattern I had a little bit more left to work with than you the plastic one is a pretty sad pos not much protection considering how low the front is
Hey guys why dont ya just buy one ready made from here in OZ ? theve been making them here in alloy for about a year now cost is about 90 bucke and u can have it customised for you (name laser cut into it ) i think hes selling them on ebay
cheers mick