In article , Bruce E. Harang II
wrote:

The problem is that it is a faux aluminum, it's some sort of plastic that is
attached to the sides. I think that if I put real aluminum or steel on it
that I will not match the original very well.

I would check some of the laminate manufacturers, Wilsonart or Formica,
both of whom make a variety of metal-looking laminates such as you
describe. You can get samples at any HD.

-chib