So I have a friend who cuts me some parts on the laser. I've had bits cut for the rear rack and also for holding the tear drop indicators I bought. The bike rack metal is cut flat then folded in to 3D. I drew the parts on Autodesk Inventor. The little indicator 'ticks' are two 2mm thick pieces. Only the outside one has the lettering cut out.

I'll add a picture of the parts after coating. What do you think??