Bending the ends of a new rallye dash panel?

[crash340]

Hi guys, I have a new woodgrain/alloy facial panel that has to have both ends curved/bent up from a flat panel, what or how is the best method of getting this right?

[burdar]

On mine I clamped a section of pipe to the bench to push against.  I had the original piece there so I knew how far to bend.  Before you start, gather a few different diameters of pipe and see how they conform to the radius of the original piece.  You don't want the bend to be too tight or too gradual.

[JayBee]

  Exactly what I did. Original as a template/guide and varying pipe or wood dowel sizes. I did wrap the steel pipe with masking tape to lessen the chance of scratches.

[4Cruizn]

On mine I clamped a section of pipe to the bench to push against.  I had the original piece there so I knew how far to bend.  Before you start, gather a few different diameters of pipe and see how they conform to the radius of the original piece.  You don't want the bend to be too tight or too gradual.

Exactly what I was going to suggest . . . not sure what size, 1 1/2  . . . 2" . . . ?? 

[crash340]

Thing is, I don't have an original to go by! So I don't know how tight the end is, if someone has some pictures of say a light switch housing with facia fitted that could email me a few pics of the elevation view showing the gap between the facial and the bezel please that way I can see where the angle/rolled edge starts etc please, there are many photos showing looking straight on but they are no help