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If that panel is FRP or similar then the random orentation and length of the fiberglass strands should result in random stress cracks, not full horizontal cracks. Maybe the material is something else, even then a nick along the side under the frame is unlikely to result in such consistent cracks.
Otherwise I would also glue something over the panel. Thin aluminum or stainless steel sheet, vinyl fabric, wallpaper, vinyl flooring, even decorative punched aluminum sheeting. If you want to use something thicker, you can use a multi function oscillating tool to plunge cut thru the existing panel, going all the way around the perimeter right up against the aluminum frame and remove it. Then carefully cut the new panel to fit right up against the frame.
Otherwise I would also glue something over the panel. Thin aluminum or stainless steel sheet, vinyl fabric, wallpaper, vinyl flooring, even decorative punched aluminum sheeting. If you want to use something thicker, you can use a multi function oscillating tool to plunge cut thru the existing panel, going all the way around the perimeter right up against the aluminum frame and remove it. Then carefully cut the new panel to fit right up against the frame.
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