My plate is just the right fullness. [Very slightly defensive, but he's too busy with wire caps to put much into it.] I need elemental Vibranium anyway for my chest plate, and sooner than later. Synthesizing it is complicated, so I may as well make it all at once.
[He's relatively sure his arc reactor is stable for now, but having no backup is a terrible plan no matter how you slice it.]
Sure I can't talk you into a red and black color scheme? Lightning bolts?