Diamond-plate Finishing

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

First of all, where can you buy it. Second, does it come in black?

Third: I'm thinking about re-doing my system finish in black diamond-plate, if it exists. What do you think?

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[Spectrum]

personally i believe it belongs on tool boxes and that is where it needs to stay

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I've seen it used on interiors it can look pretty sweet....

 

[pr-festiva 10+ year member]

4X8 1/8 inch polished diamond plate is $400 my cost.Ive never seen it in black.

 

[mepratt1234@cha 10+ year member]

You could just paint it.

 

[RipDaJacka]

u looked for the decal type sticker vinyl? i seen some of it in diamond plate pattern and it looked pretty sweet on a truck in town.. he has a John deere logo done in it and a few more interior pieces.. maybe they have black?? check ebay

 

[wasted ink 10+ year member]

paint or powdercoat it

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

http://www.metalsdepot.com/Cart3/viewCart1.phtml?LimAcc=&aident= 128 online can probably find it at a metal fabrication shop, they will have it as scraps even maybe...

that there is diamond plate aluminum...steel is much much cheaper....and steel does not come chrome originally so it is easier to paint...

steel is heavier however...

find a metal fab place locally (i.e. welder) and see what they have layin' around, if the arent helpful, find someplace else....

that price on the website is for a 4x8, there are several options on there for how big you want the piece and thickness etc...

if you paint the aluminum use killz to prime it and paint it and clear coat it to avoid the paint scraping off or getting as many nicks in it....

it can be real cheap if all you want to do is accent your setup with it...

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

Yeah I want it black so it isn't flashy, but I think it would add a sweet look instead of just plain carpet. That and black would match my interior perfect too.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

Well, I don't think it comes in black.

But if you choose to get it painted... Powdercoat it... regular paint won't last long.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

http://www.yourautotrim.com/bldiplto.html

Cheapest and easiest way to get what you're looking for.

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

http://www.yourautotrim.com/bldiplto.html
Cheapest and easiest way to get what you're looking for.

AWESOME! Thanks man. I wonder what it would look like. Maybe I can get a sample... Yep, just ordered one, 75 cents.

 

[sctattooer 10+ year member]

They make black rubber floor mats that look like diamond plate too. A little dab of Armor all and they shine up nice. Cant remember where I seen them, maybe Griot's Garage has them.

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

They make black rubber floor mats that look like diamond plate too. A little dab of Armor all and they shine up nice. Cant remember where I seen them, maybe Griot's Garage has them.

Already have them.

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

So I just might do this. Thanks to HeloTaxi, I can get exactly what I am looking for.

So basically it would go from this:

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