RivennHewn
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I'm kinda over it.
Is diamond plate passe?
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ChevyEFI
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Decoratively? I'd say yes.
Functionally; what's better?
Functionally; what's better?
ScurvyPete
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I view it as the "tool guy" equivalent of Ed Hardy/Affliction t-shirts
In other words, tacky as hell.
The only diamond plate I would consider owning would be a UWS toolbox for my truck
In other words, tacky as hell.
The only diamond plate I would consider owning would be a UWS toolbox for my truck
Slickster76
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I was at the hardware store yesterday. I was looking at lighting on clearance. I thought I found a good light until I noticed it was diamond plate. I put it back on the shelf.
1/2 Cup
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It has its uses, but I am yet to discover just what that is.
spotco2
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I've been over it for a while.
Trick tool boxes look ok sometimes. That's about the only thing though.
That stuff is slippery as snot when it's wet. What was it's original intended purpose?
Trick tool boxes look ok sometimes. That's about the only thing though.
That stuff is slippery as snot when it's wet. What was it's original intended purpose?
racingtadpole
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It has its uses, but I am yet to discover just what that is.
Floor of a trailer is its one and only use.
zmaxmotorsports
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glider
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I use it on shed door thresholds and customers **** it up.
I have a 12" strip at the back of the bench for the backsplash. I'll take function over style any day.
The new stuff that is used on emergency vehicles is different and has good bite.
How is that more functional than just smooth metal?
rlitman
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Or kick plates on a door. I really can't think of any others either.
It is kind of slippery (although some styles are more than others), but because of the raised texture, the "field" is more likely to stay shiny after use and abuse, so it tends to look better over time than plain metal in the same use.
1/2 Cup
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Actually I have to fess up. I have used it as a step plate on top of the fenders of my trailer.
phins2rt
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Good idea!
AirJunky
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Maybe it's 5 bar diamond plate like this?
I have it on the fenders & steps on my 8 yr old boat trailer. Looks good & I've never done anything other than wash it or hose it off. But more importantly it's non-skid & tough so when a 250 lb guy stands on it, the fender doesn't buckle.
I have a neighbor who has DP in his garage as wainscoting. Looks pretty badass if you ask me. Especially with the Racedeck floor & 69 Camaro sitting in it.
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RbrtAWhyt
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In my opinion it looks great until it loses it's luster then it's difficult to polish.
justanengineer
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Personally I wouldnt, cleaning them is a PITA.
My folks have steel diamondplate fenders on their trailer. Admittedly the fenders are heavy gage bc theyre meant to be driven over. Not sure I see too many other good uses. Personally, I prefer the "extruded" aluminum standing on edge grating style pieces for steps/grip/traction.
scaron
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it's always been passe with me, LOL.
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Jazz
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Simple answer: Yes.
Antique Engine
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Its all over my fire truck. Good stuff. Shiny, but good traction to stand on when its wet. Perfect use. What other material could you put on a high wear location of an emergency vehicle that looks good AND offers no slip grip ?
justanengineer
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Dimple-died steel or aluminum plate looks great when its plated or anodized and is used on many vehicles for that exact purpose.
Steroblan
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Steel Diamond plate is highly functional as non-slip decking in industrial sites. Most thin aluminum diamond plate is decorative and has smooth edges on the diamonds so it is slick to walk on. I have some 5/16" aluminum DP that was made for and used as decking in a high moisture industrial plant. I made a welding trailer deck out of some.
Antique Engine
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I can see that for some applications. I can also see where the holes in it wouldn't work either. As an example, there is a diamond plate walkway along the top of my engine body, down each side beside the hose bed. Dimple die holes would collect mud since its not open beneath it to allow it to be washed through to the ground.
I'm sure plenty of it is economy. The truck builder can buy sheets of diamond plate and cut it to fit any application with a plasma or shear. No layout of dimple die holes, no excessive labor. Just length by width and cut it and its ready to install in minutes.
Sureshot
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It is stronger for the same thickness as flat.
Rust
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pas·sé, Is a term of vanity or fashion.
In that sense, yes. Like wallpaper it will be tiresome after a while.
But as a utilitarian material, no it will always have its place.
In that sense, yes. Like wallpaper it will be tiresome after a while.
But as a utilitarian material, no it will always have its place.
Bib Overalls
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Just got my "Genuine Hotrod Hardware, Inc." Christmas catalog. They are still offering diamond plate trash cans ($199.97), wall shelves ($79.97), and variously configured switch and outlet covers ($9.97 to $13.97).
That is nothing compared to what you can get from places like this:
http://www.mygaragestore.com/Aluminum-Diamond-Plate-Garage-Organization.aspx
Somehow, I think there will always be folks that think it is Kool.
That is nothing compared to what you can get from places like this:
http://www.mygaragestore.com/Aluminum-Diamond-Plate-Garage-Organization.aspx
Somehow, I think there will always be folks that think it is Kool.
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Thorold
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So i should get rid of the mullet ?
Bib Overalls
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chevelle67
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The chrome plated plastic diamond plate is the bomb.
e30bradley
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I never liked it.
PugetDude
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To each his own...
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RivennHewn
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I clicked the link, and cringed.
I guess for me it's the aluminum stuff that bugs me.
the steel stuff has it's place.
Rust
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http://www.mygaragestore.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=DIA-HPB2448.DP&Exact=True
Diamond plate pegboard.
Now they have crossed the line. Fook me. Passe indeed.
Diamond plate pegboard.
Now they have crossed the line. Fook me. Passe indeed.