Diamond Plated

LittleDogBox · Apr 30, 2003

They should come up with a diamond plated verson.....that would really look nice. The Element is very utilitarian and so is diamond plated steel in other vehicles. Just makes sense to me that it would look good.

LittleDogBox
Arlington, Va.

JRock · Apr 30, 2003

Diamond plated version of what?

JRock

StormNet · Feb 19, 2004

I would love to find diamond plate front and rear bumper trim. I already have the DP mud flaps. I have even concidered getting a fab shop to build one but its darned expensive.

SCoach · Feb 19, 2004

Dude. Diamond plate is sooo yesterday. What you want is Diamond ENCRUSTED! It's a bit more money, but it's so worth it!

rodaniel · Feb 20, 2004

Hey LittleDogBox, you saw the diamondplate spare tire cover dincha?

Car Specialities - Element Rear Floor Panel

Slowhand · Feb 20, 2004

That looks great! Anybody here done a review of it yet?

mborkow · Feb 20, 2004

slowhand, the only review i needed to see was the price...$300!?!??!

Brant · Feb 20, 2004

[quote:30084d1b95=" "]slowhand, the only review i needed to see was the price...$300!?!??![/quote:30084d1b95]

Exactly - that price gives it a "thumbsdown" from me. Maybe if I crack my existing plastic cover someday, I'll pony up the cash for this item.

rodaniel · Feb 21, 2004

Maybe some other manufacturer of aftermarket goodies will offer a similar, but less expensive replacement for the spare tire cover. Competition is a beautiful thang! :wink:

Bill in Houston · Feb 24, 2004

[quote:010c072e58=" "]Maybe some other manufacturer of aftermarket goodies will offer a similar, but less expensive replacement for the spare tire cover. Competition is a beautiful thang! :wink:[/quote:010c072e58]

For $150, I'll make you one out of wood... No latch, and I get to choose the color.

Bill

SCREWaerodynamics! · Feb 24, 2004

I purchased floormats (4' x 6') that have the diamond plate pattern....although it's in balck foam, not metal. I'll post pictures some time this week when I get around to do the cutting. It will definitely help with the slip and slide flooring.

Oh, and it's only $10 at Pep Boys. You get a different kind of durability and protection, but you essentially get the diamond plate pattern.

Fastrack · Feb 25, 2004

I work in a sheetmetal shop and we have a couple 4'X10' sheets in the back. I was told that the cost was less than $100 per. As far as the bumper covers it's just shearing it down to size and put 2 90o breaks in it, the spare tire cover is no big deal just shear it to size and rivet to the top of the plastic cover. Personally I don't care for the look and am sure over time that it would get scratched and the mirror finish would dull and turn gray, but if any of you are interested in this look I would be more than happy to help in any way.

Brad

StormNet · May 5, 2004

Brad, I am interested in a diamond plate front bumper cover. How much?

Fastrack · May 8, 2004

Let me see if I can fit the metal on to the bumper. If it molds to it and looks allright I have no problem shipping you one.

StormNet · May 8, 2004

Thanks.
email me at
[email protected] please.

Fastrack · May 8, 2004

Just checked it out and I can make a U channel but I have no way to make it conform to the slight radius in the bumper, another words it would fit tight in the middle and stick out on both ends. I can make just about anything with a flat 90o or just shear a piece to fit any flat area.

StormNet · May 9, 2004

ok, let me take a few measurements, I think I can work with that.

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