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Diamond plate hugely out of style?

West Tn Dawg

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I have it on the interior rear quarter panels holding my speakers and the doors have it, I don't mind it so much.;)

I trimmed mine out with Black door trim. Think it sets it off. Bet it would look good on that Green too!
 

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andyp

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If you're ever planning on selling it take lots of pictures before hand. Diamond plate = rust for most potential buyers.
 

Master Chief

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My .02, diamond plate belongs on tool boxes.

I say to each their own but have to go along with this comment. My brother told me it belongs on fire trucks ... he builds them. Based on his comment, the diamond plate was one of the first things to come off of my Bronco.
 

blubuckaroo

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If you're ever planning on selling it take lots of pictures before hand. Diamond plate = rust for most potential buyers.

I think the same can be said of bed liner. Both have been used extensively to cover rust holes, dents, and other sins.
 

Skiddy

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I say to each their own but have to go along with this comment. My brother told me it belongs on fire trucks ... he builds them. Based on his comment, the diamond plate was one of the first things to come off of my Bronco.
lol yeah, I like it on trailer beds
 

englewoodcowboy

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In moderation it can be ok. There are two major problems with it though, first one is its styling seriously dates the rig to the 90's when it was the cool thing to do, same thing that saw blade wheels do. Second which is more pressing is that too many use it to cover areas of rot and you can typically tell by the install. That being said, I don't mind seeing it in areas of major wear like bed rails, door sills or tailgate protection. With so many styling options available today, I don't like seeing it plastered throughout the vehicle as most don't take the time to keep it polished...
 

NGABronco

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Personally, I prefer to use "Black Gorilla Tape" to cover things up!!!%):eek:%) (yeah it's another inside joke from SC 2016)
 

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Scoop

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I'll just leave this here . . .
 

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zman1971

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look on Seattle craigslist under broncos for sale and there is a good example on what not to do with diamond plate. looks like it would of been a decent set up besides that.
 
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