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    Looking to get a diamond plate instrument panel faceplate for a 82 gt.does anyone know who could make these.thanks

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    Any Water Jet or Laser Cutting place can make the part. What the cost will be is another question.

    A cheaper alternative and even available in different colors would be to use your existing panel and wrap it with this.

    https://www.metrorestyling.com/Metro...-p/diamplt.htm
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    There are a lot of people that think a lot of diamond plate. I've struggled to understand what others see in it. I'm wondering if there's an advantage beyond asthetics that I haven't caught on to.

    Just curious.

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    I agree erratic50 fire trucks and 18 wheelers come to mind when I see diamond plate.
    But brushed aluminum brings fighters and other aircraft to mind.
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    Don't forget carbon fiber.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by erratic50 View Post
    There are a lot of people that think a lot of diamond plate. I've struggled to understand what others see in it. I'm wondering if there's an advantage beyond asthetics that I haven't caught on to.

    Just curious.
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    Quote Originally Posted by conmech View Post
    Don't forget carbon fiber.....
    You mean, something like this....?

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