bowdog Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Bought a new camper last night and looking to put some diamond plating on the front to prevent from my truck throwing rocks into the camper. Thinking diamond plating would look good and protect well. Anyone out there do this sort of thing? Please let me know your thoughts and a price range to purchase and have installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester851 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 www.researchalloys.comDIY-You can buy diamond plate by 4x8 sheet from these guys. Cut it with a roto zip or circular saw with metal blade. Install with sheet metal screws and silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 We've been thinking of doing the same thing, then we got spray in bed liner and did that instead. Held up real nice and was super cheap lol.But we might do this on the camper we have now, except Im curious about sealing it so water doesn't get behind etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I was worried about water too, what Jester said about siliconing around after install should work i would think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 We've been thinking of doing the same thing, then we got spray in bed liner and did that instead. Held up real nice and was super cheap lol.But we might do this on the camper we have now, except Im curious about sealing it so water doesn't get behind etc.You doing this for your new toyhauler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 +1 for research alloyThey are cheap for diamond plate aluminum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester851 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I was worried about water too, what Jester said about siliconing around after install should work i would think?Yep- I would silicone around the edges of the plate, and maybe even cover the entire backside lightly, set it in place and let the silicone hold it. Then pre-drill where you want to screw it in. Finally I would use self tapper sheet metal screws with inset washers, and silicone each screw for before running it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Yep- I would silicone around the edges of the plate, and maybe even cover the entire backside lightly, set it in place and let the silicone hold it. Then pre-drill where you want to screw it in. Finally I would use self tapper sheet metal screws with inset washers, and silicone each screw for before running it in.+1. I have a saw you can cut it with. Let me know if you need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I get it in Newark when I need it. The place is 25 minutes from you. No need to have it shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 +1. I have a saw you can cut it with. Let me know if you need help.Thanks!! We are going to have the party wagon this year at Wayne!! A/C will be nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrant Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Instead of caulking each screw hole, you can use the screws that roofers would use for their paneling.http://itwbuildex.com/gcs_teksbondedwasher.shtml You can get them at a Fastenal or any other fastner type store.Add here is a gallery of other fastners http://itwbuildex.com/metalfastening_index.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks!! We are going to have the party wagon this year at Wayne!! A/C will be nice too. So, we're not going in on a schoolbus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 So, we're not going in on a schoolbus? Forgot about the school bus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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