Diamond plate is much more skid/slip resistant if intent is to use as a
step....
Projected range of prices?
In this the best of all possible worlds, I'd opt for black powder coating.
aljay

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From: JordanVw@AOL.COM
Reply-To: JordanVw@AOL.COM
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 04:08:51 EDT
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Opinions wanted! - Vanagon Side Bar prototype

In a message dated 8/20/02 2:09:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes:

> Please take a look at http://www.fastforward.ca/prototypesidebar.jpg and
> tell me what you think.
>
<snip>
>
> They will all me made of 6061 T6 aluminium alloy with mandrel bent ends and
> will be available in three finishes; painted black, polished aluminium (as
> shown), or powder coated black - this would also be in order of price as
>

the polished aluminum and diamond plate is way too gaudy..
powder coated black without the top diamond plate is my vote..
chris