SS backplates in fun colors?

[dewdropsonrosa]

I've seen a variety of colorful aluminum backplates, but is anyone aware of a source of steel backplates in fun colors? Ideally, I'd like to find a blue backplate for a new cold-water diver.

 

[tbone1004]

you can take one to any powder coater and have it powder coated which isn't terribly expensive.

@Lake Hickory Scuba did a great video on hydro-dipping them as well which is less durable of a finish than powder coating, but once the clear coat is on it, it is still pretty durable.

 

[cruisekingkris]

I have two that I had copper plated. They look great after a few salty dives.

 

[OTF]

Would love to see pics of the copper plated plates

 

[cruisekingkris]

Here is my older one that just started getting the nice patina and one I just had plated.

 

[Marie13]

Here is my older one that just started getting the nice patina and one I just had plated.

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Neat!

 

[cruisekingkris]

I went with matching D-rings and buckles this time around. No mistaking this rig on the boat now.

 

[Bierstadt]

Here is my older one that just started getting the nice patina and one I just had plated.

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Oh my, my scuba fashion score... it's like thinking you've got an awesome sports car because you're driving a Mazda Miata and then a Lamborghini slinks past. Copper plated everything and olive drab webbing, now that is high fashion diving!

 

[Jimchris]

I run a powder-coat production line and have coated all of my plates. Have also coated both of my Dive X Sierra dpvs.

 

[SaltwaterNomad]

After watching that lake hickory scuba video I did my SS plate. I powder coated it white first. Then plenty of hydro dip patterns to pick from on amazon. Put a clear coat on after dipping. I Have over 100 dives on it since and holding up well.