Nelz, Here's the metallic tape I was talking about, they have a bunch in 1" and some in 2";
http://stores.ebay.com/Paper-Street-...QQftidZ2QQtZkm
Not as nice as a custom wrap, but definately better than colored electrical tape. The rolls are about $5 and plenty to do several rods. The mini diamond plate looks pretty cool to me!