The start of a on going thread of my Monte.

**7801MonteMan** · 07-26-2008

I decided to keep the Monte and go through with the mod ideas that I have/had planned. This will be a on going thread as I make progress on making my Monte different than other Montes.
I am taking courses for automotive painting and soon to be finished as well as getting ASE certified in automotive painting. Heres a couple pictures of what I have done and what I have been up to as well. I once had the idea to making my own cowl hood since I have only seen one on a 6th gen MC and after watching Goindef construct his custom hood(sorry if I mispelled your name on here wrong Mike) in person and seeing how easy it is to do...I decided that I am going to be starting mine here in a couple weeks.

Well to start here is my Monte a couple years ago.

Newer picture with my SLP Grille not installed.

Painted to match body Mirrors and Rocker Panels.

Also I bite the bullet and pulled out my dash...I decided to paint it. But I am at a loss as I want everything to be tasteful and nice. I am thinking about painting it red to match my console. But I am scared that it is going to be way to much red. So I thought I could always go safe and paint it gloss black.

Old picture nonetheless a picture of my console and its greatness (atleast in my mind)

Dash

Black or red dash?

**DanGTP** · 07-27-2008

Well... Since the console is red, I'd say go for red on the dash as well. Do you have any pictures of your dash in the car?

**SyntheticShield** · 07-27-2008

Im really liking that car. Glad you decided to keep it. I may have to pick your brain about the painting. I want to repaint my car so bad its not funny.

**boosting98** · 07-27-2008

i'd go w/ black. u got red and black goin' already! plus a red dash is *puke* in my mind.

**GTPJOE90** · 07-27-2008

red man!

**morkuma** · 07-28-2008

black!

**Sabrewings** · 07-28-2008

Originally Posted by boosting98

i'd go w/ black. u got red and black goin' already! plus a red dash is *puke* in my mind.

I definitely agree. The idea of the all red dash makes me shudder.

**nemesis** · 07-29-2008

black

**7801MonteMan** · 07-29-2008

Originally Posted by SyntheticShield

Im really liking that car. Glad you decided to keep it. I may have to pick your brain about the painting. I want to repaint my car so bad its not funny.

Thankyou for the comments everyone! Anytime or anything you want or need to know I will gladly help you in any way I can. Just let me know.

As for the dash I painted it all red...but as it sits I think I am going to go back and paint some sections black while other parts will remain red. Its not a bright as I thought it was going to be. I will get some pictures up later on in the evening/night.

**7801MonteMan** · 07-30-2008

Going back together for now phase.

When I was putting in the final hour of sanding that I did on the dash piece I went into the booth thinking just paint it red and if its too much repaint. But with it being in there for the past 2 days I think if I added some black back to it it may tone the brightness.

Now I am moving to the back bumper and painting the lower section to match as well.

**7801MonteMan** · 08-12-2008

Next project is to tint the tail lights slightly. I am also thinking about doing the DrunknMonkey led light bar as well. I might need a photoshop of that done to my car. If anyone could do that for me I can post a good picture of the rear for you to do the photochop.

**7801MonteMan** · 08-18-2008

Tinted tails.

**boosting98** · 08-18-2008

^those tails are amazing! what did u use, and do u want 2 do mine?

**7801MonteMan** · 08-19-2008

Thanks Boosting98. I used a basecoat binder and low stregth black in a ratio of 2:1. Prep the tail lights taped them up made my passes to desired tint darkness. Then three coats of clear was applied. I would do your tails if you are seriously interested. I don't know if I would need to be a vendor I don't want to get kicked off nor to I want to offend other poeple that do the same thing on the forum aka Flip or the other guy that offers services. PM me or I will PM you either way.

Now for day time pics!

**7801MonteMan** · 08-19-2008

Its nice to have everything back together and now its time to enjoy the fruits of my labor. I sat in my driveway this evening looking at my car and drinking a beer in the shade while my buddy worked on his car in my driveway ahaha.

**justwhisen** · 08-19-2008

one sweet ride.

**stlmo_gtp** · 08-19-2008

clean ride man i like the tinted tails

**DanGTP** · 08-20-2008

Turned out very nice! I'm jealous.

**7801MonteMan** · 08-20-2008

Thanks for the comments I like hearing them no doubt. I have another project in mind can't let the cat completely out of the bag just yet. I have it pictured in my head though. Its a combination of shaved trunk lock and something else.

All I can say is that I have seen this idea on Camaro's and Mustangs rear deaklids. That may give it away though...If you know what its is let me know

I may need a photochop of this idea.