The start of a on going thread of my Monte.

7801MonteMan · 07-27-2008, 12:36 AM

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, 03:17 AM

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, 11:25 AM

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, 01:16 PM

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

GTPJOE90 · 07-28-2008, 12:52 AM

red man!

morkuma · 07-28-2008, 10:45 AM

black!

Sabrewings · 07-28-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

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.

silverbullet · 07-29-2008, 01:17 AM

black

7801MonteMan · 07-29-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

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 · 07-31-2008, 12:55 AM

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.

07-27-2008, 12:36 AM	#1
7801MonteMan GT Level Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S.E Michigan Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	The start of a on going thread of my Monte. 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? __________________ ASE Certified and I-Car Auto Refinishing Paint Technician -78 Monte Carlo -01 Monte Carlo LSX -04 Cobra w/my friend KB

07-27-2008, 03:17 AM	#2
DanGTP GTX Level Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 657 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (2)	Re: The start of a on going thread of my Monte. 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? __________________ .................................................. ......... '97 GTP: 3.4, 3" DP, P-Log, TR55IX, FWI, 160*, Ported S/C and heads, XP, 105's, HPT

07-27-2008, 11:25 AM	#3
SyntheticShield Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,725 Thanks: 15 Thanked 51 Times in 36 Posts iTrader: (5)	Re: The start of a on going thread of my Monte. 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. __________________ Scotty Hall Bartlesville, OK 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP It whines a lot, but I like it. The only limitation you will ever face in life is yourself!

07-27-2008, 01:16 PM	#4
boosting98 GTX Level Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 794 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (1)	Re: The start of a on going thread of my Monte. i'd go w/ black. u got red and black goin' already! plus a red dash is puke in my mind. __________________

07-28-2008, 12:52 AM	#5
GTPJOE90 GTP Level Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Outside of Mchenry IL. Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Re: The start of a on going thread of my Monte. red man! __________________ 99 DARK BRONZEMIST METALLIC GTP SUPERCHARGED SEDAN. --MODS-- FWI, 104 plugs MSD coils and wires, 180 t-stat, dual thrush exhaust, Kenwood complete system 10' Sub ported, raised spoiler, red calis, D/S Baer rotors, Hawk Pads.

07-28-2008, 10:45 AM	#6
morkuma SE Level Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: abbotsford, bc Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Re: The start of a on going thread of my Monte. black! __________________ people are like slinkies, not really good for anything until you push them down some stairs

07-29-2008, 01:17 AM	#8
silverbullet GTP Level Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sweet home chicago Posts: 1,065 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Re: The start of a on going thread of my Monte. black

07-31-2008, 12:55 AM	#10
7801MonteMan GT Level Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S.E Michigan Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Re: The start of a on going thread of my Monte. 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. __________________ ASE Certified and I-Car Auto Refinishing Paint Technician -78 Monte Carlo -01 Monte Carlo LSX -04 Cobra w/my friend KB

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