Project "Can't Get Right"
07-18-2012, 06:39 PM
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Brown truck showed up with my Monstaliner
So I was sitting here eating a frozen pizza, and the Brown Truck Guy showed up and dropped off my package...
I immediately chowed down the last half of the pizza, and got ready to paint...
Did I mention that it is 105 degrees outside?
So I finished taping off all the windows, I actually included the window trim in the paint area since it is dull, beat up, and showing bare metal in some places... I hope that wasn't a bad idea.
I immediately chowed down the last half of the pizza, and got ready to paint...
Did I mention that it is 105 degrees outside?
So I finished taping off all the windows, I actually included the window trim in the paint area since it is dull, beat up, and showing bare metal in some places... I hope that wasn't a bad idea.
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07-18-2012, 06:55 PM
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Monstaliner exterior paint
I have been working on the prep for a couple days off-and-on and followed the directions pretty much to the "T". I sanded it, washed it (well, let it get rained on) sanded it again, primed any bare spots, washed it again, and finished with a MEK wipe down. It wasn't perfect/body shop work, but I think it will do for a weekend driver/trail rig.
My initial impressions of the product:
I chose Monstaliner mainly based on their claim that it is UV stable and will not fade like the other products on the market. Unfortunately for now, I can't comment on that, but we shall see.
As far as application goes, the instructions stressed to go slow, and lay it on thick. Well, I see what they mean, but due to the heat, I was having to go slow very quickly. I also think that these guys need to include a different type of roller (could be "operator error" though) but it seemed to get destroyed and started to leave a lot of particles in the finish. I should have changed them out (there were 3 in the kit) sooner before they got to that point. The second layer also did a decent job of hiding any particles that I didn't get pulled off.
I started with the hood and worked my way back. Would definitely start with the roof first, then the hood, then work my way back if I were to do it again.
After first coat
Applying second coat
Applying second coat
Finished product
My initial impressions of the product:
- Delivered when expected (took a week and a half due to 4th of July, so they said)
- Packaged well
- Had everything included as it should
- Instructions were clear and contained additional information
I chose Monstaliner mainly based on their claim that it is UV stable and will not fade like the other products on the market. Unfortunately for now, I can't comment on that, but we shall see.
As far as application goes, the instructions stressed to go slow, and lay it on thick. Well, I see what they mean, but due to the heat, I was having to go slow very quickly. I also think that these guys need to include a different type of roller (could be "operator error" though) but it seemed to get destroyed and started to leave a lot of particles in the finish. I should have changed them out (there were 3 in the kit) sooner before they got to that point. The second layer also did a decent job of hiding any particles that I didn't get pulled off.
I started with the hood and worked my way back. Would definitely start with the roof first, then the hood, then work my way back if I were to do it again.
After first coat
Applying second coat
Applying second coat
Finished product
07-22-2012, 04:17 AM
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Looks great. Like what you did with the cargo box. I'm looking at incorporating a few ideas from yours along with the one from Da2Door: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/re...drawer-118094/
Let us know how you think that bedliner is gonna hold up. I have been planning on using the Krylon flat camo colors for mine, but the bedliner could be an attractive second option.
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Let us know how you think that bedliner is gonna hold up. I have been planning on using the Krylon flat camo colors for mine, but the bedliner could be an attractive second option.
Dutch
07-24-2012, 08:27 AM
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Looks great. Like what you did with the cargo box. I'm looking at incorporating a few ideas from yours along with the one from Da2Door: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/re...drawer-118094/
Let us know how you think that bedliner is gonna hold up. I have been planning on using the Krylon flat camo colors for mine, but the bedliner could be an attractive second option.
Dutch
Let us know how you think that bedliner is gonna hold up. I have been planning on using the Krylon flat camo colors for mine, but the bedliner could be an attractive second option.
Dutch
Thanks brother- will do, I responded to your thread as well... been busy the last couple of days, will be adding a couple of pics (just got it tinted) and will give you guys updates as to how well the underliner worked in the box... stay tuned...
07-24-2012, 09:43 AM
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You've done a great job. I wish I could say that I liked the look. Good job either way.
Maybe it's just me or my screen but that first picture of the Jeep makes it look like a nice bronze color. I really like that color.
You've done a great job. I wish I could say that I liked the look. Good job either way.
Maybe it's just me or my screen but that first picture of the Jeep makes it look like a nice bronze color. I really like that color.
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07-24-2012, 07:59 PM
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As far as the build goes, due to my work/free time schedule and money availability, I am sort of doing the body in the reverse order... I guess it's because I know where I am going with it.... I am going to order my bumpers, and wheels/tires hopefully soon, if not it may be December before I get them done... Sometimes, you just "can't get right".....
01-22-2013, 09:03 AM
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HELLPPP MEEE.... anyone reading this post, can you see my pics?.... not sure if I did something wrong or not.... gonna post an update here soon, wanna make sure the pics are showing up first!!!!!!! Thanks in advance!!!!
01-22-2013, 09:33 AM
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01-22-2013, 10:59 AM
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