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 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:

• 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

 

Might get the windows tinted tomorrow.... gonna have to sneak that one past the Misses.... wish me luck.

 

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

 

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...

 

Got the windows done... wow, what a difference!

 

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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.

 

Thanks man! Yeah, I think that is the incandescent light in the garage that gives it the tint.... If you check their website, you might find a color you will really like.... I just wanted to black it out all the way around... Just do a net search for Monstaliner and check out their "tint-able" colors.... they have some pretty wild ones....

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".....

 

Update?!?

 

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!!!!

 

well pics from the 24th are there. Looks good. Lets see more

 

Thanks man!!! I should be getting her back from the shop today, will post pics of the new (to me) tires and wheels, the completed Rubicon Express lift, and the newly installed cb for trail riding....

 

sweet, cant wait!! I think I'm as excited as you are...

 

Hey brother, sorry for the long wait.... update coming very soon.... new(er) tires, lift, cb.... stay tuned.... also a review on the monstaliner exterior paint job....

 

love the build thus far, subbed