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Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 10:25 AM

UPDATE!!! Sueded Headliner and SLP Grille finished! :D (many pics)
 
Let me start off by thanking Enzo for the tips and time he provided to answer my questions :thumbsup:

So i finally finished up the monte today. Got the headliner all done and installed 2 days ago, also did some painting for my slp grille install. Decided to paint the surround on the grille to match my car and aslo painted the bottom grille black to resemble the one that SLP makes, turned out pretty good
Also resprayed the plate filler with the correct white this time :p, ehh looks a tiny bit off still but better than it was before :thumbsup:
Decided to debadge the monte too, hmmm what else...... :confused:
Anyways here's the pics.. lol Enjoy
all of the headliner, visors and slider were done by yours truly ;)
Let me know how she looks (monte)

She's naked!! :eek: lol
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/ad51a966.jpg

Came out pretty easy
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/1ff1747b.jpg

Here's my visors taken apart, i must say these are fairly easy to take apart, i experimented with the GP ones i had first so i knew what i was doing after that
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/ff4295cc.jpg

Sunroof Slider with plastic vent off
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/167c897d.jpg

Measuring and trimming how much will be needed :)
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/3bd768bd.jpg

Decided to go with Flat black on all the trim pieces :thumbsup:
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/6125fe7a.jpg

AHHHHH So sweet!!! :D
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/364f2a30.jpg

Finished the slider! :)
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/7569f0a3.jpg

I screw it back on with tiny screws and washers :p
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/a152de2b.jpg

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 10:26 AM

Headliner finished! Only part that wasn't perfect is where the visors screw on and where the Oh **** handle bolts on because of the fabric not being very stretchy :(
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/e9c7de4d.jpg

Heres the Visors being done and finished product :thumbsup:
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/e4c4186e.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/14204122.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/5c825316.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/18d11717.jpg

And finally, everything ready to go back in the monte! :cool:
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/34090c36.jpg

First up, the slider
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/7e8798a5.jpg


pics of everything in place looking AWESOME!!! :D
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/52ef43a3.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/2603fc9a.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/792990ff.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/cd2a77e0.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/528ba623.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/940eb0db.jpg

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 10:26 AM

Now picture time for my Grille, Filler plate and debadging!!! :cool:

Got the emblem off :p
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/999fcb62.jpg

Grille painted and SS emblem on
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/db731ea4.jpg

Nothin like my good ol' masking! :p
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/0b94c47a.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/f509e3b8.jpg

Yuck! looking real nasty without the grille and filler plate :rotfl:
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/74924e9a.jpg

ehh looks decent :p
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/42a13243.jpg

Now here's pics of everything finished up, filler plate repainted, grille installed and no emblems :cool:
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/ba217380.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/061d3108.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/74061c05.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/6fea8c66.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/84028675.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/4225986f.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/69ddf0d7.jpg

03JGMonte 08-05-2011 10:36 AM

Man that looks good, i wanna do that to my headliner & the front looks great good choice on painting the slp grille, looks great

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 10:41 AM


Originally Posted by 03JGMonte (Post 349016)
Man that looks good, i wanna do that to my headliner & the front looks great good choice on painting the slp grille, looks great

Thanks man, u should definitely do it :thumbsup:
I did it myself becus there was no way I was goin to pay $300+ for a shop to do it lol

ChibiBlackSheep 08-05-2011 10:43 AM

I'm not sold on the suede, something I think I'd have to see in person.

Everything looks great though!

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by 03JGMonte (Post 349016)
Man that looks good, i wanna do that to my headliner & the front looks great good choice on painting the slp grille, looks great

I only spent around $80 at the most to do everything :D
And I need to get a new camera, im tired of these crappy iPhone 4 pics :p lol

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep (Post 349019)
I'm not sold on the suede, something I think I'd have to see in person.

Everything looks great though!

Thanks mike, it looks way better In person, and it feels really good Lol :rolleyes:

03JGMonte 08-05-2011 10:49 AM

Well thats not bad at all if u only got $80 in it ill prob do it to mine soon

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by 03JGMonte (Post 349022)
Well thats not bad at all if u only got $80 in it ill prob do it to mine soon

Estimated prices:
Fabric- $40
Adhesive- $17
Paint-$7
Exacto knife- $8
And that's about all I used, so a little under $80 :thumbsup:
But patience and time is the key ;) lol

zzapultimate 08-05-2011 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by 03limitedss (Post 349011)

This does look very AWESOME. Great work! It looks like you did a very good job on everything.

How did you adhear the sued?

zjerry 08-05-2011 12:07 PM

Nice job looks awesome ..:thumbsup:

RickAKATed10 08-05-2011 12:14 PM

Looks great! Very impressive craftsmanship.

03SSLE 08-05-2011 12:36 PM

Great job, Frank! :thumbsup: I really like the headliner. Maybe do the rear window tray next to match?

Blazed SS 08-05-2011 12:53 PM

:congrats:looks good man !!

Montelicious 08-05-2011 01:42 PM

Looks great! What adhesive did you use and how did you do the seams around the visors?

Tadcaster 08-05-2011 01:50 PM

looks awsome!

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 02:41 PM


Originally Posted by zzapultimate (Post 349041)
This does look very AWESOME. Great work! It looks like you did a very good job on everything.

How did you adhear the sued?

thanks, i used the orange can :thumbsup:
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...F/4f983ffb.jpg


Originally Posted by zjerry (Post 349054)
Nice job looks awesome ..:thumbsup:

thanks jerry


Originally Posted by RickAKATed10 (Post 349056)
Looks great! Very impressive craftsmanship.

thanks rick, i tried my best to make it look as good as possible:)


Originally Posted by 03SSLE (Post 349062)
Great job, Frank! :thumbsup: I really like the headliner. Maybe do the rear window tray next to match?

thanks man, i was thinking that but the sun would probably eat up and fade it so i just decided not to :o


Originally Posted by Blazed SS (Post 349070)
:congrats:looks good man !!

thanks blazed :)


Originally Posted by Montelicious (Post 349087)
Looks great! What adhesive did you use and how did you do the seams around the visors?

thanks :) i used the orange can up there :thumbsup:
i seperated the visors a little and tucked the edges in then snapped em back together ;)


Originally Posted by Tadcaster (Post 349089)
looks awsome!

thanks tad :D

The_Maniac 08-05-2011 03:52 PM

Lookin' good! I really like seeing that you painted behind the SLP grill black!

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 04:05 PM


Originally Posted by The_Maniac (Post 349118)
Lookin' good! I really like seeing that you painted behind the SLP grill black!

thanks maniac, yea it would've looked silly if i didnt :p

Jomao_o 08-05-2011 04:21 PM

awesome job!! you're one hands-on member!
selling, painting, ....everything!

You are definitely a MOTM contender for sure!

03JGMonte 08-05-2011 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by 03limitedss (Post 349025)
Estimated prices:
Fabric- $40
Adhesive- $17
Paint-$7
Exacto knife- $8
And that's about all I used, so a little under $80 :thumbsup:
But patience and time is the key ;) lol


Well ima deff be doin it to mine, even thoigh i got the pace car interior with the grey inserts i hate the grey headliner, ill prob be askin u questions wen i do this lol

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by Jomao_o (Post 349133)
awesome job!! you're one hands-on member!
selling, painting, ....everything!

You are definitely a MOTM contender for sure!

that means alot to me Jose, THANKS!! :D
I LOVE WOKING ON MY MONTE!! :rolleyes:
thats all i have to say, i need to update the pic album soon :o

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 04:28 PM


Originally Posted by 03JGMonte (Post 349134)
Well ima deff be doin it to mine, even thoigh i got the pace car interior with the grey inserts i hate the grey headliner, ill prob be askin u questions wen i do this lol

lol i hated it too :o
and it had alot of stains on it haha
but for sure man, i'll be here to help :thumbsup:

03JGMonte 08-05-2011 04:45 PM

Yeah idk y they put lighter colored headliners in my GTO came from the factory black

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 04:49 PM


Originally Posted by 03JGMonte (Post 349148)
Yeah idk y they put lighter colored headliners in my GTO came from the factory black

yea i think montes should've been all black from factory :(
alllll blacckkk
not charcoal gray:p lol
i dont mind tho, it's close to black ;)

03JGMonte 08-05-2011 05:50 PM

Lol yeah as long as there a dark color lol

AwesomeSS 08-05-2011 07:19 PM

Awesome job! Looks great!

jaws2008 08-05-2011 07:20 PM

The headliner looks sweet.. I want mine like that.. the pieces painted black looks good too.

Franks 03SS 08-05-2011 07:34 PM


Originally Posted by 03JGMonte (Post 349162)
Lol yeah as long as there a dark color lol

:iagree:


Originally Posted by AwesomeSS (Post 349179)
Awesome job! Looks great!

thanks Amy! :D


Originally Posted by jaws2008 (Post 349180)
The headliner looks sweet.. I want mine like that.. the pieces painted black looks good too.

thanks man, i just couldn't stand the gray in there anymore :p :thumbsup:
u should definitely go for it ;)

Enzo354 08-06-2011 12:54 AM

Looking great, how did you do the visors?

Franks 03SS 08-06-2011 06:51 AM


Originally Posted by Enzo354 (Post 349257)
Looking great, how did you do the visors?

Thanks Enzo, I just pryed the visors a little and tucked the edges in and vualah :thumbsup:

Space 08-06-2011 07:24 AM

Hi `Frank,
Thanks for posting/sharing your super `Mod...It's SWEET :thumbsup:
When are you going to start your business doing it for others:confused:
It takes a lot of patiences & skill to be able to do that, but you got it done & it's awesome...:congrats:

Franks 03SS 08-06-2011 07:42 AM


Originally Posted by KidSpace (Post 349315)
Hi `Frank,
Thanks for posting/sharing your super `Mod...It's SWEET :thumbsup:
When are you going to start your business doing it for others:confused:
It takes a lot of patiences & skill to be able to do that, but you got it done & it's awesome...:congrats:

Thanks KidSpace :)
Haha yea I think it'd be awesome to be doing this for others ;)
It does required patience for sure if u want it done right, but in the end it looks awesome :D

03SSLE 08-06-2011 05:40 PM


Originally Posted by 03limitedss (Post 349097)
thanks man, i was thinking that but the sun would probably eat up and fade it so i just decided not to :o

But that gives you the perfect excuse for another alteration - install window tint, right? ;)

Jester_20 08-06-2011 06:05 PM

I'm impressed. . . .looks like you dis a grade A job on everything. I really wanna make my headliner black but i don't think i'd like the suede. It looks great but once someone puts a finger on it it'll show and look weird until i smooth it all back out. either way GREAT job.

Franks 03SS 08-07-2011 06:40 AM


Originally Posted by 03SSLE (Post 349496)
But that gives you the perfect excuse for another alteration - install window tint, right? ;)

Haha I already have tint :p
It's only 25% in the back
Plus I don't think the fabric would adhere on the carpet material very well. It probably could be peeled off but the speaker deck seems very fragile lol


Originally Posted by Jester_20 (Post 349501)
I'm impressed. . . .looks like you dis a grade A job on everything. I really wanna make my headliner black but i don't think i'd like the suede. It looks great but once someone puts a finger on it it'll show and look weird until i smooth it all back out. either way GREAT job.

Thanks jester, yea I agree with ya it can never stay smoothed out :p
The gf likes writing on it so ehh I don't really care about keepin it smooth anymore Haha

my00monte 08-07-2011 06:58 AM

Wow! That looks great! Can't wait to do mine now :D

Franks 03SS 08-07-2011 08:19 AM


Originally Posted by my00monte (Post 349650)
Wow! That looks great! Can't wait to do mine now :D

Thanks :D
That will make 3 montes that I know of with suede headliners ;) lol

JuniorCar 08-07-2011 08:29 AM

Wow... you really did a knock-out job Frank! This will likely inspire many more member to try this.

Thanks for photographing and sharing. Not enough credit can be given to our members who do these photo editorials. In my many projects I've tried multiple times to "photo the whole thing" only to give up on photoing half way through cause I'm too greasy or just to into trying to finish what I'm doing and don't want to take the time out to capture the step


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