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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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This is going to be my thread for my front lip I'm going to be painting and installing. I got this on craigslist. It is red and has lots of scratches on the bottom so I am sanding it and painting it black. Watch here for updates

Couple of before pics of the damage





After some sanding





Half done



I'm going to work on it some more tonight.. hope to get it ready for primer!

Thanks for looking
 
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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looks good! i'm gonna prep my rear highsport this weekend I think along with a ton of other stuff haha
 
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Nice find! That kit has the nicest front end for our 5th gens. You're going to love your Monte's new look
 
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Should look great and that is just some minor scuffage under there. Remember it was there and try not to repeat the offense.
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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Can't wait to see it on! Going to give your Monte an awesome appearance (not that it isn't already awesome) with those rims
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Yep, that air dam and the rims should really change the appearance of your car.
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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looks like you've gotten quite a bit of the scratches removed with just the sanding. That's IMO the worst part of painting . .. the stupid prep work
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by trewyn15
looks good! i'm gonna prep my rear highsport this weekend I think along with a ton of other stuff haha
Thanks! It's gonna be a busy weekend

Originally Posted by zipper
Nice find! That kit has the nicest front end for our 5th gens. You're going to love your Monte's new look
I agree.. I hate all of the other front kits that are available.

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Should look great and that is just some minor scuffage under there. Remember it was there and try not to repeat the offense.
Haha I've already started planning on the routes around town I'm going to take/avoid and the gas stations with steep entrances I'll be avoiding

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Can't wait to see it on! Going to give your Monte an awesome appearance (not that it isn't already awesome) with those rims
It's gonna be looking sweet with these two mods

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looks like you've gotten quite a bit of the scratches removed with just the sanding. That's IMO the worst part of painting . .. the stupid prep work
Next up is spray some primer and then wet sand with 600 gritt. After that it's color and clear
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Hurry up & paint it & get it on i wanna see how it looks
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
Hurry up & paint it & get it on i wanna see how it looks
You're telling me!! Planning on primering it tomorrow since I have the day off
 



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