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Old 07-24-2011 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cully77
congrats! Be prepared for the shock of when cars pull up behind you, in your rear view mirror it will look like the car behind is trying to crawl up your *** because that thing is so tall haha.
Yeah, Chibi told me the perception of my view from my rear view mirror will be different with that new lip sticking up.

I just think that will REALLY spruce up the exterior look of my Monte. I plan to share more pics once I get them. Next exterior thing that needs done is ditching the stock rims (they just don't do the car justice).

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Old 07-25-2011 | 09:10 AM
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Very nice to see it finally getting done

You're just going to start to stare at the back of the car now and go damn, how could GM ever make that ugly surfboard when this was an option
 
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Old 07-25-2011 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
Very nice to see it finally getting done

You're just going to start to stare at the back of the car now and go damn, how could GM ever make that ugly surfboard when this was an option
What I REALLY think is "How in the heck did GM allow any Monte out of the factory WITHOUT a spoiler?". Seriously, I think the Monte trunk lid without a spoiler looks REALLY bare and not good at all. The surfboard is definately better then nothing at all.
 
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Old 07-25-2011 | 09:50 PM
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It's been about a week since I dropped the Monte off. I figured I'd stop by and check on progress. Good news is, he repaired the damage on the trunk and sprayed the paint. Bad news.... Even though it was the right paint code, it was too dark. I believe Ralph who is working on the car said there is another "alternate" paint for this code according to his supplier.

So he will be correcting the issue. He said this was a big reason why he got out of collision repair and went into classic car restoration (avoid goofy paint issues from the auto manufacturer).

But, the work looks great!! Once he's done, I am certain it will be fantastic!
 
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Old 07-25-2011 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Maniac
Even though it was the right paint code, it was too dark. I believe Ralph who is working on the car said there is another "alternate" paint for this code according to his supplier.

So he will be correcting the issue. He said this was a big reason why he got out of collision repair and went into classic car restoration (avoid goofy paint issues from the auto manufacturer).
The guy that paints my car hates that part, too. Not to mention; matching the fading and the amount of metallic in the paint. He always has a fun time with my car.
 
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Old 07-25-2011 | 10:27 PM
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Sharp spolier with a great price!
 

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Old 07-25-2011 | 11:32 PM
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Very nice! Congrats!
 
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Old 07-29-2011 | 09:23 AM
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Great news!! I got a call from Ralph (the guy handling my Monte) yesterday around 6pm. He informs me I should be able to pick up my Monte this evening (Friday)!! He got the correct paint, had to do some blending and other tricks of the trade, but says it looks RIGHT! I can't wait to pick it up tonight all completed!!
 
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Old 07-29-2011 | 09:32 AM
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CONGRATS!

I expect pictures
 
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Old 07-30-2011 | 02:14 AM
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I just picked up the Monte Friday evening with the new spoiler!!

Here's a few picks from the body shop.
 
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