[What is this? Driver door card]

Brilliant thanks Tom

[What is this? Driver door card]

Can’t remember taking this piece off! I had it stored with all the parts from the driver door card. There wasn’t one on the passenger side. Is it something to do with the remote mirror? Help!

[Knight’s Crest Sign]

3 hours ago, Scott S. said:

Wasn't she talking about getting a tattoo of something like that anyways ??? lol.

😂 

[Knight’s Crest Sign]

4 minutes ago, Dtret said:

Use it as a hood wrap. 

I want to put it on my fridge

[Knight’s Crest Sign]

size = 8.375″w x 17″h
i thought it was emblem size, but that might look a bit gangster on the front grille

[Knight’s Crest Sign]

found this online doing random Monte searches down, pretty cool

https://www.speedcultofficiallylicensed.com/product/monte-carlo-knights-crest/
 

[back up light - housing screw]

finally got to straighten the bumper alignment. Not perfect but much better then before
 

 

before:

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3 hours ago, Scott S. said:

Classic Body Parts OER-5960939

Awesome detail Scott - why can’t I like or thank your posts? Is it because you’re Canadian? 😂

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3 hours ago, Dtret said:

10x24 Phillips head, star washe

That’s perfect Denis. Thanks for posting the photos I should have taken! In a rush as usual trying to get a bit done then get back to my other job

[back up light - housing screw]

Would any one know the thread and pitch of the two screws that hold the reversing light housing to the rear bumper? Or better still have a spare you would post to me? I sheared one off when I removed the bumper 

[Remove door handles]

12 minutes ago, bob 71 said:

looks great. did you do this by yourself or did you have helpers

Thanks lads, just me and the insects Bob! I was at it for 8 hours straight between tack cloth and last coat of clear. Really pleased with the result and the color. Just have to sand out a few creatures and dust nibs. Unavoidable for a diy job I think. Happy Halloween!

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6 hours ago, willie said:

Paul that looks Great!!!!   What do you think the shade should be (lighter, darker)??? 

 I think that color looks alot like mine, but i think mine should be alittle darker..  

 

It’s really hard to tell from online photos Willie. In person  I think there should be a tiny shade more purple, less green (turquoise), but when I compare my photos to google image search they are much closer in shade. Doesn’t matter though, I like it and I’m glad you guys gave it the nod of approval!

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I couldn't match mulsanne blue, but I spent a long time with swatches walking around the original paint in the trunk and interior. The paint system is a Spanish brand called Besa. It looks a little more turquoise than it photographs but has a lovely metallic quality that changes in different light.

removed parts painted first: before clear...

after clear in daylight:

indoors at night:

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Yeah I’m learning on the job. If you don’t take the time to do it right the first time, you will the second time! I prefer to do it once. Guide coat and lots of sanding next. 

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Finally got her in primer. Man the prep work is endless. 

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Tom (or is it Jr?) now would be a great time to share a photo of your painted Monte Carlo 🤘🏻

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I’ll send you a private message Willie

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Thanks again Thomas I can definitely work with an Audi code, love the color,  yeah the light difference is crazy!

Willie that would be great if it’s not too much hassle 👍🏻

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Thanks Thomas. When I give this code to my paint supplier, they have no reference to replicate it - the lucite, centari, and dulux codes are not recognised here (Ireland). I wondered if you had a modern code for the metallic paint? It sure looks gorgeous on the paint lid!

Paul

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On 11/5/2022 at 7:17 PM, 1Bad_Monte said:

but after hours with a light gun and color catalogs, we found an awesome metallic blue that will highlight her curves and it drastically changes in the light/dark

Hey I was wondering do you have a code for this color? I’ve been trying to match mulsanne blue but I can’t get the depth of color or the tone right. It’s a bit too turquoise. 

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got it. There was a lump of black goop (seam sealer?) covering the bolt. I see there are two of them and both height adjustable.

The key lock was wedged in there, got it eventually. 
 

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How do you remove the bump stop? It’s just spinning, is that an alan key bolt in the centre?

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15 hours ago, Marks71 said:

If you remove the rubber bump stop that the window mechanism sits on, it will allow you to lower the window about another 1/2” to expose the felt mounting screws a little better. Be careful not to go too far or the guide rollers will come out of the guide channel. Not the end of the world, just a little finagling to get them back in.

Great tip Mark, I’ll take a look at this, thanks 

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100% on the mirrors & lock, but the trim looks like I would have to remove the glass to get to the screws - on the rear glass anyway - I’m just not willing to go that far. I did get the vertical trim off the doors allright. Just have to tackle the hood trim next.