MonacoBlue
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I still have not got that. Need to remember it next time I go to the auto parts store!
73 Monaco wagon
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MonacoBlue
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Sorry I missed this comment until now, Paul. I’m looking for a condensation weep hole but not finding one. Feel free to post a pic if you can point out the spot. I have swapped out to the old lens but need to change a bulb so I’ll have it off again soon.
MonacoBlue
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I feel the same way! I think the woodgrain was a way to protect the paint from “family” wear and tear, grocery carts, kids bicycles, door dings, basketballs, etc. I believe it is supposed to have a visual connection back to the old horse drawn wooden wagon days. That connection is no doubt stronger because of the wooden bodied trucks and cars of the 20’s/30’s/40’s. I decided to do the wood wrap on mine just because it came with it originally. But I will tell you... if I would have thought it was going to turn out bad... I sure wouldn’t have done it! Happy with the results, as it is.
FYI, the shop is Atlantic Wraps in Matthews, NC if anyone has a project in this region that they want to pursue. I recommend them.
how do they attach the woodgrain ? do the use glue or bolt it into the metal ? or will the trim cover the edges and keep the wood in place
MonacoBlue
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It is not real wood, but is a simple thin vinyl sheet. It’s basically a heavy-duty adhesive tape. You have probably seen vehicles covered in photo advertising - it is the same thing. This is the same type material used when it was new. Google “3M Dinoc” and you will get an idea of what it is.
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Holy mackerel! Spectacular with the woodgrain!!! You are the first person I know that has been successful in getting the woodgrain successfully done with the "Monaco" script etc.
That was done by a vinyl wrap outfit? Fantastic.
That was done by a vinyl wrap outfit? Fantastic.
polara71
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I thought this was gonna be a clean her up and driver her car. Hard to believe this car was in a junkyard ....
MonacoBlue
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Yes, Atlantic Wraps in Matthews, NC. I think they may also have a facility in New Jersey(?). Friendly people, quality work at reasonable prices. They have a web site. And now they have a version of the program already on their computer files which they could print and cut for another Monaco wagon in the future if needed! Someone could tweak the colors or even reverse them, if they wanted to do something different than what is shown here (You are welcome, Monaco owners! Ha ha...)
Beep Beep Dave
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Just curious but how much was the wrap? Did they install it for you? Looking good.
Dave
Dave
TxDon
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That woodgrain looks great. What type of material is used for a "wrap" and how does it compare to the original factory vinyl?
MonacoBlue
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A fair question. $1489.16 US, installed, total after taxes. Premium wrapping material Avery Dennison MP 1105 high performance laminate, DOL 1460 gloss.
MonacoBlue
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See my post to Dave. I do not know how it compares. Probably similar in some respects. I would expect durability and colorfastness to have improved with new chemical formulations, compared with the past 40-50 years. My plan on this is to keep the car out of the sun and covered when it is not being driven, so hopefully it will last a good long time.
MonacoBlue
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Putting trim back on.
MonacoBlue
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The wheel arch trim was refinished by a gentleman named Moe, in Kernersville, NC. His work is phenomenal. My jaw dropped when I unwrapped it. I didn’t want to contaminate it with my finger tips. I highly recommend his work.
MonacoBlue
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Grille installed. Door handle installed. I think that’s enough for today.
MonacoBlue
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I picked some PlastX up today. I think I had already attacked the milky faded stuff so there wasn’t much left to clean up. I did use it on some metal trim however and it removed some light oxidation residue pretty well. Thanks for the suggestion.
MacLebaron
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Anytime! You can use it on the red tail lights as well if they are cloudy.
You have that wagon looking Too Damn Good! They did a great job on the wrap.
MonacoBlue
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You sent me links to shops that do wrap work. Is that something you do for a living?
MacLebaron
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No I do not. I was in printing for over 25 years until About 5 years ago and wanted to get into something different.
I knew about the links because I used to own a 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Station Wagon. That car had the wood grain as well.
I am slightly familiar with the vinyl wrapping though due to my background.
MonacoBlue
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Was cleaning the corner parking lamp metal bezels and realized the designers were deliberately going for a nautical look. The bezel and lens combination along with the woodgrain reminded me of a vintage 1920’s sea going cruise ship deck light. Maybe that’s why the painter said painting this car was like spraying an ocean liner! Well...that’s C-bodies for ya!
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