Holden Commodore VU VY VZ Ute: Custom Tailgate Garnish Panel

TAILGATE GARNISH PANEL (HOLDEN VU/VY/VZ UTE): CUSTOM FRP EDITION

Renew the look of your ride and transform the rear profile of your Holden VU, VY, or VZ Ute. Manufactured by Monkey Warehouse in Brisbane, this component is engineered using premium FRP Hand Laid techniques. This provides a high-strength, lightweight alternative to standard factory components that maintains its structural rigidity and provides a smooth surface for painting.

COMPATIBILITY

To ensure you are ordering the correct part for your build, please verify your vehicle details:

• Vehicle: Holden Commodore Ute (VU, VY, VZ Models)
• Fitment Note: Fits standard tailgate configurations. Designed as a "Custom" styled add-on/replacement panel.

THE MONKEY WAREHOUSE ADVANTAGE

• 20 Years of Composite Heritage: Hand-crafted by experts with two decades of experience in the Australian automotive aero industry.
• 100% Brisbane Made: Proudly manufactured at our Coopers Plains workshop. Thank you for supporting Australian manufacturing!
• Hand Laid Structural Integrity: Unlike cheap chopper gun imports, our Hand Laid process ensures consistent panel thickness and a superior strength-to-weight ratio.
• Built for Longevity: FRP is 100% rust-proof. As a "thermoset" material, it maintains its rigid shape under the Australian sun, resisting the warping or cracking common in inferior plastic parts.
• Serviceable Design: Engineered to be a "serviceable" part: if damaged, it can be professionally re-glassed rather than replaced.

SHIPPING AND LOCAL PICKUP (BRISBANE)

To get the most competitive freight rates, shipping is calculated based on your specific location.

ORDERING AND MANUFACTURING TIME

This product is Made to Order to ensure strict quality control.

• Lead Time: Approximately 2 weeks for manufacturing. If completed earlier, it will be dispatched immediately.
• Urgent Orders: Please contact us via email before ordering if you have an upcoming show or project deadline.

INSTALLATION AND FITMENT EXPECTATIONS

This is a high-quality aftermarket FRP product. For a professional finish, the following workflow is required:

• Pre-fitting: Always test-fit the part to the vehicle "dry" before any modification, sanding, or painting.
• Professional Adjustment: Minor sanding, trimming, or heat application may be required to achieve your desired alignment. This is standard for custom composite aero parts.
• Preparation: Requires professional sanding and priming before painting to match your vehicle paint code.
• Expert Fitment: We strongly recommend installation by a qualified body shop experienced in FRP products to ensure a professional finish.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is FRP suitable for a daily driver?
Absolutely. FRP is ideal for daily use because it is 100% rust-proof and maintains its rigid shape under the Australian sun, unlike many factory plastic garnishes that become brittle over time.

What happens if I damage it?
This is the primary advantage of Hand Laid FRP. Unlike plastic parts that are often "disposable" once cracked, FRP is fully repairable. It can be ground back and re-glassed by a professional.

What is the difference between Hand Laid and Chopper Gun?
Chopper guns spray random glass strands, leading to brittle sections. Our Hand Laid process manually layers glass mats, ensuring a better resin-to-glass ratio and higher impact resistance.

Does it come painted?
No. It arrives in a raw gel-coat finish. It requires standard preparation, priming, and painting by a professional to match your vehicle perfectly.