A repainted car

My sister from another mother gave me a voucher for my birthday and I bought a car model I did not have yet. I originally thought of buying the mint color of this model, but it was always too expensive in price tag, shipping and import taxes.

So, I bought the red one. First, it got a soapy bath to degrease it and then let it dry. It came apart easily and it was sprayed soft purple. No primer was used, 3 thin coats sufficed. Then, with a chrome marker, the metal parts were recolored again.

Needless to say that I love it! Thanks sis!!

Small detail: the posh pigs have their handbags tucked right between them!



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