ICR Workshop

I spent the evening mixing different color combinations based on the Kaleido Color Lab suggestions using the paints I already have. Now I'm stuck between these two.

To make it even harder, both reference photos show the same interior, but the color looks completely different depending on the lighting.

So instead of chasing the "perfect" color, I'm going with the one that feels right.

Now it's your turn.

Which one would you choose for this Bugatti?
---> Option A
---> Option B

Don't just comment A or B , tell me why. I'd really love to hear your thoughts, and your feedback might actually help me make the final decision.

Thanks so much for following the project and taking the time to help. It really means a lot!

The interior is now primed.

While it dries, here's a look at the reference photos guiding the interior design. Time to turn inspiration into reality.

This week was dedicated to the interior. I thought it would mostly be a preparation stage, but it quickly turned into a much bigger task than expected.

The first step was removing all the dirt, dust, old paint, and residue from every interior part. It was a slow process, but now every piece has been thoroughly cleaned and is finally ready for primer.

As the interior came apart, the inspection revealed several hidden problems. The passenger seat has damage that will need to be repaired. The steering column had been heavily covered in glue from a previous repair attempt, and the steering wheel turned out to be completely broken. None of these issues were obvious before disassembly, but they all have to be addressed before the model can move forward.

I also completed and test-fitted the updated artwork that now continues seamlessly from the door into the rear quarter panel. This new composition feels much more balanced and better supports the story I want the design to tell.

Progress isn't always about visible changes. Sometimes it's about uncovering problems, fixing what others overlooked, and building a solid foundation for everything that comes next. The interior is finally ready for its next chapter.

I fully treated the inner and hidden surfaces of the body with black primer, so the model is now almost at its final visual state.

During a dry fit of the doors with the graphics and the adjacent panel, I realized the composition felt like something was missing. So I decided to refine it. I extended the decal beyond the door line, and on the next panel the artwork will fade into a black gradient to keep the flow and depth consistent.

The layout is now fully finalized. The door corners have been repainted and are ready for the final decal and gradient application.

In the middle of next week I’m starting a new chapter of the project, the interior work.

In the next update I want to show a fully completed body and a finished interior. That’s where the project will really start coming together as a complete story.

Thanks for the support. Likes and comments genuinely help push the project forward. And if you have any ideas on details you’d like to see, feel free to share them.

Friends, as promised, here’s the clear coat stage.

For this process, my main ally is the Gaahleri Premium Series Mobius TG 0.5 mm. Combined with a properly thinned clear coat and low air pressure, it delivers a smooth, even finish while preserving every detail.

At the end of the video, we'll also do a quick test fit of the body parts. For the first time, the overall silhouette of the Bugatti really starts to come together.

Thank you for following this journey. Every like, comment, and share motivates me to create even more cinematic macro shots and detailed updates.

Stay tuned, there’s much more to come.

This week’s update is focused on the painting stage of the Bugatti Veyron build.

In the video, I show the painting process, the application of the champagne gold and metallic black finish, and also the unpacking of my new paints from Kaleido Colorworks. These new materials will be important not only for this project, but also for future builds.

The body has finally received its main color direction, and the Veyron is starting to look much closer to the vision I had at the beginning of this journey.

At the beginning of next week, I will also share a separate video dedicated to the polishing process. The clear coat needs time, patience, and careful finishing before the body can fully reveal its final depth and shine.

However, the bodywork is not finished yet. There are still many hidden and internal areas that need attention, including inner panels, difficult-to-reach cavities, and smaller details that are easy to overlook but important for the final result.

After completing the body preparation, I finally moved on to the color stage. The champagne gold tone from Kaleido Colorworks that I selected in previous updates is now on the model, along with the custom Bugatti-inspired graphics.

My original goal for this week was to complete the entire paint process, including decals, clear coat, polishing, and the final finish. I managed to complete almost everything on schedule. The decals have been applied, the clear coat is down, and the body is currently curing.

The only remaining step is the final polishing process. Rather than splitting the paintwork into multiple incomplete updates, I decided to finish the entire process properly and present it as one complete chapter of the build.

For that reason, next week's update will include a dedicated video covering the full painting process, decal application, clear coating, and final polishing results.

The transformation is already dramatic compared to the abandoned condition shown in earlier updates, and I'm excited to reveal the finished bodywork very soon.

The Veyron is no longer abandoned. It's finally becoming the car I imagined at the beginning of this journey.

Stay tuned.