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This project is about restoring an AUTOart Bugatti Veyron diecast model I found second-hand for $80.

I believe models like this should not end up as scrap or parts donors. Every piece deserves a second life, especially when it represents such an iconic car.

Since I create restoration content for YouTube, I added some weathering to support the opening story and visual presentation. However, the real damage and missing parts are authentic, and I will show them in detail in my project log.

The project is inspired by Bugatti’s “Golden Era” celebration at Monterey Car Week 2023. While that event focused on new Bugatti creations, I believe the Veyron is one of the strongest symbols of Bugatti’s modern golden era. It was the car that changed what a hypercar could be, and this AUTOart model deserves to be restored, not forgotten.

My goal is to restore and customize this model into a clean cinematic showcase build, using a junkyard-style diorama to tell the story of where it started.

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Carbon: Satin or Gloss?

All the interior parts are now covered with carbon fiber decals.

Now it's time to choose the final protective finish.

Which do you prefer?
Gloss or Satin?

Let me know in the comments!

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STUDIO93544 days ago
The satin finish looks good :p
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Daniil Kholopov88 days ago
Gloss will be better I think)
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Lis88 days ago
I'd definitely go with satin. It looks more realistic and elegant at this scale. also, I have to say your photography is outstanding. it really makes every detail stand out )
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Arvin Quezada89 days ago
Ill go for the gloss finish
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touge_scaleworks89 days ago
For the exterior I'd go for gloss finish straight away, but for the interior I think the satin finish blends better overall. Sometimes it's hard to decide. Same thing is happening to me with some details.

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