This is a HotWheels Mazda MX-5 I have turned to gold. Without glue or modifying the base I have removed the rivets and replaced them with 1/8″ machine screws. I then stripped the car of paint, polished the body and repainted it, along with the base, using a candy orange model paint with an airbrush. The wheels were replaced with 4-spoke Gold Chrome wheels with rubber tires. To complete the remodel, I repainted and detailed the interior.
I love cars and taking a good miniature to make it better gives me great satisfaction. Some collectors would give me grief for opening a collectable car, but I can’t seem to help myself. Call me crazy, I do not care.
Jonathan G. Meyer 
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