SUN FADED MODELS.

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Re: SUN FADED MODELS.

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Thank you Stephan for posting these here.

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I would advise a bit of caution here. Just as we have seen people quick to dismiss something they have never seen before as a fake, we do not want to assume every undocumented plastic or shade variation is automatically sunfade.
Evidence (like seeing both sides of the plastics, etc) should still be considered before a determination should be made.
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How about these from our favorite seller!
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Matchbox Superfast No20a Lamborghini Marzal - RARE FACTORY ERROR PAINTWORK
Very rare genuine factory error with *MUSTARD YELLOW COLOUR* (usually pink-orange)!
Only one coat of the paint was applied, therefore giving this unusual shade of yellow.. NOT PINK-ORANGE!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Matchbox-Supe ... 541eee9459

Matchbox Superfast No4d 57 Chevy Bel Air - RARE LIGHT PINK (TWO-TONE Windows)
Comes with SMOKED front/ side windows with AMBER rear window.. possible error?

This chev is currently listed by same seller.
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Re: SUN FADED MODELS.

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If anyone has doubts about the above models we are calling 'Sun Faded', look at the rear screen on the Chevrolet, it has internal fracture lines, a common sight within the glazing components exposed to a bright Sunny envoirement.

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GHOSTHUNTER wrote:...it has internal fracture lines...
...presumably caused by shrinkage resulting from the loss of the more volatile components.
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