How Do I Get Started? (Custom)

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Hi everyone! As I promised, I'm making reviews of my diecasts as well as customizing/restoring my favorite cars. Unfortunately, I've been sick for the better half of two weeks so I put the brakes on every activity I had planned. Now that I'm mostly back to feeling well, my mouth is watering over the diecast action that awaits. I want to do a sort-of Diecast Pimp My Ride or Overhaulin' series. :)

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I read the how-tos and all that (my drill is ready), but I still have a few questions:

1. Paint - What type of paint is best? I prefer sprays as I'm horrible with a brush.

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2. Windows - Is there a way to tint windows?

3. Details - What kinds of markers/paint markers work best for adding details like lights?

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4. Parts - I've seen some awesome cars here (EL_ULY's Prius with a wing and splitter come to mind. Explain it to me like I'm Five.

(Pictured Above: A case I bought for Matchbox/Hotwheels cars. Some of my newest MBX finds inside until I get some customs done.)