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**Title:** Customizing an iPhone 12 as a Birthday Gift for Sandra
**Summary:**
* The creator purchases an iPhone 12 Pro Max in gold for Sandra's birthday.
* Before giving it to her, they attempt to customize it with a unique paint job and decals (lips, microphones, lipstick, and musical notes).
* The customization process is documented, including:
1. Preparing the phone (taping the screen, sanding the body)
2. Painting the body
3. Adding decals
4. Applying a second coat of paint with masked areas
* After completion, a transparent protector is applied to preserve the design.
* The phone is then gifted to Sandra on her birthday, with her initial reactions recorded.
Here are the extracted key facts in short sentences, numbered for reference:
1. **Device Model**: The device being customized is an iPhone 12 Pro Max.
2. **Storage Capacity**: The iPhone has a storage capacity of 128 GB.
3. **Price**: The cost of the iPhone 12 Pro Max mentioned is $1,175.
4. **Customization Goal**: The customization is a birthday surprise for someone named Sandra.
5. **Customization Process**:
* The iPhone's original finish was modified.
* A golden edge was initially considered.
* The screen was protected with tape during customization.
* Paint was applied, with initial issues of the paint not adhering well.
* Additional design elements (e.g., lips, microphones, lipstick, musical notes) were added.
6. **Timing**:
* The process was rushed due to the iPhone's imminent release and the birthday surprise.
* The customization took place over at least a week.
7. **Final Touches**:
* A transparent protector was applied to preserve the design.
8. **Outcome**: The customization was completed, and the iPhone was presented to Sandra as a birthday gift.
9. **Initial Issues with Gift**: Upon presentation, there were initial problems (unspecified) with the iPhone.