Hollywood sign makeover complete ahead of 100th anniversary

(KYMA, KECY/ NBC News) - A makeover for the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles is now complete a crew of 10 local painters scaled steep, rocky terrain to reach the iconic letters.

They pressure-washed each one before applying primer and paint onto the facades and 400 gallons of new paint were used to spruce up the L.A. Landmark.

Crews used a special paint called "Hollywood Centennial White".

Renovation work began on September 19th and lasted a little over a month before completion.

The sign will be celebrating its 100th anniversary next year.