Brazil's Christ the Redeemer gets a facelift

LOCATOR: RIO DE JANEIRO

Brazil's Christ the Redeemer is getting a facelift

The iconic statue turns 90 in October

Restorers want him to looks his best for birthday celebrations

NAME: MARCOS SIGNE, PERSON WORKING ON RESTORATION

"It's a privilege to be here. Many want this but few get it, to hang from the statue is a privilege, to look around at the view. I am very happy to be working here."

NAME: CRISTINA VENTURA, ARCHITECHT

"Every time I look out, it's exciting."

More than 40 people are working on the makeover

including engineers, architects and geologists

All to ensure he stands for another 90 years