diff --git a/voussoirkit/downloady.py b/voussoirkit/downloady.py
index 0a802c3..cce0790 100644
--- a/voussoirkit/downloady.py
+++ b/voussoirkit/downloady.py
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ def prepare_plan(
     # Chapter 6: Redeem your meal vouchers here
     if real_exists:
         if overwrite:
-            os.remove(real_localname)
+            os.remove(real_localname.absolute_path)
 
         if user_provided_range:
             return plan_partial