Just a tip regarding paint removal. I personally hate paint stripper because it is caustic, sloppy, and inconvenient, not to mention costly. I have a small glass jar that I keep acetone (nail polish remover) in. All you need to do is place the car in the jar for a period of time, and depending on the paint (some paint just comes off in minutes, whereas some Hot Wheels models, particularly the Car Cluture premium models have extremely durable paint jobs). The car doesn't even need to be submerged in the acetone, either. I've found just the fumes alone are enough for the paint to lose the adhesion. Regardless, once the paint is loosened, I then use steel wool / steel scouring pads to scrub the peeling paint or stubborn patches off. I perform the paint removal in a sink lined with a paper towell, let the peeled paint. decals, and steel pad bits fall into the paper towel, and throw that residue into the garbage. It has save me a great deal of time, money (nail polish remover is no more than $3.00 at most vs. at least $7 and up for paint strippers), and unpleasant dryness / tenderness to my hands. And if you care about it, you're not putting all that residue and chemicals into the water supply. I have no use for paint stripper whatsoever.
Get yourself some Microscale Micro-Set and Micro-Sol. Both work in conjunction with each other, but it's the Micro-Sol with the red lettering on the bottle that makes your decals look as if they are painted on, no visible lines from decal edges can be seen and the solvent actually forms the decals over imperfect surfaces, cracks crevaces or whatever the decals needs to be stretched over. The trick is with this stuff is to apply a liberal amount to the decal and walk away for a while and let the solvent work! The decal will literally form around whatever it was you put it on. Well worth the purchase and your hobby store should carry it
It's crazy how personal tastes can vary. I seek those clean stock looking hotwheels like that black Mercedes with no decals. I guess I could buy the ones with decals and bring them back to stock.
Cool video. Im a collector who has many duplicates and Im thinking of getting into the customization scene too. Great job on this one. Just curious, do you think there are any positive or negative effects of applying a clear coat paint layer after paint and decals?
I'm not a customizer myself (yet, bc now I'm thinking about it lol), but I'd think it would just be up to personal preference if you want a more glossy or matte finish
Yes. If you want to use decals, they will peel off in around a month if you don't apply clear coat!! I also find it to help not scratch the paint, it comes off more easily than you would expect when customizing. You can get carried away, but the clear coat is always a great help. But if you want to do details and decals, it's a must!!!
I have recently made a few customs myself. I recently done a dragged out Deora 2 and it looked awesome!!! Even though the cricked spoiler is a little annoying
For $45 shipped there shouldn’t be a single error on it. Yes they had to “design” a way to make the cool butterfly wing doors but with how flimsy most models I’ve seen opened up are, seems like a huge shot and miss from Mattel. Better try next time hopefully
I personally use spray paint but airbrush you can get more custom looks I just don’t have one yet, and if the wheels don’t roll because of camber you need to grind the wheel wheels of the car to make more room for the wheels to roll
I’m just starting to collect hot wheels and do want to customize some of the less rare ones by chance can you tell me what Drexel tool you’re useing cuz it looks like it does wonders
hey im just starting this hobby and was just wondering, if i want to modify a bunch of diecast cars do i buy wheels and other parts every time or can i just buy loads of parts in one go? just because there is no shop that does them near me so i have to order online and it takes well over a week per set of wheels, thanks.
I say just order a whole bunch of wheels and go nuts. I usually take my wheels off of other cars I have because I don't have a shop near me and takes too long to arrive
what do you use to make your decals stick other than water ? mine keep coming off even after drying off . ever had problems with tamiya paint? it says only for plastics only
did you add Fresno in fmd on your RUclips channel after the name of a city in California “Fresno California” bc that’s where i live in Fresno California
Thx i'm about to make small replica of my afla romeo gt to place it on dashboard and my only problem is i can't find my wheels any where (light graphite 17inch rims from alfa romeo stelvio) if anyone know where to find those for hot wheels let me know
Brother this is your only video, yet it was pure quality!
Please make more and show us more of your custom models.
Thank you brother!
I was about to comment this
Just a tip regarding paint removal. I personally hate paint stripper because it is caustic, sloppy, and inconvenient, not to mention costly. I have a small glass jar that I keep acetone (nail polish remover) in. All you need to do is place the car in the jar for a period of time, and depending on the paint (some paint just comes off in minutes, whereas some Hot Wheels models, particularly the Car Cluture premium models have extremely durable paint jobs). The car doesn't even need to be submerged in the acetone, either. I've found just the fumes alone are enough for the paint to lose the adhesion. Regardless, once the paint is loosened, I then use steel wool / steel scouring pads to scrub the peeling paint or stubborn patches off. I perform the paint removal in a sink lined with a paper towell, let the peeled paint. decals, and steel pad bits fall into the paper towel, and throw that residue into the garbage. It has save me a great deal of time, money (nail polish remover is no more than $3.00 at most vs. at least $7 and up for paint strippers), and unpleasant dryness / tenderness to my hands. And if you care about it, you're not putting all that residue and chemicals into the water supply. I have no use for paint stripper whatsoever.
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@@neekerohe basically said put nail polish remover in a jar and leave the car in there then remove paint, it's cheaper than paint stripper
@@thenasman6957 aint reading that either i know how to do that 💀💀
@@neekeroyou obviously read that one 🤣🤣🤣
Get yourself some Microscale Micro-Set and Micro-Sol. Both work in conjunction with each other, but it's the Micro-Sol with the red lettering on the bottle that makes your decals look as if they are painted on, no visible lines from decal edges can be seen and the solvent actually forms the decals over imperfect surfaces, cracks crevaces or whatever the decals needs to be stretched over. The trick is with this stuff is to apply a liberal amount to the decal and walk away for a while and let the solvent work! The decal will literally form around whatever it was you put it on. Well worth the purchase and your hobby store should carry it
Thank you so much I have been looking for a tutorial for a while but it was hard to find one that was actually helpful until now
I loved what you did with the car. Completely transformed it. I got some crazy ideas of my own i cant wait to try out. Thank you for the tutorial.
Can you put some links up where you get the wheels and decals and stuff thanks
He literally said it in the vid. Its Modmyride
I new to the channel, and you sold me on the Fairy Tail decals.
I was looking up hot to properly paint my hws but this just made me challenge myself to go fulllllll customs😤😤😮💨😮💨
Make more videos bc they are very hepful
Pretty dope thinking about getting into this since these are the only cars i can afford these days😂
A lot of helpful tricks in this video - thank you. Very nice custom.
Nice tutorial new sub
It's crazy how personal tastes can vary. I seek those clean stock looking hotwheels like that black Mercedes with no decals.
I guess I could buy the ones with decals and bring them back to stock.
Hot wheels enthusiast myself!! 😎👍
cool stuff im a new sub liked loved shared
Thank bro help me a lot gonna start this new hobby 👍
Can't wait for next video
Dude, amazing job.
I'm looking for someone to make about 7 replicas of our super stock figure 8 cars, but I might try doing it myself now .thanks for the vid 👍
awesome👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank for the video. Its useful and straightforward. hope to see more of this video
Cool video. Im a collector who has many duplicates and Im thinking of getting into the customization scene too. Great job on this one. Just curious, do you think there are any positive or negative effects of applying a clear coat paint layer after paint and decals?
no negative or positive
I'm not a customizer myself (yet, bc now I'm thinking about it lol), but I'd think it would just be up to personal preference if you want a more glossy or matte finish
Yes. If you want to use decals, they will peel off in around a month if you don't apply clear coat!! I also find it to help not scratch the paint, it comes off more easily than you would expect when customizing. You can get carried away, but the clear coat is always a great help. But if you want to do details and decals, it's a must!!!
very helpful, gonna do my 11 hotwheels in a few days ahah
Nice video thanks for the tutorial
Very nice work. Good information and direction.
Awesome finish.
New subscriber to you today.
Mike Espo .
though I really dislike the product at the end (just not "my thing"), your methods were insightful.
Great video. Well done my guy !
I have recently made a few customs myself. I recently done a dragged out Deora 2 and it looked awesome!!! Even though the cricked spoiler is a little annoying
Great video !
Did you clear coat after the decals? That was a nice video. Clear and to the point. No extra talking and what not!! Nice work!!
I don't think it really matters
@@christopherbartels5801 give them a little extra protection and a more shiny finish
Great video. Just subscribed 🤙🏽
I a new subscriber
Best video I've seen in a wile
This is the best custom of merc I ve ever seen 😊🎉
Эти наклейки неуместны на Мерседесе, обычно такие принты на японских машинах. Но кастом сделан очень неплохо.
I love your work mate
Great video so helpful good job 👏
Kool video!. You from fresno, Ca?
Very helpful! Thanks for sharing.
Excellent video Sir, do you have a link to where you got your decals, ty
nice job.
awesome tutorial
From tictok
Good to know. I plan to do a few custom cars and want to sell them.
Insane
nice love the tiktoks
Sweet work man. I’m going to have to try thanks for the video
so good, thanks for this tutorial!!
Keep doing videos please
That was very helpful. We are customising our first car right now and you gave us good tricks. Thank you. (new sub?)
Thanks 🙏🏻
Definitely explained well and overall a good video!!👍🏻
this is so fire bro. please do more! I’m subscribing in hope that you do
very helpful video, thanks!
Thank you!!!
For $45 shipped there shouldn’t be a single error on it. Yes they had to “design” a way to make the cool butterfly wing doors but with how flimsy most models I’ve seen opened up are, seems like a huge shot and miss from Mattel. Better try next time hopefully
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Noooooooo. No glue on the base lol.
Cool looking custom 👌🏼
Good video 👍🏼👍🏼
It's all good on a mainline......in my opinion anyway :)
Great video. New to hobby but after applying decals or painting should you spray something over like clear coat or not needed?
I see lots of people aplying clear coat. Just helps the paint stick.
NIce mod! Where do you find the wheels?
Good vid. Gave me some good tips.
New sub.
Keep up the good work.
Say hi too u and yours...
sick
nice job man. new sub.
helps a lot since i wanna start customizing do you recommend airbrush or spray paint? and what if the wheels dont roll because of the body with camber
I personally use spray paint but airbrush you can get more custom looks I just don’t have one yet, and if the wheels don’t roll because of camber you need to grind the wheel wheels of the car to make more room for the wheels to roll
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Finnly now i now how to do a custom hot wheel
very inspiring, thanks a lot!
I was hoping to see more videos beother
I’m just starting to collect hot wheels and do want to customize some of the less rare ones by chance can you tell me what Drexel tool you’re useing cuz it looks like it does wonders
That’s sick man
This helped a lot thank you so muchhhhh
hey im just starting this hobby and was just wondering, if i want to modify a bunch of diecast cars do i buy wheels and other parts every time or can i just buy loads of parts in one go? just because there is no shop that does them near me so i have to order online and it takes well over a week per set of wheels, thanks.
I say just order a whole bunch of wheels and go nuts. I usually take my wheels off of other cars I have because I don't have a shop near me and takes too long to arrive
DO NOT hold it with your hand use something to hold it down. When I did this the drill bit went in my finger
Kinda planning to make a custom Mazda Rx7 and I want to ask is it hard to remove the paint of it?
Good video bro! What is the tool that holds the car when u paint it called?
this take lots of time and work
The video took time actual time to make this about 1 hour
I have question : what if the body stopping the wheels after I bend them?
My local store only had majorette. Can i also customize them?
what do you use to make your decals stick other than water ? mine keep coming off even after drying off . ever had problems with tamiya paint? it says only for plastics only
It's not a problem to use it for metal
where to get those designs/stickers on your car?
What's the name of the tool you use to hold car while spraying
did you add Fresno in fmd on your RUclips channel after the name of a city in California “Fresno California” bc that’s where i live in Fresno California
Hello, where do you buy different car stickers?
You scared me for a second. You said you wanted to customize the little car with a....big drill😧
Any idea in how to lift a truck?
no way you dropped a banger and disappeared
What is it holding it up for painting
Hey man. Can i use tamiya glue or iron cement glue to reinstall a car?
What pen did u used for the windows??
Black is cool 😢
Do you clean the car after you go over it with the wire brush?
Thx i'm about to make small replica of my afla romeo gt to place it on dashboard and my only problem is i can't find my wheels any where (light graphite 17inch rims from alfa romeo stelvio) if anyone know where to find those for hot wheels let me know
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Do you use clear coat on some cars?
You don't use a clear coat ? Why?
where to order such stickers
What is 3/16 in mm? Is it like 4.5mm? I’m from U.K. cheers
Where do you buy your designs?
Link for the itasha please????
what is the name of this stand?
What are the materials needed for the work?
Where do you get the decals?
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