I’m a 53 year old retired US Army Master Sergeant as well as a child of the 1970’s. I had a Tonka Snorkel just like what you’ve restored. I’m impressed to say the least. Incredible craftsmanship!!!!
Donald thank you so much for your kind words - I appreciate you watching. I also recently had an honor to restore Nylint Fire Truck and would be interested to hear your opinion as well:)
@@DANYMITERESTORATION You can use high-temp JB Weld (contains metal flakes) in very thin coats and powder coat will stick to it fine. I tried some high-temp filler before and it was super toxic and had to be used in a very well ventilated area.
I remember having one of these when I was a kid. It had a fire hydrant you hooked up to the garden hose with those black suction hoses that went from the fire hydrant to the fire truck. It would actually squirt water out of the basket deluge gun.
I use Novus Plastic Polish. The kit has three bottles, a heavy polish and a fine polish and a spray for cleaning plastic displays. You don't need to use a lot. A tiny bit on a micro fiber towel. Rub until the polish disappears the polish with a clean towel. I use it on my diecast car models instead of wax now. Leaves an ultra slick surface on the paint and the "glass" and helps repel dust. BTW, shouldn't the free end of the hose plug into that hole in the white square on the right side? I assume there would be a water pump on the real truck
Hi Ben - thank you so much for sharing this - I will try this Novus Plastic Polish - I always have a hard time with plastic polishing. I believe that the hoses are in the right place from my research but I am not sure.
If you weren't going to use bondo, why did you choose not to use a primer with a wet sand to smooth out the metal? Unfortunately you can see the pitting. Unless that was the look you were going for.
O acabamento da pintura ficou com muitas marcas da lataria, deveria ter aplicado uma base prymer para suavizar, as peças de plastico deveriam ser clareadas com hydrogen peroxide + luz UV, e em restaurações Tonka nunca se utiliza rebites pop, e realmente você necessita de um disco de polimento, mas levando em consideração a sua boa vontade de acertar , num universo de nota 10 lhe dou uma nota 6.
Hi - it is tough because it takes days but in this case all I had to do was to wash it really well. If you have any insight on the tricks I am all ears! And thank you for watching, hope you enjoyed.
DANYMITE RESTORATION thank you for finding the time to answer, I would like to know some ways of cleaning Perspex too, I love watching restoration but hardly show the cleaning of the windows..take care...😊
I’m a 53 year old retired US Army Master Sergeant as well as a child of the 1970’s. I had a Tonka Snorkel just like what you’ve restored. I’m impressed to say the least. Incredible craftsmanship!!!!
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That was really awesome I enjoyed watching that one I was hard I remember them trucks when I was younger nice job
Stella - thank you so much for watching and commenting. I am glad it brought memories!
Great job... looks perfect.
Thank you!
I remember having this as a kid. Thanks so much for the memory flash.
Rob - thank you so much for having a look - really appreciate it and glad it brought memories for you
Absolutely Beautiful Restoration job. Great looking red color.
Donald thank you so much for your kind words - I appreciate you watching. I also recently had an honor to restore Nylint Fire Truck and would be interested to hear your opinion as well:)
There are body fillers that are made for high temp coatings like powder coat.
yes i know,but powder coat will stick to filler
thats what i dont know,sometimes wont stick to primer.......with my powder coat system
@@DANYMITERESTORATION You can use high-temp JB Weld (contains metal flakes) in very thin coats and powder coat will stick to it fine. I tried some high-temp filler before and it was super toxic and had to be used in a very well ventilated area.
Gorgeous! You did the snorkel proud!
Oh Annette - thank you kindly for this - it was a lot of work but completely worth it!
❤️ well done!
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That's excellent job with the project and you are amazing restores look beautiful and gorgeous well done and nice video enjoy watching
Thank you so much! :)
I remember having one of these when I was a kid. It had a fire hydrant you hooked up to the garden hose with those black suction hoses that went from the fire hydrant to the fire truck. It would actually squirt water out of the basket deluge gun.
They are so much fun - really a big toy and some parts I had to make. I am glad you enjoyed watching.
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Nice work really enjoyed it.😄
Hello Wayne - glad you enjoyed this one as well. Must say it was a lot of work but came out nice.
Amazing job!😌
Thank you!
Absolutely stunning! Great job!
Thank you Glen - appreciate you watching and commenting!
More great work! This one seemed to be the most complicated one that I have seen you do yet.
You are so right - this one was one of the hardest yet. Thank you so much for kind comment and having a look at my work. I appreciate it!
I use Novus Plastic Polish. The kit has three bottles, a heavy polish and a fine polish and a spray for cleaning plastic displays. You don't need to use a lot. A tiny bit on a micro fiber towel. Rub until the polish disappears the polish with a clean towel. I use it on my diecast car models instead of wax now. Leaves an ultra slick surface on the paint and the "glass" and helps repel dust.
BTW, shouldn't the free end of the hose plug into that hole in the white square on the right side? I assume there would be a water pump on the real truck
Hi Ben - thank you so much for sharing this - I will try this Novus Plastic Polish - I always have a hard time with plastic polishing. I believe that the hoses are in the right place from my research but I am not sure.
Nice job !!! 🙌🤩
Thank you so much fellow restorer!
És caminhão vai ficar muito bonito mesmo parabéns 👏 para você mesmo
Mui obrigado - appreciate you having a look at my work and so happy you liked it!
Nice job 😊maybe filler primer with loads of flatting could improve surfaces
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Get the tubular rivets it makes an accurate restoration . Good job tho!
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You forget about the steering wheel
You are right Ashley - thank you for catching it and thank you for watching.
Nice result,did you suddenly rember the steering wheel Mick Thailand
YES!
If you weren't going to use bondo, why did you choose not to use a primer with a wet sand to smooth out the metal? Unfortunately you can see the pitting. Unless that was the look you were going for.
good points - I did try to smooth those pittings as much as I could. Will consider this next time! Thank you for having a look.
Just curious what media do you use when blasting?
Hi - thank you for your interest - I use aluminum oxide but got to that one thru number of different mediums and tries.
O acabamento da pintura ficou com muitas marcas da lataria, deveria ter aplicado uma base prymer para suavizar, as peças de plastico deveriam ser clareadas com hydrogen peroxide + luz
UV, e em restaurações Tonka nunca se utiliza rebites pop, e realmente você necessita de um disco de polimento, mas levando em consideração a sua boa vontade de acertar , num universo de nota 10 lhe dou uma nota 6.
Hola Jose - mui obrigado for your feedback. Appreciate all the point and a 6 :)
@@DANYMITERESTORATION Tenho certeza que no próximo trabalho , com os problemas corrigidos, você recebera nota 10 :)
@@jafafarinha22 I will do my best:) Be well!
How come hardly anyone shows how they clean the Perspex windows???
Hi - it is tough because it takes days but in this case all I had to do was to wash it really well. If you have any insight on the tricks I am all ears! And thank you for watching, hope you enjoyed.
DANYMITE RESTORATION thank you for finding the time to answer, I would like to know some ways of cleaning Perspex too, I love watching restoration but hardly show the cleaning of the windows..take care...😊
@@mandamoosgardeningadventur8305 I have tried with bleach and UV lights for couple of days - it works but need to tinker with it.
DANYMITE RESTORATION ... apparently hydrogen peroxide works, I've never tried it myself but it's got to be worth a go...good luck...😊
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Thank you!
Have I missed the video, where you restore dynamite????
good one lol
You should've had some filler to put on the piece for the hoses & snorkel piece bcause it's really pitted, but otherwise nice job
Thank you so much Justin - I do try now to take care of the pitting - improving as i go! Appreciate you watching and sharing your feedback.
@@DANYMITERESTORATION,no problem
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Thank you!
refinished not restored painted would be restored not powder coat