I can not thank you enough, Zac! it looks absolutely amazing! better than i could ever hope for! thank you for answering my plea for help! glad you had fun working with it! this AMX is gonna be one of my prized possessions. a center piece in my redline collection for sure! thank you so much!
I'm in no way interested nor do I foresee myself becoming interested in collecting matchbox cars. But I stumbled across these videos and have become obsessed with them. Thanks you for this great escape from the day to day.
Mate so what if you cut the wheels off and so what if you use a sharpie, if it works then why not. The car looks great and that is all that matters in the end. You turned a pigs ear into a silk purse, something people say can not be done.
it makes me so happy watching these videos seeing these great old cars that seem to be just about done living as they were being revitalized and given a face lift. i don't think refurbishing cars takes away the character, i think it adds character in that it was given more love and hard work than most other mass produced models.
Nice resto!!! However, as a carpainter I do need to point out that waterbased paints are FAR MORE dangerous than thinner based paints!!!! at the 3:40 mark, you said that the body can get rid of waterbased paints (fumes) more easily. That isn't correct: Since the human body consists of at least 75% water, the body recognises the waterbased paints as "it's own" part. So, the immune system doesn't spring into action against the harmful contents in the paint. So, I advice to wear gloves when you paint, wearing a respirator and use ventilation. For the respirator, NEVER use the carbon filters more than 40 hours after the package has been opened. Please do NOT feel like I'm criticising you; I just want to point ut the danger of using waterbased paint ;) Keep up the great work!
Thanks, David!! Will update in future videos. Probably the best practice is to always protect oneself from breathing any paint. Will try and pin your comment to the top.
Also, just piggy backing here, it DOESN'T irritate us that you do this that or the other thing ... we like watching you do it the way you want to do it! The people complaining about all of your methods (the people you keep addressing in your videos...) are the very-vocal tiny-minority. :)
What a load of crap! Water based acrylics a far LESS toxic than alcohol or thinner based acrylics! You only have to smell them to know this is true! The paint that children use in school in water based acrylic ffs! Nothing worse than a self proclaimed 'expert' that knows Jack shit..
I was one of the people that commented about cutting the wheels off, after watching probably most of your videos i see how it's the best thing for you to do, your cars look so clean they wouldn't look right with the original wheels. Your videos have inspired me to try and restore some of my matchbox adventure 2000 cars. Keep doing what you're doing!
Great job, I love how you explain clearly why you do something and why you don't. Answering the negative feedback is also very interesting. I enjoy hearing from someone who simply loves what they do and isn't too bothered if others don't like it...yet you are not so ego driven that you won't listen and even ask for advise from your viewers. Honestly, this channel is one of the best.
Wow this little beauty turned out great. I'm a sucker for the Spectra-flame colors. I remember the first time I played with Hotwheels and was astonished at the details of them. I thought then in the sixties that whoever made these really understood what a seven year old wanted.
Thanks for this. I recently picked up about 80 original redlines from a friend and two of them were painted with model enamel. With the AMX and Mustang I was able to use a towel with goof off and got all the paint off without damaging what was left of the Green on the AMX and the Gold on the Mustang. They are far from perfect but will show well in my collection since I didn't have either of these. Thanks for the videos!
I absolutely LOVE the custom AMX, it is my favorite redline of all time. I don't own one, but someday I hope to! Great restoration! one of the best yet! please upload more redline restorations as I love watching how you do them. I have been using some of your techniques on some of my custom cars. They seem to work really well, anyways, keep up the great work!
I stumbled across your restoration vids about 3 weeks ago and have been transfixed ever since. This AMX custom is one of your best restorations I have seen thus far. Thank you for your intriguing and unique content.
I think this is my favorite. In other restos you do, you do it a bit cheaper as they are yours and it hurts my OCD. This one you did perfectly. All the best to you and family, Cristian All the way from Romania.
Very nice job on the AMX. In the beginning, I didn't think you were going to be very successful, but after removing the blue paint, and moving on, it came out fantastic! NO reflection on your work, but I think I would have put the white stripes on it, as most AMX's had them from grill to tail lights, and would have really set the car off. Not a complaint, just a thought. Beautiful job!!!
Great video resto, I thought maybe the front wheels had been changed but I’m not sure,because I remember being able to pull and change the wheels of these cars when I was a kid.we didn’t think about keeping them in the original condition we just wanted to play with em in the dirt as we never had the track. Shell gas station used to give away a free hotwheel with fillup so I had to alternate with my brother.
How awesome is that !!! Seriously! Well done 👍 I really enjoyed watching you work! Very satisfying to see the end result. I would be thrilled if the car belonged to me 👏👏👏
Awesome! You do an incredible job. Thank you for the history of how redlines were painted spectraflame back in the day, I always find that interesting 👍👍
That came out great! I like that you add in the little side notes about the do's and dont's, its great info fpr anyone about to start this hobby like myself. Also i think the sharpie is the way to go for the tail lights. Ive tried to paint tail lights on some of my n scale cars and i never liked the way it came out. So youve given me a new idea and ill have to revisit my train set to correct a bunch of tail lights. In any case, great job and thanks for sharing.
Very nice restoration! I find it interesting as I owned a real '68 AMC AMX back in the early 1980s. I have several Johnny Lightning AMX cars, and want to customise one to match my old real car. Your techniques will come in handy.
Late to see this but wow 😳 the end result is spectacular!!! I’ll need to learn more about polishing and removing oxidation. I agree that Sharpie or Bic pens do just fine 😎👍🏻
I even use Sharpie markers when doing lights on plastic model kits, quick & simple, and look more realistic than painting them. Great restoration, and Merry Christmas from a UK viewer
thank you very much, sir! I'm shocked how well the nickle plating held up! it looks lust like it did on card in '69! center piece of my redline collection for sure!
For the tail lights i would recommend transparent tamiya colors. It looks better and lasts longer. And if you mess up it doesn't dry instantly so you can wipe it off.
I know there is a large following for matchbox/ Hot Wheels cars but I never seen a restoration. This was really cool and as a scale model builder I'm tempted to try this at some point. Thanks for sharing this and you've been subbed
I'm not a toy car collector, yet I find your restoration videos both interesting and entertaining. I would love to see what you could do with old rare Corgi models.
Love your video's. I restore old pinball machines and its interesting how so many of these techniques carry over from one hobby to another. Thanks for posting these. Might give it a try sometime since I already have most of the required equipment.
That green paint job looks so good on that AMX. Great restoration and video as always.
I Agree
Honestly you're like the Bob Ross of hotwheels. So relaxing to watch. Keep the videos coming man!
*Best Comment Here (in my opinion ) Good One Jack !*
i was literally just watching bob ross
I can not thank you enough, Zac! it looks absolutely amazing! better than i could ever hope for! thank you for answering my plea for help! glad you had fun working with it! this AMX is gonna be one of my prized possessions. a center piece in my redline collection for sure! thank you so much!
Pinche Pendejo woah so edgy! Fucking loser
stop acting
@Pinche Pendejo wym
@@picax8398 bruh hes excited what ur problem with that are u sad u dont have a collection be nice or at least try
@@Ainaszahra1108 even baremetalhw hearted it
I'm in no way interested nor do I foresee myself becoming interested in collecting matchbox cars. But I stumbled across these videos and have become obsessed with them. Thanks you for this great escape from the day to day.
Mate so what if you cut the wheels off and so what if you use a sharpie, if it works then why not. The car looks great and that is all that matters in the end. You turned a pigs ear into a silk purse, something people say can not be done.
Classic....
you can put lipstick on a pig or you can destroy history but its still a toy car
There is something very cathartic watching these restorations. Such a neat hobby!
Thank you for addressing the complaints you sometimes get on your videos. Your responses were very informative and interesting
it makes me so happy watching these videos seeing these great old cars that seem to be just about done living as they were being revitalized and given a face lift. i don't think refurbishing cars takes away the character, i think it adds character in that it was given more love and hard work than most other mass produced models.
That nickel plating is a rare treat! Glad you took on the project. That looks incredible.
Nice resto!!!
However, as a carpainter I do need to point out that waterbased paints are FAR MORE dangerous than thinner based paints!!!! at the 3:40 mark, you said that the body can get rid of waterbased paints (fumes) more easily. That isn't correct: Since the human body consists of at least 75% water, the body recognises the waterbased paints as "it's own" part. So, the immune system doesn't spring into action against the harmful contents in the paint. So, I advice to wear gloves when you paint, wearing a respirator and use ventilation. For the respirator, NEVER use the carbon filters more than 40 hours after the package has been opened.
Please do NOT feel like I'm criticising you; I just want to point ut the danger of using waterbased paint ;)
Keep up the great work!
Thanks, David!! Will update in future videos. Probably the best practice is to always protect oneself from breathing any paint. Will try and pin your comment to the top.
Also, just piggy backing here, it DOESN'T irritate us that you do this that or the other thing ... we like watching you do it the way you want to do it! The people complaining about all of your methods (the people you keep addressing in your videos...) are the very-vocal tiny-minority. :)
yea, don't let the twats get to you : D
What a load of crap! Water based acrylics a far LESS toxic than alcohol or thinner based acrylics! You only have to smell them to know this is true! The paint that children use in school in water based acrylic ffs! Nothing worse than a self proclaimed 'expert' that knows Jack shit..
People need to be warned about dangers of Dihidrogen Monoxide in water based paints
I was one of the people that commented about cutting the wheels off, after watching probably most of your videos i see how it's the best thing for you to do, your cars look so clean they wouldn't look right with the original wheels. Your videos have inspired me to try and restore some of my matchbox adventure 2000 cars. Keep doing what you're doing!
one of your best restorations!!
🔥Excellent restoration baremetal. I’m sure Jordan will cherish this piece for a loooong time. It looks great!👍🏽
yes I will! XD I've watched the restoration video about 20 times!
nah, nope really.
Jordan Tiegs no you didn't
It's just a toy car
It's just a toy car
Great job, I love how you explain clearly why you do something and why you don't. Answering the negative feedback is also very interesting. I enjoy hearing from someone who simply loves what they do and isn't too bothered if others don't like it...yet you are not so ego driven that you won't listen and even ask for advise from your viewers. Honestly, this channel is one of the best.
I don't know why but I'm very satisfied with watching this dude fix model cars
This could've been a lifelong hobby of mine. Watching these videos gives me an itch I need to scratch.
Ive watched your vids for about a year and you brought me into this hobby and the amx is absolutely beautiful
Beautiful, just pure beauty
I always get a relaxing and happy feeling watching your videos, good work and happy holidays.
Asmin Siza I usually take a shit while watching his videos.... It's relaxing lol
I saw a comment on one of his older videos that called him the Bob Ross of toy restoration, which sounds about right to me. :)
liar
Wow this little beauty turned out great. I'm a sucker for the Spectra-flame colors. I remember the first time I played with Hotwheels and was astonished at the details of them. I thought then in the sixties that whoever made these really understood what a seven year old wanted.
Excellent restoration and a beautiful paint job. Love that Spectra Flame green.
Thanks for this. I recently picked up about 80 original redlines from a friend and two of them were painted with model enamel. With the AMX and Mustang I was able to use a towel with goof off and got all the paint off without damaging what was left of the Green on the AMX and the Gold on the Mustang. They are far from perfect but will show well in my collection since I didn't have either of these. Thanks for the videos!
Your hard work and thoughtfulness really shows in the final product. It's impressive and inspiring.
I enjoy these far more that I would've thought. I accidentally clicked on it and have just been binge watching these.
I've watched all of your videos and been enhanced through each one. You're an artist, my friend.
Awesome!...but I never thought about Hot Wheels until I found your hypnotic videos. They're wonderful. Keep 'em coming!
I think this is perhaps your best resto yet. absolutely stunning
I don't collect cars and don't do restorations, but watching these videos is always entertaining to me.
That turned out great. Nothing wrong with sharpies. I use em on the plastic kits I build
I absolutely LOVE the custom AMX, it is my favorite redline of all time. I don't own one, but someday I hope to! Great restoration! one of the best yet! please upload more redline restorations as I love watching how you do them. I have been using some of your techniques on some of my custom cars. They seem to work really well, anyways, keep up the great work!
I have so many hotwheels from the 80s that needs to be restored. This channel is amazing. I feel like trying it out.
Man. I don't even collect toy cars, but l really find your videos fascinating. This is truly an art. Great work.
This is a fantastic result! beautiful paint work, and I think the sharpie taillight looks excellent.
Having done some of the same type of painting back in the day, I can tell this was one well loved Hotwheel from someone's childhood.
Still one of my favorite restorations you've done
I stumbled across your restoration vids about 3 weeks ago and have been transfixed ever since. This AMX custom is one of your best restorations I have seen thus far. Thank you for your intriguing and unique content.
You did a great restoration job and your narration was spot on!
I don't really know, that why are your videos so entertaining to watch, but it is. I subscibed.
amazing restoration!!! we love it
I don’t know how I got here from a beauty product review but I ended up watching and enjoyed your video. Keep up the good work! 👌🏻
RUclips is weird that way.. Thanks for watching!
Think about this some kid painted and played with this in 69
I can imagine the scene in 69' with the kids arms completely blue and his parents yelling at him with the AMX sitting next to him :)
Maybe I was in the summer too! "IN THE SUMMER OF 69
Pinche Pendejo Whatever, maybe now some kid get to paint it blue all over again! :)
boring
Awesome history to car 😑🙄🤣😎🤓😇
Wow. Absolutely brilliant restoration. You are surely the best when it comes to these restorations. Thanks for sharing!!!
I think this is my favorite. In other restos you do, you do it a bit cheaper as they are yours and it hurts my OCD. This one you did perfectly. All the best to you and family,
Cristian
All the way from Romania.
That's a beautiful restore. Thanks for sharing your tips with us.
That sharpie turned out great.
Thanks for the tips on buying painted cars. Nice work, mint result.
Wonderful restoration of an awesome casting
Awesome job!...and thanks for the memories. I got a Custom AMX in Spectraflame Gold for Christmas in 1969 when I was 9.
Beautiful "little" car ..very entertaining on a Sunday morning !
Very nice job on the AMX. In the beginning, I didn't think you were going to be very successful, but after removing the blue paint, and moving on, it came out fantastic! NO reflection on your work, but I think I would have put the white stripes on it, as most AMX's had them from grill to tail lights, and would have really set the car off. Not a complaint, just a thought. Beautiful job!!!
i did not expect this,but i am glad you made this video!Always a pleasure to watch any video from you.Thank you!
Great video resto, I thought maybe the front wheels had been changed but I’m not sure,because I remember being able to pull and change the wheels of these cars when I was a kid.we didn’t think about keeping them in the original condition we just wanted to play with em in the dirt as we never had the track. Shell gas station used to give away a free hotwheel with fillup so I had to alternate with my brother.
How awesome is that !!! Seriously! Well done 👍
I really enjoyed watching you work! Very satisfying to see the end result. I would be thrilled if the car belonged to me 👏👏👏
This one came out stunning, imagine the nickel being in that good a condition - must have been a joy to work on!
Once again I am blown away with nostalgia!
Yeah this is the way of do it
Respect the original color and wheels. These cars are a story pieces. Clean and beautiful work.
Super like
That was one of your most beautifull restorations!
That green is beautiful. Great job as always! :)
Your restoration work is magnificent and the way you give detail and information about each stuff is easy to understand keep it up.
Always amazed by the quality of your work!
Awesome! You do an incredible job.
Thank you for the history of how redlines were painted spectraflame back in the day, I always find that interesting 👍👍
Looks absolutely amazing love the green paint
Great job, you get better with every overhaul you do! "The Foose of HotWheels"
Excellent video & job restoration on the 1969 Hot Wheels AMX!
That came out great! I like that you add in the little side notes about the do's and dont's, its great info fpr anyone about to start this hobby like myself. Also i think the sharpie is the way to go for the tail lights. Ive tried to paint tail lights on some of my n scale cars and i never liked the way it came out. So youve given me a new idea and ill have to revisit my train set to correct a bunch of tail lights. In any case, great job and thanks for sharing.
Very nice restoration! I find it interesting as I owned a real '68 AMC AMX back in the early 1980s.
I have several Johnny Lightning AMX cars, and want to customise one to match my old real car. Your techniques will come in handy.
Late to see this but wow 😳 the end result is spectacular!!! I’ll need to learn more about polishing and removing oxidation. I agree that Sharpie or Bic pens do just fine 😎👍🏻
Brilliant restoration dude, so satisfying and relaxing, Hot Wheels are the best.
This car came out beautiful when it was blue it reminded me of the AMC from Roadkill love the green on this keep up the good work
You are a true artist and craftsmen! Hope you have a great Christmas!
It turned out impeccable!
As usual really nice restoration you are my master, green colour is beautiful , congrats my friend
once again an excellent video, super clean looking car.nice work and great to watch
Nice job 👍 ! The green paint looks great.
That green was GORGEOUS.
Merry Christmas man!
Love it. Keep up the great work!
Looks absolutely fantastic, well done
Great job. You're still my favorite Accidental ASMR subscription 😁
I think the Sharpie idea is genius! "If it ain't broke - don't fix it!"
You've inspired me to start restoring redlines. Love your work and delivery in your videos. Keep it going!
This is one of your best builds, man. I love the finished car.
One of the nicest looking ones you’ve done
I even use Sharpie markers when doing lights on plastic model kits, quick & simple, and look more realistic than painting them. Great restoration, and Merry Christmas from a UK viewer
A very stylish and classy piece, to Jordan Tate (the owner) you've got yourself quite a second-hand find!
thank you very much, sir! I'm shocked how well the nickle plating held up! it looks lust like it did on card in '69! center piece of my redline collection for sure!
Oh, it's "Tiegs" not "Tate" like I thought it was, pardon the mix-up, I guess I misheard him when he said your last name.
Oh, yeah, this is a gorgeous little car! I'm a fan of AMCs!
Thunder 230MPH I love amc especially the Amx and gremlin
For the tail lights i would recommend transparent tamiya colors. It looks better and lasts longer. And if you mess up it doesn't dry instantly so you can wipe it off.
I know there is a large following for matchbox/ Hot Wheels cars but I never seen a restoration. This was really cool and as a scale model builder I'm tempted to try this at some point. Thanks for sharing this and you've been subbed
Happy just to see an AMX! Love it.
I think this is one of your best resto’s!
I'm not a toy car collector, yet I find your restoration videos both interesting and entertaining.
I would love to see what you could do with old rare Corgi models.
Wow this turned out gorgeous, amazing work!
now that was time well spent.....awesome result
Fantastic video and beautiful restoration. Merry Christmas!
What a great result. Cheers !
Very nice restoration. I love the color!
Beautiful restored ride!!!
Love your video's. I restore old pinball machines and its interesting how so many of these techniques carry over from one hobby to another. Thanks for posting these. Might give it a try sometime since I already have most of the required equipment.
Beautiful restoration job.
brilliant resto, love your work. Thank you.
My jaw dropped when I saw you clip that wheel lol
Awesome video! Love the green colour too it reminds me of either a green goblin toy I had as a kid or a game I had years ago called magic robot.