Just yesterday I couldn't care less about toy car restoration, now here I am watching all these videos grinning like an idiot. These videos are really great, and especially now they restore my faith in youtube.
Wow! As a kid I had this one in green. Too bad none of mine are still around. Had all of the sweet 16 and would get a couple every now and then as they came out in the late '60s and early '70s.
A long time ago, I used to paint bodies for slot cars. A trick that I used back then will undoubtedly come in handy for you. Mix Elmer's white glue with water until it's quite thin and then 'paint' it on with a tiny brush where you don't want the next layer of paint to stick. It comes off with more water when dry. You can get VERY intricate using this method. I even used to paint flames on the slot cars.
These restoration videos are amazing. You are truley my favorite youtubers and a few days ago i got the deal of a life time. I got a green one of these in almost perfect condition. Only thing wrong was the wheels were bent. But since ive started watching your vids ive been making custom hot wheels like crazy and your videos have helped me alot on how to restore and make custom hot wheels. Thank you
All your work is terrific and well done. I have bought some restored cars that used a painted undercoat like this and they can be appealing and pretty at first, but i find that over time I become unsatisfied with them because it just doesn't look like metal. Now I feel that I would rather see a car with some nicks and gouges in it than to see a painted base finish. To me it doesn't look like a spectraflame paint job any more, it just looks like it was sprayed with a metalflake paint. I like to be able to see the metal under the clear paint. I prefer your work with zinc and want to learn how to do that.
My dad picked one of these up in a large box full of old matchbox cars. His one is dark green and the paint is not great and the wheels are slightly bend, but still really cool.
Oh my, I had this exact car when I was in kindergarten! I think my mom eventually threw it away when I was about 10 or 11 years old. It was my absolute favorite of all my matchbox/hotwheels. I played the hell out of that little bug!
I saw vw bug with a Chevy 350 under the front trunk lid once. It was a 350 with a blower mounted to it. I never came across a VW with a Hemi bolted upfront though. Hot wheels had some killer combos back when I was a kid.
You could smooth all of those pits with primer filler,something usually found in auto paint supply stores and you can get in aerosol cans and finish it with sealer for those lighter pigment colored cars to get an even color.The primer filler would need sanded to smooth out but the sealer you do not sand,you would paint the color after the designated drying time. I have never restored hot wheel cars but have done a lot of die cast growing up and I am a paint and body guy by trade on real cars now and would imagine the little hotwheel cars would smooth out just as well.
Great job . To all the know it alls out there I've been restoring redlines for some time now and there is no right or wrong way to do it what matters is the end result like this beautiful custom VW
i think you may have sanded most of the detail off. I would do the detail work on this one cause it would make it stand out more as the sanding took it away. Looks way too smooth now. A lot of the body details are gone.
I have watched a few videos. When the metal can't be sanded, you should consider fiberglass, it will save the car if it's in a terrible state, the paint will also be a lot smoother.
I watch your vids all time bro....from the condition that car started in, I think this is the best restoration lv seen you do so far!!!!👍👍👍...you rock dude!!!!!
Very relaxing voice and instructing..really great to watch. I have an old friend who is great at this .. restored a Cord and a Paddy wagon redline for me . i also and my favorite Jack Rabbit Special white interior from the 70s cartoon series.And still own an original mountain adventure logging truck in the yellow in really great condition. Still keep looking at what i might do next.
it looks great. just a suggestion. I use dulpicolor ground coat as my prime base. far less sanding and polishing. fills in most pits and I think gives it a more original looking finish.
Awesome work, an amazing transformation from a piece of junk to a beautiful little car, althoug, the funny part is no one VW Beetle has the engine in the front, everyone of them has it in the rear since 1945 through 2003.
Honestly I like the bare metal instead of metal paint. Even with discoloration. I need to buy a lot of beaters and try restoring. I've already started looking on eBay for some to try your methods on. Looks great and keep it up!! Can't wait to see which redline is next!!!
I have absolutely no interest in Hot Wheel cars so… why do I watch your videos? I just love the artistry involved in any type of detailed restoration. Fun videos - keep it up!
Wow. Amazing transformation. Do you think the layers of paint took away from the detail? Or do you think that was due to the level of corrosion that you had to take off, just to paint it? Still, a great looking result. 👍
I find these videos oddly satisfying, any one else?
I do too
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Me too. Like asmr for men
Restoration and customization always get me.
Me too
Huge difference in the before & after, another great job! I really enjoy these redline restorations
Just yesterday I couldn't care less about toy car restoration, now here I am watching all these videos grinning like an idiot. These videos are really great, and especially now they restore my faith in youtube.
thank you for your restoration videos. from the earlier ones to the current ones you have layed out a plethora of info for success.👍
Had one as a kid,one of my favourite cars
Haha! Looks like the original owner really had a great time playing with that Hot Wheel!
Awesome work dude! I LOVE your restorations! ^^
Is it possible for you to paint another Volkswagen Beetle like Herbie?
Nathan Kim that's a great idea
Need a custom barracuda in your tutorials and it needs to end up olive! US not HK please and thanks
Nathan Kim you are a legend!!! great idea dude
Ya
:D
I don't even really care about hotwheels but there is something super interesting about these restorations
Wow! As a kid I had this one in green. Too bad none of mine are still around. Had all of the sweet 16 and would get a couple every now and then as they came out in the late '60s and early '70s.
amazing work, you are genius.
A long time ago, I used to paint bodies for slot cars. A trick that I used back then will undoubtedly come in handy for you. Mix Elmer's white glue with water until it's quite thin and then 'paint' it on with a tiny brush where you don't want the next layer of paint to stick. It comes off with more water when dry. You can get VERY intricate using this method. I even used to paint flames on the slot cars.
Going to try that thanks!!
These restoration videos are amazing. You are truley my favorite youtubers and a few days ago i got the deal of a life time. I got a green one of these in almost perfect condition. Only thing wrong was the wheels were bent. But since ive started watching your vids ive been making custom hot wheels like crazy and your videos have helped me alot on how to restore and make custom hot wheels. Thank you
you can get a tool to fix the bent wheels and no collector will fault you for fixing them. Thanks for watching!
WOW! Pretty amazing result for a completely trashed car. Thanks again for a fantastic and extremely helpful vid mate, cheers, Rod
That's a awesome restoration on all die cast toy cars it's a good hobby if you don't have a real car
Why is the motor in the front? Wtf Mattel?
It's a custom beetle.
GamersWithOutAReason I was going to say the same thing
That-Guy-With-Shades We know that but it would be impossible to put an engine in the front it's just weird
That-Guy-With-Shades same
Eastwood Unforgiven true
Great job!
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GHOSTJERKER I love your channel too
GHOSTJERKER im a fan
Yo GOASTJERKER!!!
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All your work is terrific and well done. I have bought some restored cars that used a painted undercoat like this and they can be appealing and pretty at first, but i find that over time I become unsatisfied with them because it just doesn't look like metal. Now I feel that I would rather see a car with some nicks and gouges in it than to see a painted base finish. To me it doesn't look like a spectraflame paint job any more, it just looks like it was sprayed with a metalflake paint. I like to be able to see the metal under the clear paint. I prefer your work with zinc and want to learn how to do that.
Потрясающе!
Только вот мелкие царапины на стекле в глаза бросаются.
Wow, that colour seriously pops
I literally do not know shit about Hot Wheels nor have I played with them as a kid. But man, this channel is so relaxing, kinda like ASMR.
His videos are really satisfying
Although I like the original color better than the pink, this turned out to be very nice.
Um, you just made my dream car. I've wanted an old beetle that was hot pink since forever
My dad picked one of these up in a large box full of old matchbox cars. His one is dark green and the paint is not great and the wheels are slightly bend, but still really cool.
Flawless paint job excellent work great results as always thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼
It's good to see it come back to life!
I just saw the result of this in a Volkswagen Facebook ad here in Mexico... Congratulations I guess?
man, thats a really REALLY cool beetle whoever was the first owner didnt do a good job of owning it! WOW!
Nice job, but this is more of a Creamy-Pink vice bright pink. Great job none-the-less....
love your restorations and custom videos
Oh my, I had this exact car when I was in kindergarten! I think my mom eventually threw it away when I was about 10 or 11 years old. It was my absolute favorite of all my matchbox/hotwheels. I played the hell out of that little bug!
I still have mine. One's gold and one's green. Boy, they sure need some of this treatment!
Dude I love these videos. Keep them coming!
where's the rear engine ? hahaha
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@@visiblehyena891 if you're trying to talk *millennial* you're not doing it right
I saw vw bug with a Chevy 350 under the front trunk lid once. It was a 350 with a blower mounted to it. I never came across a VW with a Hemi bolted upfront though. Hot wheels had some killer combos back when I was a kid.
hi I'am Rick Harrison and this is my redline restoration.
I always like your videos before watching, and I try to like it again :)
You could smooth all of those pits with primer filler,something usually found in auto paint supply stores and you can get in aerosol cans and finish it with sealer for those lighter pigment colored cars to get an even color.The primer filler would need sanded to smooth out but the sealer you do not sand,you would paint the color after the designated drying time. I have never restored hot wheel cars but have done a lot of die cast growing up and I am a paint and body guy by trade on real cars now and would imagine the little hotwheel cars would smooth out just as well.
As ever, very impressive. I really do not understand the negative feedback. Keep up the good work.
Its too bad you couldn't get some custom stickers like the original to put on there. Car looks better, but a little plain.
Consistently Random u bb
Technically he could print something on a printer with a sticker
Amazing transformation.
love this channel
I realize it would add shooting and editing time but you should show the whole process every time
it's so therapeutic to watch!
I would end up putting out fewer videos if I did that..lol I would probably loose people also as things would get repetitive rather fast.
baremetalHW how do I contact you so I can send you a car in want restored
baremetalhw@gmail.com
Great job . To all the know it alls out there I've been restoring redlines for some time now and there is no right or wrong way to do it what matters is the end result like this beautiful custom VW
I don't collect or care about hot wheels, but for some reason I can't stop watching your videos :)
Wow! What a beautiful difference!!
Cool video as usual. Mad Max up next? Yay!
You do awesome restorations on Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars.
I really like the attention to detail, you're awesome!
i think you may have sanded most of the detail off. I would do the detail work on this one cause it would make it stand out more as the sanding took it away. Looks way too smooth now. A lot of the body details are gone.
Given what you had to start with, in my opinion, you did an excellent job! It's always nice to see an original Redline saved! Great video!
Jeez - a brand new build and you went and dinged up the decklid!
I have watched a few videos. When the metal can't be sanded, you should consider fiberglass, it will save the car if it's in a terrible state, the paint will also be a lot smoother.
Looks factory new. Great work
nice restauration i love bugs..
That motor is sooooooo cute
Excellent restoration! Very smooth! 👍🏽
I bet the collector had an obsession with monster trucks cuz the bug is REKT
I watch your vids all time bro....from the condition that car started in, I think this is the best restoration lv seen you do so far!!!!👍👍👍...you rock dude!!!!!
I'd love to see a G1 Bumblebee customed to look like a iconic hot wheels car. Or Herbie.
Excellent. Good video production. Concise and the project moves along well. Bravo!
Amazing vid I recommend steal wool after sanding to get the paint to stick
this is amazing
thanks!
baremetalHW I need a restoration on a 1965 firebird
baremetalHW can people send you cars to fix and you send back? Money to you of course
baremetalHW
Harlan McGuire DUDE, ,, if you're into collecting hotwheels ; take your hobby to the next step and do it yourself!
Is it me but are these videos the most interesting and relaxing to watch. Thanks.
Very relaxing voice and instructing..really great to watch. I have an old friend who is great at this .. restored a Cord and a Paddy wagon redline for me . i also and my favorite Jack Rabbit Special white interior from the 70s cartoon series.And still own an original mountain adventure logging truck in the yellow in really great condition. Still keep looking at what i might do next.
finish is in the detail, pink headlights!
beautiful...my alltime favorite Hotwheel....They never really brought that one back...I have 1 green original......rock onnn BMHW
Cool vídeo tanks for shared
i am from brazil and i love your job, continue making more projects, you are amazing...
Looks great!
a beetle with an motor in the front........i call heresy
XD
True!
impresionate muy bien
eres un buen reataurador
Great ,, Another car saved,,,
Beautiful restoration, looks great.
Awesome, thank you so much!!!
it looks great. just a suggestion. I use dulpicolor ground coat as my prime base. far less sanding and polishing. fills in most pits and I think gives it a more original looking finish.
I dead set love the customs you do one of the best on the net very educational but aren't you giving up some of your secrets now now thumbs up 👍
Wow supersweet turnout
slug bugg!!! 😆💪✌
Awesome work, an amazing transformation from a piece of junk to a beautiful little car, althoug, the funny part is no one VW Beetle has the engine in the front, everyone of them has it in the rear since 1945 through 2003.
you have inspired me to restore my own vintage hot wheels, i just restored poison pinto from 1978
If you're going to go to that much trouble - paint some flowers on it too! 8 P
Honestly I like the bare metal instead of metal paint. Even with discoloration. I need to buy a lot of beaters and try restoring. I've already started looking on eBay for some to try your methods on. Looks great and keep it up!! Can't wait to see which redline is next!!!
You got my Sub. Enjoy these video for many reasons, one is seeing cars I have not seen since the 80's. thank you.
Vinegar is good for corrosion removal. i use it on the rivets on mego toys.
Very pleased with this
Looks good! I would have liked to see how it would have done with more electro polishing though.
Sweet job mate, the results of the VW Beetle looks astounding.
I have absolutely no interest in Hot Wheel cars so… why do I watch your videos? I just love the artistry involved in any type of detailed restoration. Fun videos - keep it up!
Nice job! Paint looks pretty close to what was left of the original.
This is my dream hot wheels!!!
Dang I live close too you to cool! If I find a Hot Wheel I’ll send it in👍🏼
I'd love to see a charger or challenger!
this is one of my favourites ❤ videos that is i don't really like beatles that much.
Motor is in the front b.c. Its a modified VW. (FYI) Nice resto especially the wheels.
Thats beautiful... Wow I never knew that this came out so nice. lol now I want to buy some vintage hotwheels.
cool video love Volkswagen beetles
Love your videos and techniques.
Excellent work
Wow. Amazing transformation. Do you think the layers of paint took away from the detail? Or do you think that was due to the level of corrosion that you had to take off, just to paint it? Still, a great looking result. 👍
I probably sanded it little too much
Cool fix very beetle!!