Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

[CodeRedR51]

Just not a fan of brushing paint on cars, especially if you're trying to be all professional like.

 

[Cano]

Oh. I also painted in the brake discs in case you didn't notice the first time.

I did. Always wanted to know how it would look like, but I always forget to try it. Looks great.

 

[Nessy]

@ AOS.

I'm not keen on the paint finish (or the HW cast of that car), but i love the photoshoot setting you've made. 👍

 

[AOS-]

Not keen? That's perfect! Look what I picked up this week:

Lamley's Sunday Customs posts are back. Jason ain't the only one to make a red RX-7 with an intercooler:

http://lamleydlm.blogspot.ca/2013/07/as-is-custom-our-faves-for-week-ending_28.html


Which one did you like best?

This Galaxie did it for me:

 

[Nessy]

Yep, not keen on the finish of the nail polish stuff, but props to you for trying something different to the considered norm. Hopefully you'll achieve and perfect that smooth finish you're seeking. 👍

 

[CodeRedR51]

Not keen? That's perfect! Look what I picked up this week:

Lamley's Sunday Customs posts are back. Jason ain't the only one to make a red RX-7 with an intercooler:

http://lamleydlm.blogspot.ca/2013/07/as-is-custom-our-faves-for-week-ending_28.html

Mine is better.

Yep, not keen on the finish of the nail polish stuff, but props to you for trying something different to the considered norm. Hopefully you'll perfect that smooth finish you're seeking. 👍

*cough*Airbrush*cough*

 

[Apok]

I don't think it's possible to get a perfect finish with any paint that has flakes in it if you just use a regular brush. So any metallic, candy, super funky nail polish effect will look odd in my opinion.

 

[OtakuTaikun]

Finally found a cheap drill and some time. Also found out i have many more cars needing swaps than donors. Picked up some paint-based sharpies too, and the ease of use is incredible....but the incredible sloppiness of my hand is also unbearable

 

[AOS-]

Nice rear light mod.

 

[OtakuTaikun]

Lolrite? Haha hopefully its a practice thing

 

[McZachenF1138]

Well, I think you are off to a great start! 👍
I hope we'll see more from you.

 

[OtakuTaikun]

Do you need a dremel tool to get the axles out of metal bases? Im having trouble atm. Didnt know the 24ours from this year was metal based lol

It was much easier to separate from the chassis however

 

[xsmetaldesigns]

 

[CodeRedR51]

Do you need a dremel tool to get the axles out of metal bases?

Sometimes. I use a small flat head screwdriver to pry them open which seems to work ok. Can't believe I haven't broke it yet.

 

[xsmetaldesigns]

 

[OtakuTaikun]

 

[McZachenF1138]

What exactly are those wheels off of?

 

[OtakuTaikun]

They were from a beat up diablo GT-R i had

 

[Cano]

Man, that looked awesome until you painted it ):

 

[MetalMayhem]

I am rather new to this Hotwheels/Matchbox customizing thing. I love it actually, and it is one of my favorite hobbies. I've (so far) only painted 2 cars, but I plan to do hundreds more over time. I may try to get pics up later on.

 

[mustang fanatic]

Hey guys. As you may know I am new to the site but not to hot wheels customizing. I have been doing it for maybe a year now. I have done some wheel swaps but no repaints because I have messed every one up. My main problem is that they chip very easily, even from masking them off. here is my procedure:

1. take car apart

2. strip original paint

3. sand any imperfections with 1000 grit sandpaper

4. spray about 2 light coats of primer. I usually let the first one dry for a few minutes before I spray the next one, like it says on the can. Then I let the second coat dry for about a day or 2 before I spray the colour.

5. spray 3-4 light coats of paint. I let the first one dry for a few minutes before I spray the second and let the second one dry for 24-48 hours to spray the third coat.

6. let the last coat dry for about 24-48 hours before I either mask it off for designs or just do the clear coat.

7. put the car back together with screws.

I use krylon for paint primer, and clear coat, and acetone for stripping the paint. I have also found that sometimes the paint is a little sticky, even after 24-48 hours, which could possibly be the problem. I you could help me out by giving me some advice or telling me what I am doing wrong, I would really, really appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[AOS-]

Wet coats are bad. Don't get impatient with the clear coating as this can become sticky.

Also, you don't even have to wait a day for primer. 15 minutes is more than enough to start painting if anything.


What I like to do instead is do 3 light coats of clear, grab 1000 or 2000 grit sandpaper and wetsand the surface lightly, then grab polishing compound, and rub that on to get a even smoother finish as this is vital for that shiny finish you want. Then get some spray-on wax or whatever and buff the hell out of the car. You essentially are treating it like a real car. Those finishes don't ever get sticky.

 

[MetalMayhem]

Thanks for sharing, AOS. I may try that sometime.

I'll be picking up more paint and primer tomorrow, BTW.

 

[mustang fanatic]

Okay, but why is the paint chipping really easily. Is it the paint I'm using? Is it chipping because it's sticky? Also, your suggestion for buffing the car is kind of complicated and I don't have the sources for that. Got any other suggestions?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Are you washing the car before you start painting? Avoiding touching the car between coats?

 

[McZachenF1138]

This doesn't seem to make much sense if you're using primer.
I know ZAMAC hates any paint without primer and will chip very easily.

Maybe your light coats of paint are too light?
But the only way they would be light enough to chip would be if they were too light to look proper.

Unless you aren't properly cleaning or handling the car (such as Jason said), you've got me stumpted.

 

[Cano]

¿Tu tienes 15 años?

Nah, tengo 30. Now tell me what does my age has aaaanything to do with me not liking the paint job on the car.

 

[CodeRedR51]

About 75% done with this one. Some minor detailing to do, and going to keep a lookout for some better tires. These are the only tires that fit diameter wise, but the sidewall is a bit too big and the width of the tire is too narrow so you get that "stanced yo" fitment. The photo kind of blows it out of proportion, in person it doesn't look as bad.

Sorry for crappy photo, just got my netbook running again and I don't have photoshop yet so used paint to crop/resize.

 

[Apok]

Is it chipping because it's sticky?

It's probably this. Ideally you should wait around a week for the paint to dry (though I won't lie, I get impatient and never wait that long)
When paint feels dry to the touch it's not actually fully cured yet. The paint needs to fully harden first and if your paint is still sticky that's miles away from being done.

 

[AOS-]

Nah, tengo 30. Now tell me what does my age has aaaanything to do with me not liking the paint job on the car.

Such feeble maturity.

Ideally you should wait around a week for the paint to dry.

Where have you been all this time? All this time I've only waited 24 hours!