Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

[McZachenF1138]

Me. When I pull my car out of storage in the spring, the first thing I want to do is tint the windows just a little bit. I think completely black windows look really stupid on most cars.

 

[Nessy]

How do I make tinted windows?

The ones on the civic are clear.

Want a black tint look.

Black dye sounds good (R1600) 👍, or you could maybe try dipping in severely watered down black acylic paint.

I've actually screen printed tints (various shades) onto polycarbonate/perspex and acrylic, it actually required a special 2-part ink, to stop the material crazing (contracting and cracking) during the drying process.

 

[Grayfox]

This is how it looks, I may strip the gloss black and apply some matte black I have.

 

[AOS-]

Either rearrange the lighting or paint on details at this point, because a lot of detail is lost right now.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yeah that's another bad thing about painting over the old paint is the paint then gets so thick you start to lose some of the finer details.

 

[mp10]

Went to my local crafts store today, they didn't have any Candy type paint, so i was recommended to visit HiroBoy.com, they are a UK based Store but they do ship worldwide. What do you think?

Also Can i paint this candy apple http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=48_90&products_id=4783#.UMI00IZZgn0 over the primer coat? according to the website i must apply it over a metallic basecoat.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I would do what the manufacture says, if that's how the paint was designed.

 

[GTPorsche]

If you don't use a metallic base, it's just going to be translucent green.

 

[Grayfox]

I ended up stripping the paint.

I also got the wheels black.

 

[McZachenF1138]

I actually quite like the Boulevard Bruiser so I threw these wheels on it and now I like it even better.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Awesome!👍

 

[a6m5]

That does look nice. Proper "Boulevard"(like in the HW series) car.

 

[Sonygamer455]

That does look nice. Proper "Boulevard"(like in the HW series) car.

My thoughts exactly!👍

 

[jtl46]

Guys, finishing up the Custom post at Lamley. It goes up tomorrow. Darren's 240Z is part of it. Anyone else have something to submit? Get it to me today.

lamleygroup@gmail.com

Thanks...

 

[McZachenF1138]

I tried some different wheels. And I just got done doing a bit of detailing to it.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I've been working on something for my RX-7 custom that should be quite awesome looking. I have a rant though about all these Hot Wheels rubber tires: They're not all the same ID!

I needed a smaller sidewall for the wheels I am using, couldn't find anything that fit right. So the plan is to cut the tire, trim it down, then glue it to the wheel.

 

[Katiegan]

I actually quite like the Boulevard Bruiser so I threw these wheels on it and now I like it even better.

Nice! Might have to do a wheel swap on my Bruiser. Both the Boulevard Bruiser and my real-life pet Mondeo, which shares the same name.

No paint stripper today, will have to try and find some tomorrow. I'll have to wrap up warm for stripping the paint outside!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Opinions on the wheel choice? (ignore ill-fitting tire, I just put it there for the photo)

First big project once I figure out how to do my own decals...

 

[McZachenF1138]

I think it looks great, but the cut in the tire would ruin my whole life.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I had to cut it to shorten it's inner diameter. It's just sitting there for now. Once I resize the axles and paint all the wheels the same, then I'll glue the tire to the wheel which will pretty much make the cut invisible.

 

[Snaeper]

Opinions on the wheel choice? (ignore ill-fitting tire, I just put it there for the photo)

Looks amazing.

Edit: Just like the real thing.

First big project once I figure out how to do my own decals...

Nooooo. I'll trade you a White on Blue Falcon for one of those! I don't have a Blue/White Falcon.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I've been buying all the blue ones because they have clear windows. The white ones have blue windows. 👎

If you have a 99 Cents Only store in your area, check there. 👍

 

[McZachenF1138]

Yeah, I knew you had to cut the tire. But you say it will disappear, so you better be right!

 

[Snaeper]

I've been buying all the blue ones because they have clear windows. The white ones have blue windows. 👎

If you have a 99 Cents Only store in your area, check there. 👍

 

[GTPorsche]

The tire/wheel looks good. Just need to make that seam invisible once it's glued.

 

[AOS-]

Zach McNoname, ditch the RR5SPs. The RR10SPs look WAAAY better on the falcon.

Jason, I'm glad you're making a series. Get Decal laser paper and a colour laser printer and get drawing. I'm ready to get on making decals myself very soon.

Also, those the Blvd Willy's wheels? Either way, they are surprisingly good. 👍
Keep the decals retro racer, and don't go overboard
.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Pick one.

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=99+c...t=m&radius=42.62&hq=99+cents+only+stores&z=10

 

[McZachenF1138]

This is what I just got done doing.
First time cutting up a car.

 

[Spacegoat]

First big project once I figure out how to do my own decals...

I knew it! I can see that those pictures I found, will be a big help. Best of luck with it. 👍

 

[Grayfox]

I restripped the paint as i didn't like the look of it, I also blacked the wheels by rubbing the chrome of them.

Now I am waiting on some clear red, flat white and lemon yellow paint, then I will super glue it shut.