@@Sqwidwood I want to get my hands on a Bugeye and make a minie model of what I want with my real bueye but even on ebay their like 6$ just for a hotwheels
Tip : if you removing carefully the rivets, you dont have to tap it and change it with bolt, because it will leave a mark that does it like snap mark and its pretty much strong to holding the chassis/base, i always to this
I'm glad you like it! I use M2 screws and in the video they are 5mm long. But I tried 3mm and I think they fit better, don't need to drill that deep. Cheers✌
Im really hoping you see this. I was wondering what kind of oil do u use. Im not very got with a tap but i got screws and cars that csn be solve with this method.
If you drill a 1,8 or 1,7mm hole you should be alright with putting m2 screws directly in to the car, no tapping needed. It doesn't really matter what type of oil, I just use some standard mineralic oil for tools. You could even use some oil from the kitchen, main thing is that it slides and helps with the cutting. In any case, be sure to remove all residue from the car
@@stevebeltrondo5424 I just hold it with my fingers. I do use a half inch thick piece of wood covered in a towel to offset the dip from roof to hood while the car is upside down. It actually stays very steady and you can drill lightly with steady applied pressure for a perfectly drilled out post everytime. A good light helps out too. My drillpress came with one already on it. Good luck.
I know this video is pretty old, but maybe this comment still reaches you. You can try to get some Taptite Screws in various sizes, they are excellent for tapping holes without tapping equipment. They don't have a round profile like normal screws but a trilobular profile, thus reducing surface friction while tapping. Also the threads are not smooth but micro serrated, increasing the amount of material removed from the tapped hole per revolution. This all increases the quality of the cut thread and also increases process reliability.
Thank you for your comment, haven't been aware of this taptite method. I also would like to add that this method works surprisingly well, even though it feels like an illegal method ;D. Did this on all of my builds. It holds both the base and the metal well together, reopening the car after years is no problem. For sure the Taptite Screws are a more sophisticated solution. Thank you for sharing.
In most cases you dont need washers, I like to avoid them. But sometimes the hole in the base gets too big and then you need them. If you buy some M2 3mm screws, i would recommend to buy some 5mm M2, washers and nuts as well, they are very cheap
You can make a picture of the original stock headlights before you remove the paint and then use as template. Or you can search for the model 3 headlights on google pictures and use this as template. Btw I use acrylic paint for that and a the smallest (synthetic!!!!) brush I could find in my store. Hope that helps you!🙂
Funnily enough 100%, done to more than 30 hot wheels cars. When I did this the first time, I was quite skeptical as well, but it does work like a charm
M2 screws, about 3 mm in length, sometimes you need 5mm. I got them from my local screw specialist store. I would recommend looking something up on the internet
I would tap the hole first for the screw. Unless you use a thread cutting screw (very rare in M2 and #2-56 sizes) you will round the threads on the screw and it may not hold properly.
There are of course many ways to do it. But this method works strongly enough for custom HW cars, tapped over 30 cars with this method and it always works perfectly. MCP approved! xD
No, he didn't used a tapping tool, he just used a screw to make threads, and it worked for me just keep it straight and careful. Just drill the post where the rivet was sitting but not too much. It depend how long is the screw.
Hey, need some help. So this video and others have inspired me to try a custom job. My only issue is I had a bad start drilling and the front post is fine but the rear is cut in half (like a half pipe). Can this be recovered? Do you think gluing the base on is an option after the wheel swap?
I have a warning that when you tap in the rear post, the thinner part is going to break. That's ok, don't freak out. Just drill a deeper hole and you're good. Also, don't overtighten it, or it'll strip
For god sake could you do mine please I have a hot wheels lotus espirit its old and with a lot of scratches it really means alot for me beacause i had it for along time and reminds me of my childhood pls do it for me please
Update I have chosen not to use the same car in the video i have chosen the nissan 350z and a 69 dodge charger 500 i will give another update when i am finished
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I think that im going to customize my first hotwheel 😂😂💪🏻💪🏻
Thats a great idea! 😊👆
Me too I’m doing a gasser for my first one
@@Sqwidwood I want to get my hands on a Bugeye and make a minie model of what I want with my real bueye but even on ebay their like 6$ just for a hotwheels
@@yamilmelendez2667 I paid $40 this morning.
Same
I just got into customizing and started my own instagram for it. I've been super gluing the bases but this is so much better. Thank you.
Thats great, glad to help you out mate!✌️
What's your Instagram?
:28 BRILLIANT technique! Very inspirational. Seriously one of the best videos I’ve found in 3 years covering this subject.
I 100% am going to customize some old beat up vehicles in my collection and have a blast repainting and wheel swapping.
Nice👌🔥
The screw tapping hack was excellent, i dont need a tapping tool for that now.
That’s awesome, looks so much cleaner than a glued on base
Thank you!✌️
Thank you for the tutorial
I'm glad that I could help! Thank you for your support!
I am grateful for you making this video this was really helpful for me I liked and subscribed you deserved it 😁
Thanks man, glad to hear, appreciate it!
Now i know how to do that! Already 3 hotwheels are tuned!
I'm glad that my video helped you!
@@themodelcarproject thank you so much, if it wasnt you, I had spent 19 euros on a Honda CRX for nothing
Thank you, it’s very useful for me
Thank you too for watching!😊
Tip : if you removing carefully the rivets, you dont have to tap it and change it with bolt, because it will leave a mark that does it like snap mark and its pretty much strong to holding the chassis/base, i always to this
But it will comes out loose.
And it will worn out the plastic chassis or the diecast metal for disassembling too much.
Tnx bro. I've been wondering for years
No problem, glad to help!
Just seen your tutorial like it very much question what type of screws and length do you use ? Trying out to put back 3 hot wheels back together
I'm glad you like it! I use M2 screws and in the video they are 5mm long. But I tried 3mm and I think they fit better, don't need to drill that deep.
Cheers✌
Awesome, I was gonna by the tapping tool, not anymore 👍💪✌
great toy car video
thank you!
where can i get the screws and washers?
Hardware store
Im really hoping you see this. I was wondering what kind of oil do u use. Im not very got with a tap but i got screws and cars that csn be solve with this method.
If you drill a 1,8 or 1,7mm hole you should be alright with putting m2 screws directly in to the car, no tapping needed.
It doesn't really matter what type of oil, I just use some standard mineralic oil for tools. You could even use some oil from the kitchen, main thing is that it slides and helps with the cutting. In any case, be sure to remove all residue from the car
A small drill press works way better with more straight, centered holes being produced. One can be had for 50-60 dollars at Harbor Freight on sale.
Thanks for your hint, I guess thats the best way to drill it✌️
How do you hold the car steady for the press?
@@stevebeltrondo5424 I just hold it with my fingers. I do use a half inch thick piece of wood covered in a towel to offset the dip from roof to hood while the car is upside down. It actually stays very steady and you can drill lightly with steady applied pressure for a perfectly drilled out post everytime. A good light helps out too. My drillpress came with one already on it. Good luck.
I know this video is pretty old, but maybe this comment still reaches you. You can try to get some Taptite Screws in various sizes, they are excellent for tapping holes without tapping equipment.
They don't have a round profile like normal screws but a trilobular profile, thus reducing surface friction while tapping. Also the threads are not smooth but micro serrated, increasing the amount of material removed from the tapped hole per revolution. This all increases the quality of the cut thread and also increases process reliability.
Thank you for your comment, haven't been aware of this taptite method. I also would like to add that this method works surprisingly well, even though it feels like an illegal method ;D.
Did this on all of my builds. It holds both the base and the metal well together, reopening the car after years is no problem.
For sure the Taptite Screws are a more sophisticated solution. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome 👍
Many thanks! 😊✌️
I got question. Why you using oil? And what kind of oil?
Muito masa👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you! 🙂
Can i not use the washers? Is the washers needed or can i just use the screws?
In most cases you dont need washers, I like to avoid them. But sometimes the hole in the base gets too big and then you need them. If you buy some M2 3mm screws, i would recommend to buy some 5mm M2, washers and nuts as well, they are very cheap
I used to do it with magnets. Since they allow you to quickly remove and put on the details of the model
Is okay to use 1/8 drill bit??
does the oil help
Yes. The screw can cut in easier this way
So what size is a 1.8mm bit equivalent to the US 1/16 ?
Thanks sooo much this helps
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Bro I need your help I want to make a custom tesla model 3 but I want to change the colour how can I make the headlights detail I need detail help pls
You can make a picture of the original stock headlights before you remove the paint and then use as template. Or you can search for the model 3 headlights on google pictures and use this as template. Btw I use acrylic paint for that and a the smallest (synthetic!!!!) brush I could find in my store. Hope that helps you!🙂
Cool👍👍👍👍
Thank you!✌️😊
Wait, so you tapped a bolt hole using... a bolt? What is the success/fail rate on this?
Funnily enough 100%, done to more than 30 hot wheels cars. When I did this the first time, I was quite skeptical as well, but it does work like a charm
Would a 2mm drill bit work or just 1,8
You definitely need 1,8mm otherwise you have no material, where the screw can hold itself.
Bit 1.8MM
Screw M2 3MM
Hole need a bit small than screw size?
Yes we drill a hole with 1.8mm diameter, while the m2 screw has a diameter of 2mm (lenght=3mm, or more, depending on the car)
Why Mattel don't do it, now it's easy to mąkę custom or something
Mattel thinks we don't customize it. But we are.
M2 x 3mm Screws if I’m not wrong?
What type of oil did you use?
Just oil for lubrication
should i use metal drill bit?
i tried to do with wood bit but it didnt work that much
Yes, indeed!
Wood is for wood
Yes indeed,
So screwing it slowly in will make a hole itself?
You will have to drill a smaller hole first and then the screw will tap it
Unless you are using a thread cutting screw, you will need to tap it first.
@@themodelcarproject because the leftover part of the rivet is blocking the way, so that make sense.
Hey where did you get the screws and what kind of screws are they?
M2 screws, about 3 mm in length, sometimes you need 5mm. I got them from my local screw specialist store. I would recommend looking something up on the internet
Creo que estoy confundido. Taladro de 3.5 para un tornillo M2 ????
What are the drill bits in inches?
I would tap the hole first for the screw. Unless you use a thread cutting screw (very rare in M2 and #2-56 sizes) you will round the threads on the screw and it may not hold properly.
There are of course many ways to do it. But this method works strongly enough for custom HW cars, tapped over 30 cars with this method and it always works perfectly. MCP approved! xD
Are u used a tapping tool? Or just drill the bolt?
No, he didn't used a tapping tool, he just used a screw to make threads, and it worked for me just keep it straight and careful. Just drill the post where the rivet was sitting but not too much. It depend how long is the screw.
Hey, need some help. So this video and others have inspired me to try a custom job. My only issue is I had a bad start drilling and the front post is fine but the rear is cut in half (like a half pipe). Can this be recovered? Do you think gluing the base on is an option after the wheel swap?
Yes gluing the base is of course an option, if you can't drill a hole in it anymore
Oh I see. Should I clean the oil out before putting it all back together?
I would, you only need oil in that screw post
I would put oil before threading and after but little bit, to not make the screw and threads seized up.
quick question why didn’t you put the part when you used the tap bit? to bolt on the screw
You can use just a screw to make threads to the hole, no need to use a tapping tool
He didnt tap
What size are the screws? I ordered some and got the wrong size.
M2 by about 3mm length
How long are the m2 screws?
3mm length
What washers do you use?
I use M2 screws with the compatible M2 washers
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my one makes a lot noise but it isnt drilling that much what to do?
Your drill bits? I guess it's then not sharp enough anymore to drill metal
I have a warning that when you tap in the rear post, the thinner part is going to break. That's ok, don't freak out. Just drill a deeper hole and you're good. Also, don't overtighten it, or it'll strip
Hello ehat drill u use please ?
dremel 4000 is called I think
Tomica do the same thing right?
Yes, I guess so.
@@themodelcarproject ok
What size are those m2 x
I think it is M2x3mm. Basically the shortest you can find :)
Where can you find those
@@LC-mt1tw I bought mine in my local store. I bet you will find online some.
What kind and size of that screws?
M2 about 3mm short
i drilled mine through but its still not coming off
Now i have an idea when i see my old hot wheels cars. I'll turn them into custom colored ones.
What’s the screw size???
M2 about 3mm length. Sometimes 5mm works better
@@themodelcarproject oh ok thanks man
Screw size please
M2 size
Thanks
Thank you too!
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my drill is not unrivetting my hot wheel
I think your drill is spinning counter clockwise/left, It needed clockwise/right rotation.
I think I’m gonna customize a mk5 Supra by tomica
Very nice!🙂
I do with my matchbox tow truck 2005 😂
Gd metric system !!!
Gd imperial system!!! 😆
3,5 mm
ok so you use the screw to tap the hole not a tap
Yes thats right. It has enough strength for M2 screws in those small dimensions and it's faster done than tapping.
For god sake could you do mine please
I have a hot wheels lotus espirit its old and with a lot of scratches it really means alot for me beacause i had it for along time and reminds me of my childhood pls do it for me please
Well you can custom paint it whatever you want,
If you can, can you please put the link to the screws (bulk) and use Amazon or hobbly lobby, ext.. in my reply’s?
I bought the screws from my local store
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Thanks!🙂
I feel like im gonna customize my hot wheels honda civic and then the dodge hellcat
But how did you made the tred for the screws to fit well
dafaq man my lock ring wont come out so i drilled around it and guess what its ruined xD
Just the rivet itself, not also the plastic part where the rivet sits.
Excuse me why do you have to do this? No idea hehe
I can work better with tapped cars. Screw them on to check if everything is fine and off to correct
I mean if you wanted to customize the diecast body well you can take off the chassis by unscrewing it.
for me I'm gonna the car as is.doesn't that ruin the value ove the cars.
This is more for people, who race or customize them. Many buy 2 or 3 of the same to do so ;-)
No taping
thats not easy its so hard to drill it right
You get used to it if you do it a few times on some cars
@@themodelcarproject i do it few times on some cars and its still hard and did it wrong
Just straight and carefully, or you just have a weak/slow speed drill,
Es klappt nie einfach nie ich Rutsche immer wieder ab und bohre in das Plastik 😤
WAIT I was gonna do the same car and same color!?!?!
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Update I have chosen not to use the same car in the video i have chosen the nissan 350z and a 69 dodge charger 500 i will give another update when i am finished
Not easy & not fast,believe me.
At least,not in my experience.
You need of course some experience, especially if this is your first one. Make 3 or 4 more cars and you'll be a master✌
Same
What oil did u use?