Diecast Restoration Dinky Toys Alfa Romeo 1900 coupe no/185 1961/63

Diecast Restoration Dinky Toys Alfa Romeo
UV light Retro Brighting, Evapo Rust reusable Test ,Retro Brighting results.
enjoy

[@andysgaragediecastrestorations]

Great experiment and thanks for passing the knowledge to the rest of the die cast community. Wonderful job

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Andy 🍻

[@diecastRR]

A successful experiment with a renovated interior👍. You have chosen the perfect color for this model. Beautiful red 👌

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated my friend

[@steppoify]

I think you really nailed this restoration, Martin. Your prep and paint job are first rate, and the Alfa is lovely! Well done!❤❤

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much it's really appreciated my friend

[@jeffbaker2897]

Martin, once again you have nail this car down right, the cleaning up of parts,& the paint job on the vehicle as well as the detailing was to perfection.I always enjoy your restorations, take care my friend see you on the next restoration project .👋😎🚙🚚🚒🛻

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Jeff I really appreciate it my friend

[@Buster-jg9zg]

Nice job, the more I watch the more I learn, spot on👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks buster that means a lot my friend

[@metalman4141]

Another wonderful job from the master himself 👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@tommacmillan2504]

Perfect timing again Martin. I am just about to start one of these! Evapo Rust is just what I have been looking for too. Beautiful restoration, as expected now! Thank you.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Tom , enjoy your build and have fun 👍

[@LaziLowcollectables]

Beautiful car Martin, the Italians made gorgeous vehicles.I love the front details, brilliant. Top job

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much laz thay certainly do

[@Adriansmith805]

Another beautiful restoration Martin looks amazing well done 👍.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Adrian it's much appreciated my friend

[@jrbs]

Great restoration Martin!
With all the awful things going on in this country and around the world, it's lovely to escape this and watch your videos.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much it means a lot my friend

[@glynstimpson]

Great video very enjoyable thanks very much hope you and your family are keeping well regards Glyn

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Glyn no worries glad you enjoyed it, all the best Martin

[@stevewicks9718]

Another great resto Martin, When removing rust from the baseplate, I use Malt Vinegar and leave it to soak overnight, it works well, but does smell for a wee while afterwards :O)

[@martindaredare]

Thanks for the information I will give it a try ,all the best Martin

[@johnmurphy4915]

Another fantastic job, Martin, it's nice to see the older cars brought back to life, we wait see what your next restoration, all the best to you and your family.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@18Reading71]

Excellent work Martin, that's a smashing restoration.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@PaulRestorer]

Another great resto Martin, very detailing as always👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Paul, all the best Martin

[@colinstimson2582]

Once again you have made a very good video
Thank you.

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Colin much appreciated my friend

[@deanaustin996]

Cracking job done Martin turned out nice with the details

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Dean it's really appreciated my friend

[@gravesendaustralia]

Kool casting to restore cheers Michael

[@frasermartin6728]

Out of town so missed this when it was posted, but what a sweet little car that is, and a great condition casting for its age.
3 experiments, in fact: the UV, the Evaporust and surviving a tongue-lashing for using the Mrs' toothbrush to clean the chassis!
Good job, Sir!
The final result on the Alfa is just lovely, Martin: better than new

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Fraser I had fun

[@jesterger]

That is a superb restoration, Martin. Really top hole. I like using Evaporust, but a word of warning. I had a dinky base that was really rusty. I left it in Evaporust overnight and when I pulled it out, it looked like a piece of Swiss cheese. I had to use 2-part epoxy to give it some strength again. Those flimsy interiors can be strengthened with some super-duper and a layer of loo roll to back it up. Cheers, Gerry.

[@martindaredare]

OK Gerry 👍 will do thanks for the information, happy hunting

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

AWESOMENESSSSSSS.
Great work as always .
Mike . 😊

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Mike I really appreciate it my friend

[@Diecastoutlaw]

Lovey restoration Martin and excellent paint job and details well done mate 👍

[@martindaredare]

Cheers luke 👍

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Hi, Martin. The Alfa Romeo is a timeless classic and you helped this one to live again. Congratulations on two successful experiments in this video. I've also put yellowed pieces in the hydrogen peroxide and left them out in the sun for a day or two (natural UV) which worked for me. You've got another lovely car for your collection now. Greetings from the Alsace wine region in France this week. 🍁🍷

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend, yes it's definitely a lovely classic, and it displays well

[@ramblers69]

Nice tips on the products you use, it sure worked on the interior, great restoration Martin, Cheers mate, 😎👍✌️

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Tom I really appreciate it my friend

[@kevincarr3312]

Another superb restoration Martin.😊😊😊😊

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@ianhow100]

Nice finish. Good colour. Car looks like a cross between a Studebaker Golden hawk & a Volvo P1800

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Ian yes definitely the volvo for sure.
All the best Martin

[@mikeking2539]

Again a wonderful restoration. I've seen other guys use the hydrogen peroxide and UV light to restore yellowed plastics to white. One guy uses a big container and strips of UN LEDs and leaves it over night, (sometimes longer) does a great job.. Keep up the good work, but remember to have time for yourself and family. Take care

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend, yes I intend getting a bigger tub and larger light , but iam pleased it works .
All the best Martin

[@jg24diecast41]

You knocked it out of the park! You crushed it! (American baseball terms...Ha, Ha!) I have used Evapo-Rust on a real full-size car restoration but not a toy car. Never seen the UV Light demonstrated before. Thanks for sharing.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend, I was surprised to see the evopo rust for sale in the shop normally on line .so I grabbed a couple .
All the best Martin

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Gorgeous absolutely gorgeous ❤😊

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Shawn glad you liked it my friend

[@kevincarr3312]

Another superb restoration Martin. 😊😊😊

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Kevin

[@kevintookey2469]

Another great one Martin lovely job

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Kevin it's really appreciated

[@chrisparkinson1351]

Top job Martin, with life we are always learning and finding new techniques. I’ve seen evaporust on other channels. All the best to you my friend.
Cheers Chris 👍🏼👌🏽🇦🇺

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Chris yes that's were I watched it ,the chip Restoration channel, all the best Martin

[@user-ts9mk7cg4l]

Lovely job again mate. Well done as usual 👍👍🇬🇧

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@septiccalling8341]

Very nice indeed 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻 I've not seen one before; it's a nice looking coupe. l think I might need one of these 🤔

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much, it's definitely a nice one to have ,all the best Martin

[@anatolii_paralel-b_ua]

Great 👍👍👍 job. Like.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@kearbearpoorstorationtoys]

Really cool toy friend! The UV lamp cleaning is a cool process (I need to check that out). Nice you can recycle rust remover. Awesome restoration as always! 😎👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend, glad you found it useful all the best Martin

[@mickmanly1479]

Well done as always 😊😊😊😊

[@martindaredare]

Thanks mick 👍

[@robwhitfield6936]

Lovely restoration Martin.

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Rob much appreciated

[@nigelford936]

God job professor can't wait to see next experiment pal

[@martindaredare]

Thanks nigel much appreciated my friend

[@hellboy1959]

nice job Martin some interesting alternatives to use in renovation too , finished car came out beautifully as usual nice one mate 👍👍👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Neil glad you enjoyed it

[@diecastflashback3331]

Love that car, great job! Really good video with the extras✌️😎

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Don ,glad you enjoyed this one. All the best Martin

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Nice work Martin with everything....

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Brian my friend

[@janbotha571]

Very nice Martin. Beautiful. 😎💯👏🥐☕👋

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@steaminglion4067]

That's a nice red you used . 👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much, glad you liked that shade of red .
All the best Martin

[@lotharrenz4621]

looks great, love the glowing red, it fits the casting and the era well. :)
that derustifier works great! could have used that as a kid, when some axles on that flea market find were corroded thin as needles... XD

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Lothar, yes the rust remover works well ,glad you enjoyed it

[@pfsmodellingprojects]

Interesting video Martin, some great ideas..

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Kevin, thay are worth a try ,all the best Martin

[@davidwelch6796]

Ace restoration and a couple of chemistry tutorials thrown in - you are spoiling us.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks David glad you found it interesting. All the best Martin

[@markrobinson8865]

Great job 👍🏻

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Mark 🍻

[@robsterbob580]

Looks stunning now Martin! Great work as always. Interesting to see use of the UV lamp, and the rust removal. This is a great casting, reminds me so much of my dad's old Alfa Romeo which was a very similar shape. Looking at google images of the real car, it's a different one, probably an earlier version. Dad's car was a 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint. The Dinky model is so similar, I think I need to get one for my collection.

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Bob, this one is a 1950s one .it's a good casting worth having. All the best Martin

[@jimmyjames6267]

Nice build, although like a Karmann Ghia too...

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Jimmy it's really appreciated my friend

[@geoffmower8729]

Lovely job mate nice gloss on the paint and you wouldn't know about the interior if you hadn't said anything perfect. The indicators look good with the silver underneath and the Tamia clear orange on top. The paint looks slightly orange on my lap top and slightly darker red on the projector on the wall either way it looks great. A bloke across the road has a modern Alfa and it still has that small oval in the middle of the grill. He likes his European cars he has a merch witch I think is his car the Alfa is his wife's and his daughter has a little powder blue Fiat bambino. Catch you on the next one mate.👍🏻

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Geoff glad you enjoyed this one ,the clear colours work well over the silver .
Sounds like a nice collection of cars your neighbour has .
All the best Martin

[@midlifemodels]

Looks like i'm spending more pocket money 🤣 Great job bud;)

[@martindaredare]

🤣🤣🤣 so you should

[@peterhoughton1589]

Yet another fantastic restoration Martin, honestly your work is superb. I caught a glimpse of the forklift on the old magic roundabout, can I ask you please, when you do that video, mention as many hints and tips etc as you restore it because I have a forklift to do (when I find some decals) and I can follow your video , step by step. (I'm still only a novice and still learning) Thanks for sharing another wonderful restoration video with us, take care and very best wishes to you and your good lady. I hope she's fully recovered now. All the best. Peter.

[@martindaredare]

Hi Peter, the wait is over ,that is wensdays video unfortunately I, started filming before this comment.
I hope I have explained it enough for you .all the best Martin

[@richardhayward2899]

Another great restoration Martin. I reckon it's long term heat from being near a radiator that damages the vac formed interiors the same as tyres flat spotting? The UV light certainly sorted it out though, I'm surprised you didn't do your fingernails at the same time!? 😂As usual, your detail painting is exceptional.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Richard, yes I agree it's certainly been on a window sill in the sun . I couldn't find the right shade for my finger nails 🤣

[@IncredibleGears]

If I'm not mistaken, James Bond had such a car.

[@martindaredare]

Yes very similar it was the volvo p180 ,all the best Martin

[@KennyBacchus-yg3uv]

Diecast. Restoration. Dinky. Toys. Alfa. Romeo. 1900. Coupe. No. /. 185

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Kenny

[@terrybeechener5992]

Made a comment, but yt seem to have dropped it.not my scene I'm afraid. Catch you soon.

[@martindaredare]

Sorry, I must have missed that .Yes, no worries, Terry it wouldn't be fun if we all liked te same things.
All the best Martin