How to customize a diecast toy car

In this video I restore and customize a toy Matchbox Saab 9000 turbo car. This is the first one I have ever done. Tell me what you think.
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[@radspeed113]

For a first timer you really seen to have to process down.
But I warn you, this is A very addictive hobby. Just proceed at your own risk.
And about the windshield, look up bare metal hw, he has a vid to get rid of the fogging.

[@samaker4]

Thanks, You are right, it is quite addictive. I'm already catching myself looking at other old die-casts :)

[@Pickchore]

sa-maker - Hey man, great work.
I too recommend BaremetalHW, he is full of skill and helpful hints.

[@cevichee3052]

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[@mdcEVO8]

I love to see another SAAB restored!

[@stevennardone2770]

I used to have a Saab 9000 aero in back.... Nicely done

[@2012daffyduck]

Just a tip - get rid off the background music - it's far too distracting for us enthusiasts! Love your work! :)

[@samaker4]

thanks

[@birdie399]

The interior looks fantastic. If that’s your first treatment, you must be well pleased with the result.

[@samaker4]

Thanks, I really am :)

[@android_4420]

Looks good. You don't need an air brush. There are quality spray paints available meant for mural artists with various pressures and finishes. Low pressure matte finish spray cans and custom caps for the cans too can turn out really even and smooth.

[@samaker4]

Thanks, I'll check them out

[@ziqrsx]

Such Nostalgic Music

[@mambobond]

Very cool Hugo. This is a hobby that I've been keeping my eye on for a while now.
There are some really inspirational guys out there doing the HotWheels/Matchbox customization thing.

[@samaker4]

Thanks, I have only recently learned about it and I dig it.

[@erlaineferreirasantos6866]

Nossa ficou lindo...fiquei impressionada com tanta perfeição! Tenho um carro do meu filho que precisa passar por essa transformação rs ele ama hot wheels e eu também ☺

[@DiecastShowCustoms]

*turned out pretty cool*

[@samaker4]

Thanks

[@tevinhoward4419]

It's an awesome video on how to customize one of the hot wheels, matchbox and maisto cars, trucks, suvs and vans various to new.

[@samaker4]

Thanks!

[@sub4ra]

Good job on the Saab. Very interesting that there are no clips for the axels and they seem easy to remove and reapply. So that sheet of metal? keeps them in place?

[@samaker4]

Yes. It is my understanding that each make has its own way of attaching the wheels/axles. This was the way this car was assembled

[@saschagoretzki5504]

Nice. You did a lovely detailed Custom.

[@TheRealBrendon]

This video was so inspirational

[@mohammedyasin4031]

That's quiet neat for a first car.
My first car looked like crap.
It turned out so horrid that I couldn't keep myself from tearing it apart a few minutes after I had completed it to paint it all over again.
Good job btw!

[@samaker4]

Thanks, and thanks for the visit

[@morneklein]

As a fellow South African, this is really cool. Thanks for this video. I'm currently busy with my first restoration.

[@samaker4]

Enjoy! You should post videos or pics of your work. i'd like to see it.

[@morneklein]

@@samaker4 I will. Just testing it out first then I will do a video on one. Quite excited.

[@92AcuraGSR1]

It turned out great for your first restore, Nice job!!!

[@samaker4]

Thanks

[@marcelofreitas1153]

Good job!!!!

[@easyontheeyes78]

That came out really nice

[@samaker4]

Thank you :)

[@johnlawson7088]

Just starting up. What is the stand you are using to hold car in place whilst painting?

[@samaker4]

I think that was a piece of wire that I bent to server as a stand

[@1spunkymonkey2]

For a beginner, you did very good, but coming from an experienced diecast modifier, you should use primer before the color paint, so it has less chance of chipping.

[@samaker4]

Thanks, that is a great tip. :)

[@juniorrrpb]

Great job man... ;) You did a very decent work - especially nailed the interior and tiny details around the car.. I have immediately subscribed and can't wait until the next video - keep posting and good luck.

[@samaker4]

Thanks!

[@arielmeneses7633]

Te quedo espectacular te felicito desde chile un abrazo tienes mi like👍

[@samaker4]

Thanks a lot :)

[@thebigbowler]

Very nice! I have recently started restoring old die cast cars myself. I had this saab 9000 as a kid! Did you re tap the rivet posts? Or did you use self tapping screws?
Keep up the good work, you are an artist!

[@samaker4]

Thanks, I re-tapped the post but the smallest tap I have is a M3 which was a bit big.

[@BigSkyModelWorkshop]

sa-maker a 2-56 machine screw works well, a 1.8mm drill bit is the right size for the tap.

[@BigSkyModelWorkshop]

Might I suggest aircraft stripper or another aerosol paint remover. It goes much faster and thoroughly.

[@samaker4]

That sounds like a great plan, unfortunately I did not have any on hand.

[@josebaez4867]

This is fucking badass😂👍🏼 I’ve been recently collecting autoworld diecast & hot wheels! This is useful thanks bro!

[@samaker4]

No problem. I'm glad you liked it.

[@nethalus]

You can sometimes restore fogged windows using rubbing compound, and a buffing wheel in a dremmel type tool, there are tutorials on youtube from a lot of Hotwheels restorers such as baremetalhw

[@samaker4]

Thanks, I'll take a look.

[@mrlincolnz2592]

May i know what putty u use? The dark grey colour one.

[@samaker4]

It is a 2 part epoxy resin that is normally used on metal. It seems to have a metal fillings in.

[@divinearsenalaa-brothers5836]

good man,keep it up.

[@samaker4]

Thanks :)

[@user-uf9wp8rq4h]

Very well done my friend. Midas sells P100 polishing compound and it's relatively cheap, I find that it doesn't leave that black residue after polishing. I also enjoy restoration of the old Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars. You should get a cheap basic HW and swap the wheels, will look even better. I look forward to seeing more restorations/customs.

[@samaker4]

Thanks I'll check it out.

[@martindreyer2115]

Hi Yuri. Sorry if I spell your name wrong, I can't hear you clearly when you say your name. I'm interested in restore and custom the diecast toy cars, scale 1/64 but am not sure where to get parts like wheels and tyres. Do you perhaps know where to get these in South Africa as I'm scared to use these online buys. I'm from the Vaal Triangle, so Johannesburg is not to far from me. Please let me know if you know where I can buy these type of parts. Also maybe if you know where to get 2nd hand toy cars as they are expensive like crazy or do you know where to buy them for good prices? Thanks, I enjoy your videos.

[@randybock82]

Good work mate

[@samaker4]

Thanks

[@PaulWootenwrfcustomsdiecast]

nice work turned out nice

[@samaker4]

Thanks!

[@bobman-lo8hc]

Great job for your first restoration !!!

[@samaker4]

Thanks :)

[@jeanmarcgalzy7747]

Énorme!!!!!!
Magnifique travail mon ami et de bonne explication très jolie modèle
Félicitations. Je suis abonné de FRANCE 👍🇫🇷
Wonderful.!!!!!
Magnificent work my friend and good explanation very nice model
I enjoy watching your video this is a pleasure for the eyes
I am subscribed of France 🇫🇷👍
And I would be proud to have you as subscriber too 👍

[@mamborat9472]

Do more please, this is amazing!

[@samaker4]

Thank you

[@revzillo]

Great restoration job .... I have a few cars I'm hoping to restore myself some time !

[@samaker4]

Go for it and let us know how it goes!

[@revzillo]

sa-maker I will as soon as I can get started, I've been watching some of the restorations on here for inspiration and know how ☺

[@rolandroland7749]

GOOD JOB! YOU HAVE TALENT! AWSOME!

[@samaker4]

Thanks :)

[@gegelcf2900]

Very good works

[@samaker4]

Thank you!

[@ryanrex6669]

Ayyy that was a Malaysian car proton saga wow in Matchbox

[@JPTHRICE]

looks pretty gangster

[@samaker4]

Thanks :)

[@DD-bv9jl]

looks amazing man

[@samaker4]

Thank you :)

[@onyxylia]

How do you open the wheels ?!!!

[@samaker4]

I did not open the wheels I left them as is.

[@jimsbooksreadingandstuff]

great job, inspiring video

[@samaker4]

Thanks :)

[@lukeriley4101]

Fantastic video :) also may I ask what music is played here ? All the best.

[@samaker4]

Thanks. I'm not sure what the music is. I get all my music from TH-cam

[@shawnhenryhobbyman3965]

I really like the work that you did on the custom car so I subscribe to your Channel

[@samaker4]

Thank you very much:) On this channel I try many different things. I hope you like most of them.

[@sirkonradjdm5824]

What screws have you used?

[@samaker4]

It was a M4 screw that I had in my stock. I'm sure if you would look for one you will find a better one. This was what I had

[@sirkonradjdm5824]

Great Thank you

[@Chris-rg2zb]

For the interior, you can use black with red parts. That will look better than dark brown. (~_~)

[@samaker4]

Thanks, that sounds like a great idea.

[@apodis4900]

Good job man, subbed. 😁

[@samaker4]

thanks, I'm glad you like it :)

[@F4collector]

Gr8 video
-Tom

[@samaker4]

Thank you :)

[@muzafferener131]

veryy good job

[@lorddiosliving]

Majestic..spectacular ..really nice color great video awesome for your first time..please do more

[@samaker4]

Thanks!

[@lorddiosliving]

sa-maker whats the music on the background..really relaxing

[@valborchardt3596]

Pragtig meneer, ek hoop jy sal weer een maak . Jy moet ook kyk Marty’s Matchbox makeover, vir tips
Ons kom van Camperdown in Kzn.....waar is jy? Dankie

[@samaker4]

Dankie, ek sal gaan kyk. Ek is van Kaapstad

[@Mac-nw3uc]

if only the modern matchbox cars had opening doors.

[@samaker4]

Indeed

[@zenoina]

Its Like Proton Saga Right

[@1985banks1]

Nice, for a amateur you have some great skills. The car came out excellent, in fact it looked extremely well....... but that window, original or not. Make's it look worse than it does.

[@samaker4]

Thanks. I think I'll have to look into fixing the window

[@bam_cabrera]

👍

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

Howzit from Joburg

[@samaker4]

Howsiz bru!

[@ufearcookie7015]

Really nice saab

[@samaker4]

Thanks :)

[@ThatOneGuestlol]

I wish i can renew my kiapride taxi on as u see on my profile thats my old toy taxi car kiapride from 2009

[@pollyg562]

as somebody that does this for a hobby,it was hard to watch,i suggest spending $100USD and buy a decent airbrush kit,may i suggest before attempting to do this again watching "BaremetalHW" youtube channel

[@samaker4]

Thanks, I'll think about it, but I do not do this for a hobby and have no need for a $100 airbrush :)

[@chad3625]

lee armstrong yes and no. While I agree, if you don't need an airbrush and only occasionally restore a 1:64 car, don't get one. But if you get serious into modeling, whether matchbox or larger, an airbrush will give you far better control of your paint. Rattle cans are limited to the manufacturers mix ratio. And on smaller models such as this, you can lose a lot of details from the thickness of the paint. Just food for thought, it still looks very nice for a first time custom.

[@ThreeDaysOfDan]

Pro tip, use paint STRIPPER not thinner

[@samaker4]

Good Idea, thanks

[@Knasterman]

Why didn`t you polish the windows ?

[@samaker4]

I did not have the equipment. I could do it still.

[@leorabanser2225]

You should Polish the Windscreen

[@android_4420]

But it's Swedish, not Polish

[@lashgoshotwheels1127]

I what it very nice

[@samaker4]

Thanks

[@levi7753]

I usually just brush the thinner

[@samaker4]

That sounds like a great idea.

[@noelgonzalez2137]

Not bad at all

[@samaker4]

Thanks :)

[@buntafujiwara5644]

Use primer before spray painting....

[@samaker4]

Thanks for the tip.

[@brianong9945]

I HAVE THE SAME CAR!!!!

[@nasirwahab017]

Haha proton saga

[@kailyrcarchassez0618]

Theres an easy way ti take of the pant job

[@samaker4]

Jip it is :)

[@rattlinghost8904]

Thanks for some great tips! Ive uploaded my first restorationgo and check it out!

[@rattlinghost8904]

th-cam.com/video/PrI9ClEI3Q8/w-d-xo.html

[@asspickman9596]

awful music'
great video

[@samaker4]

Thanks

[@augustocarpio9123]

Estaba mejor antes

[@porkycrook]

Learn to clean and polish the windows.

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

Howzit

[@samaker4]

Hello :)

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

@@samaker4 Joburg?

[@samaker4]

@@ShannonSouthAfrica Cape Town

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

@@samaker4 next time I'm there I'd love to check your collection.

[@samaker4]

@@ShannonSouthAfrica Unfortunately you have seen it. I only have this one car :P

[@blaaad123]

вот это рукожоп...) До было гораааздо лучше

[@deepriver4924]

Whats the point? Why bother?

[@samaker4]

Lots of people have fond memories of their first car. Hotwheels and Matchbox brought out all sorts of cars, but they rarely look like your car did. You can use this technique and many others to build the car of your memories, for very little money.

[@ananth04041980]

Bad choice of color

[@r.wmohsin1504]

Honestly it doesn't look good the paint is to thick you didn't painted properly and car is looking very dark