A Guide to Copper, Nickel and "Chrome" Plating a Hot Wheels or Matchbox Car

[@edmay3181]

That copper plated flame look at the end with the factory paint also looked pretty awesome!

[@MrAustinParrish]

Using the laser to create a mask for copper plating is a brilliant idea. Very impressed.

[@Casey_Schmidt]

You should try painting a car with spectaflame over the copper plating. It would definitely have an interesting result!

[@cyberfrog8001]

Yes that would be interesting.

[@daveweber5334]

Should be like ghost flames

[@stefang4929]

like ghost flames

[@72polara]

I would like to see that, too.

[@petermaxwell2965]

I was thinking that too !

[@DoRC]

Those cancer risks usually only happen in California so if you live outside there you should be OK.

[@NEEDbacon]

"Known to the State of Cancer to cause California" ~AVE

[@tombarker3608]

Yep you are the master at this craft. I liked the copper car the most. All four turned out really well. The laser will give you endless possibilities and I look forward to your work. Thanks again for saving these cars.

[@willraney5184]

The car looked really cool with the copper flames, and the paint. It would be a really cool custom car video in the future. Great video.

[@saltields7649]

I really like how that copper flame job blended into the car after polishing. That looks good.

[@nickradell2385]

Thank you for the technical description of the various processes. This is exactly the kind of learning that is necessary for the best restorations. Marty is still better at comic relief, but your grasp of the process knows no equal

[@randynovick7972]

Okay, this was just plain cool to see. I like the bonus content showing the result of copper plate with paint resist. Intriguing! As for faves, I think I like the copper, the blue nickel and the zinc in reverse order. The zinc just has this kind of soft, lustrous appearance that I like. It's more luminous than reflective. Very neat to see the whole process and explanation of materials. Many thanks! Great stuff.

[@barthanes1]

Really liked the ghostly copper flames. It gives an excellent effect.

[@Boomtendo4tw]

I liked how it looked with the yellow paint and copper flames. Really cool techniques! That laser gives you a lot of options. Nice guide!

[@boerharms2209]

I actually noticed the flames on that corvette at around 5:38 Very interesting process BTW, I wonder how the spectraflame would look over copper. What about some copper ghost flames under a spectraflame paint job?!

[@jacobsweat1520]

some dark green would probably look wonderful over copper

[@johankloppers2385]

For sure the 1 with the flames right at the end!! LOVE IT

[@normb7114]

Enjoy these tutorials on plating diecast. I actually thought the faded flames on the vette looked great👍👍

[@newcomerjason7791]

Love the video. The copper coating looks incredible. As for the end of your video that flame job would be cool for a ghosting effect. Keep the good work.

[@markhills3922]

I'm glad I stuck around for the end. That laser work was great. I need more toys!

[@SweeneyDunston]

You really do put a lot of work into this stuff. I think my favorite is the Nickle. And that snippit at the end, 😎 awesome.

[@danwinchell8716]

Thanks for the "bonus" clip at the end....😁

[@gunner678]

Very nice. All your cars look good after cleaning and polishing (pre paint) but this process is impressive.

[@Count_Smackula]

The laser a nice bit of kit. I like the ghost flame effect that remained at the end.

[@dabigchina]

I feel like I'd prefer the zinc to the nickel and chrome on a bare metal car because you can get that mirror shine once you polish zinc up, whereas the nickel/chrome doesn't get that nice finish because they are harder to polish. On a related note, watching your new videos is the highlight of my saturday nights.

[@SC-mq1eh]

copper is soo cool! luv to see how it looks as a base for spectraflame paints! copper flames too cool!

[@braydenstringer6444]

Nice video thanks a lot I got a question how would you gold plate a car like 24k gold

[@joshuawalker7054]

Cody from Cody's lab did it. It reqires about $300 in gold for the anode and about $100 of gold for the solution. Then the desolving agents are another few hundred dollars. You can see him do it here --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYHQe3qFmKeNh6s

[@ericcrocker7903]

I enjoyed your video and I think the copper is the best. Thanks for sharing and keep making instructive videos.

[@ZGryphon]

1:04 - We had a Corningware set like that when I was a kid, so seeing you pour plating solution into that casserole dish made some part of my hind brain instinctively flinch and cry, "Nooo, what are you doing?! Those are Mom's good dishes! She's going to be _so mad..._ " :)

[@1yris1]

I see some people already said it but I think also that the last car with the flames would look great with some spectra flame paint on it and I'm sure the flames would stand out more and would be beautiful!! Thanks for the great videos

[@Blue5wirl]

The copper flame/yellow body combo was fantastic! You should do some other customs the same way: "chrome" flames with a dark blue body would work, I think.

[@crzyoldmn]

Cool video. Like the copper plated car the best. Just really dig the look.

[@HotWheelsCollectorsHawaii]

Wow, thank you for the tutorial. I definitely like the bonus video and how the flames ended up looking more like ghost flames afterwards. I do like the Zinc over Nickel plating. Thet copper polished is very nice!

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Another awesome video with a bunch of great info. I like nickel plating the best, but not for a whole car. I think it would work great as a accent. The "chrome" turned out really nice too, I'd really love to see what it would look like with a nice spectra flame finish over the top it. I bet it would really pop out at you. I also loved the additional footage at the end. That laser etching is super cool, you could do a ton of cool patterns.

[@bladeslinger1786]

This is a really sick, video. You know just what to do to make these beauties shine

[@seanrobison1782]

I believe you found the process to making ghost flames!!! I would love to see a video where you try it out. Great video!

[@billybobjoe198]

Neat flame effect at the end. I wonder if painting sprectraflame over it would hide the different metal more, or if it would still be a strong contrast.

[@johnson9195]

Thank you for the tutorial on plating. Very informative.

[@billythekid5996]

Wow I noticed the new editing techniques and I really liked them, please keep up the good work :)

[@metallicarabbit]

glad you got sponsored, you deserve it

[@leroyjenkins4811]

I clicked as fast as I could!

[@geneva760]

NEATO little experiment. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@jonathandeere6232]

I’m glad I stayed until the end...laser cut flames made my day👍

[@siskamore11]

That part at the end was cool That hobby laser has crisp results

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks Baremetal, interesting selection of cars, I really like the copper plated one but hubby prefers the zinc one. Take care as always from South Africa

[@baremetalHW]

Thx Val!!

[@TediI47]

that postscriptum technique looks very promising. Madmax rust-flames must look really dope!

[@sneakysnake109]

It blended in, but kind of looked like ghost flames. Very nice. Thanks

[@aceadman]

Talk all you want man. Talk all you want... 👍😊

[@rodolfomienert8292]

copper flame job looks amazing!!...I've been wondering if I could anodize the zinc...any ideas?

[@alextothehbro]

Do you have any techniques, tips, tricks or advice for painting die cast cars with spray paint? I'm capable of the tear down, paint removal and polishing processes but I don't have a paint setup. I've got a steady hand and above average spray paint skills but I was just wondering if you have ever had luck painting a car with spray paint?

[@TheGameHHH2000]

sexxaylexi It will look good. Try some Tamiya spray paints from eBay. And you will have to do some polishing afterward. I also like their spray on gray primer.

[@PlowBenderStudios]

"Copper (again cuz I won't shut up)" Love that little bit of humor right there.

[@shaneellasdaicastrestorati3675]

I did like the flame job looked great, I wonder how it would look if you chromed a car then did the flames on the front then copper dipped it

[@iVolkswagen]

Awesome idea with the copper/flame/paint technique!!

[@scalemodeloasis]

Loved it!!!!! And the end project was an awesome surprise. You must like Marvel Studio Movies!!!! Lol

[@nachobroryan8824]

I didn't see much difference between the two nickel cars and didn't really like them compared to the copper and zinc. Oh and cool laser removal with the copper plating.

[@two-face1041]

The Jimmy Hasselhoff I could

[@Don-h4d]

Sure, it will come out tackier than it already is in copper

[@ravonos]

If you plate the copper with zinc would you be able to turn it into brass? If you like the gold color that would be a really cool way to see it pop.

[@thehotwheelshunter]

Awesome video Cars look sweet I need to get a setup like that I was wondering if there was any way you could etched flames into the metal before you Chrome or copper over them if it would highlight them like they etch designs on to knives thanks for sharing

[@lamarjohnson1705]

I hope your year is going good so far and I love you voice and video keep up the good work

[@peter_bazinet]

Loved the extra at the end!

[@lunagunplabuild978]

Love the polished copper version !

[@Road_Rash]

Another excellent video! Great information! Thank you for sharing this! My favorite is the nickle because it gives a nice patina look to the casting. But I also like the copper car too, plus you can solder it if you need to. That's cool! Thanks again for the info! And those copper ghost flames would look hot under a light color spectraflame!

[@matthewcondon1985]

Are the die cast cars pot metal? I have a few antique mantle clocks that have cast, pot metal cases. They were originally gold, but have been painted at one point. I'm researching techniques on how to gold plate them. I guess pot metal would need to be plated with something (maybe copper) first, before the gold? Or else the gold would not stick? Is this all correct?

[@kingstonrc329]

Really cool at the end! I thought it looked great just the polished flames with the yellow paint 😎👌🏻👍🏻

[@sonicimperium]

Would like to see these Specraflamed!

[@robertshemory5094]

I liked the car painted with the copper flames.👍👍👍

[@richardcorwin5529]

I like the laser and will have to take a serious look at it! Many thanks for the inspiration.

[@chazzlucas6395]

baremetalHW ... Another fantastic video i really appreciate all the information you place in your videos ... I would have never thought about the problems of dealing with the chrome (nickel solution)...it's disposal and if it is lawful in residential areas... plus the health warnings ..Thanks for thinking of everything : )

[@ericmcginnis2097]

I love the addition ay the end! I realy liked it before the paint was stripped from the rear!

[@mikestanmore2614]

Very interesting. It makes me wonder if it's possible to use a coloured "anodised" finish. Any thoughts?

[@popanollie1]

i glad i watch your whole videos . i noticed those flames on the zinc car at 8:13

[@daviddayton8181]

I had seen on a link black oxide i was thinking would that work then use the lazer to put the flame on? Would be interesting to see how the black oxide works and looks. As always i have learned something new thanks

[@pauly7218]

Great video! I was curious about how well the solder would hold up under stress and or time based on it clinging mainly to the thin copper layer. Maybe you could do a time/torture test? This is all some really great stuff! Thanks a ton!

[@2cawks]

Loved the look of the copper flames, not sure I like them so much after polishing though. I'm sure you could find a use for the technique in the future.

[@heberdua]

I love the copper one, great video !

[@johnkelley9877]

I like the copper and chrome the best. Putting the flame on with the copper looked really neat. I would try just putting on a clear coat after adding the flames to see if it gives a shine without buffing.

[@chassegallerie2910]

What you did with your laser at the end was pretty nice. Could it be used to make patterns under spectra-flame paint?

[@mrawesome2524]

Thank you for your videos! Always high quality.

[@kjamison5951]

I really like the copper finish and the zinc finish is great for the spectraflame paint.

[@SeijinDinger]

Watching the bit with the copper flames got me wondering. If you masked in a vinyl tape can your hobby laser vaporize that like it does paint. So strip car initial plating, mask, laser the flame pattern, plate with copper, remask and laser the outline of the flames and remove majority of the masking so they are protected and then spectraflame paint. Will the laser blast the spectraflame off? If so what would happen if you plated an exposed area with the rest spectra flame painted

[@isaacsmith1653]

I love it!! And I love your rambling xD you do good work and it shows!

[@nacanemusloyale9085]

Thank you for teaching me how to plate

[@icenesiswayons9962]

What is the voltage and milliamps, That the provided power supply output. I have dozens of different kinds from working on electronics...Thanks for sharing.

[@naominekomimi]

I love these videos! Maybe the next time you make a base stand for showing off cars, you should make the surface more uneven so that the car has an interesting tilt to it, so it rotates in a more interesting way (like being on a slight incline or decline).

[@DiecastShowCustoms]

Definitely the copper plating is worth it to fix broken parts. Don't see using the other two since to be able to get a mirror finish a lot of sanding needs to be done before hand. Cool flames!

[@jacobmorales2353]

This your first sponsor? Good job!

[@tweedlela8502]

A quick question about copper plating. I do 1:96 scale models of sailing ships, mostly plastic models, but is it possible to copper plate a plastic model for a better look than Testors paint?

[@looselycollected7505]

I just won a chrome plated car on Ebay. It's an anniversary edition of the Firebird funny car. The one based on a 77 Firebird. It has a raised Hot Wheels anniversary logo on the roof of the car. But the chrome coat is badly chipped. I assume it's not an actual plate job but more likely a paint. What would be your suggestion on how to refurb that chrome look cleanly? I've watched your playing videos and I have seen people airbrush the chrome Molotow paint to make a chrome look.

[@magoxide7777]

Curious to know if you've ever experimented with powder coating a car? I'd love to see the results

[@paulkasson3117]

I think that with the laser you would make great customs. I liked the flames on the front with the paint.

[@stinch2]

I could see the volts set to 4.5, but how many amps did you set the power supply to?

[@OGTalon]

Oh is that why there's a subtle flame pattern on the zinc car at the end? Thought I was imagining it!

[@chazzlucas6395]

baremetalHW ... How did you put the flames on the vet at 6:02 ?

[@troyyarbrough]

I like the polished zinc plating over all the others.

[@jeffreyosborn]

Zac, I know you have updated your process for zinc plating with a new power source, can;t seem to find the video notes where you have that info.

[@Spacecowboy61975]

Hi Baremetal another great and very informative video keep up the great work 👍👍👍. I personally like all three and cool work on the laser one.

[@nicholasfeigen2915]

Hi there! I’ve really been enjoying your videos, I just started filming some content and I’m having a really tough time getting quality footage up close in the first person (like your stuff, with tight framing on what’s in your hands), can you help me a bit by letting me know how you have your cameras set up?

[@therealdeadpen]

The ghost'ish flames are nice. Might be able to figure out a way to nickel then copper the flames over that. Can you remove the nickel or chrome with your laser? Can you copper plate after nickel/chrome plating without plating over the nickel/chrome? So you would end up doing copper plate, nickel or chrome plate, laser design, copper plate design.

[@MrOiram46]

Would creating a natural patina with copper-plated cars work?

[@stevecourtneyscalekustomz2602]

How would the plating system work on a plastic model car

[@michaelsabo4180]

Do you need to copper plate before zinc plating a die cast?

[@remagairsoftllc]

How does this compare to regular copper sulfate plating? I've tried using Root Kill and it's turns potmetal/zinc alloy black pretty much instantly.

[@peterbutlien1335]

The copper looks great. I'm wondering if it will get a penny like patina with some age.

[@pacman10182]

according to their sds, the copper solution is copper tetramer (Cu4) and water, I have not found a source for Cu4 yet

[@nicolascuenca254]

i'd be interested if you found a direct source for this. I can add water :P

[@HammyTechnoid]

The copper plating is definitely awesome.... spectraflame would have a gold-ish look.. something super unique... maybe consider doing a custom!!!