How I Clean And Maintain My 50+ 1/18 Model Car Collection!

[@danielharry1075]

Great episode. I also use the softest of makeup brushes and those smooth cloths. However, diecast metal models need a wax every other year or so as this will help prevent paint oxidation (paint rash) which will start to show if not maintained. I did a comprehensive study on this matter as there are little to no clear information on this topic. I saw the Kyosho GTR which might already show signs of paint rash. The BBR Metal Enzos will most likely also show signs of this annoying issue. And you are CORRECT about the lights. Paint fading will happen due to the UV produced by globes and LEDs. Sure some LEDs have a low UV rating but it will have an effect on the paint which happens on a molecular level. Paint rash is the simple molecular changes happening in the paint which is driven mainly by UV, oxygen and heat. Indirect sunlight is also an UV culprit. UV we can control in some measure, oxcygen less so and temperature we can manage to a great extent. And I'm much like you, like to keep my models in their boxes. Photo shoots in my studio and then back to the box. Owning models is where I find the joy and not necessarily in displaying them and I sense you also a bit like that. I like your channel as you know.

[@CarsWithHNK]

Hey Daniel many thanks yes I hope it helps and any tips I have I always share it on the channel waiting on a couple of cars on pre-order which I hope to have soon stay tuned 👍👍

[@grimm6jack]

I have 3 Milsbos from IKEA. With added custom shelves to store my 66 1/18 car collection. It's capable of 90 alltogether but I don't plan on having that many anytime soon. I also bought strips to seal the entire cabinets. So far, 4 months in, and not a single spec of dust inside the cabinet, so I can probably clean these once a year. No sunlight, no LED or any lighting on them. Just the dim light on the room to show them and for me to look at them and admire their beauty. And yes, the make-up brush is the best one to clean off the dust, and glasses cloth are also very good to clean them even more. You can add a small amount of polish (depends on the polish you use as well) to the DIE-CAST models (the resin and composite models don't need it at all, which is one advantage they have, and one reason why I plan to replace my die-cast models for resin or composite models if there's ever a premium brand that makes them again). Pain rash will inevitably happen to them. However under certain circumstances, it may never appear at all. I have some friends who have die-cast models for over 20 and even 30 years, on a sealed cabined and not a spec of paint rash or zync pest. Which is amazing to know. Resin models still need to test themselves against time, but on a room like mine where even at 40º C on the outside, it only gets to 24º inside without any AC... Yeah, probably won't have any problems with those. One other thing that you need to invest in to make extra sure that your cars stay clean, is to buy an air purifier for your room. It helps even more with keeping the dust off.

[@CarsWithHNK]

I started with the ikea cabinets but quickly filled it up 😂 very true and I like how you have customised your cabinet to 👍👍

[@Santoshlv426]

I use the same technique. Face brush + a cloth and furniture polish. The furniture polish is excellent and brings old dusty paint back to life. I've recently purchased a number of 2nd hand models, all of which have dust in and out. A solid wash with soap and water + polish sorts it out 95%. These models are quite resilient. Tip for cleaning a white or tan interior is to use a tooth brush + soap. This video reinforces that what I'm doing is sufficient.

[@CarsWithHNK]

Thanks that’s good I try not to clean it them too often but yes furniture and car polish are quite good

[@Santoshlv426]

@@CarsWithHNK I don't have a cabinet unfortunately. Mine are in the open and I'm forced to apply the "elbow grease".

[@PedroSantos-bw2ww]

Nice but a little bit boring, no racing stuff no lemans, f1 , rally ,etc you need some some colour in there some ferrari red, black,green lotus ,sustance.

[@CarsWithHNK]

Hi Pedro yes I’m looking to make a couple of changes I’m interested in some Le Mans cars will be joining the channel very soon stay tuned 👍👍

[@manveerghuman5276]

My collection is exactly like what you mentioned!

[@CarsWithHNK]

@@manveerghuman5276 👍

[@PedroSantos-bw2ww]

These light have no effect on the paint,it's not going to fade or melt and buy a new cabinet and display your bbrs dude what's the point keeping them on the boxes,poor cars display them ,enjoy them,appreciate them, I have the sickest set ups in my cabinets under led lighting it looks awesome and really looks spectacular ,I enjoy staring at them everyday,but boxes, camon man so much effort and money into making these models ,show them off !!!

[@CarsWithHNK]

Hi I completely agree but I don’t have any more room to store another cabinet to put my resin models in unfortunately I take them out occasionally and change it up a bit but it’s easier to keep in their boxes - I know direct sunlight definitely effects the paint work and I think bright artificial lights do too 👍👍

[@danielharry1075]

Globes, LEDS, sunlight and indirect sunlight will have an effect on paint (some colours more than other). UV (which is produced by basically all lighting including LEDS). The effect take place on a molecular lever, literally the structure of the atom which is mainly driven by UV, oxygen and heat. Sure various other factors also play part like the type of paint (paint structure). The result of this over time, sometimes years or even decades, will show in fading and even more annoying paint rash. Resin models are more resilient to this as the molecular interaction and conducting are less compared to metal body models. We did a proper study on this and we use different diecast,plastic,resin models from various makers, age, colours and made some conclusive observations. In short, control UV and temperature go for a long way. A good automotive or model specific wax every other year is a good measure of controling paint issues.