How to put LED Lights into Hot Wheels Cars?

👉This is a full step by step Tutorial on how to put LED-Lights inside (almost) any Hot Wheels Car. You can find more in-depth information right down below.
Hope you will benefit from it!❤️
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🔰🔰🔰 Beginner’s Advice 🔰🔰🔰
Start simple!
Choose a Car with clear headlights, get yourself 2x batteries, a Switch, Cable, and 2x WHITE LEDs, WITHOUT any Resistors.
(Btw it doesn’t hurt to buy 4 batteries and at least 4 switches… I speak from experience...)
Don't be scared to fail, you probably will. I can tell that I did many times ;D
With every fail there is a lesson to learn, you can improve yourself while solving it. Win-Win.
Just start and have fun!
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⚠️⚠️⚠️Trouble Shooting/FAQ:⚠️⚠️⚠️
#1 “My LEDs are flimmering” 👉 Check wobble contact on battery. Tighten the connections, make sure to stretch hard on electrical tape while attaching. INCREASE CONTACT AREA like shown in 05:27. If there isn’t a loose contact, check other contacts on switch, LEDs and Resistors.
#2 “Red LEDs are much brighter than white LEDs” 👉 Increase Resistor on Red LEDs. Check if any other Resistors are correctly selected according to the formula, no problem if values are a bit higher. Check Data on Threshold Voltage (Red usually ~2V, White, Violett, Blue ~3V).
#3 “Nothing works :(” 👉 Check all connections on any place if they are soldered correctly. Check if everything is connected like in the circuit diagram 09:44. Check Battery.
#4 “Only one LED is dark/doesn’t work” 👉 Maybe you’ve successfully cooked a LED. Check Wire Connection to this LED.
#5 “Battery gets hot” 👉 Immediately switch it off like it’s hot and check for loose contact on the battery, either at the outer connections or in between both battery’s. See #1
#6 General Advice: Make sure that everything is isolated. You can use heat-shrinking tube, plastic sheets, electrical/normal tape or enamel paint to seal it.
#7 “When I switch my setup on, it works fine for a few minutes, then everything gets darker and darker” 👉 A) Maybe your battery is drained or you have damaged it mid installation by accidentally short-circuiting it.
👉 B) You have a high current flowing (which can damage/drain the battery quickly) because of too low Resistors-Values. - Increase them accordingly to the formula and go to #2.
👉 C) I installed 10 LEDs in total, which I find is not easy to handle for the battery. Either remove LEDs or increase some resistors to cope with less current at the cost of less brightness. Alternatively, install an external battery like shown in 11:39.
#8 “Switch doesn’t work?” 👉 Make sure to wire it correctly: If there are 3 pins: Use the middle one and one from the outside. (If you choose both outer pins, it won’t work)
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Time Codes
00:00 - Flash
00:23 - How to make Headlights?
02:14​ - Which LEDs to buy?
03:41​ - Wires, Switches, Battery
05:49 - Let's Wire it up
09:09 - Resistors
10:57 - NEON Glow
11:39 - External Power Supply
13:13​ - Final Showdown
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➡️ Why is this video description labeled with "Advertisement/Werbung"?
I don't make advertisement for Hot Wheels, other diecast brands or for tool brands, which you may see in this video. I'm not sponsored by any of these brands.
However here in Germany I have to label videos as advertisement, if I show products or brands (like the Hot Wheels Logo on the blister card for example), even if I bought those cars and tools all by myself.
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[@BaDArxz]

I can hear the collective sound of horror from Hot Wheels collectors as you were cutting up that RLC Countach

[@valconir1619]

As collectors I bought 2 when i can find them, and customize 1 of it.

[@MR.JUSTCOD]

I normally pick up 6 of em

[@truenoae8689]

​@@MR.JUSTCODnah you're lying they limit how many you can buy to 1 or 2

[@MrCenturion13]

Can you imagine the collective gasp of thousands of 'collecters' as a child begins to *gasp* actually play with one?

[@user-xz4vi6yf1h]

@@MrCenturion13did this happen to you?

[@c.c.1070]

Been putting LEDs in my Hot Wheels customs for 3yrs now. It may seem challenging at first, but it does get simpler. You can buy LEDs already wired small enough for 1/64 in many different colors! This does look sic!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks for sharing and good tip. I had a very similar experience in this regard. Practice makes you a master at anything.

[@visualdosage234]

What would u recommend for underglow? If that's even possible.

[@c.c.1070]

@@visualdosage234 Amazon sells LEDs that are smaller than the head of a matchstick and you can buy them that already come with battery kit. They have blinking ones and ones that slowly change colors. You can also get them that have a remote to control them. They’re already pre wired and everything and can be fitted nicely. Plus they only cost a few bucks and can be delivered the next day. They’re the only ones that I use. I even use them in my diaromas.

[@c.c.1070]

@@visualdosage234 I take and use my Dremel to make a whole thru the middle of the base of the car small enough for the LED to fit in. I’ll glue the back of it into the inside of the base, that way only the light is exposed underneath the casting. The lights are bright enough that when the car is on a flat surface, it looks just like the light of a full-size vehicle with under glow lights installed into it. The interior will keep the light from shining through the rest of the car.

[@themodelcarproject]

@@visualdosage234 you will see in an upcoming video...👀

[@fast_overtaking]

I tried to do the same with a BMW 3 Series recently, it took a whole week but it finally worked 😅. You made it look more simple that it really is, but the result is amazing, I love your creation ❤

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you and Congratulations💪

[@gojiracustoms7264]

I love EVERYTHING about this, man🔥

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks my man!🤙

[@davenelson8187]

Perfect timing, thanks! Been stifled on a 1/24 scale vehicle lighting project using 9 leds, requiring three 9 v batteries. Simply using all white and coloring them should get me back on track 😅

[@themodelcarproject]

Glad to help with this small illegal trick! ;D But why 3x 9V batteries??? That sound way too much power and voltage for LEDs. Did you wire them all parallel?

[@davenelson8187]

@@themodelcarproject well, my problem is varying V rated LEDS I think. Actually a total of 7 3mm (2 wh, 1 bl, 2 red, and 2 flickering orange) bit the orange are 5-12v fwd v bulbs. I don’t understand how to get max brightness without using adequate power (comes out to 15.7v and 10-24v)? Resistors will only limit the power applied to each lowering the brightness correct? I plan to mount the car on a wooden box, so hiding 3 9v batts won’t be too big an issue. Any thoughts?

[@itsurboy379]

Hey man, just wanted to say its nice to see a new video upload. I can't tell u how helpful all your videos have been on my personal journey in this awesome hobby....

[@themodelcarproject]

Very glad to hear that they are helping. Keep it up!💪

[@flyg13]

Perfect wheel choice for this build, I absolutely love it!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks man!

[@suradulprime]

modding an RLC is almost as illegal as modding a Ferrari lol. love your vids bro, make sure Mattel don't show up at your front door😁❤‍🔥

[@themodelcarproject]

Haha true, thanks man!

[@Eins.1]

What a coincidence I was just curious about it today and you recently uploaded this tutorial. Well explained now I can try to light my diecast and gundams.

[@themodelcarproject]

Perfect timing, glad to hear it helped🤙

[@mohsinrasul8450]

yes ive done this - i set up a smd leds to a 3v coin battery and switch. nice tutorial and well documented work. thanks dude.

[@CenReaper.]

I know some people adding electric motors and RC electronics in them.

[@helmae1269]

Great inspiration, gonna copy this idea into my custom rc car. Great

[@SlickDiecast]

Amazing and great detailed video. Thanks for sharing.

[@hotwheelslightcustoms118]

Difficult and cool! 🔥 I will send this video to people who ask me for a tutorial 😅

[@themodelcarproject]

Heap thanks for the support💪

[@ShawnStafford-1978]

Look's awesome and detailed. I think the only issue is the cutting the vehicle and the placement of the LEDs, wire's and batteries

[@TH4TC4RG33K]

ive been waiting for a neww upload im so exited ur video r fire!

[@themodelcarproject]

Leeetsgoooo! Thanks!

[@Calibra95]

No words. This is next lvl

[@machxisgaming3409]

this just up the level in customising hotwheels

[@challengetv1590]

Wow amazing job 🤙

[@stinger006]

Just found this channel. I love your attention to detail! Had to stop after 4 minutes to subscribe.

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you for supporting!💪

[@discomau5]

I really like Your videos.I wish You full success in YT man👍🏻

[@themodelcarproject]

Heap thanks for the support🫶

[@themodelcarproject]

👉Ask!👈 I will try my best to answer all of your questions in time, if something is/was unclear. (Please make a separate comment, so that I get a notification) 🤍Community-Driven🤍 You are welcome to tell your story, tips & tricks, or challenges you've taken in customizing Hot Wheels cars, so that other people may benefit from it as well. ⬆That said, if you find some info useful, please „up vote“ it, so that more people can see it 🧠Read the video description: I’ve made a list on items to buy, Troubleshooting/FAQ & key advice for beginners🔰

[@turenkodenis321]

omg, such a great vid. thanks, it's very inspiring

[@themodelcarproject]

Happy to hear!

[@lucianopereira1221]

Fantastic. Now I will try it. Congratulations.

[@GlitchSystem-xf7jb]

I'm not a hardcore Hot Wheels fan but I enjoy watching these kinds of mini diecast Pimp My Ride videos. There once was a KZbinr I used to watch till he quit a little over a year ago and I miss watching the videos he used to put out.

[@themodelcarproject]

What is his name?

[@GlitchSystem-xf7jb]

@@themodelcarproject Diecast Resurrection

[@themodelcarproject]

@@GlitchSystem-xf7jb Oh yeah his videos where quite unique, sad that he quit youtube

[@israelsanchez3388]

Great vidéo, explained very well, continue like that!!!

[@themodelcarproject]

Glad to hear, thank you

[@deanaivanov]

Hey great video could you give me a link to the blade and hacksaw you use i cant find a super thin one to cut through the doors of a hot wheel

[@SatchPersaud-sm1gc]

Bro the amout of work u put into this video, the editing, music, amazing...

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks man, glad you like it.

[@vick_garage]

Nice tutorial sir...

[@sub_miat]

it's really cool seeing more tutorials coming from the MCP, what's next?

[@themodelcarproject]

You will see when its going to come out👀 definitely more tutorials.

[@sub_miat]

awesome news, hopefully i'll at some point in the future i'll put everything i've learned from your videos and make a car to look back on as something really cool.@@themodelcarproject

[@themodelcarproject]

@@sub_miat make this point in future as soon as possible to a point of today!🙌

[@sub_miat]

@@themodelcarproject sure will!

[@BrothrBob]

I don't have the patience for this type of upgrades. but good job my friend.

[@ozahmed4523]

The amount of work required is too much for most lazy Hot Wheels collectors. You are exceptional!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you! This is right, doing 10 led in 1 car for the first time wouldn't be a good start. Thats why I made this "beginner advice" (see in video description). Its a far more simple setup anyone can jump right into making that kit.

[@mcjimverquijano7910]

u da best hot wheels channel IMO

[@themodelcarproject]

🤝

[@GundamGemini]

Good Job, so Nice

[@TLSGarage]

Great video! Inspiring me to make another one… its been a while😅

[@themodelcarproject]

Of course, let's go! A new Tls Garage video is always a big win for the Hot Wheels Custom community.

[@Dublain]

daaaamn brooo this is soooo coool really coool that led strip 💙

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks my man!

[@Dublain]

master piece 💙@@themodelcarproject

[@jvrkandc]

Cool vid.Nice

[@add_the_l]

It’s makes it one of a kind 👍🏼

[@user-fw2nt8sw3i]

😲👍😃

[@davieanwilliams9205]

The model car project🤔subscribed

[@poweredbyme13]

cool stuff!

[@SL1D3Y]

If i wanna widebody my hotwheels car what do need like for the widebody and what paint remover (also on carlomo s class rims are 9.5mm the Hight or the tchiknes?)

[@CrazyCat229]

Quick tip on the making of the battery packs. Use heat shrink tubing it will get you a great connection.

[@Jorge_Rodriguez83]

Came here to say this. It's how I do it, or instead, use a slim cr series battery

[@mitchsterling3266]

Can you _--3-D-_-print wheels like the original 3 spoke wheels for the Dodge Viper --_--RT10-_- and install them -_-?-_-

[@nestorBMG]

Man i love your videos. Just one question tho what do you use to remove the stock paint from the hotwheels and where can you buy it

[@themodelcarproject]

Its called paint stripper. I use this one: pufas abbeizer p15 intensiv 750 ml

[@5alpha23]

Here's an idea: make the same but use a copper spool to make it light up via induction. That sure would be a great effect when you have somebody over, place a car on a specific surface and it lights up. :) Plus, you won't ever have to open it again to change batteries.

[@mngkamal]

So creative bro

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks my man

[@MS-ut8fd]

Good job! Do you think it's possible to put on lights in the Jada 1/24 with the existing headlights/taillights?

[@themodelcarproject]

Sure! why not?

[@1c4yy]

Finally a video! 😊

[@themodelcarproject]

:)

[@1c4yy]

:DD@@themodelcarproject

[@Static.Customs.]

i wish i could be this good

[@themodelcarproject]

Everyone can, it all comes down to practice and small simple steps.

[@davieanwilliams9205]

@The model project car guy what kind of pant remover you using 🤔?🏎 your hid r nice

[@themodelcarproject]

Paint Stripper I use: „pufas abbeizer p15 intensiv 750ml“

[@BitterwindSE]

I really liked the metallic purple color. Almost like a futuristic transformer...!

[@rolls_8798]

what rotary tool did you use? looks pretty solid compared to the ones I have seen

[@themodelcarproject]

Its a dremel 3000 or 4000 I believe.

[@Nicolas-ml1zs]

Could you make a custom of the Pagani Zonda R from Hotwheels please?

[@StandMan2.4r]

Hey, MCP, I’m making a coustom Porsche 911 gt3rs and, I alr paint stripped it, I don’t wanna paint it though, so will I have to put clear coat on?

[@themodelcarproject]

Yes, because if you don't the metal will oxidize. Definitely use a lacquer based paint, it doesnt contain water. Be aware of using acrylic paints in this case, because the water inside the solvent will oxidize with the metal and then the paint will chip off (if you do not apply any primer, like in this case)

[@ramsesgaso7457]

Muy buen trabajo,paciencia y dedicación, felicidades!!!

[@jikispqr]

Four of these models were stolen from the mail - and you just cut them open :))) by the way, brilliant work!

[@MrCenturion13]

Him: which LED to buy? Me: Yes.

[@mikewilson164]

can this b done to sizzlers?

[@umalfernando1165]

Wow Nice 💜️💜️💜️

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you!

[@umalfernando1165]

@@themodelcarproject welcome ❤️❤️

[@Bert3HD]

That’s so cool!!👌🏼 Do you repair hot wheel cars at all?

[@themodelcarproject]

Only if necessary

[@Bert3HD]

@@themodelcarproject Absolutely love your work though man, you certainly have a steady hand!👌🏼

[@claroclarito6430]

Good!! there is only a little detail on the countach. the real lights are the upper ones and they are rounded. those you put are the turn signals. but still look good

[@themodelcarproject]

Haha you are right, they are like 70% made out of turn signal lights! xD

[@richardbennett8678]

Where can I get those black and red wires, and resistors, and optic fivers?

[@themodelcarproject]

See in video description for all exact names. Just copy paste them to ebay

[@lil_vortex_999rcs]

Hey you probably won't see this but can you make a custom hot wheels demon170 no one has done it and I have been trying to find someone who has

[@BURZT_YT]

Would you be able to do a full tutorial on something more specific: Everything from this vid but external battery only, how to make a nice base where the car sit so u can hide that external battery better. Why I ask? Bec ur tutorial was so simple to understand 😊

[@themodelcarproject]

Sure, always listen to knew video ideas. What wasn't clear in part 11:39, or what do you think is missing? Hiding the battery under the base is quite straight forward, but maybe I overlook sth

[@BURZT_YT]

@@themodelcarproject well nothing but I would appreciate seeing how to use one of those pre made battery holder so it's easy to replace those batteries 😊

[@themodelcarproject]

@@BURZT_YT In my case they didnt fit under the display box. But if you have some space where you can fit it in, sure, go for it👍

[@DREDD_BOT]

I want to know where you can get those neon lights from??

[@themodelcarproject]

I bought them from an german shop. You can also try ebay

[@valle1959]

weiter so ♥️💪

[@themodelcarproject]

Danke dir ❤️🤙

[@c99regalgs]

Would you sell any of your customs and how much if so?

[@lucaswong315]

This is epic Does it work with hot wheel truck

[@themodelcarproject]

Sure, it will probably work even better because they should have much more space inside

[@mariovillasenor81]

Aaa the good old days of using batteries and just making square headligth lenses, i make them all rechargeable any headligths now, still keeping the whole interior

[@TheGeezzer]

The pix of tipz n trix 4 hitz without the pitz!

[@heinrichrothmann6728]

Very good. I just would have used the lower portion (chassis) as negative since it is metal. Less cables.

[@themodelcarproject]

Good thought, but you cant establish a proper connection, zamac can't be soldered.

[@heinrichrothmann6728]

Absolutely correct. So, what you do, is have a bit of clean wire, then dab come super glue over it onto the zamac and to cure it, sprinkle carbon/graphite powder into the superglue.@@themodelcarproject

[@themodelcarproject]

@@heinrichrothmann6728 I see. What could happen though is that you end up with a bad connection, maybe even adding quite a bit of resistance here in there, resulting in different brightness between the LEDs. So from my perspective it doesnt sound great ;) However, have you tried this out? Would be interesting to know if it works in practice

[@rizuanakhatun2973]

My car is a supra mk4 and i am very afraid how to do it

[@Diana2112Gaming]

Me, both a Hot Wheels, AND a Lambo Countach fangirl watching this: "Ooooh I can't wait to learn to do this myself to my own!" (though full disclosure if I had laid hands on the Spectraflame Olive one... I'd not be customizing it)

[@themodelcarproject]

Understandable ;D

[@Diana2112Gaming]

@@themodelcarproject don't get me wrong, literally *any other RLC* Lambo color is fair game, but that Spectraflame Olive is just... it's nice.🥰

[@11393]

I love how you thought of the stuipid people who didnt understand. "You can rewind the video dummah" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheNewCockatoo]

Where did you buy that switchers

[@themodelcarproject]

On ebay: "smd micro switch"

[@TheNewCockatoo]

@@themodelcarproject thank you!

[@jaden9297]

can you do a tutorial on how to make a hotwheels RC custom?

[@themodelcarproject]

Check out "TLS Garage", he made already some very good tutorials on that topic. ...but who knows, maybe I will do one too?!

[@x2x8wb]

damn tomica plastic light hole finnaly come in handy

[@themodelcarproject]

Your welcome😂

[@dblastdiecast7402]

Can you use old X-mas LED lights?

[@themodelcarproject]

Sure, just test it out!

[@CMC440]

i bought leds but they are 5 tiumes smaller :( and its so hard to solder

[@themodelcarproject]

Which type did you bought?

[@TNoobz]

Now I wanna see some underglow 😈

[@mitchsterling3266]

"Brings a tear to mine eye" - _--SomeTeddyFromConkersBadFurDayButRepeatedByASquirrel-_- (-_-Yeh-_-)

[@user-qs6ih7ks3g]

wow

[@nagaauron5426]

Tayar kangkang yg tak boleh blah tu!! 😂😂

[@OYME13]

You need to make one of these that can still roll freely and fast, and then send it in to 3D Bot Maker

[@driftaer]

Bro made the rlc better holy shit

[@rajgaragediecast1790]

Top de mais amigo, segue a gente aí 😅😊

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

Can I buy that Countach for $200

[@chocolatechipper92]

how?

[@Thesimracist]

Yaayyyy ur back❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@themodelcarproject]

Yes sir🤙

[@raychambers3646]

Start simple vw van ?

[@themodelcarproject]

This is probably the best car, yes! ;D

[@shaybolt]

😢 did you cut up an rlc. I can’t even get an rlc. Bro why☹️

[@themodelcarproject]

It a very nice base

[@shaybolt]

@@themodelcarproject lol bro

[@usersupyt]

Yo hotwheels should made this

[@666Noite]

Do you sel this ?

[@themodelcarproject]

Some cars will be for sale, coming soon👀

[@mariagloriazoppi5045]

👏👏👏👏👏👌👍

[@themodelcarproject]

🤙

[@parkercuoco]

12:25

[@MrCenturion13]

Would suggest small Lithium batteries instead.

[@PANZERFAUST90]

Is the title a question? I don't get it.

[@noobitski700]

Not gonna lie you look like Car Mighty without the mask

[@themodelcarproject]

Did he ever revealed his face?

[@noobitski700]

@@themodelcarproject no how ever your mustache looks the same

[@noobitski700]

And eye shape too

[@ammarmurati778]

Mittlerweiler gestörter als JD Project. Heftig man.

[@themodelcarproject]

Haha danke dir! 🤙

[@carmenpahl8205]

How will you recharge it? Take the whole thing apart try make it a rechargeable one

[@themodelcarproject]

Rechargeable battery's are all too big. Its much easier to just replace the battery, no need for a charger. Maybe some kind of fast charging conductor would work...

[@styokoangg578]

Looks better than RLC...