Making a Spectra Flame Rainbow Car.

[@baremetalHW]

Blue and Yellow make green.... I misspoke... but for some reason when blending Spectra Flame paints, Green and yellow give a teal blue. I should have explained myself there...

[@chickapey]

we all misspeak at some point.. we knew what you meant ... it's all good

[@rdanyomarrech22]

Had me doubting myself for a second, thanks for clarifying

[@bokke7u7]

Mwoah. If the green paint is made from mixing blue and yellow....adding a yellow later could result in a blue-ish shine. And yes, that maybe hard to see on video, but IRL your eyes can play that trick on you....

[@mattf5630]

baremetalHW My 7 year old son loves watching your videos! He wants to see you restore a few of his Disney Pixar Cars toys. He has hundreds and we would definitely send you a few if you’d be interested. We have several duplicates as well!

[@DrWhom]

Yes, pigments can combine in ways that do not appear in the elementary how to books and videos! The reason is that paints you buy commercially are not typically based on a single monochromatic pigment. Instead, most paints are a mixture of pigments and thus non-canonical mixing effects occur when you put them together. The one thing that surprises me is that manufacturers usually push the trouble into the so-called "non spectral hues" i.e. blue/red mixes (so you get mud instead of purple). The yellow/green/blue set usually behaves as would be expected. I suspect that the additional conditions set on a transparent spectra flame job made it impossible for them to _also_ obey the green+yellow=yellowish green rule.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

I know you didn't ask but, green and yellow make light(er) green, not blue. Love the car btw

[@olivierdetec8328]

that is the comment i was looking for, thanks :)

[@6Sixxx6]

Lol I'm sure he relised

[@spacekitten9337]

.For us who got stuck at home , constantly depressed by the bad news out there, losing our jobs, and still hoping for the best, youtube and of course your channel is a relief. Thank you! From Eastern EU

[@PltOffPPrune]

Thank you, watching this is a great way to start the day. I love how much thought you'd put into the blending of the colours to make sure you were using the right paint in the right place. It came out great.

[@SuperDaxrider]

You are simply the best hands down. The only one who explains everything and shares thoughts, Nothing of destroying cars on purpose to make them look aged with cofee grindings. You're THE guy who truly restores. Keep the good work, and hope in the future to see you restoring bigger scale models :D

[@MrDavey1450]

I'm a complete VW Beetle/Van nut and this paint-job just makes this Bug pop!! I love it!! Thanks for the hints and tips; I now know what my next project is gonna be...

[@johnkelley9877]

It looks nice and glossy to me. Great job on making this unique paint scheme.

[@MadMathMike]

Thanks for posting! The rainbow paint job on this looks really great!

[@seansmith1303]

Instant classic.🌈 Nice to have some vibrant color at a time like this.

[@ambsquared]

Glad you started with yellow. A graphic designer once told me, at least in printing always start with yellow/ lightest tone. Darker tones go last. When you do the darker as the base it takes a lot of layers of the lighter tones to cover over the darker parts. I used to work in commercial embroidery. When I had blends of colors to design, before I knew this, If I had yellow on top of red, red bits would always show through in the wrong sections. It really made designing the sewing files easier to get the effect right. Sometimes I miss doing the embroidery cad work. On a good day, it was being paid to color. On a tedious day, it was hand drawing lots of letters. Graphics were usually more fun. It’s been almost 20 years since I worked in that industry.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

She looks FABULOUS in my eyes!!.. 💘 the rainbow paint job!!.. Well done buddy!!

[@72polara]

That is a really neat effect done on the perfect car for it. The colors fade into each other so smoothly. A real VW done up like that would be wild.

[@Quickened1]

It's easy to see why Mattel didn't do this back in the day, but it makes me wish they had! Awesome combo, wheels and all!

[@barthanes1]

That is a wild paint job. I think you perfectly executed what you were trying to achieve.

[@chemcody5119]

Interesting technique. Not at all how I thought it would go. I enjoyed watching it come together.

[@PaulGrahamRetroPaul]

Other than having a collection of Batman hotwheels cars and a 5 year old girl who loves hotwheels, I dont really take an interest. But your channel is not only enjoyable to watch. Its informative and your passion is bleeding out of your videos. Been looking at buying some of my childhood faves. Thanks for what you do 🤘

[@DrewsCustomDiecastDrewMSmith]

It turned out absolutely wicked looking Jeff. I like the system you have come up with for the spectra flame. Can't wait to see what you do next my friend 🍻

[@MatchboxGarage]

Perfect blends mate 😎 And looking forward to the coming up Post Apocalyptic vehicle 💪🏼

[@Xaltar_]

Nitpick but you said yellow and green make blue instead of blue and yellow make green ;) As for the sandblasting method, it looks pretty close to the original look you are going for. As someone mentioned blow, you can try soda blasting, it's a much finer medium and will probably yield an even closer match with less detail loss and noticeable pitting.

[@kevinboughter4031]

Turned out fantastic great choice of wheels too

[@newcomerjason7791]

Very cool paint scheme. I dig the rainbow look on this car

[@ZimmFlimz]

Blends look amazing you did a great job on paint work 👍

[@rudygarcia7981]

Looks difficult but you did a great job 👍. Keep the videos coming. Thank you.

[@fynbo1007]

Very beautiful result, thank you for sharing your amazing project. God bless you and your family.

[@williamaviles2647]

Great colors. Sweet look. 👍

[@hotrodsdycastjunkies3556]

That custom beetle came out super sweet great work always Chow

[@weaponXwing]

....beautiful freaking work once again nd a perfect choice in rims/tires...thankx for sharing..

[@Twlite]

I absolutely love your work. You make childhood dreams come true just me seeing some of the wonderful creations.

[@qwertkeys30]

Glad you are alive and fine

[@qwertkeys30]

And I'm still waiting for a mad max mustang

[@Vskishoreraj]

@@qwertkeys30 yes Qwert I also wanted a mad max mustang

[@timcarter1164]

First off, I've always enjoyed your videos. But this format is quite nice. I like the quick cut to the finished product, although I've always enjoyed watching the full process, but this makes for a very entertaining video. Quality work start to finish.

[@davidbeeson1178]

That is well done my friend, I really don't like those Wheels but they work well on that beetle. Now that you have pointed it out, I understand why the new rlc stuff is a different look. You did a fantastic job my friend.

[@brianartillery]

Beautiful finish. Nice one.

[@SANDSCORCHER]

Very effective. That was quite the transformation. Really suits the car too😎👍🏻

[@JomasterTheSecond]

The Beetle is just a timeless frickin' car. Especially in yellow. Preferably with an Autobot symbol on it.

[@mattf5630]

My 7 year old loves watching your videos, and has been begging me to send you some of his beat up Disney Pixar Cars toys for restoration lol. Would love to send some if you’d be interested!

[@mwmmatt1]

Matt F I think you're replying to the wrong person man.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

@@mattf5630 Wrong person, mate.

[@mattf5630]

Thanks guys! Lol I feel dumb

[@TheCarDemotic]

Along with a 53 and in stripes

[@DrivableDesigns]

Incredible! The colors blend so well! 👍

[@davidwilliams1201]

Like the rainbow paint job you did a great job from what I can tell. I would like to see a step by step on exactly how you sprayed the colors to get them.to blend from one to another. I think that would be a cool video to watch

[@TheJimbob1603]

Try soda blasting .... much more gentle.

[@That_G0th_Guitarist]

It's also less expensive

[@oxyrisin]

Good call. 👍

[@nucollector5597]

That paint job is awesome Thanks for sharing and teaching. I need all the help I can get thanks again just subscribed 🤙🏽

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A GORGEOUS paint job IMO!!

[@teddill4893]

This one turned out good. The fade is really cool looking.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Interesting paint job, well done.

[@virginiamyers9839]

I have watched for some time.. I enjoy the vids very much. Thanks for them.

[@deepjunkgarage]

Very cool finish on the bug, the wheels look great on it also. I would say very well done ! 🍻

[@pnuhn1]

Nice. Very cool. I’d rainbow my whole collection if I could replicate the color mix right. Nicely done.

[@Auridus]

What a gorgeous car!

[@stevecook7984]

Always wondered how this was done, thank you.

[@DiecastdePobre]

Hi! I' m from Brazil. 🇧🇷 Excellent job.

[@Shane_Torok]

Hell yes! I've had a horrible day and your videos always make me feel better, thanks man

[@Ottedikkie]

Beautiful result!

[@baggothree]

Beautiful car! Can't wait to see the upcoming videos :D

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

SOO KOOOOOLLLL. Mike Espo . Awesome paint .

[@f12mnb]

Great video! Take your time - your work has great quality and the editing is top notch.

[@bikesandbeyond618]

love it. Great call on the wheels.

[@NitrousDiecast]

Looks great, your a true artist

[@laxr5rs]

Great video, thanks. Personally, I'm not particular, I think everything you do is great.

[@barryshackson4005]

Nice job, looks great.

[@sounddecision3350]

Great job bare metal nice to have you back Keep up the good work

[@emmas4336]

I love how this looks!

[@PaperworkNinja]

That's a great paint job! It kind of reminds me of wet blending with a regular brush.

[@Addam1978]

Love it! I’ve been wondering where you disappeared to. Keep the videos coming.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Sharp looking Charger too!

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice build and paint job 👌

[@elijahblechman8633]

These videos are relaxing. Keep up the great work.

[@tunesk1ezz330]

Great work man!!! Keep your videos coming!!!!

[@lotharrenz4621]

aw, a checkerboard full of HW beetles for figures would have been nice for a lot of aircooled VW freaks I'm sure. :) (useless trivia, "pawn" in german is called "Läufer", which translates to "runner") love the colours. lively and playful, and you half-expect them to colourchange while moving... :)

[@pflick13]

so cool, i imagine cruising town in that beauty!

[@TheEplestugas]

Nice, at least something happy and colorful. Thank you, so much.

[@derekwhidden9730]

Man its the perfect hippie bug, awesome!

[@volleyballurrrr]

Suggestion, and this is based on personal taste: Consider getting a soft box / diffuser for your LED light, this will conceal the grid of individual LED elements visible in the reflection on the paint. You can even just tape a piece of printer paper such that it bows out over the front of the light. I realize that you might find the visible LED grid useful for checking the paint finish, but I thought I'd suggest it because you're a technical person, and at the end of the day HW customization is all about the looks!

[@thecreativecardinalbyl.bet7012]

My comments shall consist of, "Love it," and "super cool, awesome sauce! I love ombre!"

[@ezridax5809]

This car looks amazing I do model building myself and I don't care school is closed 😂

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

I agree the aftermarket wheels should look 😎 on this..

[@BrKody]

I really like your paint job on this one.

[@WrenB111]

King of Matchbox restoration.

[@markdobell2677]

Guy Your A Pro!!! Excellent!!!

[@JuiceJive]

Great wheel choice.

[@dgs.creates]

Wow that was amazing! Great video!

[@eianflanagan7767]

That paint is really cool.

[@PrivacyEnt]

even though i love the mirror shine perfectly glossy cars, these are rock solid too!

[@SC-mq1eh]

great rainbow fade! i get your commenters different POVs - im in the camp of better than stock or custom - but i know a lot of the time you are trying to achieve an actual factory finish - either way your results are usually spot on!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

😎 idea the spectra flame rainbow paint job..

[@kathoakes929]

Love the colours

[@DBs58]

Fantastic paint job and chouce of both casting and colors!! I am currently trying to build the hot wheeks chess board..😉

[@jacobs.9797]

I appreciate the consideration for those stuck at home. I don't go back to school until April 6th so I've got a bit of time on my hands. Hope everyone is well.

[@zachstudios567]

I'm stuck at home untill April 13th

[@terripipher1300]

Wow love it good vibrations should be the name...

[@michaelhall736]

I love paintjobs like this.

[@NHfiddle]

I love it. Even when you say it didn't come out right, you did a great job with it, anyway. I have a few that I would like to restore(1968 custom mustangs...3 of them), but I don't want to take away any monetary value to them. Thirty years ago I purchased these at a flea market for $5 apiece, wonder what they're worth today.

[@peter_bazinet]

It looks great!!!

[@BillsWorkbench]

Great Job, You inspired me to try sandblasting.

[@SimplyDudeFace]

Content is appreciated. Keep it coming. :-)

[@TheDfsgdfgdg]

I think the car in the previous video looked fantastic

[@linhtuong7908]

Love the spectra flame rainbow paint!!!

[@owenb9370]

Nice choice of tires

[@Pintony1]

Tip for 4-15-2020 When re-gluing CA glue on straight axle cars. Put a gate "glob" of paraffin wax in all 4 corners of base. Set axle on base into wax then use thumb to heal the slot around wax . Wax will hold axle in place "center and squared" Glue as usual. CA glue will not get into tire hubs. You could use plumbers putty if that's all you have... But most people have a candle around the house somewhere.. If not steal one from your grandsons birthday cake... LOL... Most paraffin wax will soften enough with body heat. From Pintony

[@theshiningmacaw7834]

Very nice well done 👍

[@themichaelvortex4784]

Nice work! Thank you.👍🏼🤘🏼😎

[@jessefoulk]

Does anyone still have a collection of those micro-machine cars that were popular in the early 90s?

[@jessefoulk]

Many or rather most of them were thrown away due to toddlers and the like eating them. Or they were lost under Mom's fridge or dishwasher only to be rediscovered 20yrs later.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looks great

[@rodolfomienert8292]

great job on candy fade!!

[@kreegercast7943]

Fantastic video. I think the car turned out great. I am sure in person you are right that the mirror polish pops more but the way you film the car the more matte surface really looks nice. I don’t know if this is true or not but I have a oval window bug and the man I bought it from said that he let Mattel barrow it a long time ago to take measurements off of it for the hotwheel version of it.