Marty, please wear foot protection along with eye and hand protection. Imagine the damage if you drop a bus wheel on your bare foot...
@tcames51315 жыл бұрын
Greg Marchegiani 🤪
@HyperBoreas-w8h Жыл бұрын
Hi Marty, I absolutely love your older makeovers. The music, they way your comments flow, just fantastic
@jm15517016 жыл бұрын
Brake fluid removes paint very well from plastic with out harming the plastic, have used it to strip paint from plastic models with great success, just a dab would have worked well on that wind screen, Good Luck and keep restoring .
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna try this next one i do 'cos so many people are saying the same thing.
@kamdenbarclay4866 жыл бұрын
If brake cleaner doesn't work purple power does as well and it wont harm clear plastic.
@colta516 жыл бұрын
Joe Marco no it doesn't. Dettol works though common in model building world
@leespiderpod6 жыл бұрын
Sean Fiba yeah I submerge badly painted miniatures in dettol, works great
@daytch94856 жыл бұрын
Dot 3 brake fluid for the plastic, could try one of those mini sand blasters used for glass etching ,use walnut shell or plastic bead shot for the body
@edwardperez3155 жыл бұрын
Your videos make me smile. I feel sorry for the poor things. Your restorations bring them to their glory. I'm sure they are very grateful. Well done.
@rcoutdoors81766 жыл бұрын
This restoration is near and dear to my heart I drove for greyhound for 5 years and used to have hotwheels greyhounds as well as other greyhound memorabilia
@mercoid6 жыл бұрын
Black Buick ... I have a cool old black and white photograph of ad agency men sitting around a table discussing the Greyhound account with and actual greyhound lounging on the middle of the conference table. From the early 1960’s. It’s cool.
@micheldubuis75975 жыл бұрын
Bonjour Marty 's , toujours un grand plaisir à te voir travailler sur ces Matchbox qui renaissent après êtres passés par tes mains , encore bravo pour ton excellent boulot.
@chrisebert73075 жыл бұрын
I watched your 100k video, and was looking back for video's I've missed. I must say, your videography as well as your technique have come a long way since the begining. Kudos to you!
@joshmartimez22355 жыл бұрын
The music in these videos is relaxing. When I was a kid I had nearly 200 hot wheels ranging from cars, trucks, tow truck, van, ambulance and so on. While i was unemployed back in 2007 to 2009 sadly sold all my toys to pay bills that and I thought I wouldn't need them anymore. Watching these videos brings my memories of my childhood back. Good job!
@harryphartbox12246 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion on your wind screen restorations when they are cracked or pitted. After you apply your clear coat while the paint is still wet and fluid, place the part in a degassing (vacuum) chamber. The vacuum will pull air out of the cracks and pits allowing the paint to fill the voids, making them far less visible. Very fine grit sanding and a little buffing will make them look nearly new.
@edwardperez3155 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't your process also work on the plastic headlight covers on full-size vehicles? Mine are a mess.
@sailawaybob6 жыл бұрын
Cool Restoration, saving the plastic and making them look new was unbelievable.
@Iridium2425 жыл бұрын
You do an amazing job on these old cars, The scary part is I had a whole lot of them (including this bus) as a kid. I was like WOW I remember that one.. lots of detail work in restoring these very cool to watch! The white ambulance in the other video was the one that I remembered best from childhood.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting Iridium242, watch some of my other vids and i bet you recognise some more that you had as a kid. I am experiencing these thoughts on an almost daily basis and am lovin' it!
@if66was995 жыл бұрын
I had that Greyhound bus too. And several others I've seen Marty do. Just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago Marty. You do a great job and it brings back so many memories from when I was 5, 6, 7 years old.
@thefrase78843 жыл бұрын
Why is it scary?
@muxux46 жыл бұрын
I said it before and I will say it again! I enjoy watching people who know what they are doing and do it like no one else! I spent my childhood collecting Matchbox, Corgi, Husky and some brands I don't remember. No video games, no smart phones or computers. Congratulations on your work! Please keep doing it, you brought back great memories!
@alext90675 жыл бұрын
I come here to relax.
@EZsBoys5 жыл бұрын
alex tworkowski word!
@alext90675 жыл бұрын
@E. R. Marty's voice is very calming. He explains things calmly. It's a nice break from my wife, who screams about everything. Even the weather.
@oosasadventures47745 жыл бұрын
@@alext9067 haha 😁
@jamesc22125 жыл бұрын
me too
@TheWorldAccordingtoJim5 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!+❤❤
@belagracie5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how I got here, but enjoyed the restoration. I had this same Matchbox bus as a child. It was a much-beloved toy, and to this day makes its home in my mom’s basement.
@stewiegriffin50756 жыл бұрын
Hey Marty, during the late 1970's Modern Towing had the contract for the Greyhound bus company, every bus we towed away from a breakdown or accident we had to cover all the signage to keep the company's reputation intact with the public. Great resto job (*_*)
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
That happened in the last 12 months with a bus running under Montegue Street Bridge, remember?
@stewiegriffin50756 жыл бұрын
Montague St. bridge is notorious for claiming vehicles, yet it is easy to drive around the bridge, it is well signposted
@railtrolley6 жыл бұрын
Classic, Montague St bridge! I used to live in Melbourne. Everyone has a story of this bridge. My own incident I saw was a 6 pallet curtain-sider truck. Peeled the roof off like opening a tin can.
@packardexelence5 жыл бұрын
S. GRIFFIN; I am an AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIAN; but I learned something NEW from YOU!!!!!!!!
@markbrown29852 жыл бұрын
So glad to find your restoration videos. I have had my collection of matchbox toys since the early 70's, I enjoyed playing with them in my childhood and my nephews and son have enjoyed playing with them over the years. Of coarse some have had a pretty hard life but with you sharing your knowledge I hope to begin restoring them for my grandson to also enjoy the experience and joy of playing with them.
@lmulligan69695 жыл бұрын
That was 18 minutes of my life I'll never get back... and I'm ok with that. Good job! That plastic wind screen was amazing.
@blnematode12673 жыл бұрын
It’s been 50 years since I played with that toy as a child. I absolutely loved my Matchbox cars. It’s surprising to me how much detail I could remember about playing with it as I watched your restoration. Great video, thanks!!!
@nigelcharlton-wright17476 жыл бұрын
I always use a Q-Tip when I apply transfers onto a model, it aids in application and also helps to take access water off the item. Hope that helps. The plastic windows come up very well.
@Poohdaddymagic6 жыл бұрын
Do you have a YT channel. If not STFU...
@nigelcharlton-wright17476 жыл бұрын
Well thank you for the critic for whatever reason. Just passing on a tip that I later found out that Marty already knows about and his useful suggestions. And no I don't have a You Tube Channel and no I will not shut the f@*& up.
@Hertog_von_Berkshire6 жыл бұрын
Access water?
@DaveFisher16 жыл бұрын
Patrick Simmons Well, aren't you a pleasant little son of a bitch...
@jameshensley1405 Жыл бұрын
Matchbox cars were my favorite toys growing up. I have a large collection of them now. Thanks for showing me how to restore the rough looking ones. I've started already with good results. And greetings from Virginia, USA.
@PeteBeardsley6 жыл бұрын
I must admit, I really thought you were on a hiding to nothing with those windows! I am very impressed sir. Great rescue Marty, excellent work.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete, great to hear from people that appreciate the effort to fix these things up. As they say "You don't know what you can do until you try"! - I didn't think that those windows would ever come up like they eventually did.
@hasbeengood6 жыл бұрын
I just foud out this is an actual hobby. Very impressed of how you bring some of them back. Most of the models you do I remember owning as a kid and playing with. Nice memories. Thanks for keeping those wonderful toys alive.
@KrisH-kp9vx5 жыл бұрын
4501. This is the exact model I want to build into a livable motor home! Well Done!
@laurenhahn85694 жыл бұрын
That sounds difficult. How are you gonna live in a bus an inch tall?
@KrisH-kp9vx4 жыл бұрын
Not much up there for ya, is there... smh
@donaldbotsai57995 жыл бұрын
Your repair techniques, tools, and equipment have come long way on under a year, as has your documentation. Great job.
@Smurphenstein6 жыл бұрын
Nice work. I used to have one, I remember looking into the windows and wishing I could go for a ride in it.
@michalsnajdrhons59306 жыл бұрын
Smurphenstein LOL!!! Me too!!!!!!
@tcames51315 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marty! This brought back fond memories. My Grandfather drove for Greyhound for over 20 years. Blessings to you and your family from across the pond🇺🇸👋
@EZsBoys5 жыл бұрын
Turned out great!
@georgeshelton62813 жыл бұрын
I know very well that; this Matchbox toy car restoration episode, has a 2018 air/release date. 📅
@SKarlsson6 жыл бұрын
I was born in '62. I do believe I had that one, or possibly a later version of it. Wonderful job- as usual.
@briangilbert38846 жыл бұрын
An option for refastening the plastic... instead of placing the epoxy on the interior metal, you can reassemble the windshield and body, and the apply a little dot of epoxy where the rivet heads were. The advantage is that way, if someone wanted to re-restore it in another gazillion years, it would be theoretically possible to pop off the epoxy "rivet heads" with less damage to the plastic.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Good idea Brian! Thanks for your input!!
@godsgirls8666 жыл бұрын
Your a dumbass. The way he did it is perfect! Im sure he thought of that way as well but probably decided the epoxy showing would show restoration steps taken.
@hanleysoloway79656 жыл бұрын
*you're a dumbass
@mikesmith6838 Жыл бұрын
It actually gives me a little joy seeing a toy in such condition. You just know that this toy was well played with and loved!
@fernandochavez43126 жыл бұрын
My two favorite were a Chitty chitty bangbang and a batmobile I bought at Woolworth when I was a kid. You do a great job👍.
@mercoid6 жыл бұрын
Fernando Chavez ...I have the Corgi Toys Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Nice toy.
@jeeper52645 жыл бұрын
thanks for bringing back my childhood..I have had nearly every matchbox ever made when I was a young man of the late 60's...then my son when was 3 dropped what ever i had left (a LOT) down the storm drain never to be seen again :*..I had so many early ones like the coke truck, cement truck etc. and the majority of them had grey wheels..I love seeing these
@johnnoble016 жыл бұрын
Consider purchasing a small glue gun from hobbyking for future projects instead of using expensive Araldite. Also you can polish the windows back to clarity with a ladies nail polisher
@donaldpratt70995 жыл бұрын
A new life. Beautiful. I hope you put these on display when your done.
@fthefamily84676 жыл бұрын
Is there any chance you can show all your vehicles in one video. They are so awsome buddy. I really enjoy watching your work. Thankyou
@murlthomas705 жыл бұрын
I remember my little brother painting one of his Matchbox cars with our older sisters fingernail polish. Big family fight ensued. She had used her first baby sitting money to buy it. 😋 Great memories! Thanks!
@bentandre55246 жыл бұрын
love your dedication, you could easily buy another one but you preferred to bring this back to life. well it worked and you mde a beautifull model out of it. gret vid
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your positive comments, 'bent andre', I will always try to buy up models that would otherwise become landfill and fix them up to keep.
@rupertmiller96905 жыл бұрын
Your techniques have come a long way in just half a year. Helpful bunch of folks out there with great tips.
@DanaTheInsane6 жыл бұрын
The famous Scenicruiser! I wish I'd had the chance to ride in one.
@johnsiders78195 жыл бұрын
Dana W as a teen took me to key west Florida in one was a fun ride that was back in the late 60s when is was still safe to ride the bus for a long trip .
@hyflyin15 жыл бұрын
It's fascinating to watch you restore these old matchbox vehicles !! You know all the tricks !!! A real craftsman !!
@Jsellers19656 жыл бұрын
If you make a silicone mold of the windshield you can make a replacement. Theres a tutorial on how to make a tail light lens replacement that looks like it would be helpful.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
I might look that up it sounds interesting.
@AnnetteBond6 жыл бұрын
Huge improvement!! Looks practically new!!
@richr59876 жыл бұрын
use "easy off" oven cleaner to remove the paint from windows without damaging the plastic. then buff it with rubbing compound.
@radioactivelarry5 жыл бұрын
If all the fluids that remove paint don't work or the plastic is too bad off you can make a simple mold and vac-u-form a new one. Vac-u-forming works great especially something that small. That was a great restoration, good job.
@BulletNoseBetty6 жыл бұрын
Great job! I had this bus when I was a boy--it was one of my absolute favourites.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
It had realistic suspension of rear wheels if you remember.
@TheBluebellBarn6 жыл бұрын
I'm sure I have a few Greyhound buses in the attic, I'll have to dig them out and restore them
@stevestruthers61806 жыл бұрын
I had one too. I still remember the day I got it and the store where it was purchased.
@scottmclennan61146 жыл бұрын
Yes I had one too. They were great.
@jankmiecik125 жыл бұрын
Great job, Marty. I still have mine from 50 years ago, along with several other that could do with your TLC!!
@captaincoyote17926 жыл бұрын
Marty---what really impressed me on this model restoration? Two things:( 1) varnish on the "glass" to "pop" the yellow...classic ingenuity! And (2) that you purchased that thing to begin with!!! Such creative alchemy in converting a piece ofgarbage to s miniature work of art! As we used to send in Navy messages to commend: Bravo-Zulu, amigo!
@WhatIsKenDoing6 жыл бұрын
Nice job but you didn't say anything about wheel and axle reassembly.
@diecast_MikeEspo6 жыл бұрын
YES , please show how you do the wheel reassembly , very important. Mike Espo....
@rtlmproductions72816 жыл бұрын
@@diecast_MikeEspo mike?! Here?! Ok...😔
@wintersbattleofbands11445 жыл бұрын
@@diecast_MikeEspo , watch his other videos. You'll see how he does it.
@ramham245 жыл бұрын
@@diecast_MikeEspo ..
@wrbergner4 жыл бұрын
Hi Marty, I have this bus in my collection. Brings back memories of a bus trip that I took when I was a boy of 16 yrs. around the United States. We got to see all of the historical landmarks and National Monuments and parks. It was a 6-week tour and with the exception of hotels in NY, New Orleans, and a couple other places, we mostly were in sleeping bags at the local high school gym. During the trip, we had History teachers on board who taught us about the sites we saw and we collected points for 2 classes. Back then, I believe the trip cost around $600.00 US.
@apodis49006 жыл бұрын
Cracking job on those windows. Great job all round of course but those windows especially. Nice. 😀
@jamesthomas18694 жыл бұрын
Have been watching your videos for a few months now and I must wI have enjoyed this tremendously I have been collecting match box and mostly hot wheels for the past 30 years I have more than two thousand cars by they are in boxes and containers in the attic and my work shop and several hundred in the 50 car holders in the extra bedroom my shop is not completely done yet but it will be soon I hope to restart putting them in groups I love to sit down at a table and go thru them. OK I have just turned 74 this month I am disabled an can’t walk but I still enjoy my toys. Couldn’t afford these cars then maybe that is why I am drawn to them. Do meep up the good work and knows this OLAn loves every minute of your video . Thank you from Atlanta Georgia.
@arealassassin6 жыл бұрын
there is another model car restorer I have seen on here that taps out the rivet posts and reassembles the cars with special tiny screws made for the purpose, I can't remember who, but if you search you will find. much more professional than epoxying things, and less obvious that it has been apart.
@yvonneost125 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled upon some of these tiny car fix-up videos , its amazing the effort some of you people put into bringing these back to life ... they look good in the end though..
@austinraftery17405 жыл бұрын
Just wondering Marty, how are Mrs Marty's teeth these days?
@osbornfernandes87215 жыл бұрын
Came back to revisit these early videos, I must say the latest videos are really professionally put together. Airbrushed Primer, later on Tamiya is a standard product used.
@MidnightVisions6 жыл бұрын
A better body finish can be achieved if you apply the decals and give the body a coat of matt-protective finish before reassembling the body. If the decals have a translucent appearance you can eliminate that with a product called Solvaset from Micromark.com. Also for reattaching the plastic windows to the body, a flexible glue called E6000 is very good because it can withstand the expansion differences between the two materials. It also dries crystal clear. A product for eliminating scratches and polishing the plastic windows is called Novus.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic info, I shall try to source these products to try out!
@waynesimon29636 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job Marty. Since I have found your channel your restorations of these old Matchbox models have got me memorized. I just sit in front the screen and watch the magic. Wonderful job on the plastic windows. I didn't think you could get all that paint off without damaging the plastic. Well I'm off to check off another addition. Have a pleasant day guy.
@gtv6chuck6 жыл бұрын
Nicely done!
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck, I try my best! :)
@tonysharoneubanks27624 жыл бұрын
Great job on cleaning up the wind screen as you call it. I didn't think it would look that good.
@Rumtoad16 жыл бұрын
I agree with the other commenters Marty- The music is distracting. I prefer to just hear your voice. Another excellent video though!
@paulgee43365 жыл бұрын
This is the first "old" video I've watched. You got quite a bit better pretty quickly.
@madlionau6 жыл бұрын
i had so many of these as a kid, as well the Ford GT, Mercury wagons , Porsche 910 and Iso Grifo
@colinlincoln36396 жыл бұрын
I have the Iso Grifo too. 🙂👍
@AlexBabcock-hw9iz5 жыл бұрын
Had a couple of these as a kid. Did a great job bringing this one back.
@MrRJDB19696 жыл бұрын
I was watching your restoration of this old Greyhound Bus Matchbox and realized about half way thru the video .... that I have this one. Question is, where is it ? Anyhow, great job on your Matchbox restorations !
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Thankyou.
@packardexelence5 жыл бұрын
MrRJDB1969-----THINGS I OWN, I KNOW , I NEVER threw-out; & CANT FIND!!!!!, I'AM THEIR, DONE THAT, & I GOT THE "T-SHIRT"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@MrJoeGarner5 жыл бұрын
I feel that your videos calm me, you have a soothing voice. Thanks for another great video Marty.
@regd.22636 жыл бұрын
Great job Marty well done, oh and i love the music
@5thGenNativeTexan4 жыл бұрын
I love all of your videos, but especially enjoy the ones like this that feature models that I had as a child. I have no doubt the my Greyhound Bus looked as poor as this one at the end of my childhood, it was well played with. Thanks for the wonderful restoration, not just of the model, but of wonderful childhood memories!
@bullitt39806 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite Matchbox models, back in the 50's and 60's it was popular to go on a bus trip for vacation and the Concorde of the bus set was the Scienicruser. I don't have my original but I've bought a couple of really nice ones-where did you get the decal?
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching! - In this instance I obtained the required decals from this website: www.recovertoy.com/shop/index.php?cPath=51_56&sort=2a&page=4 Hope this helps.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
I got the decals from this website: www.recovertoy.com Thanks for watching!
@gilsonanderson58076 жыл бұрын
S Findlay i have two buses like this.
@Surfguitarist595 жыл бұрын
Excellent job restoring the windscreen! I was thinking to use 2000 grit wet/dry sand paper then buff out the plastic. I liked the way you did it though. I had one of those buses when I was a kid back in the 1960's.
@MrGmushnikov6 жыл бұрын
Glad I stumbled on your channel
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy the videos. Keep coming back, more planned!!
@MrGmushnikov6 жыл бұрын
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers No doubt I will. Quick question, any reason you are using brush for paint remover instead of can spray?
@PATHFINDER40016 жыл бұрын
Hey Marty , you sir are the Bob Ross of the restoration of matchbox. Love your videos I find them to be very relaxing and entertaining. Love all of them so far . I hope one day you’ll do a match box tractor trailer, being that I’m a trucker naturally. I remember when I was a kid match box had the k-100 Kenworth cabover double sleeper. Hopefully one day I’ll see you restore one . Anyway thank you once again and greetings from Tampa Fla.
@microbusss6 жыл бұрын
I NEED one of these this bus also was made with SuperFast Wheels too
@farouqomaro5985 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@MrDorbel6 жыл бұрын
Marty, because you can add "music" to your soundtrack, doesn't mean that you have to do it. Please, you're not a lift or a supermarket, just talk and show will do fine.
@azmike15 жыл бұрын
I simply am riveted to these restorations for I was a huge fan of matchbox cars from 1964 to 1968 or so as I was 12 years old when I collected them. Oh, I had everything! But alas. When we moved in 1969, my mother threw them all out. I want to try these techniques!
@Playworn6 жыл бұрын
great restoration
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Thankyou, I'm still learning but try my best!
@TheNutter445 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but I find these videos are quite soothing and enjoyable
@Trev0r984 жыл бұрын
Right? It's gotta be that backing music track... i completely bliss out to it.
@victorconcepcion96785 жыл бұрын
Marty music level is way to high when your not talking but if you could keep it low as if you were speaking video more enjoyable..you do great work..
@redheli16 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable to watch this restoration. The results speaks for themselves.
@Car-bq5bw6 жыл бұрын
Nice Job...Well Done.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!
@stevestruthers61806 жыл бұрын
Nice restoration. I had one of these Matchbox toys when I was five years old.
@drjohnscott77856 жыл бұрын
My favorite part was when the dog walked by.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Shame about the rest of the video! :(
@rtlmproductions72816 жыл бұрын
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers i like all VIDEO
@girlscanbedrummers54496 жыл бұрын
John Scott Shut up about the damn dog
@muttley95206 жыл бұрын
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers lol
@manueltovar99635 жыл бұрын
Its so awesome to see some of you share the same love for theese clasic simple yet very well made and im pretty sure it was great to just play with them with a few buddys memories that most of you get russhing back even thngs like the store it was purchased at thats so kool its almost as of marty is kinda stepping back in time meanwhile showing the wonderful restoration while everyone is kinda going back in time and re living there great times they had with there kool lil match box cars and still enjoying the video takes you back like a time machinne now i was born in the early 80 and they dont make them like this any more those times times re are long gone and those lil treasures is all we have left to remember wen america was really america even the lil toy cars were built to last and now being restored to last a few more life times now in a shelf retired from t e 50 plus years of havinga very hard life .
@BADALICE5 жыл бұрын
Aw Marty, another fine job. It is nice to come here and relax. I was watching Bob Ross paint for that reason very reason. I bet that's how I found you. Thank you for the video.
@diecast_MikeEspo6 жыл бұрын
Bus does look great , Mike Espo...
@marktaylor86596 жыл бұрын
Fantastic restoration. I had one of these buses when I was a kid and your restoration brings back some great memories. Thanks for posting.
@TheHateSpeechChannel6 жыл бұрын
I now have this music as my ringtone, i have instructed everyone never to call me.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha! - You made me laugh out loud :D - The music is much quieter in newer videos.
@dorisconsidder68665 жыл бұрын
Awesome job. I’m watching from San Antonio, Texas USA Loved Matchbox and Hotwheels my whole life.
@mendhamsmusicmoviesmovemen80756 жыл бұрын
I had one when a child. (Now in my early fifties)
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Me too! :D
@TheHorsebox25 жыл бұрын
I hit the like button before the video started. Wasn't disappointed! I remember the day my dad bought me one of these. 1969 . Great year.
@scherer50736 жыл бұрын
Next time just soak the plastic windows in Simple Green it will eat the paint off and won't damage plastic !
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
I'm going to get some simple green if i can find it and try out your suggestion. Anything is better than scraping paint off with a razor blade!
@kruleworld6 жыл бұрын
"Brake fluid works well too" i've found DOT3 was good, but most today are DOT4, which does nothing. I've had some success with Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner Heavy Duty (but the non-caustic one isn't any good) @Rick Scherer, which Simple Green do you use? i see a few different varieties, including an industrial grade version.
@CNFAN796 жыл бұрын
I use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol from the pharmacy to strip the paint off plastic model trains. I usually let them soak in a closed container for a week or two then scrub the paint off with a tootbrush.
@GeneralPurposeVehicl6 жыл бұрын
Careful with this, it does damage some plastics.
@scottfw71696 жыл бұрын
I don't know what would be available in Australia compared to here in US but plastic-safe paint removers are available from model railway suppliers. Scalecoat's "Wash Away" is one I've used for several decades.
@jebsails28376 жыл бұрын
I've had success with mucked up plastics using WD-40, and liquid products from the automotive industry designed to remove scratches from paintwork or headlamp lenses. Also works on laptop computers and telephones. Great videos
@swansong0075 жыл бұрын
Music to loud. Usually it's very subtle.
@georgevanderlaan50285 жыл бұрын
These videos are so therapeutic and relaxing to watch. You do awesome work! I especially love the videos where the matchbox car is in really bad shape. Those restorations are the best. Here is a tip, if you use a razor blade to scrape paint off in the future: If you strike one edge of the blade on any piece of cast iron, that edge will roll over just the slightest bit and create the finest burr. The razor blade can then be used to scrape off any paint and will get much better and faster results with it. The burr gets a lot of purchase on whatever is being scraped.
@filipchrt97536 жыл бұрын
I have got a thisi n box mint and i restor old regular and A matchbox models
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Great to hear from a fellow restorer!
@valleyforge16 жыл бұрын
Fantastic little video again Matty. I must have had three of these buses when I was a kid. No clue where they are now. Your bring back good memories for me.
@inthelionsden63356 жыл бұрын
Another youtuber would dissolve the paint on the windows with brake fluid.
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I thought about that but concluded it would make things worse!
@rvninnorthcarolina33776 жыл бұрын
Oh, no...Brake Fluid will dissolve or at least melt most plastics I thought(?)
@inthelionsden63356 жыл бұрын
NC Steamfan Check out Toy Polloi's channel. :-)
@MrBlueWRX6 жыл бұрын
Dot 4 brake fluid will remove the paint without harming the plastic.
@paulbennell33136 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how well the widows cleaned up! The state they were in would've been a deal breaker for me. Excellent job mate!
@MartysMatchboxMakeovers6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support Paul!
@franciscojcastillo13876 жыл бұрын
Muy bonito ❤ ☺ 🚃 👍🏻
@kazmertobias47722 ай бұрын
Congratulations, beautiful! I bought it this week in good condition on e-bay. There was no Matchbox cardboard, but I made a small wooden box for it.
@waltersantos31906 жыл бұрын
Great job you but the high pitched music is very annoying sorry
@muttley95206 жыл бұрын
You got that right, omg, it's driving me nuts but these videos are excellent :(.
@Rabbo4U6 жыл бұрын
This tires have see a lot action in their life! great Job Marty!