Redline Restoration: 1970 Hot Wheels Peeping Bomb

[@bummer6]

Honestly, it seems the lower value cars are cooler then the ones with higher value. This one looks really rad! And the paint job you gave it is definitely a step above what it was before.

[@TheCarDemotic]

Probably because more people bought the “cooler” cars.

[@darkdialga777]

I just discovered this channel and I am now binge watching it.

[@Henchman1977]

That electro-polish setup makes me want to get my own and just clean up rusty things.

[@DiecastShowCustoms]

I did just that and got my own!

[@FirstDagger]

How expensive are these kits ?

[@DiecastShowCustoms]

FirstDagger acid is about 20 bucks and then you decide if you are going to use a battery charger or a power supply

[@vaS-Co]

same

[@Yukke91]

sounds like a marketing term for regular electrolysis

[@ColonialPuppet]

"anyway, I'm getting off track." that works on a couple levels.

[@ShoobydoobydooYT]

Would love to see your collection some day!

[@huntermead4486]

Shoobydoobydoo333 hell yes

[@bargainboondocker3420]

One thing I have learned from painting full size cars (which I used to do), most people will notice imperfections when the painted body is all that is showing. As soon as you add everything else (glass, door handles, tires, bumpers etc.) they really don't notice the minor imperfections like you mentioned. The imperfections kinda hide in the overall product.

[@baremetalHW]

+Bargain Boondocker I completely agree

[@peterlustig8021]

but if you painted it and see it even while the vehicle is assembled.... i hate it. but no one knows about it. mysterious

[@OneOfDisease]

this is "we are our own worst critic" paradox I do stained glass work and my mistakes stand out to me like a piece of sharp glass under my fingernail. However one its all together and the light is shining I think I am the only person who would notice....unless I posted my work on youtube then 10000s of views would suddenly become experts and point them out to me.

[@JahnoKestt]

That's one rad looking car, the gold really made it pop.

[@dougnapoltes1036]

I’m glad you chose the Peeping Bomb and that you did it in gold, too! I enjoy watching your videos!

[@markgreco1962]

I absolutely love this channel. I’m not a collector but have all my 67 to 73 ish hot wheels WOW thanks so much.

[@rawovunlapin8201]

I love these restorations on worn out and corroded cars, there's just something about seeing it go from matt to shiny!

[@GuitardedAndBroke]

There are solid arguments on both sides of collecting. To keep in as original shape as possible or to restore in some form or another. There are going to be haters no matter what so... Do what makes you happy.

[@PinBallReviewerRepairs]

Yep I agree. I can see if you are going to restore something that is pristine or only has a little bit of wear on it. But if something looks like it belongs in the trash I am not going to want it in my house so it is either throw it out or restore it. That is what I am doing with my pinball machine currently working on a LaserCue from 1984. :)

[@randynovick7972]

Very much enjoyed this restoration. I'm glad you didn't take it any further.

[@themole9898]

I think it looks Awesome! But like you said.. It's what you wanted and it's your customization and your vision of what you wanted.. That's the beauty of restoring and customizing your own cars.

[@brentgoff5217]

It would be nice to see your collection of reconditioned redline cars all at one time, kind of a showcase of your hard work. Thanks Brian

[@JustinLedvina]

You don't need to justify to us. Your hobby your decisions. I'm just thankful you share your hobby with us to follow along.

[@troyyarbrough]

Another great restoration. I love the rear engine hot wheels cars from the 60s and 70s.

[@MatthewGore]

Hey! Nice video. I'd be interested to hear how many people are in the same camp as me: here you've made a nice, short video that's easy to watch, but for me, part of the joy of watching this sort of thing is actually seeing things happen... not just seeing that things HAVE HAPPENED. So, I'd like to see the electropolishing setup, every time. And I'd like to see you go at it with the steel wool and polishing wheel, and the painting, etc. Maybe I'm in the minority, though. Still, thanks for making these videos so regularly.

[@chemcody5119]

Love this channel. These cars take me right back to my Hot Wheels filled childhood. Thank you!!!!

[@rankedpsiguy1]

My goal with restoration is strictly personal satisfaction. It is one aspect of my overall Hot Wheels collecting hobby. To be honest, my restoration experience consists of taking two cars apart. One I messed up the posts pretty bad. The second came out reasonably OK, but only consisted of disassembly. repair of an axle, and reassembly. It's not perfect, but better than it was. More important is: I did it! It will be a long time before I undertake restoration of one of my Redlines. Will keep watching your videos in awe!

[@JackKenton]

I don't collect hot wheels or match box cars, but I do enjoy watching your restorations/customs.

[@StevenSmyth]

I liked this car when I was a kid in 70s. I think I had a purple one. One could imagine how nice it’d be if you went full tilt on it.

[@GENERALWA5TE]

Awesome video, massive change and love the lights 👍.

[@gunner678]

Great, a new one...i love your videos. I am even looking in flea markets for restoration projects! Never thought this would be a hobby for me, but its so satisfying! Thanks exactly right with value, its what its worth to us...you cant put a price on the enjoyment in achieving this!

[@johnkelley9877]

The restored car is so much better looking the the original. I think it is worth it because you took a car in terrible shape and brought up to like new. Great job!

[@danielluber209]

I enjoy watching your craftsmanship on this channel. I like the fact that there are some imperfections because that is what HW cars were meant to be, to be played with and to use your imagination.

[@robertwooley9625]

One of your best! Dramatic difference!

[@JamieBainbridge]

This one looked woeful at first, I thought the body would be much worse after the paint was off. It was still bad but you really cleaned it up. It looks fantastic and almost mint to me, regardless of dollar value. With the big base part coming up the side of the body, this could be a good car to do two-tone or a front-to-rear fade like the Twin Mill you recently did.

[@johnburdis5352]

That's one good looking peeping bomb. Yellow brings out the details.

[@jaimeacosta233]

Seen a few of your videos, hope to view all, for your time and work on this small scale is priceless. Extraordinary patience to detail a thing to behold at finished project. I appreciate your honesty about doing this out of a labor of love. As I too have done work similar or in other media. For own personal satisfaction is truly where the drive originates. But I must say, someday your works will one day indeed have value to them, because of your intense detail in labor. One day to become the Barrett Jackson of small scale workmanship to these cars. Thanks for sharing. Greatly appreciated! Encore!

[@davidparker8221]

Technically speaking, Barrett Jackson is an Auction organization, coincidentally I'm watching a re-run now, Minter is a restorer of cars (Thunderbirds if I recall.) He's the Minter of Hot Wheels.

[@treeslikeme1775]

i wish some of my old cars could get restored but i don’t think i could personally do it. Love your videos

[@ssonjadaviss]

We need to see your collection!

[@Lahire-s7l]

Super restorasion cool😊

[@toysbackzen]

Thanks for another great video. I’ve learned so much from your videos and always get excited when I see you have a new one posted. Cheers!

[@greyestfox]

Wow that gold looks great. Great job.

[@THE_HW_MASTERS]

Awesome restoration as Always!!! Big like ;)

[@madc2004]

You always do a good job restoring these

[@djanoke-deepartberlin7076]

I love your work ,,at the begin the cars are dead and after your Work they live! :) thanks for sharing with us!

[@TheGameHHH2000]

thanks for sharing another great video. i like the gold color

[@turbotempest4095]

I was hoping you'd drill the exhaust tips......love that look.

[@mercoid]

PLANT MANAGER sounds like a tiny detail that would a huge impact on realism

[@baremetalHW]

I agree that would look much better... but then it would not be a restoration, but a custom.

[@ellenandwillhernandez4298]

Redline.com should be paying you. Great videos, love the channel.

[@ivantrapic6209]

Very nice video with good explanations. I like you calm voice in personal info on the motives for restorations. Keep up the good work.

[@keithtynan7469]

I like the headlights - nice restoration.

[@nedinnis6752]

I really like the gimmick on this, simple stuff like that always just gets me. Anyway, nice restoration!

[@brianroe1474]

Beautiful color choice for this model.

[@MrHeadbanger366]

Nice work. That gold's a great color on that car.

[@adampasquale4599]

That peeping bom looks very nice

[@SelectCircle]

Is your day job an English teacher? You got to be the most articulate man on KZbin.

[@Ostrich101R]

Cool! Love these red line hot wheels!

[@andysgaragediecastrestorations]

Lovely outcome 👍

[@Bence507]

Wow, this color is really nice and a good match for this car

[@chrisbova]

I really enjoy these videos. Thanks for posting. Ever thought of doing a walk through of your collection. I'd really like to see them displayed together. Thanks.

[@masonmopar]

Can you please build the 🇺🇸General Lee🇺🇸 out of that 69 charger.

[@ToyCarCase]

Vert COOL! I have a ton of cars to restore! Thanks for the help!

[@alwayscrispy666]

Been watching you since mid 2016 and I don't even collect hot wheels I collect action figures. I love your videos man.

[@donaldswink6259]

I have a peeping bomb that looks just like that. Nice restoration.

[@casasecure2419]

Amazing, well worth anyone's time 👍

[@bobman-lo8hc]

That came out great. I will have to try the electro polishing method for corrosion removal.

[@timburnette5914]

Looks really good. Great job

[@rabmcc1]

Looks great worth the effort

[@evanverret3150]

I’ve always been curious about seeing your full collection. But after hearing you have a collection of just peeping bombs I’m really quite interested.

[@painkillersclan]

I happen to have that same color car right here, held it in my hand thru the whole video ;) i had absolutely NO IDEA the headlight covers opened! im missing one exhaust pipe ;( i thought the final results were excellent, pits and dings included. i agree with the value vs personal preference thing. i have found all of my redlines at the thrift store level. fixing to restore one special one very soon, using all the things ive learned from you and other youtubers and customizers ;)

[@baremetalHW]

+mike james very cool!

[@jimkaspar8320]

I actually had a gold Peeping Bomb your finish car is a little darker but still brings back good memories.

[@PatGilliland]

Very nice - love the colour.

[@gbenother8755]

I think I probably would have sanded off those mold lines from the rear of the exhausts, maybe even drilled them out a bit so they look like actual pipes. Nice job, though - 20 seconds in the electro-bath? Impressive. Do you ever reveal technical details of your "electropolishing" technique?

[@NitrousDiecast]

Looks great, awesome work like always!

[@TXFDA]

Seeing as the windshields are just clear plastic, would it not be possible to make a repro one for fairly cheap. For instances like this where the original's discolored or damaged beyond repair?

[@manuel17ponce]

That was a nice magic trick!!!

[@cletola9675]

Beautiful work

[@kenc284]

Great work. Really enjoy your videos.

[@Carpetcleanerman]

Thank you for the great Videos you are making and sharing with us. Personally i am into terrain building. So please allow me to ask a potentially dumb question. You always say how long you put your cars into electro polish down to the second. Out of curiosity, what would happen if you leave them longer like a minute or two? Thank you.

[@baremetalHW]

It would eventually start eating away at the car

[@daddynutz024]

Thanks for another great video.

[@bingokitty5822]

wow this turned out hot af! you nearly sound sheepish about your effort man. what you ended up with from what you started with is nothing short of uber cool! please please keep it up man. thanks.

[@peterbarich5404]

I really enjoy your videos...and hobby....thank you...

[@baremetalHW]

Thanks for watching...

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Excellent Restoration Skills . Can you put Working headlights and Brake Lights ?

[@mladtheimpaler]

Looks good!

[@nizarhamade653]

Does anything happen if you electropolish it for too long?

[@baremetalHW]

not that I can tell with the cars I have done so far...I would guess at some point it would eat the car.

[@mrpotat680]

baremetalHW yes it will eat the car pots will form and cause the acid to bubble. Just my experience.

[@evilwarcow]

So, you peaked my interest in something about Michael Jackson turning into a car. So, I watched that scene/part. Cool car and such. Also did not know that Joe Peci co-starred with MJ himself. To the car and the restoration, I say you did a smashing good job on it. As far as restoration value in my book which you pointed out that it differs from everyone else is that you have added value to the car by making it look very nice and stunning and more or less took a junker and made it into a piece of gold. This is like what I seen you do with all your other restorations and such. You have such a great and powerful talent and I do hope that some day, a way or something will be found where you can start making the serous big bucks with this sort of thing. If I were to make an offer on this car, I would offer you about $300,000.00 minimum cost. But I'm not one of those Mr. Money people so yeah.

[@johnnyratliff3881]

I like it the way it come out I agree totally with you love to have it in my collection

[@michaellopez3]

I’m seeing what hot wheels does on their new spectraflame models. The paint application seems to be way different on the brand new red line collector series. Do you have any idea how they’re accomplishing this new, multifaceted look? I’ve purchased the first 2 they’ve released for the sweet 16 (custom t-bird and cougar) and I’m waiting for them to arrive. I’m afraid to open them though and I’d like to replicate the paint applications and polished bases. Also, have you painted a car in spectraflame olive? Olive is one of my favorite redline colors and I haven’t seen anyone use it on KZbin.

[@samiam5557]

that would've looked great in a metalflake black, great job and channel. =D

[@mdrumt]

OCD squad checking in. What is this horror! Jokes man, props again. I'm addicted to your vids.

[@holtz9644]

Wow cool! How big is your redline collection?

[@boerharms2209]

looks great once again!!

[@guni7197]

I love your videos, they are so satisfying !

[@grahamparr4710]

I like your thinking, sometimes it's not about the money.

[@TylerSnyder305]

Just wondering if you have any idea what a 1972 copper color Ferrari 392p in pretty decent condition goes for. At least I think it's in pretty decent condition as it's got no corrosion as far as I can see, only some very small paint chips. Not looking to sell or anything, it's just something I'd like to know.

[@jeremylorrimer9475]

Hi buddy, If I what to restore cars for money. What would you think a few good cars to start off with would be?

[@SEGAdude95]

Awesome video bro it looks awesome...😉👍👍✋✌

[@2theclassics]

Hot Wheels Peeping Bomb not my kind of fantasy car but the end result looks amazing

[@csking1973]

Great videos! Love when I get notification of a new video. My question, does anyone sell a "mixed bag" of replacement wheels for white bearing axles? I've got some '67 & '68 redlines that were my Father-in-law's. Some are missing wheels and I would like to put some on them. I don't need 24 of each size wheel though. Suggestions?

[@jeffreyplummer6626]

If you don’t do or won’t do restoration job for me could you please please point me to someone that would do just ONE vintage car for me?. It’s the Ford Coupe with the flip up rumble seat.all of them I find have messed up wheels and very bad paint jobs. If they aren’t in bad shape the want well over $100++ for them. That car was one of my favorite cars and my grandfather had one and I used to ride in the back seat when I was little. Could you or someone out there please please help me out?. I want it to look original again. I’m thinking teal color on it👍🏼

[@fredjones5698]

Jeffrey Plummer I’d shoot him an email, check his about page for his email if you haven’t got a response from him

[@digitalnaf1907]

As always, I thoroughly enjoyed your video. One thing you said did amuse me though: "This car had most likely been improperly stored." ...um, you know its a toy right? I child probably played with it and would simple throw it into his or her toy box when done playing lol

[@Carboncluster]

nice. the electropolish has good results

[@darrinpennington]

How much trouble is it to go from eletropolishing to electroplating?

[@SEGAdude95]

Awesome job brother..it came out looking great... :) ;)

[@SteveBrecht]

Another great video... thanks!

[@hwcmdls7905]

How much would you charge to do something like this? I might have a redline or 2 I’d love to see restored!

[@minovskyparticles1834]

Hi, i have an old beat up blue funny car, like those 271.. but the a-pillar is broken.. is it still repairable?

[@MiguelPerez-nr9oi]

hello, I follow your channel recently and I think it's great, here in Spain it is difficult to get such a car, and people with this passion also because it is difficult to reach our country. I would like to start in the restoration and I wanted to ask you, where can I meet some cars to start. Thank you very much.

[@iamthetarget52]

AAARRRRGGGGG !!!My OCD is kicking in.Great Video ... Again ... keep up the good work.