Redline Restoration : Custom Cougar ACID DAMAGE!!!!

[@jetfuel3053]

If someone gets drab to fab with nothing but mustard please pin it.

[@DiecastResurrection]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJu1pqiFi6qEqdk go to about 0:50 and watch lol

[@richardbunn1133]

Okay, I get it... well actually I don't. Must be too old for it. ;-) Speaking of getting it, I do enjoy your videos and the fact that you post the locations for picking up the things you use while you're working, except for your orange screwdriver. That would fill the bill for me, if you could provide a link for that, thanks.

[@DiecastResurrection]

@@richardbunn1133 Ahh Richard you don't wanna use that one, Its a torx bit and we should be using a hex. Ill give you an update when I find something better.

[@wbs1960]

Have you tried agitating your zinc solution with a little compressed air just enough to bubble it you may get a better finish, I’m an old zinc plater from way back

[@richardbunn1133]

Thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to more of your videos and tool recommendations.

[@AleCatGarage]

I have thoroughly enjoyed all your project videos. You have a great sense of humor and your passion comes through in the results. Keep up the great work. Keep the wheels, straighten the base, purple looks great with the vinyl top imo.

[@michaelgalindo9162]

Honestly, You do the best redline restorations I’ve seen on KZbin. No disrespect to the other guys

[@chrislight4325]

I actually think you made all the right calls with this one! I love the darkness of the purple, and the original wheels! At first I thought no vinyl top! But I like it. I have about 10 different 68 Cougar hot wheels, and one real one. 😉

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

I say leave the original wheels on it, but please fix the wobble.

[@twissbear]

The base is twisted...

[@troyyarbrough]

Yes, that wobble was really bothering me. I'm just a bit OCD sometimes.

[@daubaroaselacabina8636]

@@twissbear yup i was just about to say that!!!! i noticet to!!!!

[@fenrisnishimura8567]

Love the Homestar Runner reference!

[@happycamper4315]

I think the original wheels are fine. And the purple is gorgeous! I was unsure about the vinyl roof but it really suited it! Top job! Unfortunately I'm no longer in the bloom of youth and my encounters with Cougars are but memories. However you, Sir, handled her gallantly! 😉

[@MrVolvobloke]

Certain colours suit certain shapes and that purple just looks so good on a cougar ! Shame it was originally spoiled with that acid spill , but that was a blessing in disguise because gave it chance to now look epic !

[@tonybecker7259]

Excellent color, I like how it looks both purple and blue at the same time.

[@rogerjones6033]

like a Tanzanite gemstone

[@cookcars1]

Keep the original wheels. So glad you did the vinyl top. Original olive is a neat color in itself, especially with the black top. Super job!

[@gtv6chuck]

That purple is gorgeous.

[@a.garland5003]

Fantastic colour

[@thelexkex]

I really like how it turned out. Looks good with factory wheels, i say leave it as it is right now.

[@birdie399]

That paint job looks superb.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks Birdie :D

[@Hoonozit]

Turned out nice looking. Now I'm looking forward to the VW Bus. Bring us along with you for that one.

[@valborchardt3596]

Cool cougar dude, leave the wheels as they are babe, looks fine, thanks as always from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@acen2000]

Another beauty to add to the Sweet 16, great job👍😊

[@shawndiehl1959]

You deserve the minty of mints. Awesome job. My son and I love your channel.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Hopefully all of my bad adult style jokes go right over his head! Thanks for watching :D

[@bobshotrodgtx3835]

Great job, nice to have one with stock wheels when they look that good! Great color✌

[@Myserieden]

I kinda like the cougar with bare metal look. Lends itself to a mad max esthetic.

[@pollyg562]

youtube makes you a star in youre own home, a "Homestar"

[@MatchboxGarage]

Love the new colour

[@wendyt23]

Looks great, no complaints here.

[@SEGAdude95]

Great job my brother.. its not the first time i see a pritty cougar getting her butt drilled.. lol... awesome work bud purple is such a cool color.. big thumbs up.. ;) =) :D :)

[@DiecastResurrection]

LOL dude..... dude... family friendly lol

[@donaldswink6259]

Dr. Diecast, what I do is paint my wheels silver and it makes them look great. I just restored a redline AMX-2 in lime green and had to make a new post, I painted it lime green and it turned out sweet.!

[@stormowl2856]

Then all of a sudden, nothing happened! Nice vid, thanks.

[@wanderlustspirit4607]

Sand away the lumpy bits. I wish I could do that to myself 😂

[@raptor4798]

I understood that reference

[@DiecastResurrection]

@@raptor4798 We all have lumpy bits..

[@MatSpeedle]

That colour came out lovely! Defiantly keep the factory wheels too! High Fives!!! :D

[@jazz5767]

6:00 is why your channel continues to grow subscribers. Zinc plating is a mystery to a large % of folks who watch. The VW explanation nailed it.

[@darkwind9000]

A spearmint green would look pretty rad for a car. Indigo would be awesome too.

[@bryanharrell6894]

Great work! I love the color.

[@xbox1445]

For all I love the end result, somehow the flaw gave it character and history. It wasn’t perfect but to have such a beautiful paint after 50+ years...I think it was worth it to keep it original.

[@DiecastResurrection]

I kinda wanna put it back the way it was. I have mixed feelings.

[@chipcurrin]

New paint, new wheels! Do something fancy...non red line, since it’s a custom. Also, a white vinyl top would have been awesome.

[@mtpleasantmadman7648]

Another excellent job. I need to get my zinc plating setup up and running. Been dragging my feet on buying that expensive power source from Amazon. Lol. My very first spectraflame color I shot was purple on a custom barracuda and mine too got a little too dark as well.I put Deep dish redlines on all my builds. They should have been factory on all hot wheels of that era in my opinion.

[@DiecastResurrection]

DO you have a channel? or is this just you're project at home?

[@mtpleasantmadman7648]

Just a hobby I have been doing for about a year now. Not good narrating videos.lol .I do have a channel .I may do some before/after shots video since I take pictures of all my builds

[@karldunne5595]

I've got my selection of high end whiskys, ready to watch the matchbox car restoration videos over Christmas!!....Very impressive video!!.....(The Orange is also very nice Color!!).......

[@DiecastResurrection]

Me too, drunken Christmas specials for all!!!

[@MrBasse96]

I love that he post videos everyday

[@DiecastResurrection]

HAhah Im on days off right now, back to work on monday so the videos will be spread out a bit more ;/

[@javim3594]

"Yeah that guys a freak it doesn't smell good" lol love your videos man keep it up!

[@robertotalamantez2209]

Beautiful! Kinda looks blue sometimes with purple that pops out in the light when you was turning it. But was a beauty.

[@bryanharrell6894]

Fabulous job, and I love the color. Congratulations for such great work.

[@tow_hooks10thgen]

Og wheels for sure great vid.

[@mbcville100]

Now you got me hanging for that Volkswagen!

[@crazypenquin7518]

:-)

[@zacharyhassan6352]

can't wait to see the bus

[@alkinkade]

Purple is the best.... Thnx for Sharing..

[@robertobuenrostro2781]

This kitty looks purrrfect. 🐱

[@notdonaldst]

Sweet custo. I like how you restored it, as long as you have lights in your display cabinet. Otherwise I would have gone a bit lighter on the purple.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Every one loves a cougar.

[@twoblacklabs904]

Have you considered using solder to fill in the pock mark holes in the body, prior to a good sanding and the zinc plating? Either that or a metal body filler that comes out of a tube? I’ve seen Marty of Marty’s Matchbox Makeovers use it on MB castings, but I don’t know if it’d be successful prior to zinc plating...The paint turned out a little dark, but it still is in the purple spectrum. The vinyl roof line in the trunk area doesn’t look original, but it can always be smoothed out to match the vintage painted trunk line...overall, a nice resto. I think original wheels (despite a bit of wear) are always better than reproductions. They show the car’s been loved and played with. Great job as usual...

[@DiecastResurrection]

Id like to have a solid way of filling those little pits. Everyone talks about solder but I don't know if its possible. I'm starting to think that having a dark spot where filler would be is better than a pin hole in the paint job though.

[@twoblacklabs904]

Diecast Resurrection ...not sure if a nice clean micro-dot of solder would create a dark spot if it was sanded smooth and blended in, then zinc plating over the entire surface to build up a new zymac/shiny chrome metal surface in preparation for the Spectraflame... Anyway, great result. The rear edge of the vinyl roof where it meets the trunklid was really my only beef, but it turned out very nice.

[@colta51]

@@DiecastResurrection possible silver solder might work but never know lead might do the trick that's what they used back in day b4 bondo on real cars

[@rolandlear9453]

Marty's awesome love his glue tricks

[@paulwoodman5131]

Nice, I like the Redline shop vinyl top, this one looks a bit smoother than the last one. Leave the wheels, the original ones have something different about them, haven't quite figured it out.

[@seanrobison1782]

One Cool Cat, Purrrfect Purple!!

[@DiecastShowCustoms]

Cool. That purple is tricky. It needs to be reduced or it looks blue. Leave the OG wheels.

[@DiecastResurrection]

I've noticed that most of the paints should be reduced or else you get to color sooner then you really want to, you seem to have it figured out over on your channel pretty good. I haven't used any yet on my cars. Still figuring out how each color paints ;/

[@reyanrahman]

Looks great can't wait for the VW van.

[@Outlawstar79]

Gotta say man that purple was a realllly sweet choice for that Cougar. The shade to me looks wonderful and very spot on...leave those tires on unless you want it perfect perfect. Look at you bro all the way up 9k in subs...and more cares completed, you are quickly becoming the fav among redline restoration peeps. Keep up the great work!!!

[@DiecastResurrection]

Bro you keep track of how many subs I have better than I do lol

[@Outlawstar79]

I am just invested I suppose, and i see we jumped again over night. Bare metal and the others are good but I just feel your channel brings something different to the table and some good entertainment value as well.

[@DiecastResurrection]

@@Outlawstar79 Well the stats don't lie, whatever I'm doing seems to be working :D

[@Outlawstar79]

Well I have to agree Brotein Shake...your numbers climb and the vids get theviews soo just keep doin that thang you do

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Love that crazy cougar.

[@wallaroo1295]

I wonder if you could "paint" candle wax on the body parts you do NOT want zinc'ed, if that would isolate only the area you want to build up - and then pop the car in the freezer to harden the wax so it will flake away? Then normal paint prep? Might be worth an experiment on a parts car?

[@DiecastResurrection]

It all depends on how it reacts to the 5% acid in the vinegar I guess.. worth experimenting on :D

[@wallaroo1295]

@@DiecastResurrection Hmm, good point - I didn't think about the acid content, or reaction in of the zinc'er - my thoughts wen't to the next step on how to get it off cleanly. I do pewter lost wax casting, which is a different type of wax and that's where most of experience comes from. The wax from cheap tea candles isn't much good for sculpting because it is brittle, but seems to be pretty tough stuff chemically - I've never had any luck with standard household cleaners in removal. But, that brittle nature is what might help in this application, as it should (maybe) flake off once the car is frozen. There's some variables - there's always variables - like, warm car/cold car during application, polished/unpolished for surface adhesion, paint application in areas where the wax had been, stuff like that. On a parts car body, even if none of that works, there's no loss for trying. If you try it out, failure or success, it'd be a cool video to see.

[@sonicimperium]

Resurrect that cougar! Merry Christmas! ⛄️🇺🇸👍🏻

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks brother :) 🎁🎁🎁🎅🎅

[@donskiro030671]

Great job, keep the wheels, a white vinyl top would’ve really popped.......

[@JimCars]

Nice car i'm still looking one of them, about corrosion in the fender i faced same issue with my el dorado, to much time sanding, change the wheels, regards

[@mickeyb2219]

I like the factory wheels.

[@dansledepot107]

Purple is sweet! If that is battery corrosion, it would be alkaline not an acid. Treating it would require an acid like vinegar or acidic toilet cleaner to naturalize it so it doesn't continue to corrode. I see this on circuit boards quite often. Great work as always!

[@sped6954]

I'm just now at the part where you're back from washing after stripping the original paint. I saw you hesitating to put the brush to it. I winced the instant the brush touched the roof. It was for the best though. Ok back to the show... ...And I'm back lol I know I'm way late getting to this one, but I would have voted for changing the wheels out, but putting the old ones in a little Ziploc baggie and marking them as purple custom cougar. I was originally thinking the the acid had ruined the LF wheel, but then when you spun it around, the RF wheel looked the same. I wonder why the red stripes wore off of the fronts but not the rears. Anyway, as usual a great job. I almost wish you had returned it to it's original color, but either way it's still a pretty kitty. That Transporter body is a very nice casting. Too bad about the plating. Patience is what that's going to take. That and a lot of sandpaper lol I'd love to have a real one, but they're way out of any budget I'll ever ba able to afford so I'll have to settle for a diecast instead. I forget the name of company, I think it's AW or something like that, but anyway they make a very nice looking orange and white 23? window HO slot car for around $25 that I've had my eye on for quite a while now. One day maybe I'll talk myself into buying one lol. Every now and then I check eBay for a diecast, but usually they're poor quality brands, way more than I'm willing to pay for a 1:64 car, or it's that stupid looking Hot Wheels one with the extra short wheelbase.

[@Mikishots]

Those wheels are in good shape, and they're factory. I'd leave them on for sure.

[@Rivalistics]

On your next project i think id be cool to see you work a two tone paint job on a car. Like a matte black on the bottom and something funky on the top

[@MrJusttobesure]

Great video as always 👍🏻 keep em coming you crazy car nut 😂

[@joelbrajkovich7517]

Love your channel! Your commentary is at least half the reason I tune in. I have a question/idea, is there any reason you couldn't use a silver solder as a filler for badly pitted areas? I've never seen anyone who makes these videos do it, so I was just curious.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Im interested in trying it, I doubt it'll stick though. It would be excellent if it did!

[@ronec2092]

Thanks for Sharing.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Even the guys at Count’s Kustoms would be impressed.

[@thomaslong8548]

Car turned out wicked love the purple. Drab to fab with nothing but mustard. Homestar Mustard. Is there other colors available for vinyl tops. If so I’d suggest a white top.

[@DiecastResurrection]

How many of you guys had to google that!?

[@MarcdelaCruz1]

Perfect as it is!

[@MrNASCARracing]

Leave the factory wheels on...love that purple 👍

[@asmith515151]

I'd say change the wheels. You basically have a brand-new car, so it should have new wheels. I wonder if a strategy to deal with the pitting might've been to give the car a base coat of silver after sanding to mute the pits, while providing something shiny for the spectraflame. Silver is kind of a pain in the ass to work with (takes longer to dry, tends to be soft), but I might've given that a shot. I wonder what spectraflame looks like over silver paint? Another alternative could have been to fill the defects with a little putty, and then go with primer + enamel. But, I applaud your decision to proceed straight with Spectraflame, and hope you are happy with the paint job over the long term.

[@recoilgaming4123]

Love the wheels,paint and vinyl. Don’t change a thing. Side note, what do you think about a custom with working lights or something

[@carlosdelgado511]

Nicely done

[@9scottman]

I say leave the original wheels on they look great. awesome restore. I enjoy watching all your videos.

[@SBSRIVERA]

Awesome job on the car

[@ghangiskuhn219]

Nice job, really like watching all the classic cars getting a second chance, I am trying to put a Poison Pinto back into the game, but I am missing the glass. Would you know where I might look for one of those? Thanks

[@revzillo]

Looks great as it us Ace ... I'd just leave it .... that purple looks more like a deep blue , but I still love it 👍

[@bobbydixon257]

Beautiful car..awesome job..wheels look good as they are👍👌👏

[@rickhodges9608]

Real nice job on the purple cougar and I hope you change those Wheels out

[@chrystianrobb8493]

Looks more blue

[@SkoveDog]

I like the way you have it. Looks "Reeal Naaace"

[@CNGP9]

Nice Restoration Man.

[@pollyg562]

#question. D.R. was it you that had the little paper paint sieves,I've looked everywhere cant find have they a non-generic name, tar

[@DiecastResurrection]

I use full size ones for automotive painting, I just cut the little cone off the bottom and use that part. ;)

[@chrisandrews5174]

that's one sweet paint job.

[@Luedsi89]

Nice purple! I think that the base must stay factory.

[@Thundercat68]

Love the cougars. Leave the orig wheels on. 👍🏻

[@rglover82201]

Andy's hobby store on KZbin raves about tamiyas sticker solvent. He quit using microsol. However I get the feeling Tamiya sponsors him. They send him paints and models. But give him a watch he's a pretty good model builder. He has good tips for painting and weathering if you ever want to do a custom car.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Ill check him out, I have some Tamiya decal set I need to learn about anyways.

[@SalRJr]

As always your work is impeccable, personally I'd leave the wheels because they are original to the model, but that's me, but she looks great, love the purple and black. I'm collecting a bunch of projects and will be launching my own restoration channel I'll be doing a bit of everything from RC, Hot Wheels and slot cars. I owe you and Bare Metal for my inspiration in trying out doing the smaller die cast models.

[@scorpiusdrago21]

another great build despite the spot on it its still better then I can do right now

[@shadowhwk99]

Killer purple people eater man! I agree with you factory wheels adds character, plus I'd feel guilty cutting up that mint base and tires

[@solitairesmith3553]

LOVE LOVE LOVE tbis color:)

[@joedeschamps2436]

I love these old HotWheels muscle cars. I grew up with a much different Cougar in the driveway. Still fast as heck though. You could be cruising down the highway at 55 one minute and look down at the needle pointing to 80 the next and not notice. (That's translated to mph for you Americans.) Wish KZbin would let me post a picture. Anyway, look up the 1978 Mercury Cougar Coupe with vinyl roof to get the idea.

[@mikehennessy9589]

Leave as is, it's beautiful!

[@pedrodelacabra1855]

I'm diggin' the deep purple. It looks sweet, but not as sweet as the copper cougar. I think it needs new wheels. Looking forward to the pop-top camper.

[@DrewV69]

It's the best Decemberween ever!

[@50goingon15]

Just a thought, on a car like this one, could you just repaint the damaged finder?

[@DiecastResurrection]

Yea its possible I guess, it would never match though and adding zinc would be a nightmare.

[@ll-yr2qk]

I probably still would of put that cougar on my shelf even with that big spot.

[@michaelhall736]

Me, too. It wasn't in that bad condition.

[@WeaselJuice]

Sweetness! Leave the wheels. 👍

[@djaved100]

keep the wheels! love ur vids man!!! keep em coming!!! btw how much time do you wait in between coats?

[@DiecastResurrection]

just a few minutes, wait too long and your tip will dry out on the brush and give you spatter.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Watch that paint sizzle

[@bpezzano1]

Awesome! I'd leave the wheels.