Redline Restoration: Hot Wheels 1976 Super Chrome Mustang Stocker

[@dontcheckmychanel]

Unbelievable. Of all the channels that could refer to Techmoan, it's the Hot Wheels channel that does it first. I firmly enjoy your content. I think the schedule you release on is more generous than we deserve. These videos are incredibly high quality.

[@alfonsoalonzo]

Destroying these just raise the value of the ones collectors are storing in their attics your welcome Lmfao that got me 10/10 helpful

[@DanaTheInsane]

You are not kidding about 1976. I was there, you could get virtually ANYTHING in red, white and blue. It was nuts. The marketing overkill was insane.

[@kylesoler4139]

The most Murican year ever.

[@mike_minnick]

I'm sure its gonna be just as prevalent in 2026, so that's something to look forward to

[@MrHeadbanger366]

I remember the Bicentennial, it was everywhere.

[@NitrousDiecast]

I had an American flag visor, and I’m Canadian... ha ha

[@PacManDreaming]

Man, I can remember the Bicentennial commercials for Six Flags Over Texas. Not to mention, all of the other Bicentennial themed stuff. I even remember Dolly Madison making cupcakes with red, white and blue star sprinkles on them. Those were the days!

[@ishancantdrift830]

History lesson, restoration of a Hot Wheels car, and CHROME? Sign me up. Loving the videos man. Also the fact you’re giving us a flashback into the times these cars were made is pretty sweet.

[@SweeneyDunston]

I feel like it turned out the best it could being the casting it is. Nice work as always. 👍

[@aearioweu]

I think the clear coat is a bit too thick, as it dulls the shine of the chrome underneath. Good chrome should be mirror like and there just isn't a good way to clear coat chrome paint. Chrome paint effect is usually done as a thin mist layer on top of high gloss black enamel I suspect your liquid chrome was hard to work with was because you relied on the paint itself to self level, rather than using a high gloss black to be the perfectly smooth surface which the chrome paint just sits on. I personally like using alclad chrome paints because if the surface prep is done well then you can get an absolutely gorgeous mirror chrome that is indistinguishable from the real thing, but is very fragile.

[@camross47474]

I love your editing style and how professional your videos are.

[@infinity001plus1]

I don't know why but the "you're welcome" made me laugh, nevertheless an amazing restoration.

[@TheMijman]

To get a better and deeper chrome, you should start with a gloss black base.

[@brian5o]

I know that this would be a quite different process but have you ever considered trying to restore old Hot Wheels playsets? I know it would be quite different from Hot Wheels restoration but I bet you'd do a great job at it and it would be very neat to see you work your magic on one. By the way, this Mustang turned out great! Nice job!

[@andrewkeyes5927]

Love your work the history of toys has always fascinated me

[@iambiggus]

Once again, another great video. Appreciate the time and effort put into these for our entertainment, a salute to you sir.

[@firefighter4532]

Been waiting for a new vid 🚗

[@davidwostrel]

Surprised you didn't use your new electro-plating for this and then polish that.

[@looneybatemanscotch2579]

Love your videos keep up the good work

[@diwiak]

This one is really nice!

[@looneybatemanscotch2579]

Yeah I agree. Really like the chrome!

[@Pushyhog]

Glad u said u might be able to make more vids per month. U are the filmography king....smooth, rhythm, and timing. Light and close up camera lens perfect for any eye.

[@BrutalFates]

I want to say fantastic work. I understand the complexity to getting a chrome finish. I hate to say it that the ink does not give a similar effect that real chrome has. Chrome has warm brown tones and cool blue tones within it. I think it would be interesting if you prepared a car to be sent out and chrome finished by a chrome shop, to compare the difference between what has been done. A model that has been fully stripped down to its bear metal. Also I am a big fan of that Datsun at the end, I would love to see one restored or even customized, I need to get my hands on one. Anyways thanks and keep doing what you are doing you are very skilled at what you do, and can't wait for the next video.

[@TyloRen]

Hello! Can you make a Bone Shaker MAD MAX Car? Thankyou!

[@tuxpowerpc]

Of course not knowing ahead of time it would take six repaints to get where you needed to be. But with that amount of work I can't help wonder if rechroming it would have been the better way to go in hind sight. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for another great video!

[@baremetalHW]

Well repainting it that many times only took about an hour... plating it could take multiple hours depending on how many times you stop and sand

[@randynovick7972]

That's a really great result! It's not quite as truly shiny as the chrome, certainly, but the clear coat really gets it close. I think you did a great job with it, and had I not seen your closeup comparison with the originals, I would have a hard time knowing it had been painted. I love these episodes. Keep making them.

[@Sid-ix5qr]

Good Restoration!! On a side note, I'd like to see Johnny Lightning wheels on Redlines.

[@Madnessnunky]

I've got a Johnny Lightning drag racing truck. That thing rolls so well. Love the wheels on it.

[@Sid-ix5qr]

JL wheels are so cool!

[@jeffchow5780]

Caught me off guard when you mentioned techmoan.

[@ReviewCrap]

Geesh, growing up in the 70s and into the early 80s, we didn't really as kids have a concept that redline cars were worth anything (of course at the time they weren't) I think I may have had this casting back in the day, but had no idea that awesome decal work on it as I think mine was in "before" condition.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Hot Wheels were always the most expensive small toy cars in the UK back in the 1970s. I had dozens of cars, mostly Corgi Rockets and Matchbox, but very few Hot Wheels, no more than two or three. I bought them myself out of my weekly pocket money - and they certainly didn't seem inexpensive!

[@firewolfyt5481]

Loved the results

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

Friends and i used to take cars to school and fling them off the steps that led to the playground... At least this was the early 2ks and nothing was expensive

[@The66Leadfoot]

Ah the things we did with cars and hockey cards in the '70s. If we only knew how valuable rookie cards would be today I wouldn't have used them to make my bicycle spokes go putt-putt.

[@robmcdaniels2103]

i remember that one as a kid i smashed it flat with a hammer lol, my other fav was a hotwheel and you could pull the back wheels down and it would make it jacked up in the rear like air shocks im not sure what they called it but iirc it was i believe a 57 belair

[@baremetalHW]

Those cars were called hi rakers

[@robmcdaniels2103]

@@baremetalHW thanks so much i spent all this time not remembering what they were called! much appreciated

[@qwertywert42]

Totally great video! The extra history bits were cool and these techniques worked really well. I thought it looked even better than the other cars in the lineup at the end. Keep up the good work, and it's cool that you watch techmoan

[@shotgotit_]

A sponser, nice one man. On the up and up. Good luck for future ventures my man :)))

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

The Molotow pens don’t take a clear coat well, but there is an airbrush paint that comes out way way better. Kcolor light mirror chrome. And it takes a clear coat without losing the mirror finish.

[@baremetalHW]

I'll see if I can get ahold of some

[@dwarf365]

480p club! Great work!

[@lunahula]

I don't know if you found a solution to the metallic ink issue. But I can tell you that application by brush will solve the issues you encountered and will give a more... chrome appearance and as long as you don't touch it with your fingers it wont dull either.

[@rvabosozoku9019]

I definitely agree that the later red lines are kind of crap, but this mustang turned out really well I think.

[@thecreativecardinalbyl.bet7012]

It's perfect in with the other 2 cars!

[@boerharms2209]

Looks great! The chrome looks really good, but thats the only area I think that you could improve.. dont know how, but still

[@XDIEGenral]

11th comment... KACHIGGA

[@rockyrobles2165]

Hi from Puerto Rico, that's a masterful class.

[@JT-un7dc]

I remember having this one and the other two back in the 70s.

[@Denielle-V]

Polish the super chrome corvette

[@Th3Painki113r]

Really love how this turned out!

[@octane613]

I just wanna say your work is fantastic, and almost all the other youtube hotwheels guys look up to it.

[@christiankirkenes5922]

I'll be honest, the car looks rather dull compared to the originals

[@raheem2961]

Idk how I found your channel at at all before you I haven't watched any videos relating to this but I still watch you when I'm bored and I'm bored a lot

[@agepbiz]

Impressive restoration, and I really enjoy watching your workflow!

[@glottis9777]

The gold/chrome Datsun has a green wind screen, dose that mean its an American car or from over seas? I ask because I thought it was clear in America and blue in Hong kong. @baremetalHW

[@baremetalHW]

I believe all black wall Hot Wheels are made in Hong Kong at this point

[@ScottyPryor]

These videos are so fun to watch

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

It's definitely a thing of beauty. Great Job! 👍

[@andymadden8183]

4:16 subtitles say "young Czech" instead of "inkjet".

[@sirilence2529]

What is that exact drill bit you were using for the post? Car came out excellent in my opinion

[@baremetalHW]

That is a center hole bit.... I'll have to look up the size

[@1mozfan1]

480p early

[@egardner5978]

It looks really good compared to the originals and more history is never a bad thing in my book.

[@kylesoler4139]

You talking about the quality of mid to late 70s Hot Wheels reminds me of the late 60s and early 70s era of Dinky Toys and their floppy hinges.

[@fynbo1007]

I’m not a collector, but I find your video very interesting. I love to see older things restored, instead of buying new. So I find very interesting, the great effort you make in this old car, with a very beautiful result. Thank you for sharing your amazing video. God bless you and your family

[@SC-mq1eh]

its that martys wifes toothbrush? and luv that you got all this tech for your builds!!

[@baremetalHW]

No wheels and things has that toothbrush at the moment. He's going to send it to me later

[@ripwreckraceway]

she looks good the casting lines are still showing

[@RiverasHotWheels]

Looks brand new next to the other super chromes. Blends right in as if it was preserved for 40+ years 👌🏽

[@michaelwages8225]

Looks great as always

[@SteveMutt]

What was the Dremel tip at 9:25?

[@jessematlock2833]

Could you please do a restoration on the Dotson and make a costom rotson from roadkill

[@michaelmatthews2759]

Datsun*

[@richgarrity2746]

Great job. The end result is amazing. Also I keep meaning to ask a question that I am sure you have been asked over a thousand times but here goes. Did you print out your rotating display or purchase it. If so can I ask from where. Thank you and look forward to your next video.

[@baremetalHW]

A subscriber made that and sent it to me I'll see if I can get in touch with him I think he's selling things on eBay now

[@preston121068]

I remember these cars very well. They were my preference as a kid, I had them all, gold and silver, including all the ones shown in this video. Thanks for the memory.

[@iambiggus]

I had the gold-ish Datsun Z car as a kid, and seeing it in this video brought back all kinds of fun memories. Coincidentally, an old 280Z was the first car I bought as a teenager.

[@UKVoodooUK]

Love the 3D printed Redline wheel showcase platform too 👍🏻

[@haseebnedarya4327]

Excellent work..✌✌👍👍

[@NotSoAverageFusion]

I really like this casting personally, do you have any recommendations for how I could get one that’s not too expensive?

[@baremetalHW]

Keep an eye out on eBay.... sometimes you can get a good deal

[@NotSoAverageFusion]

baremetalHW Thank you, I will give that a go. I also wanted to say great work and your videos help me with smaller customs of my own.👍

[@magnulia]

You should make a tour of all your redlines, a different video, but it would be really interesting

[@kjamison5951]

Another great restoration, interesting facts about the model history and a result that stands alongside the originals. Thank you!

[@keithperry8098]

While I'm sure you put much effort into the car, the Chrome just does not match up to the original chrome from Mattel. Nice try though.

[@ToddEStewart]

Doesn’t blend in because it looks too good! Love your channel, got to have you do a Warhammer 40k model for April fools!

[@davidinark]

I like the history and background info. Great job as always!

[@Rich_1]

The extra history was my favourite part 👍🏻

[@johndonaldson3619]

I agree!!!!

[@JeremiahJS1984]

Beautiful work sir

[@nizarhamade653]

I think it would be awesome if you tried hydrodipping a few cars, also love the vids ❤

[@baremetalHW]

I played around with hydro dipping the issue is that the scale of the prints are always way off for Hot Wheels

[@jay_6ixx]

How do I contact you or get a hot wheel car to you for restoration? It's a beat up Nissan skyline r34

[@burgulize]

I adore the love and work you put into these restorations, your videos are amazing! Thank you!

[@spottydog4477]

@ 9:05, You mentioned 'TECHMOAN"....O.M.G!!!

[@PixelPipes]

Love the history. Adds a lot of depth beyond what you're doing.

[@CreepyChappy]

I want this car !!!

[@ashutosh171998]

Panel lines on the hood seemed non existing could have made them deeper with a dental pick, i honestly thought the car would look great with a bare metal look with polishing and buffing but the chrome don't permit it, over all a really good restoration, kudos

[@baremetalHW]

These cars didn't have panel lines on the hood... probably a result of them modifying the Boss Hoss...

[@DJCr33perz]

👍

[@diecastrescueaustralia6299]

Nice work and an inspiration as always, the more of these cars getting TLC the more there will be around for people to enjoy 👍

[@pubggamingandothergames2919]

Bicentennial. the two-hundredth anniversary of a significant event. 1976 was the ~Bicentennial ~ Year of America’s claiming in 1776.

[@Toma_23_Reviews]

amazing video DUDE !!!!

[@WhatIsKenDoing]

Nice job but why did you paint the car instead of just polishing it? Seems like that would have been easier.

[@ggittins4097]

Some of the chrome was chipping off so he couldn't get an even look polish on the top

[@WhatIsKenDoing]

Charlie Gittins good point. I forgot about the chrome plating.

[@WhatIsKenDoing]

Charlie Gittins good point. I forgot about the chrome plating.

[@christopherapps3025]

thank god !!! another video 😁

[@luispenarreta2642]

Hermoso felizidades

[@ServantOfBoron]

Great work! That chrome pen turned out to be really versatile. Thumbs up for Techmoan love, too :)

[@Crazy-uzp]

Thank god that your sponsors aren't long and intrusive and come out of nowhere interrupting it also i have some damaged cars at home most of them are coverd in NAIL POLISH (yes im poor so the best way to paint them is to use nail polish since its the closest to paint)

[@TheFunkymunky22]

Great video. I too am frustrated by the poor quality castings from this line, not much you can do with them.

[@RichardBetel]

Honestly, I think this car looks better than your other two super-chromes.

[@Casp3r.aka.Droid.]

I've been watching your videos for a while now and never subscribed until earlier today your videos just always popped up in my home feed on KZbin most of the people I watch I'm not subscribed to until I watch enough videos of theirs to decide if I like them or not

[@mrRhwalden]

I really like the history's on the cars. I also like you mention Techmoan and Marty--- Also great KZbinrs. Maybe you can do a car for TechMoan and he can use it with his Puppets.

[@sirthom3275]

I thought this about the Groo car and think it on this one as well. But that paint is too thick. Looks like shiny frosting.

[@gregory8140]

Wow! I'm hooked! I'm retired and needed a new hobby. Yard work sucks! Not into gardening! Hate solitaire and shuffleboard! Hallelujah, I'm saved!! Your videos are AWESOME!! My only complaint, I fall asleep after watching three or more videos. Is it your "Late Night Talk Radio Voice?" 😁 Thanks for introducing me to a great hobby!

[@TimeRider]

Turned out really well. Not a fan of the chrome car...to each his own...but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the craftsmanship of your work. Nicely done.

[@chrisevans1731]

For anybody looking at this and contemplating swapping out wheels. An easier way today is to pick up some bearings from Brightvision. You can cut the old wheels off without grinding away the fixing crimps, clip on the little white bearings ro the axles and thereafter push fit a set of original style reproduction red line wheels also available from Brightvision or the Redline Shop. It's easier and saves butchering another car for its wheels and axles. This is not a criticism of this piece as the Brightvision conversion bearings have only recently become available. The Brightvision bearings can be uses to fit original style Redline wheels to any modern Hot Wheels car.....and No! I don't work for Brightvision but I have used their bearing kits.

[@slackjaw703]

1976... I remember going on a field trip to the Bicentennial Train, which our 5th grade class visited in Salem, Oregon. That whole year was red/white/blue, from t-shirts, to coasters, to mud flaps, anything and everything was all about the 200th year celebration. Flags were everywhere, all year long. Was pretty cool. Damn I’m old... I actually have that Datsun you display at the end, in excellent shape as well.

[@chassegallerie2910]

Well, it do stand out. But only because it's restored while the other two aren't. That said, what you said about the cars from the '70s and '80s being difficult to put back together scare me a little, as I wanna, when I'll be able to, restore/mod some Dixie Challengers.

[@ATarheelSon]

Am I missing something here? This is not a 1976 Mustang. Not sure what Hot Wheels did here, very weird. It looks like they combined two different body styles into one casting. This body style is from the 1967-1968 era with air scoops on the sides, and the back tail lights are actually from the 1969-1971 era. I also noticed the copyright said 1974. The body style totally changed in 1974, totally different from this.

[@DeerbrookSouthernRR]

10:47 I have that corvette. Certainly doesn’t look like that anymore though. I also have a Buzz-Off Gold One

[@PacManDreaming]

That's a beautiful restoration! I think I would've gone with the zinc plating and then polishing it to a mirror finish. But, that's just me. It looks great! I love all of those Bicentennial era cars. My very first Hot Wheels car was the Warpath. It was white, with red and blue on it. It came with some type of rubberband powered launcher and some plastic track. That would've been around '75 or '76.

[@icenesiswayons9962]

In 1976 I think they made everything they could in R W B. I collected ho trains and still have the SD 70 engine and caboose'. Very good job, all the scratches on the other chrome cars takes your eyes away from the resto. However it looks great and at a glance you would never know unless you're a collector. Happy Thanksgiving! :-)