How to PAINT Hot Wheels? (Beginner Guide)

This is a full step-by-step Tutorial on how to paint your Hot Wheels cars. You can already achieve a great paint job with no tools and a very low Budget. What will happen if you increase the Budget…?
I hope you will benefit from it!❤️
👉 If there are any questions left, feel free to ask me in the comment section down below, I always try my best to answer you.
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Budget and Material list for each Level:
(n) = not a must but nice to have
🟡[Level 1]🟡
Total: $7🤑
Paint: $5, Tape: $2
🔵[Level 2]🔵
Total: about $20💰
2x Drill Bits (1,8mm & around 4mm): $5,
Paint: $5, Plastic Box: $6, Flat-Cap: a couple of cents (n), Double-Sided Tape: $2, Empty Toilet Roll & Cardboards: $0
+ Drill
🧠Options: M2 3mm & 5mm length screws, Cutting Board, and some essential tools like: cutter, screwdriver, pliers, etc… are always useful and can serve you for a lot of applications.
🔴[Level 3]🔴
Total: about $40💰💰
Primer + Paint + Gloss Varnish: about $20 (Don’t choose anything that's super-cheap here! Primer must be high quality since you build up your other coats on top.)
🧠 Btw: you can easily paint 5 cars with 400ml cans
Helping Hand: $3, Paint Stripper: $10, Wire-Brush-Set: $6
+ Plastic Box, Flat-Cap mentioned Level 2
🟣[Level 4] 🟣
Total: $1000-Painting Studio💰💰💰
Don’t get demotivated; you can already start airbrushing at a much lower budget. I would go for a $200 Budget if you already tried some Levels from above and want to step up your game. Don’t waste money on tools and jump directly from „Level 0“ to Level 4!
⚠️[!Safety first!]⚠️
You don't want any paint on your skin or any fumes in your lungs. Wear personal protection: Nitril/Latex-Gloves, Safety-Glasses, 3M Respirator with A2 Gas-Filter + P2 Partikel-Filter (those white pads). Use of 2K-paints requires a higher level of protection, you need to inform yourself about the dangers and application.
I'm not responsible for any of your actions.
Note: I always would recommend a respirator, especially if you paint inside a room.
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Time Codes
00:00 - Level 1
01:50​ - Level 2
06:11​ - Level 3
09:08​ - Level 4
17:20​ - Final Showdown
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-Camera:
Panasonic Lumix GH6, shot in Cine-Like D2 Profile & 4.4k 50fps Open-Gate
-Editing Program:
DaVinci Resolve Studio 18
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-Music:
Novembers - The Beat Detector A
MILANO - Skyway - No Drums A
Crash & Burn - Akash Gandhi YT
Boom Bap Flick - Quincas Moreira YT
Behind my Back - RAGE YT
Road Tripzzz - Ofshane YT
Jane Street - TrackTribe YT
Confident Kurt - TrackTribe YT
Two Face - Causmic YT
Broken Drum Machine - Godmode YT
Flint - I just wanna have fun - No Vocals A
The Missing Link - The Whole Other YT
Theatre of Delays - Horizon A
Dakar Flow - Carmen Maria and Edu Espinal YT
Aves - God is a Girl A
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➡️ Why is this video description labeled with "Advertisement/Werbung"?
I don't make advertisement for Hot Wheels, other diecast brands or for tool brands, which you may see in this video. I'm not sponsored by any of these brands.
However here in Germany I have to label videos as advertisement, if I show products or brands (like the Hot Wheels Logo on the blister card for example), even if I bought those cars and tools all by myself.
If I get sponsored by someone, I will let you know in this video for sure!
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[@themodelcarproject]

👉Ask!👈 I will try my best to answer all of your questions in time, if something is/was unclear. (Please make a separate comment, so that I get a notification) 🤍Community-Driven🤍 You are welcome to tell your story, tips & tricks, or challenges you've taken in painting Hot Wheels cars, so that other people may benefit from it as well. ⬆That said, if you find some info useful, please „up vote“ it, so that more people can see it 🧠Read the video description: I’ve made a list on all materials & tools for each level and how much you might pay for a single item. Note to 16:21 : All paint-coat numbers depend STRONGLY on the spray- or airbrush-paint you are using, as well as your spray-style. Some paints spray thicker, stronger, some other are very light and run easily if you throw thick coats on the surface. It's good for a starting point, but please experiment on that! Happy Customizing and have a great day!

[@tyerex5031]

Wish I had the skill, just don't have the time. Always wanted a hot wheel customized to look like my car. How long did it take you to learn the skill?

[@Slav_Cream]

My question: can i use a 1,5mm instead of the 1,8mm drill bit? The 1,8 is very hard to find (i never saw it) and i got a 1,5mm at home.

[@themodelcarproject]

​@@tyerex5031 Everyone starts roughly at the same level, so everyone can do this, instantly. If you have already some experience in model building or something similar (like I did), it might be easier. But the most important step to take is just to start. It comes down on how passionate you are about it. Success is a matter of will. But like I said, you need to start! Basic stuff like spray painting out an can, wheel-swapping / lowering and detail painting can be learned quickly., just have fun!

[@themodelcarproject]

@@Slav_Cream You can use 1.5mm to open it, but you wont fit a M2 screw into the post. You can just glue it back, or put it with no support back on. Depending on which side of the world you live (metrical / imperial System): you can use different screws with different available drill bits

[@B_Gery]

How can i paint under the spoiler with spray can and without doing multiple layers at the back?

[@kodasuniverse9605]

I’ve watched a ton of hot wheel creators and they’re great but the way you edit your videos and still make a dope car is next level!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks a lot my man🤙

[@taufiknurdiansyah8595]

did u watched jakarta diecast project?

[@kodasuniverse9605]

@@taufiknurdiansyah8595 yes. This is edited in a very creative way than just cuts/steps most channels do

[@awol31]

I just painted my first car

[@Mr_Turbo_Lover]

Which one is it

[@jaden9297]

I just painted mine too, it had many bubbles and things

[@sammyoerth]

:D

[@sirfrosty1895]

Dope

[@HouseShaw]

Congrats! I hope to customize my fist diecast model soon!

[@valconir1619]

Tips for cheap realistic seatbelts, You can fold stick a masking tapes into a seat belts. It does have a nice textile texture after painted. Have fun customizing, cheers

[@themodelcarproject]

Nice tip, thanks for sharing🤙

[@adeadbush]

I can’t stress enough how amazing this video is. Thank you so much for putting out such an instructive and dynamic video. It is also great to see you appear in a video! Keep it up, love every upload.

[@themodelcarproject]

Heap thanks for your kind words my man, glad to hear that it's informative, yet still nice to watch. Thanks for your support🙌

[@IAMOUTOFNAMES755]

@@themodelcarprojecthello, the best thing to do when painting is drilling the car’s bottom bc of the circle thingies And then use paint stripper Use sand paper and sand it a bit Add paint Add clear paint for layering or shininess if you want

[@tuahdzulfiqar2583]

Thanks!!! With this tutorial I can now custom my hotwheels and my friends so they can pay me money to custom their hotwheels ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@themodelcarproject]

Glad to help ;D

[@kevinu6004]

Pointers & expertise are much appreciated, with nice dose of humour!! 🔥👏

[@themodelcarproject]

Heap thanks, very glad you liked it ;)

[@hachirokami]

Another important factor, the temperature of the spray can. The warmer it is, the finer the paint coming out of the nozzle. Also helps to get as much coverage with less paint, saving you money.

[@themodelcarproject]

Good point! Especially for the flow characteristics

[@DanielLe-nz1uw]

Thank you so much for your instructional, inspirational, and entertaining videos. I finished painting my first two cars this week. Not perfect at all, but super happy with the results.

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you, glad to inspire :D Well done, the most important thing is to have fun. Keep going!🤙

[@A1C6]

This is so well made! I'm gonna share it as much as I can to get you the views that you deserve! Also so motivating.

[@themodelcarproject]

Glad to hear that it resonates, thank you so much for your support my man, appreciate it a lot!🫶

[@potatopack]

Honestly man you are mature and wise above your years. LOVE IT. Thank you for putting this together and I hope this does you well financially this video as it is DESERVING!!!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks a lot my man, appreciate your words! :D

[@rykyj-gg]

It help just in time for my "first" painted hotwheels, it's really helpful 👌 😅

[@KenTheChad]

holy moly, this is the best explanation how to custom hotwheels so far I've watched. Keep up the good work man!

[@themodelcarproject]

Very glad to hear, this was my No.1 goal, thank you!

[@sabmoana]

Thank you so much for this. Very detailed

[@TinyGarage]

I love the tips for different experience levels!

[@themodelcarproject]

Glad to hear mate

[@earltontabut24]

great motivation for the end part of video..thanks ive learn more with your video..

[@maragu2379]

Amazing video, it really shows what to do and what to expect at each level!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@THE_HW_MASTERS]

Amazing content! I'm going to make my first custom car this summer, so this will help me a lot!😀👍

[@themodelcarproject]

Cool, glad to help, happy customizing! :D

[@THE_HW_MASTERS]

@@themodelcarproject thank you!

[@dustinrossi9384]

Love this watched few times 😊

[@alenassereddine5088]

I watched some of this and got on with restoring one of my cars for a gift. Good video!

[@alenassereddine5088]

The car turned out mighty fine, I recommend using a clear coat too

[@freemywheels]

Super cool video. Visualy satisfying.

[@themodelcarproject]

glad to hear, thanks!

[@thechickenacrossthestreet8563]

Dude, your camera work and editing skills are waaaayyyyyyy better!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks my man! :D

[@stoogez]

HOLY CRAP THANK YOU, finally a video with great detail!!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks man xD

[@hhaste]

For level 1, a branch snapped in half to make a smaller stick and tape on the end, attached to the bottom makes a good free holder, so you don't have to paint your own hand and makes it so you can paint the whole thing without having to hold on to it.

[@Yotrexx-lr6br]

Ich habe diesen Kanal heute gefunden weil ich meine alten (halb kaputten) hot wheels mahl ein Upgrade geben wollte diese videos sind sehr hilfreich von sehr guter Erklärung bis zu sehr gutem editing! Einfach top!! 🤙

[@themodelcarproject]

Vielen dank, freut mich zu hören dass das Video hilfreich ist! Viel Spass beim Umbau!

[@IMInnocent07]

Great video. I really appreciated the motivational tips at the end of your video. Keep up the good work.

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you🤙

[@Calibra95]

Saving this one! Got some years of experience on spray painting, even tried with some of my models. Work to do this summer :)

[@themodelcarproject]

Very nice, lets gooo🤙Man, every time I post something, you always comment and at the same time one of the first. Heap thanks for your years of support🫶

[@Calibra95]

​@@themodelcarproject thanks to you mate. We'll be around.

[@Boardinfourlife]

Awesome work man 👍 what a cool hobby to get into..

[@akiempow]

I've buy so many damage hotwheels, and I donno how to start until this video....and now I gonna be prepared for the project. Thanks! I subs👍

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks man, lucky to help🤙

[@Kuanos_]

Clean tutorial, i just love that laboratory! Thank you for sharing! 👍

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you very much :-) ✌

[@farzanabegum7174]

I just painted my ford mustung!! Thanks for your info❤❤😊😊

[@themodelcarproject]

:)

[@mcloud_edits]

Thets the tutorial i needed, THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@usernamefilanyok]

absolutely fantastic video 👍

[@racheldume4818]

Amazing work 😍😍 Thank you for inspiration ✨

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you!

[@Blazeplayz0925]

this guy is amazing. I love how he responds to his fans

[@themodelcarproject]

🤙

[@KnifeGuy_]

Dude is thorough. ✅

[@BlackCat-nv5sf]

Great video brother. 🔥

[@Nipascookingrecipes]

Thank you so much for your motivation... I just painted a hotwheels honda civic custom with violet spray paint. Once again, Thank you so much...

[@themodelcarproject]

Dope! Very glad to hear.

[@masteroogway5154]

Great vid as always

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you! And for your support as well :)

[@wubly11]

great video thx😊

[@Fqcked]

Not alot of videos on yt that is very high quality and informative. Cool stuff as always :))

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks my man, appreciate it! 🤙🫶

[@moeliggen]

I learn a lot from this even i do paint for model kits. Thank you so much man 👍✨

[@themodelcarproject]

Glad to hear!

[@rafaelgonzalez2791]

Bro thank you for info extremely helpful can’t wait do my first custom and love the ending meaning motivating words

[@themodelcarproject]

I'm very glad to hear that my man, thank you very much. Happy customizing!

[@IamFlowsie]

Another high quality tutorial 🔥

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you!🤙

[@robbyclower9223]

Very good information

[@IllegalBloxTV]

wow very very nice! thank for help me!

[@onscreencars]

Great tips. Got ya shared on our socials!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you for your support💪

[@chrisgames6613]

Great tips! Thanks for the good video.

[@themodelcarproject]

You are welcome, thank you too

[@dochotwheels2021]

AMazing work!! Putting together all different prices for each level!! I send everyone from my IG to your youtube page when someone asks me how to lower a hot wheels. Great job and great video!!!

[@themodelcarproject]

Wow thats cool to hear, glad that the videos helps you and others. Thank you my mate✌️

[@user-ku6ib5iu4f]

Thanks! wonderfull video! Also nice Mustaches!

[@themodelcarproject]

Haha thanks ;D

[@JuanManuelTastzian]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! I'm at a level between 2 and 3, let's say. I don't have proper helping hands yet, but have some sticks with some helping hands like ends to grab the car. Double sided tape can be replaced for a "self loop" on a regular tape as well, if you don't want to spend extra. I just use the toilet paper carton without tape anyway, but it's a good idea to also do this. My advice to beginners especially, is to just have fun and don't think you need a lot of equipment to do this. And have patience as mentioned. You'll get better over time. Haven't done a custom in a while and didn't know about the compatibility between casting, primer, paints and clear coats. I actually had a car chip on its own at a very late stage. I thought it was maybe because I didn't wait enough for it to dry between layers, but maybe the primer is not right for the casting as well (but I have no way of knowing the material easily because it's not a Hot Wheels car). Either way, congrats on the video and thanks for sharing, bud! Keep up the amazing work!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you for writing this, you address some important points and tips. You can easily go with a low budget, just start and learn. And if you like the hobby, you can step up your game. 👉To paint incompatibility: It's important that you do NOT apply different layers of different types of 1k paint (lacquer, enamel, acrylic). The safest way is to stay in one range, to prevent side effects. A general rule of thumb: You can put anything over lacquer, but nothing underneath it (lacquers are the "hottest" paints of all, they can destroy coats underneath). 👉With primers it's often a bit different, mostly because they are basically cocktail mixes, so even manufacturers don't say (or know?? ;D) what it is exactly. Usually you can put almost everything over them (this is what a good primer should provide). The key is to find one, where they explicitly say that you can use it for aluminium, brass, zinc (Die-Cast-Metal)... or experiment and gamble ;) Thank you too for watching and supporting!

[@JuanManuelTastzian]

@@themodelcarproject thanks for the thorough reply! I'll take another shot at the one that has chipped because it's a very special project for me (it's a 1:43 reproduction of my first car so I really want to have it done to display). I'll try again but with a better drying time for the primer itself and be patient. All in all, the key is to have fun and enjoy the process. All the best and thanks again for sharing all the knowledge ✨

[@Slav_Cream]

if u dont have a thing to hold u can use binder clipsfor that i cant tell u in words how to position it, i would need to show a picture but u will get to it;) edit: i know nothing about customising hot wheels i just saw that on another yt channel bruh

[@vag001]

you just earned your self another sub, very nice job

[@themodelcarproject]

Heap thanks!🤙

[@baimtoys1651]

Thanks bro, this video is very useful, i want to change the paint on my hotwheels

[@halimw.k.9127]

the alternative way is satisfying 😁😁

[@impulsearcade]

This is magnificent and heavy weight job 👍

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you my man! :D

[@suralik]

I am painting my nine hundred and eleventh Porsche, I will update messages in the future. Updated for the first time: I took off the paint after getting minor chemical burns, due to the fact that the gloves were torn. Now I'm going to cover the machine with soil, but due to the fact that I bought a bad "helping hand" it may not be successful. Updated for the second time: this morning I covered the body of the machine with soil. Because I'm going to rest tonight, I didn't do everything according to the instructions. But definitely thanks to the author for his video, I will use it. Updated for the third time: I glued the car. And it turned out as for a beginner - not bad, it seems to me. I am very happy with my first job, I hope it will become my favorite thing.

[@StashJunkie]

Thank you sir!

[@barbaragarcia8359]

Congratulations for your awesome work, I cannot imagine how many hours between painting and editing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you very much! :D first time putting a lot of focus on the editing part, so yeah, quite a few hours invested. Glad that it was worth it ;D

[@JoelCastrillon]

Thanks for so useful and enjoyable video

[@themodelcarproject]

glad to hear, thanks!

[@__lukyno__3816]

I like how u did the "levels" in this vid, big like for this 🔥

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks my man

[@phsergei]

Maaan, thats great guide! Thx u!🎉

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you too! :D

[@mathiasbermann9460]

Wow das mit dem bohren wusste ich nicht danke für das Video Grüsse aus Deutschland

[@naqib518]

finally new content after 8 months ive been waiting

[@themodelcarproject]

Yesss, I hope the wait was worth it! ;D

[@coilstrike]

OMG HE POSTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@themodelcarproject]

Yeeeeeeesss finally after so much time xD Thanks for supporting me✌️

[@coilstrike]

@@themodelcarproject All good keep grinding

[@ScaleDude78]

The presentation video edit is 🔥. Nice cars dude!

[@themodelcarproject]

Heap thanks my mate! :D

[@pantherapfel]

Thank you!

[@xdriftsoulx]

AMAZING!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you!

[@spectrex1839]

Very impressive

[@mariokarthotwheels]

What a job…. Great to see how it’s really done. I would never do that because if my shaking hands, but I sub to your channel though to show you my support. Outstanding and very well explained video, that I shared to my contacts who were doing some custom diecast. Keep on the good work. Chely.

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you very much, appreciate your support! :D

[@user-fm9ey1dv6h]

Good car you got there

[@TheDoctorWheels]

Tremendo video 😎👌🏽 Saludos desde españa 👍🏼

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you very much! :D

[@SirKaidoo]

This is going to help because I am thinking of unboxing my mustang svo and spray painting it red so it looks like his old ford fairmont which dosent have a hotwheels yet!

[@mezi5268]

one thing is , if you want to use tamiya and other model focused primies on metal, use metal primers/prep first. tamiya has one in a brushed mini jar and it makes the real primer adhere better and would prevent it from chipping like we can see here

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks for the info, didn't know this. It requiers an extra step, but this is of course very useful if you already have a tamiya setup

[@GodWeenSatan]

Nice! Nobody would ever tell me what kind of primer they use on other videos when I asked. Like its some big secret they didn't want to share

[@vick_garage]

Nice tutorial sir...

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you 🤙

[@MaksiNiki-HotWheels]

Cool 👍🔥

[@Peppers_speedshop]

Klasse Video, schön erklärt

[@themodelcarproject]

Vielen Dank! :)

[@thatDUDEfromMAINE]

your painting booth with what appeared to be an exhaust fan is so awesome.

[@themodelcarproject]

You can buy them online, they are super handy (and necessary), when you are painting inside.

[@thatDUDEfromMAINE]

@themodelcarproject I'm going to look into them for sure. very cool channel, keep up the great work!

[@themodelcarproject]

@@thatDUDEfromMAINE Thanks man!

[@tt-rs1457]

Schönes Video ! Der MX 5 sieht da echt geil aus......wirklich viel Mühe gemacht.

[@themodelcarproject]

Danke dir!🤙

[@Mojsinjski]

ありがとうございます! 🙇‍♂

[@MkOne001]

ahh also doch aus D :) habs mir schon beim Düsensatz und dem Festo Barometer gedacht. Sehr gutes Video, hab einiges mitgenommen 🖤

[@themodelcarproject]

Natürlich! ;) Deutsche Produkte sind sehr willkommen im Hause. Danke, freut mich zu hören, dass es geholfen hat.

[@teigen13]

Few tips from my time building models and used spraycans: Best was tamiya spraycans and if you heated them in warm wather you get even finer result. Because of small details on model cars, normal spraycans tends to lay too thick and details dissapear. But best is airbrush ofcourse

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks for sharing! Second that, especially if you paint on colder days, a warm can will perform better. Just make sure you dont get any water drops into the nozzle-spray area.... Tamiya makes very good paint indeed, I wont argue, just their primers are more platic-model focused. A tip to reduce the layer thickness on normal spray cans: use a low pressure flat cap. You will get finer results and the paint will lay down much nicer.

[@Kashimoto_]

Yes new vid!!

[@patmygroin]

Awesome video but more awesome ‘stache 🤘🏻

[@themodelcarproject]

Haha, thanks man🤙

[@autoshowdiecast297]

Execelente resultado!!🎉

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you!

[@Lowridaaaaa]

Thx I just painted my first car👍😀

[@themodelcarproject]

Glad to hear it helped!

[@ilhamsyahrulla9786]

Bless you

[@williamwebberley692]

That Mr.bean part though 😅also real good tips i subscribed

[@BusologiaConFroggy_BCF-CL]

Nice work bro

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks man

[@BusologiaConFroggy_BCF-CL]

@@themodelcarproject Thanks for take 6 months and show a protips

[@A1C6]

He’s back!

[@themodelcarproject]

Yeyeyye thank you for your support🤙

[@tedscustoms61]

Nederlands? Goed gedaan! Dank je voor de informatie. ❤

[@themodelcarproject]

No, Germany! However I still could understand what you are saying, the words themselves are a bit similar ;D

[@Gt-7andWilliam]

thanks for the tutorial I'm currently working on painting my Dodge Challenger SRT hellcat from blue to red or black i think I'm going for level 3 since i don't have a studio

[@funkykoval2099]

Thank You for very deep explaining! Dziękuję bardzo. I'm thinking about repainting my amiga cd32 computer , because original cover is in dark grey and catches dust instantly... All best in 2024

[@user-gw3kn1lq2y]

cool 😮

[@TaiLe-bi1qk]

tks for video

[@brandondiecast9950]

Awesome video New Subscriber for you👍

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you!

[@johnsampler520]

What type/make of sprays do you use, I wasn't fast enuff to snap a pic of the can you used in this vid

[@arfickymiraldi5767]

Mantap bang, semoga sukses 👍👍👍👍

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you!

[@Covid-19..]

Im going to just cast the body and make it from 14kt gold

[@xxzzsss]

nice content bro

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks man!