Tonka Volkswagen Beetle Restoration

In this video I will be restoring a retro Tonka Volkswagen Beetle also known as "Bug". Its was made in the 1960s and was one the most popular and iconic cars ever made. The toy was originally black, but I thought a metallic blue color would be a better fit for it. It did not have much rust, but it sure needed a paint job. I got to use my sandblaster, and it did a great job with fresh silica media. This was a great and fun project, and I hope you enjoy it.
Also In this video for the first time I got to use the new "PinTonka" tool, overall I enjoyed working with it. Let me know if you need any more info.
#Retro #VW #Diecast

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you all for watching! And thank you for the likes & comments, its nice and it helps the channel grow. 👀❤

[@robertphillips6296]

I remember these. Tough little cars.

[@CoolRestorations]

Oh yes, nicely build!)

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Beautiful restoration. Thanks for sharing.

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you for watching!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@RestoredChannel]

Beautiful restoration 👌 I like your sense of humour too😁

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!❤❤

[@SergeyPNW]

A nice choice for a new color!

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you, I like it too 🙂

[@nancymills1884]

I remember these. My Dad worked at one of the first Volkswagen dealerships back in 1962. I recall my Mom crying because she no one would ever want one of these weird cars and we’d starve! Dad retired from from Volkswagen after 21 years. He brought one of these cars home to me, the dealerships carried them to sell. Oh, obviously we didn’t starve, and I owned many Volkswagens over the years. I like the color, it brought back great memories.

[@CoolRestorations]

Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@paulwilson2118]

Great work .my fav tonka. Well done

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you Paul Wilson!🚗

[@AlvaroLucard]

I love Beetle, in Brazil it is called the Fusca. Great restoration, my friend. Hugs. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you, hello to Brazil!🌍🌍🌍

[@alantan6255]

Very imaginative and amazing piece of work .it turned out super excited and your videos are very cool

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

very nice restoration

[@CoolRestorations]

Thanks buddy!

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

WOW, AWESOMENESS !!!

[@CoolRestorations]

Hello Mike, thank you! Long time no see you!!!👍🏻👀😍

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Been so busy at work, hard for me even to work on a toy car , be safe .

[@CoolRestorations]

@@diecast_MikeEspo Stay safe!👍🏻

[@RestorationVS]

It's really nice that you took the old car back to be beautiful again.

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nice Tonka well done.

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you and hello to Australia!🌍

[@RestorationAustralia]

@@CoolRestorations No worries.

[@francomalpica9988]

I like you restoration of volkswagen i like my cousin your channel and toys

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!

[@razorboyXVII]

Nice!

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!

[@jesusfernandodrylander1201]

Great, dude!! Anyway... You'd paint the lights and the 'VW' Logo in silver by hand. I'm a Volkswagen lover!! Congratulations from Spain!! 🧔🏻👍🏻🇪🇸

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mindybrooks3979]

Freaking awesome job dude I love all of your Restorations especially with the vehicles

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you very much friend!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MidIslandCustomDiecast]

Lol, that edit your did when you were putting the wheels back on the axle was simply hilarious. The restoration looks fantastic as well. Great job.

[@CoolRestorations]

😁😁😁😁 Thank you! I was thinking to do it or to remove it, and then I said who cares and left it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@restorationmt6286]

restoration car beatifull

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mikhaxl]

Awesome restoration. Definitely reminded me of when I was a kid. I used to have a few hotwheel cars like that.

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!!!!😍😍😍

[@dalewilliams7871]

I did one like this over the summer I painted it midnight blue

[@CoolRestorations]

Niceeee!👍🏻

[@morebetterrestorations7987]

You got my attention hammering that wheel back on lol. Excellent job, I like the color change!

[@CoolRestorations]

Haha, I hope you liked it :-) Thank you man!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ar_restoration]

Great job!👍👍I have a same car need restore too : )

[@CoolRestorations]

Maybe you should try doing Hydro Dipping on it?🤔Its fits the style!

[@ar_restoration]

@@CoolRestorations never tried, I'll consider to try it. Thank you!

[@thijsversteeg9010]

Nice piece of work! A small note, I think a clear topcoat would have provided more shine.

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you! Yeah probably should have done that! I have another Tonka VW laying around, should I restore it also?

[@thijsversteeg9010]

@@CoolRestorations of course !!

[@Primus54]

Well done as usual! Pro-tip from a car detailer. Buy some Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish ($8.44/10 oz. can on Amazon). It is a paste... use a small dab on a microfiber on the plastic windows, lightly rub in, then buff off. Repeat as needed until clear and scratch-free. Works wonders. Cheers!

[@CoolRestorations]

Oh that would be great for me, I wish I had time to order new window. I polished this one one for so long and it only got worse. Also had lots of cracks :( Thank you for watching!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MidIslandCustomDiecast]

@@CoolRestorations I use flitz polish on my plastic windshields in my restorations. It works amazingly well too. Sometimes you have to wet sand first depending on how deep the scratches are.

[@Primus54]

@@CoolRestorations: You are welcome. We use it to restore foggy plastic headlights and taillights (then protect with a couple of coats of spray UV clear coat), and also dashboard gauges that get scratched from people not using the correct methods to clean them (never glass cleaner and paper towels!). Also, once you get the window assembly polished, you might dip it in clear acrylic floor polish, remove slowly to prevent bubbles, then cover with a bowl until dry. Should protect it for years. Looking forward to your next video! ~ John from Ohio

[@Primus54]

@@MidIslandCustomDiecast: Yup! Good tip! I’d recommend starting with 4000 grit and move coarser if needed.

[@alexwinson5148]

That's great work! May I ask where you got the headlights from? They seem to be near impossible to get hold of!

[@CoolRestorations]

Gasoline Ally or Ebay 👍👍👍

[@alexwinson5148]

@@CoolRestorations Gasoline Alley had none for the Beetle sadly, they don't make that part! Ebay has nothing either. Thank you though!

[@Alecrim_dourado1985]

Beetle blue

[@CoolRestorations]

Thats right!)

[@maxpayne3400]

Painted yellow

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you Max!👍🏻

[@bosshogg4324]

A baha bug?

[@simplymonke5277]

Nice and also rip your walls they got spray painted lol

[@CoolRestorations]

Did they really? Or maybe it's the masking carboard cover protection I put up that got the paint on it?=)

[@zdenekvogl8236]

🌟💙💙👍💙💙🌟

[@francomalpica9988]

I like you restoration of volkswagen i like my cousing tour channel

[@CoolRestorations]

Great thank you!

[@mulletmansean2480]

Could you tell me where I could get new plastic windshield cause mine is cracked

[@CoolRestorations]

Hello mate, I would check on "Gasoline Ally" . . . Its a old toy online store for parts. 👍🏼

[@mulletmansean2480]

@@CoolRestorations ok thanks

[@frasssuliman5998]

❤🌷🍬

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you

[@murazibragimov8496]

Salam herkese

[@CoolRestorations]

Rahmat!

[@derekmcgraw8366]

How much would the bug be worth to buy

[@CoolRestorations]

Probably can find one for 40$ on ebay