Hi all... The other video was broken so I re uploaded this one... however, even it did not make it unscathed as the issue that was corrupting my video files could not be completely removed. I will remove the other video ASAP... Sorry for the inconvenience.
I am a 28 year old woman who has never had an interest in Matchbox or Hot Wheels, but I could watch your restoration videos all day. The process is very interesting and I find these videos extremely relaxing. Thanks for restoring this spider house, lol
I'm in the same situation as you, apart from I'm 30 and male. The videos are a good way to relax omw home from work even though my interest in Matchbox cars is zero. It's great to see such skill and care taken in a hobby and it's presented in such a friendly and informative way. It really sets this channel apart from many other channels.
Hello - I'm a 39 year old man who still loves his childhood cars, however, I also find these relaxing. What you are experiencing is called ASMR, look it up, there are 1,000s of videos to watch.
That's about as close as you can get to factory. Nice work. The blemishes in the paint on the hood are not visible at a quick glance. They could be accounted for at factory anyway, knowing most diecast assembly line mass produced paint jobs. The glass and interior are pretty darn classy. Cool piece all round and thanks again for the video Sir.
Love the restoration and I love the Jeep Gladiator. I find watching these videos has an almost therapeutic effect as you, and others who also restore/customise, have an obvious love of the cars and the art.
7:14 "Or at least that's what I'm going to be telling myself" LMAO - love it, sound like me convincing myself on something. As a UK child of the 80s I love seeing these Lesney cars being renovated, I had so many before they fully moved over to Matchbox.
Awesome video. Interesting note about springs, they only wear out over time with use. So you could leave something under load for 100 years and as long as the spring wasn't used regularly it should be good as the last time it was use.
As I commented on your original upload this is a very nice restoration which is my preferred term. I do not agree with the term "forgery" as many of these original pieces are in need of some care to bring them back, and they are still the original casting. A forgery in my opinion are cars made to look like an original with different obvious characteristics. Eg; Body lines may be altered or base stampings are different, etc... I very much look forward to your next project!
Exactly. or parts from a different model car that looks similar, but is sold as original. This is just a restoration. Making it look like it was originally when it came off the factory floor.
I would like to think anyone capable of doing a restoration that would fool an expert… Would also have the foresight to be honest. However I guess the fear is these will eventually get passed on to unsuspecting buyers and sold as originals… But I agree restoration is the right word not forgery.
Yes I had that model it was called the Jeep Gladiator Pick-up Truck in the UK. I could only see the one fault, a little grain of dust or something on the right (UK near side) front of the bonnet cover .
Just thought I'd post my comment from the previous version since I don't know whether or not you saw it. Please read it if you have time. Good video as always! Although I don't agree with your view on restoration at the end of the video. Restoring something should never count as forgery, because you're not creating a fake version of something else, you're bringing something back to like new condition. If you were to mold your own parts and recreate the entire car and pass it off as genuine, then that would be a forgery, but making something like new is not creating your own fake version. Much like restoring an iPhone doesn't suddenly make it a counterfeit iPhone or restoring a 69 Chevy Camaro doesn't suddenly make it a fake Camaro.
Well, again, really nice. And I'll have you know, you got me hooked and I just found some cars to practice with. Just some odd ones from the 90's. So we'll see what I can do, and thanks for inspiring me to try. :)
Hallmark store closed down near my town and I'd get a car or truck ornament every year for the tree. This one would be cool if you made a copy mold of it and added gifts and a tree to the back of the bed and a hanger for using as an ornament.
Nice job! Luv watching ur videos and learning a lot so I can try some models myself. While you are loyal to restorations, I intend to do simple customs such as alternative paint schemes and decals to see if I can create something that challenges Lesney's original genius. Altho I need to find videos that offer advice on creating decals and painting techniques for two-tone bodies or tail lights.
This is the EXACT truck that was used in the Tremors movie, owned by Earl. Maybe someday you could find another and try and make a miniature replica of their truck, would be pretty awesome!
After painting a diecast what do you recomend to put over the paint and if there is a decal? You did an awesome job restoring the Jeep. I did see what you where talking about the dot on the hood that could of been sanded away. Keep up the great work!
Looks like the 2 imperfections you mentioned were the marks on the front left of the hood and then one slightly higher but on the right of the hood? Since the clear had already been applied, was that the only factor that stopped you from stripping it again and then sanding?
zwz • zdenek he always notices things and takes his time in his other vids... based on the ones I’ve watch he pays attention and doesn’t make any mistakes
@@solorrae he himself literally says he misses things the viewers point out. I completely agree that the details are sometimes drowned in paint. Everybody makes mistakes.
As was stated in the previous video, the paint looks heavy/thick as the details look a bit muted. It is really noticeable comparing the Jeep stamp on the tailgate.
I am HORRIBLE at painting, and there is no way I could paint one of these anywhere near as good as he does, but I do agree that quite a bit of detail is lost from too much paint.
hey bud ive got a nephew thats big on hot wheels. i haven't done any painting or such in $$ years so expect many dumb questions while i try to help him. im gonna tinker with tires and wheels because of the price. maybe i can come up with a cheaper way.
I have one but the whole top & doors is missing but I like it that way!! need to find a decent one course if I did this I'd paint in the headlights, Tail lights & the JEEP name on the back in white
Paint on the tailgate shows the restoration truck you did has slightly thicker paint on it than the original, still looks good though, color looks nearly identical to the red on my truck irl
So I have an old Matchbox type car that I found in the dirt here a few weeks back and I want to send it to you to see if you can restore it. How would I go about doing that?
Hello, I think your work is amazing. Watching your videos makes me wish I still had my 1960's Matchbox Collection. I would like to make one ( well intended ) comment...NOT a complaint. Your finished paintwork is always awesome. However, I've noticed it often looks very "thick". Thereby, reducing the definition of some fine details. Such as seams, door handles, marker lights, fuel caps, body badges, etc. For example, on this Gladiator...the thickness of the paint is very noticeable on the tailgate. "JEEP" is very muted ...as compared to the original paint & when compared to the other Gladiator on the turntable shown at the conclusion. The casting looked "crisp" before & after the paint was removed. Are you using a "fine-coat" type of metal primer? Respectfully, Ben
Quality restoration as always. However I did notice that the paint cover over the 'JEEP' lettering on the tailgate is thicker than on the original. This makes it not as sharp. Overall your restorations are pure quality.
Great job... and i noticed an issue in the paint on the front of the hood. But as you said, it's a very small imperfection. And BTW, i would have used chrome paint and not the pen. I think that would give it much better coverage. Overall just nit picking. Looks great.
These are wonderful videos to watch. Very therapeutic and really want to have a go at something like this myself, as you make it look rather more accessible than one might imagine. Plus it’s a link to my childhood, while simultaneously being creative.
I liked that restoration a lot came out really well! I have a red dodge truck and the color seems to be spot on with the jeep, paint # was PR4 Flame red B9326.
Hey baremetalhw do you take requests for restorations/customs I have a ertl co hardees 1970 camaro in dire need of a restore. Broken wheels. Bad base. Bad paint... Its just sitting on my shelf collecting dust right now.
I have tested a bunch of these cars for lead... I even have an old video were I go over testing them... I have never found one with lead paint. However... I remove the paint with chemical strippers... thus the paint is never airborne. If for any reason I am sanding them I wear a mask or wet sand.
@@baremetalHW Thank you so much for getting back fast, wet sanding is the perfect option! Love your vids and just found some old matchbox and thought I could practice airbrushing a few of the really beat up ones. If I paint a new coat over the old coat on a matchbox, does it lower the value?
Can anyone recommend a drill press that would do that kind of axle job and is possible to use in ones room :D. Something you can buy at amazon or something?
I don't know how your fingertips aren't full of steel wool bits & brass. I used a slow speed dremel...even to buff out scratches in plastic. And as for detailing - nail polishes come in many metallic shades & have tiny brushes too. Makes for a more glassy appearance on headlights & a more plastic one on taillights. And chrome too can be found. Nice restoration though. Love seeing all these cars from my childhood!
My uncle worked for Mattel. Got all the new cars before they went to market. You bring me back 40-50 years... So many sandbox memories, so many lost cars. I hate you so much !!! Thanks man. Keep torturing me. I love your work. And yes, I know it's a Matchbox... 😉
I had one of these as a kid! We didn't play with Matchbox vehicles much, preferring the larger Dinky and Corgi models, but I always liked my Jeep Gladiator! It looked cool to me and with opening doors yet!?!
I've noticed you use the aircraft paint remover a lot, but only on metal surfaces. Is it safe to use on plastic or metal-plated plastic or should I continue to use several coats of paint thinner?
Just finished one of these today. It had a metal spring with zero rust. You can check it out in a week or two at EPA Crawlers RU-vid channel. Never done one of these before. By the way, found this for $2.
Not to be childish, but the headlights seemed to have had paint on them before you removed it. Most images on google have them painted as well. Though some are ubiquitous (I'm no expert though, so maybe there's a reason for variants or something) You did specifically mention you wanted it to match as close as possible.
Have you tried using an ultrasonic cleaner to remove the paint instead of a toothbrush? Still use the paint stripper, just drop the piece in an ultrasonic cleaner filled with water? ...or soapy water? ..or maybe even brake fluid?!?!
The 2 minor flaws you mentioned make it look more original. I have 2 of these Gladiators, one came in the G 8 gift set, Christmas of 65, and the other was purchased about 20 years ago.
The imperfections make for an happenstance forgery. The should be room in the diecast community for those of us who will leave "loose" toys that were played with and then restored for posterity just because we LOVE our toys.
Perhaps its just me alone, but if I ever leave a blemish on something it will haunt me ever after looking at the object as my eye will always fixate on blemish...so for me I redo it so I am not bugged every time I see it
Hi do you have any tips for touching up paint on a Corgi Buck Rogers star Fighter. I don’t really collect diecast cars etc, so don’t really want to strip the whole thing down as it’s only small parts here and there, and the stickers are in really good condition. Many thanks Simon
That aircraft paint remover is really strong stuff but it costs as much to import it into the U.K. as the price of the product itself. I have had some success with a biodegradable product which keeps me happy I am doing something for the environment but when that fails, Nitromors is my go to product.
Have you ever tried using the same liquid that auto windshield repair companies use to fill or “hide” the “spider” cracks? Or another idea is to find out what sort of solvent will soften the plastic windshields and using a very fine hypodermic needle, try to get a microscopic “drop” of it to run or flow into the fissure. Wait for it to completely dry, then sand and polish...
does anyone know if you can get a reproduction spring plate for the suspension inside of these lesney cars? The blue clear springy thing. I need one for a zephyr 6. Mine is broken and attempts at repairing it did not work at all.... Search attempts have come up with nothing.
I don't want to be overly critical but the paint job is definitely not up to even the worst factory jobs. The paint is way too thick and obscures the details of the casting which are quite intricate. For example the Jeep badges on the fenders are easily readable in the casting and in the factory finished model but they're just raised blobs on the model you painted. I don't think it would be difficult at all to pick out the refinished model in a side by side comparison.
I found this very interesting as I have not one, but two of these from my childhood. And even the box from one of them. I can't tell you about the spring for the doors as I'm not willing to pop the bottom off but neither of them appears to have had silver paint on the front bumper. Just the grill and I think the headlights. They're not in as rough shape as the one you restored but certainly not mint either. Hey, I was 4 or 5 years old... I played with them.
Honestly, it looked like an old field found or barn found clunker before - like, it even wore like you might expect it to, and after, it looked like you'd spent a year lovingly restoring it to take it out on the town. I don't know if it's the detail of the car or what, but it's great and I liked it both ways, but I feel like you really did this restoration a special brand of justice here. Well done!
I had this exact truck as a kid, in about the same condition as you found it. It was already vintage then, but I didn't really understand that. I was a bit rough on my toys, and I left it on a dirt pile with a bunch of other older cars. A very large thunder storm rolled in and caused a flash flood which buried all the cars I left out and I was only able to find two. Somewhere out there a toy very similar to this is waiting to be discovered by some archaeologist.
