In this video I will use what I have learned so far with the Molotow metal ink to restore a super chrome Mustang Stocker from 1976. This poor car has been beaten to a pulp and is in need of a second chance.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
I really appreciate that you are willing to teach us with little talent. You truly are a talented restoration expert. I think the way that car turned out is truly inspirational to those of us trying to recreate what you make look so easy. The car in my opinion is truly fantastic.
The extra history bits are very much appreciated! I'm getting into diecast in a casual way (mostly finding things that I remember having as a child) and like to hear more about the history and background. Thanks and great work on this restoration!
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.
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!
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!
Wow! I think you are doing one hell of a great job restoring these cars. I really like the historic info added to this one. Looking forward to watching more.
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
Another awesome job. You have really helped me out as I customize cars for model train layouts. I was able to achieve awesome results my first time because of your videos.
I have vivid memories of Hit Wheels and Matchbox cars as I was 6 in '76. I am amazed how little people know of that year. I'm stunned how many 1976 quarters I have run across lately. I put them away as soon as I find them.
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
When Moko-Lesney, (as they were then known ), brought out their famous ' Matchbox' range in the late 1950's, my Grandma used to buy me one each week. They then cost one shilling & sixpence, in old UK money, which I guess would be a few cents, US. I had the first 30 or 40 models they made ( except the horse drawn milk cart, which I thought was a bit naff ! ), but gave them all away to my nephew in the 1980's ! I wish I had them now. Your videos are of great nostalgic value to me, being brought up in bombed out, post war Liverpool. Keep up the good work.
I'm a bicentennial baby myself 7/5/76 (a day late and a dollar short) to be exact. I too share the feeling on this casting, not my favorite, but your restoration looks really nice! It's for sure display worthy, but it would look even better on the track!! Great job!! All hail red white blue....and chrome! 😉😁
Adding in the history bits and your commentary on the castings was a great addition. This is mostly escapist nostalgia for me, and although I’m sure some viewers will be inspired to follow in your footsteps, many of us are just fans of HW.
I had my doubts on how this one was gonna go with the poor and sloppy casting along with lack of detail but as usual, you knock every project out of the park. Really well done.
