Hot Wheels

Thanks. Ive seen them on ebay, just curious if there was anywhere else that had decent deals

 

Another question, if repainting and adding decals do you paint, clear coat, add decals and clear coat again? Sorry if basic but wanting to start making some customs myself. Watched some you tube videos but cant find one that covers the whole process.

 

Wheel & Tire Packs Series 2, Set of 3 Multipacks 1/64 by Greenlight 16030

https://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Packs-Multipacks-Greenlight-16030/dp/B082H5MRB4/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=1%2F64+hobby+wheels&qid=1611964780&sr=8-5
Amazon. Other sets as well. Price isn't bad.

 

I just looked under 1/64 hobby wheels.

 

I haven't done any repaints yet, but I don't think you have to clear again after decals. @RLMoody would know, he's a pro at this sort of stuff.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Wheels...andle-Bits-Kit-For-Restorations-/322349254180

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40-SILVER-...vets-Washers-Wrench-For-Customs-/301512841949
These work great!

 

Been doing my research, already purchased the tap and t handle

 

My friend that does customs does it both ways. Some of mine are clear coated then decals added and some clear coated over the decals and some decals on the paint with no clear coat. For wheels your best bet is to go to any of the toy shows if they are in your area. You can usually buy cars for the wheels and find someone selling a box at a cheap price. If not then online.

 

15th Collectors Nationals Hot Wheels 1/64

 

Appreciate the tip

 

Found a different color Toyota off road truck, this one is a Target exclusive red edition.

 

Pretty nice detail for .99 cents.

 

Let's go racing!

 

I dont remember off hand who the manufacturer was who made these kits but they were offered in a variety of colors and came with a lot of the detail work already done maybe 15 years ago. They did not sell well and I bought all 3 of these for less than $20. They were easy to build and came out great. I tried to make each one a little bit different from the others including going Pro Street on the black Coronet. The back wheels came off a Pro Street T-Bird SC that I dropped and could not salvage. I have made deep dish wheels before and should have done that so they matched the rims on the front.

 

Nice! At target in tigertown last week I only saw the orange version over and over again

 

1970 Matchbox Beach Buggy.



Actually didn't have this one when i was a kid which is why it's not beat to hell

And thank you to @49erfan and @Jonas
I was just about to ask about where to get the stuff to start swapping wheels.

 

I just started today trying to do wheel swaps on 1/64s. Its not an easy thing to do. Hot Wheels are harder than Johnny Lightnings. At least the M2s are screwed together. Have a box with 15 or 20 that I want to change wheels or repaint as I get time.

 

I tried doing a wheel swap years ago when I first started collecting. Looked good but didn’t roll good. I may or may not have posted one or two that I did.

 

This buggy also came in a very rare version that is the same color but has white interior and side tanks. Don’t know what they are getting for it these days but I have never seen it for sale.

 

Yeah, there are a few of those on the ebay and the are a couple hundred bucks.
WAY outta my comfort zone.