I think if I'm the owner of a Matchbox or Hot Wheels car from my childhood, I would absolutely want to restore the one I owned as a child, and not go buy one from eBay... so really, the service you are doing for Chuck is far more important then just replacing an old car with a new one... There's no replacing sentimental value👍

You get a thumbs up just for attempting this restore.

WoW that one had been through the war. Im a watchmaker, that specializes in antique pocket watches. I fully understand the sentimental aspect of restoring. People will bring a 7 jewel watch that belonged to a grandparent to get it serviced. 7 jewel watches are just not economically worth repairing as the shafts for the gears are in metal and not jewel bearings so the holes get oblong. They have to be drilled out and bushings added. It can cost $500 for a badly worn watch. For that you could get a 21 jewel railroad watch. But that wouldnt have belonged to a family member.

This might be the most badly damaged car youve restored/modded.

As a 21 year old it’s very hard to explain to my friends why I love this channel.

Hey dude. I am just so random Disney parks content creator with no interest in hot wheels what so ever, but I can’t stop watching your videos. You’re phenomenal and I appreciate all your content. It’s captivating.

You are a true craftsman. Beautiful work

I know it would be easier to just buy a $10 one from somewhere, but the fact that it was "resurrected from the dead" makes it all the more pleasurable. We are living in a throw away world, so I'm glad that there are people out there still reviving old treasures.

For as much "play" this car has been through, it came out great. Your friend hopefully realizes how much of a difference you made. I'm impressed, with your work.

Nice work!!!! From junker to jewel!!! Love watching your programs.

This type of video means so much more to me, when there is a sentimental backstory and the outcome is this nice.

Great work man. Love that green shiny finish! Considering this thing will never be played with like that again, now it’ll last another 100 years! 😎👍🏽

Considering how bad that car was it came out absolutely fantastic. I like the you pointed out the need to balance the sanding vs living with some imperfections, and filling in what others that you can. I've watched some of your previous videos where some of the cars were over sanded as you mentioned. The approach used here is certainly preferable. A car that isn't as beat up would have much better results too. Overall I'm very impressed with your work. Keep it coming.

Dude, you never stop to impress me how professional your restaurations are.

As always I find your videos informative and helpful. I'm still learning so much about doing these restorations. Your videos inspired me to give it a go and I'm enjoying it so much

I'm 60 and have many hot wheels and matchbox cars and appreciate your work. Cool.

Your work continues to amaze me. The cars take me down memory lane. Thank you.

BaremetalHW You’re often imitated but never duplicated. Of all the guys doing diecast restorations and customs, your channel still remains my favorite.

It is 625pm You do amazing work I have just started watching you and you have taught me a lot of things I still have a long way to go and I want you to know I appreciate it and for now I am going back to watch you do what you do so well Thankyou

I keep re-watching these episodes

Well done dude well done, Chuck will be very proud of you restoring his childhood Hot Wheels Car.

I find your skill and your videos absolutely amazing I could watch them all day thank you

I won't speak for everyone, but I would say the bigger the transformation the more people will watch.... I certainly did enjoy it. Thx

Now that is awesome. The past has a way to influence what we can reform today. Restoration is all across KZfaq and this channel helps to how small things have big importance

Pretty sure it's been stepped on😆😆I lost it when you said that.

Cant stop watching these

Incredible work and a great video! These toys once provided hours of entertainment for a child. It's amazing to see them restored.

Worth the effort just to keep a favourite childhood memory alive and kicking - fantastic job as always, despite the damage! 👍

the imperfections give the spectraflame depth and extra shimmer. Very nice work

Holy hell. This one was *ABSOLUTELY TRASHED* The before and after was *so satisfying*

I have never been into cars or owned any hot wheels and I have no idea why KZfaq suggested your video to me but I am hooked. There is something cathartic about what you do, I feel really good when I see a toy that has seen a *lot* of love get even more. Please keep making these extreme restoration videos. Sure, it might be 10 bucks at the shop but it doesn't have a story like this car does!

What a treat! To have the master restore a childhood Hot Wheels Red Line car for you. As usual, you did a great job with what you had to work with.

This is without a doubt the most damaged car you’ve done, and like always, turns out incredible. I love your videos!

You are the best painter. Great job. Thanks...

I'm getting ready to sell all of my red line hot wheels on ebay from my childhood. Watching these restoration videos makes me want to restore them and keep them. Lol. I'm torn 😫

That was a miraculous transformation! Brilliant work, just brilliant!

This video is proof of your craft. I thought this junker was beyond saving and you made it look better than new.

I love this car, I love the paint color, and I love the restoration you did! Great video.

Great restoration...this is one of my favorite castings

Wow! I didn't think that turd would take a polish, but it polish it did! It looks great!

Okay, if this was a childhood toy of mine that held sentimental value to me, then I would be absolutely thrilled with this.

thank you for commentating this restoration. it's nice to hear the reason certain steps are done.

You did great considering what you started with. I would restore my old cars but my little brother inherited them, and he played "scrapyard" with hammers and rocks!

Honestly I was so sad to go see all my Redline cars in bad shape because i didn't know they would have value, so i thought it was a loss but the fact you show how to restore them is great so my collection can show beauty with a story behind the makeup

Awesome skill. Thanks for posting.

My son and I fixed a t-bird up that I had as a child. The windshield had a big crack in it. I painted it with blue tint spray paint, hiding the crack. It wasn't a restoration to your level, but it looks pretty good with it's new wheels and paint. He plays with it all the time.

Astonishingly superb restoration!

I don't restore or collect these cars, but your videos are really satisfying to watch.

You really brought that ride back from the brink. Great job, car looks wonderful.

I love this restoration Beautiful job all around

The "before" picture looks like every car i have owned! Nice job!

You did a great job of restoring this car, and I really like how it turned out. The green is absolutely fabulous, and I am certain the original owner of the car is very proud of it now.

This is one of my top 5 favorite hot wheels castings

You do great work! Thanx for sharing!

That was a masterpiece! I really enjoy the way you do your restorations! Congrats!

Awesome resto. Fantastic result!

Great work! I am sure this guy appreciates what you did as you saved this one bigtime!

Incredible job! I wasn't familiar with Redline restoration until I saw your videos.

YOU THE MAN!

That is absolutely amazing, I think this is one of your better Restorations. That had the scale of damage.

Another fine car and a good deed done 👍🏻

baremetalHW .... Man you are truly an artist in every sense of the word .... Great job

You did a great job considering what you started with . I watched a guy on youtube replace a broken piece ( dump truck ladder )with JB weld . That would have probably have worked on those pillars . But you did more than I would have on this car . Thanks for posting .

I still have my Chrome 69 Heavy Chevy that came in my Hot Wheels club membership. The other club car that was available was the Chrome Cougar I think. Mine is not as bad as this one but the stickers came off quick with play back then and I smoothed out the wheels with all the skidding on the fireplace hearth. Thanks for these restos as they look great!!!

Another beautiful restoration! It was certainly worthy of the restoration- for the owner and the viewer. It wasn’t necessary for you to do, but it is appreciated by the rest of us.

Here we go again! A fresh episode, wonderful! Pre-view post! Gonna enjoy those 7:41 minutes, that's for sure. Thank you very much for uploading!

That was not a restoration, it was a resuscitation! Very nice job!

OMG !! You did a great work with this piece !! OMG when video started I thought it could be almost imposible, but you did it !! Awesome restoration !!

WOW! What you did made a big difference. Very cool! Keep up the good work. Thanks.

Great build and historic HotWheel.

Brilliant restoration really impressed!

Love these videos keep them coming. Great job on the resto I'm sure Chuck was well pleased with the final result.

A valiant attempt. You're not so lucky as Marty in Australia who can use baking soda with the super glue to fix broken pillars and putty to fill in pits because of the translucent Spectraflame paint. I think you got this car as far as you could given its rough shape. I always enjoy your videos for your commentary as well as seeing the process and the result. Six hours is surely a labor of love.

Amazing work. Completely transformed from how bad it looked initially!

One of the best hot wheels restored by one of the best 👍

Quite the transformation! Bet the owner will be thrilled

dude idk anything about cars but this was still so satisfying to watch

nice job considering what you had to work with. . fun to watch and a way to learn from the viewer , thank you

My brother had a couple of theses and watching you restore this and the Mustang is great nice job.

Green is my favorite spectra flame color. I love the way yours turned out!!

I'm always impressed with your skill. I think this one turned out great and I hope the original owner loves it.

OUTSTANDING. Love green.

I enjoy all your videos. Just fun and amazed to watch even now I keep my eyes open when I go to flea markets or garage sales

It has a really stunning final color! And you finally got me hooked enough to find some Hotwheels from about the '90's to mess with. Gonna pull them apart today and mess with 'em. :)

I think you did a very nice thing for this guy. Love the result. Green is by far my favorite color, so that's a bonus, here. Many thanks for sharing the project as usual.

You do Awesome work. Enjoyed watching your video and it’s always nice to see redlines again 👍👍

Wow, that restoration was amazing!

Love this, it's such a remarkable difference

Excellent restoration! 👍👏

Awesome video! I like how you explain all of the details of what you've done and how you do it! I've never tried to restore a Hot Wheels car but it looks like fun!

Damn I like your 3D printed redline wheel... thats a neat presentation idea!

Great job as always = thanks for sharing

Fine work, excellent rebuild.

This is the content I subscribed for. Brilliant work

Very good work of this Curvy of 68❤😊

FINALLY! a heavy chevy restoration video, been waiting for awhile, a lot of damage, looks amazing in the end keep up the work.

My heart is broken every time i'm seen good toys in such a bad shape.

Awesome, love watching your videos!

A lot of fun! Great vid on how to restore.

Nicely done. Looks great.