How to clean dust from diecast model cars

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In this video I want to give you a few tips on how to prevent dust from getting in the way of your diecast car collection's awesomeness.
- If you don't have a display with glass panels, keep your cars in their boxes (also ensures resale value)
- Use microfibre cloth
- Use a soft bristled makeup brush to get dust off fine details like the windshield lining or perforated grilles etc.
- Use water to damp your microfibre cloth to wipe dried stains of water or oil
- Avoid isopropyl alcohol if you can, and NEVER use it on plastic body panels or near sun strips or the frit surrounding the windshields
- A good way of cleaning dusty interiors (especially of convertibles) is to use a can of compressed air. Otherwise, the aforementioned makeup brush or a q tip surrounded by microfibre cloth can get into places too small for your finger
- In any case, blowing always helps get rid of coarse dust particles quickly.
Hope these tips help you keep your diecast car collection neat and tidy!
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@JxT1957 3 жыл бұрын

i have diecast models that have been sitting for over 10 years on display and just found out a good way to get the stuck on dust out of the interior (Q-tip or paint brush didnt work) is by using a wet toothbrush and scrubbing the seats and dash. They look like brand new again.

@Santoshlv426 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImperialDiecast Won't a toohbrush be too hard for the small plastic.

@tomweyts 3 жыл бұрын

I use make up brushes to clean my collection Every few weeks , and a swiffer Duster

@Thunder_CR7777 Ай бұрын

10 years💀😭

@toxicnoise4379 3 жыл бұрын

Cleaning info part actually starts at 7:00

@shazbot7192 2 жыл бұрын

I'll save you all the trouble. Blow the dust off it, then wipe it off with a soft cloth. 2.3 seconds, 19 minute video not required. You are welcome.

@JamesBond-gf6lt 4 жыл бұрын

Reducing the amount of dust in the room is most important. I have my 300, 1/18 diecast in my den, a smaller room. They are all on open shelving. A BIG help is to cover (block off) both the supply and return air grilles into that room (surprisingly it is still warm enough in winter) It makes a huge reduction in the amount of dust. I put an auto-closer on the door hinge so it always stays shut, keeping dust out. Using an air purifier in the corner also filters out any dust. Canned air is best to get the bulk of the dust off and finish with fine cloth, as you've done. Fyi....take the model out of the room to blow the dust off, or it will just end up on some other models in the same room. Comment - I don't agree with displaying models inside the box since you can't see all sides, can't open the parts, poor lighting, takes up more space, etc..

@rzarco01 10 ай бұрын

My collection is made up of 1/87 scale Mercedes models, made mostly of plastic but also of resin and metal. I have found the make up brush to be invaluable in removing dust without detaching the freestanding photoetched hood ornaments on many of the cars.

@GK-Modelcar-Universe 5 жыл бұрын

A good topic! Of each collector probably hated. So I hate the dust. I absolutely need dustproof showcases. :)

@ImperialDiecast 5 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah :D I'm going to review some Triple 9 1/18 showcases soon

@timdejong5017 5 жыл бұрын

@@ImperialDiecast i have these no dust get in them www.modelcarworld.de/nl/MCG/202033/Modellauto-Vitrine-6x-Plastic-Vitrine-voor-elk-1-x-1-18.htm

@elektrosquad4673 3 жыл бұрын

I like how gentle you are to your Model cars

@mistered1397 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your detailed video. I am starting to collect diecast cars again and wanted better ideas on cleaning them. When I was much younger, I never used the care, that you did, and most were played with rather than admiring. I've looked at quite a few videos on this subject, and I personally would rank your information at the top of my list. I plan on photographing each diecast, I collect now to bring out a more realistic look with the collectable or even a toy car. And just a word to parents and mentors to the younger collectors,. teach them now, so they will carry on good care habits for their models to last for years to come.

@gtv6chuck 4 жыл бұрын

I generally use Swiffer pads and canned air blasts. The makeup brush technique is an excellent idea.

@Mad9977 5 жыл бұрын

nice tips, i am too lazy to clean so i got 2 big glass displays 😎👍 cool video, btw subbed your channel

@joshuating1155 3 жыл бұрын

cool vid. never thought of these methods. I use a wet q tip with a paper towel to clean my cars

@ironlungs10 3 жыл бұрын

Ive used a dry car wash/carnauba wax infused spray with a microfibre towel. worked great as well as put a slick wax finish on it.

@CptDavis Ай бұрын

Thanks man! This is soo helpful

@jesseechavarria1574 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you.

@nonchals 4 жыл бұрын

I did it and its works thanks bro

@kyleking284 2 жыл бұрын

That was very helpful, really good tips Thank you very much👍❤⭐

@mckav2358 2 жыл бұрын

This was great advice- thanx

@yank4334 5 жыл бұрын

very nice and informative..cleaning model cars and other models is a skill in its self. Most people will use a vacuum cleaner or mild detergent or something

@tmdiecastreviews4437 5 жыл бұрын

Great video brother!!It makes me want to make a "How to clean your diecast models" video too.Keep up the good work:)

@acadm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I have 69 1:18 scale cars in my collection, and thanks to your tips, I think every day I should clean one using the following steps: 1) Blow on it (using the mouth, not another body part) 2) Use a microfiber cloth for the windshield first, and then the rest of the car 3) Use a soft-bristled brush for those harder to reach areas of the vehicle

@ImperialDiecast 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! And to clean any actual dirt, always try using water dampened cloth first and only if it still doesnt go away, use alcohol-based agents as a last resort as they may damage the paint and definitely will damage matte black areas like the black trim around the windshield.

@moonwalker494 2 жыл бұрын

69, nice.

@overclocker4life 5 жыл бұрын

useful info, thanks

@mikemullay5622 2 ай бұрын

I use a soft makeup brush to dust my diecast. Occasionally the ones that don't have flocked interiors get a bath and then are dried with a hair dryer.

@username_username_5611 5 жыл бұрын

BADASS INTRO MAN

@dart-xgaming3213 4 жыл бұрын

Thnx bro i also suffer from this problem of dust i had gone for a trip and i saw my lambo collection it was very dusty

@jolly7728 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to inspire us to clean our model cars. I'm heading out to buy one or two of the simple "tools" I need to spruce up my die-cast auto collection. Just wondering, did I miss the part on using water?

@ImperialDiecast 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment :) Yeah I mention water somewhere in the middle of the vid, only resort to isopropyl alcohol as a last resort because that stuff easily damages paint especially plastic or matte surfaces.

@jolly7728 4 жыл бұрын

@@ImperialDiecast Right, and thanks again. I caught that part. Now, all we need is for someone to invent a die-cast model car "car wash/cleaner"...whatever they decide to call it. Can't wait to see it on the market :)

@andru2625 2 ай бұрын

Compressed air, low pressure, done!

@navidfarhan1456 Жыл бұрын

Fiber cloths are the king. I use them to clean all of my valuable collections, never leaves silly scratches but I must say they can't be used for long time and if its plastic body the dust can cause scratch.

@JxT1957 3 жыл бұрын

i find cleaning the interior stuck on dust on the seats and dash the hardest by far. i wish they made most diecast cars without open windows to keep the dust out. but then it would be kinda tough to open the doors.

@AB-hs9pw 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can we go with liquid polish for the models?

@smart4328 4 жыл бұрын

I am using medical cotton wet by glass cleaner is amazing coz cotton is very soft and not make any scratch for paint or other plastic parts ...

@xxprocodrinxx6548 5 жыл бұрын

Yo, great video. I've made that mistake, too, to a BMW series 3 Alpine white 1:18 and a Dodge challenger concept 2006 from Maisto. What models do you recommend me buy? (only sedans). Greetings, Codrin from Romania

@ImperialDiecast 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Codrin, regarding sedans, the companies Norev, Paragon and Kyosho have done many in the 60-100 EUR range, especially focusing on Mercedes and BMWs. If you're looking for less expensive ones, Maisto has done the Jaguar S-Type and X-Type, and I've reviewed their Mercedes CLS, Cadillac DeVille DTS and motormax's Chrysler 300C HEMI on my channel. Regards!

@DiecastAutoshow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. Cleaning diecast is issue for me before taking video.

@ntnghj31 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if using an air hose would be effective

@davidbartolo5652 2 жыл бұрын

Using a microfiber cloth won't leave scratches on the model, right? I usually use a makeup brush but still am afraid that I might damage it.

@raoamo8513 3 жыл бұрын

Can we use a paint brush instead of makeup brush

@Targoon_Music 4 жыл бұрын

while watching this i was cleaning my bbr enzo i have a big ass makeup brush the ones they use to put stuff on the cheeks i think i blow my models first to get rid of the most dust and the go over all of it with the brush

@ilanasmits6148 4 жыл бұрын

do you buy cars from minichamps? i think y oudont buy them there, becouse its very expensive, but good, btw , this vid deserves much more likes dude! amazing video! you helped me out, when i was stuck with nearly a 150 dust cars, i didnt know what to do. thanks man.

@ImperialDiecast 4 жыл бұрын

you're welcome, dude. And yes, I do have a few minichamps 1/18s although these days they don't seem to make new models anymore. Their 1/43s are also very nice

@ReadingRetail Жыл бұрын

Nope not boring.. market yourself in the asmr world.. we love this stuff 😂

@jercsgn Жыл бұрын

Nice

@Santoshlv426 3 жыл бұрын

Dusting my cars occupy my Sat mornings. While it forces me to have a good look and appreciate the car, it's a tedious process. I keep mine in boxes - 18, 24 and 43 scales. It's just easier to run a cloth over the box. Also, over years a build up of dust will mean the car needs polishing to bring back the shine.

@diecastran9679 3 жыл бұрын

you just tell me more than clean a model cars, you tell me a big think to take care of my model cars. i had 1000 more 1:64, 43, 24 and 12 models that isnt easy to clean but i will try it like you do. i think its not just a tutorial, is a way to love our models. thanks from indonesian scale model enthusiast

@i69withgrandmasfr 10 ай бұрын

Honest question do you know how to clean white walls on model cars

@sheeplegang7856 4 жыл бұрын

Is a hand dremel safe to use with compound to remove swirl marks?

@ImperialDiecast 4 жыл бұрын

so far I havent worked with compound yet. My advice is to stay away from tools and just use your fingers, that way you can always "feel" the model underneath and adjust pressure and pace. But try it on your cheapest and most damaged model first before daring to do anything on an expensive one.

@sheeplegang7856 4 жыл бұрын

@@ImperialDiecast thanks! I will try it on my cheapo ones first

@LadiesMan.217. 3 жыл бұрын

What model kit was this. I remember this diecast came disassembled and you had to build it. Got one in yellow when I was 7 or 8, just can’t remember the brand/kit name

@ImperialDiecast 3 жыл бұрын

this is a pre-assembled car in 1/18 scale sold by hot wheels. I am not aware of there being model kits in 1/18 scale, most kits I know are in 1/24 scale and made by companies like tamiya, aoshima, fujimi etc. but there are also some maisto "assembly line" kits in 1/24 scale too which do not require any glue or painting, just quick assembly.

@LadiesMan.217. 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImperialDiecast ahh they are the maisto assembly kits, thanks for clearing that up. I don’t really know much about model kits haha, but been trying to remember for the longest what kit it was just so I could buy another.

@ReadingRetail Жыл бұрын

I randomly fell upon your vid.. I feel like I can use this method in my husbands collectibles.. can’t use any chemicals to damage the paint

@lukamilic 4 жыл бұрын

My new Infiniti Q60S is arriving next week and I am already seeing dust on it....

@youknoweverything7643 2 жыл бұрын

That's what i do to my 1/24 scale models that wasnt built to high enough of caliber for a case I just walk by and blow on them ciuple times a week and clean them once a week it's not many maybe 4 abd by jist blowing majes it so much easier to clean instead of letting it collect dust. And also by building them you can gwt a very high detailed car with better paintjobs and as much scale detail as you want and alot of times more detail then any expensive diecast out there depends how much work you put into them for 60 bucks and 3 months I have models that are way more detailed and better paint then any other diecast in the 400 to 1000 dollar range but I been building for 10 years since i was a kod takes alot of practice and work but worth it

@navidfarhan1456 Жыл бұрын

What about isopropyl alcohol and cotton bud and glass of water??

@ImperialDiecast Жыл бұрын

only in extreme cases where normal water doesnt get the dirt off, and never over plastic parts.

@navidfarhan1456 Жыл бұрын

@@ImperialDiecast Should I soak fiber cloth with water or cotton bud for general case?

@LeadFarmer_84 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a pack of like 1,000 clothes off Amazon specifically designed for cleaning copier screens. Originally got them for cleaning weapons because they're lint free. But they probably work great for models. Super high quality and safe, but cheap enough to be disposable.

@654Crossman Жыл бұрын

That's why I keep my old clothes. I cut them up and use them as shop rags, gun cloths, general rags, and many other things.

@natasastanojevic Жыл бұрын

Makeup brushes that I don't use for intended purpose anymore do great work on dusty cars, perk of being girl car collector.

@sarthakgoyal6656 5 жыл бұрын

My brother 😎😎.. I wanted to upload more but I am so busy in college and stuff 😔

@ImperialDiecast 5 жыл бұрын

maybe in the holidays :D and good luck with your exams bro

@ThePurpleHarpoon 8 ай бұрын

So..... you can't use a pressure washer?

@leonardosepbrian8925 3 жыл бұрын

how long do you left your diecast dusty ?

@ImperialDiecast 3 жыл бұрын

haha, this was probably more than 8 months. I have all my cars that came without boxes in cases now.

@HELLF1RE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the video! I've been meaning to clean my model cars for a while. Just a suggestion, do with this what you will, i think you need to spend less time talking. I was wondering when you'd start. Again just a suggestion🤙🏽

@BorisAndAmorTV 8 ай бұрын

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@videoman77365 3 жыл бұрын

you can find out how to clean your car at 7:11

@abayamangali 3 жыл бұрын

I keep mine in a showcase box, so they are safe from collecting dust and dirt.

@lusciouskollektibles8663 3 жыл бұрын

Price and budget in mind, I think the prices these days are simply "demand driven" and no longer reflect the real value of model cars unlike in the early days.

@DapitDiecast 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍👍👍 tq for sharing....+1like n +1subs...greeting from 🇲🇾🤗

@ImperialDiecast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being a part of the channel! :)

@tutubopeter Жыл бұрын

Could not you just hose the whole car down, and then dry it?

@pliantimpala7858 3 жыл бұрын

I only really collect hot wheels but have a few 1/18 one in particular being an extremely rare and very very expensive model that if anything happened to it I'd probably just have to kill myself lol. But thank you for this video, I plan on getting only a couple of 1/18 cars but I'm going all out on them being getting the best of the best, so I want to keep them clean.

@OnwabaQwabi 3 жыл бұрын

Tbh u can just wash it or blow it

@kemperlennox5209 Жыл бұрын

I fell asleep numerous times attempting to watch this...

@fredlacroix6865 Жыл бұрын

ethyl alcohol & 303

@nevanquirke2227 3 жыл бұрын

And I’m 9

@Mr.Gundam7 4 жыл бұрын

I just put soap and wash it with water lmaoo

@timothydunleavy706 2 жыл бұрын

You can clean your paint with clay bar like you clean your real car with.

@mxstice9185 3 жыл бұрын

How to be a diecast model car collector 1: get a house with a big basement 2: get shelves that can stick to walls and dont break 3: buy diecast cars

@ricksanchezsflask8794 2 жыл бұрын

I skipped the first two.

@timdejong5017 5 жыл бұрын

and dentist gloves then you don't get fingerprints on them

@Atomicvex06 4 жыл бұрын

Ja klopt

@stardacars Жыл бұрын

it seems like you too scared to apply any pressure, I have alot diecast I use water other compounds for shine. You can use some polish which is real easy to clean.

@nevanquirke2227 3 жыл бұрын

My dicast cars All mine is 2000$ for my cars