Add 5k and 10k grit to your list...its much better after using those as well. Great video!
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Oooh nice, will do Widowmaker! Where do you purchase those? Not sure if Ive ever seen em local.
@bdanyluk3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast Amazon..search for this. Sanding Discs 6 Inch,10000 Grit Wet Dry Sandpaper,Silicon Carbide Hook and Loop Random Orbital Sander Round Sand Paper by MAXMAN,30-Pack
@MrOiram4611 ай бұрын
You can also find 12k grit padded sandpaper at Hobby Lobby
@MUSTANGHUNTER3 жыл бұрын
I did this process when I ported and polished my throttle body on my Mustang. Came out like chrome...great video as always buddy!
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thanks amigo! Bet she's purdy in there! 😁👊
@YourfriendlyneighborhoodChevy Жыл бұрын
thank you for the description with the item links! Been wanting to get into diecast customs but was lost and overwhelmed by how I might mess up or even know what to do. You make this seem doable for someone like me. The step by step and in depth explanation with tips really just shows how much tou are going above and beyond for this and really seem to want to help! I know this is long winded, but again. Thank you, this hobby has gotten me through tough times by allowing m to collect my favorite cars, built my childhood with hotwheels of all kinds, and has recently allowed me to find a small group of friends that like diecasts too! I only have one suggestion that my dad taught me as a "family secret to touch ups" (he built things alot); maybe to fix some imperfections or straight up cuts, grooves, or divits, you can use a sort of wax/enamel or soft acrylic (the kind that you can make that molds alot like clay but easier to cut) to make a very fine layer by getting it soft enough to get a flat surface (razor blade at an angle like you are doing a reverse scrape) to allow it to fill the gap. Then, as I've seen people do for other things, spray silver over it as a post-primer coat. (Primer not always needed as for some things like irl aluminium car mirrors on older cars only need a thin clear coat and silver) i hope I don't sound rude trying to teach a pro, but I'm just really exited about the discovery of this channel and want to share some other tricks that might work too! Anyways, bye and thanks! (Again, sorry this is long)
@HonestDiecast Жыл бұрын
Absolutely no offense taken, I appreciate the additional input and suggestions! Im happy you found this useful and if you ever need help going forward, please don't hesitate to ask! 👊😁👍
@mikefagan68409 ай бұрын
I've done this using Turtle Wax polishing compound and a dremel tool with polishing bit. Came out absolutely beautiful. ❤👍👍🤘🤘
@RAPIDNISMO3 жыл бұрын
Soon as summer huts I'm tearing into an old mustang of mine, resto Rod comes to my mind...
@nucollector55973 жыл бұрын
Noice sounds cool🤙🏽
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Nice Aaron! Cant wait to see! 😁👊
@RAPIDNISMO3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast the rain that hasn't stopped for a week gotta stop lol
@davidbeeson11783 жыл бұрын
Well done brother, if you can get ahold of some flitz Polish give it a try it works awesomely. I have been through quite a few different polishes and compounds and the flitz seems to be the best for me. Very cool and informational video brother.
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
I will DEFINITELY check out Flitz, thanks David! Didn't care for Mothers Mag Alum polish?
@StaticKrispy3 жыл бұрын
Suhweeettt video buddy definitely something I want to try when I get into making customs 😁👍🏼👊🏼
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Static! Give it a go sometime, lots of work but lots of fun! 😁👊
@StaticKrispy3 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely first I’m going to practice with wheel swaps then try to do paint jobs/ polishing ! 😁👍🏼👊🏼
@SubieDiecastCustoms Жыл бұрын
Well done man. Been looking at very clean polished and I just seem to be impatient. Definitely helps for sure. Sandpaper sandpaper sandpaper💪🏼
@HonestDiecast Жыл бұрын
Yup! Make sure you look into that jewelry polisher I talked about on DD #85! Thats gonna save our fingers! 👊😁👍
@SubieDiecastCustoms7 ай бұрын
And just realized I have that 62 chevy on the front there.@@HonestDiecast
@bsdiecastfantasyland23203 жыл бұрын
Looking good! Nothing like seeing the finished product after the work put in! 👍👊😃
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely my friend! Sore fingers and all! 🤣😁👊
@bsdiecastfantasyland23203 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast There may be a new group of customizers on the horizon... lookout Four Horseman and Three Blind Mice!! 🤔😂😂😂👍👊
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
🤣😁👊
@bigsmoothiediecast69343 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for all the info and tips I'm going to try metalcast paint. And this gives me a good starting point.
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Ill go over the paint process next!
@dianeforrester24903 жыл бұрын
Great how to video. I can't wait to see the finished product!
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Madre! You'll get the best look at it while its in your hands! 😁👊❤
@FatherSonDiecast6 күн бұрын
Man... this is the second video of yours to really help me out. I tried this yesterday on a civic EF.... got some metalcast red paint, and I'm very pleased with the results! I hand polished instead of using a dremel just to see how it would look and it looked pretty good. But next time I'll use the dremel for sure! Thanks bro!
@HonestDiecast6 күн бұрын
You got it FSD! Happy this worked well for you! 👊😁👍
@Letmeslideinyou4 ай бұрын
Very nice! I getting into polishing different casting also. Can't wait to do my first chrome polish.
@HonestDiecast4 ай бұрын
Give it a shot! I'll be uploading a vid with a shortcut to polishing you might be interested in. 👊😁👍
@simplekustomsbyeddiepapand1838 Жыл бұрын
Now the new buffing wheel u will be done in no time and u can charge less !! Lol!!!! Thanks for sharing
@HonestDiecast Жыл бұрын
Meh, I kinda stopped charging for customs since I don't have as much time. 👊😆👍
@Gendo. Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this tutorial, i used it to get a feel for metal polishing on a gundam model!
@HonestDiecast Жыл бұрын
Nice Gendo! Super stoked it helped my friend, if you have any other questions about anything then please help and I'll be happy to help! 👊😁👍
@trevoursamudacollections57963 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info.................................
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
You got it, Trevour! 😁👊
@timzchannel19603 жыл бұрын
Awesome can’t wait for the paint video. Thank you for the tips and sorry for that newbie question got to excited commented before watching the video!
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
No worries my friend! I hope the upcoming episode helps Tim! Its Duplicolor Metalcast on a.polished car but honestly the same principles can apply! 😁
@TheHazard777onCODPS33 жыл бұрын
Going to have to give this a try
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Please do Hazard! Let us know how it works out! 😁👊
@TheHazard777onCODPS33 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast Once time permits going to give it a go. Hopefully back to making videos once more.
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Yes please! Vids, vids, vids! 😁👊
@sjc77733 жыл бұрын
Great video, the stuff I sent you are on pretty bad cards, so hopefully you got plans for them in the detail shop. Not all but some. Castings are fine just some of the cards have seen better day's. See you next time, thanks.
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Graham, cant wait and thanks a ton! Ill send tour stuff out shortly my friend! 😁👊
@tajhauser24153 жыл бұрын
Wow
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Taj! Give it a go! 😁👊
@Sqwidwood3 жыл бұрын
this works so good
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Car Guy! Give it a try! 😁👊
@HotWheeler3 жыл бұрын
That is so impressive. 😎
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! Give it a try when you get a chance! 😁👊
@jskipper133 жыл бұрын
Nicely done!
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thanks jskipper! 😁👊
@ovidiuschley33463 жыл бұрын
Great video my friend and very usefull !👍👏👏👏🥇🏆
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ovidiu! 😁👊
@Hectorsautobody3 жыл бұрын
What's up amigo very nice video master #hunters 😎👊💪👌☝️
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hector! 😁👊❤
@mariomarredo9 ай бұрын
tks a lot..
@HonestDiecast9 ай бұрын
My pleasure SpecialPicks! Thanks for checking this out! 😉👊
@GrafsGarage33 жыл бұрын
Looks great man!
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex! Paint on the next episode! 😁👊
@justinmcwilliams67592 жыл бұрын
You can also electroplate the casting with zinc to fill in imperfections, etc. before sanding and polishing. That's what I do.
@HonestDiecast2 жыл бұрын
Yes Justin, great idea. I looked into zinc plating as shown by BareMetalHWs but I never went through with it. I need to try it! 😁👍
@justinmcwilliams67592 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast I have a bench 12vdc power supply, and I get the muriatic acid at Lowes, a gallon jug is pretty cheap and will last for quite a while. I tried using zinc galvanized flashing as the sacrifice, but didn't have enough pure zinc...so I broke down and bought some on Amazon. I also have a copper bath, I made with the same acid and leftover copper wiring from various circuits I've added to the house. Plenty of sacrificial copper for copper plating!
@HonestDiecast2 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazingly interesting! I want to try! 😁
@justinmcwilliams67592 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast It's pretty fun, too! Just...just don't do like I did, get crunk and forget you have a car body in the acid plating bath....and leave it overnight.
@HonestDiecast2 жыл бұрын
😆 did it pile up too heavy?
@nucollector55973 жыл бұрын
Noice love that shine. Thanks for the great video 🤙🏽
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thank Nu! Give it a go, its worth the trouble! 😁👊
@nucollector55973 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast yes I definitely think so. Just got my new airbrush and compressor just waiting for the booth. Can’t wait to spray 🤙🏽
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Nice Nu! I have an airbrush as well but need a booth as well! 😁👍
@nucollector55973 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast I order the Master brand on Amazon dual fan hopefully it works good🤞🏽
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I've heard good things about Master! Iwata as well (apparently the best). 😁👍
@cunderthunt10 ай бұрын
Great Video! You think it’d be okay to sand to 2000 grit and then never dull the cars?? I’m assuming the degreaser will take all the left over residue off??
@HonestDiecast10 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure the polish would hold up for quite a while if you used a good polishing compound after the 2k grit. If you plan on painting after polish, then a really good clean is a must. I personally drop the car in a jar full of acetone and let it sit for some time. That seems to do the trick. 😁👍
@kairus16 ай бұрын
How can I clean the chrome diecast parts on my Voltron ?? They have some tough stains that wont come of with warm water and soft cloth.
@HonestDiecast6 ай бұрын
Theres stains on the actual chrome body?
@brandon65413 жыл бұрын
Great video very helpful😁😎
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Brandon! Happy you enjoyed! Stay tuned for more, I hope they help as well! 😁👊
@brandon65413 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast 😁
@LaurensSecretAdmirer3 жыл бұрын
BADASS
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thank Jimmy! I hope it helps bud! 😁👊👍
@efrenlopez17333 жыл бұрын
Very Nice 👌
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
😁👊👍
@eclectic_savant2 жыл бұрын
Don't know if this video is too old to answer my question, but could I replace the buffer and polish compound with 5000 grit sandpaper? I have the supplies, but like to brag about hand sanding to a mirror finish.😉😁
@HonestDiecast2 жыл бұрын
Not too old at all, Eclectic! You should always finish with polish compound to get the fine imperfections out and to bring out the shine. Buffer wheel works best but you can certainly apply and remove the compound by hand if desired! Hope this helps! 😁👍
@diecasttaterhw80023 жыл бұрын
Hi I've found two supers and a treasure ever since your video about what they are! Thanks for that. I was going to ask if you could help me build my collection? Like if you would make another video. I've been hunting since 2019 and I've only found three. It is fun getting them so thanks for all the vids I look up to you! Have a great day! Hope you see this.
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Hey Isaac! Dude that is friggin' awesome! Congrats on your finds! Which ones did you get? Ill be happy to make any vid your guys request, just lemme know some specifics my friend! 😁👊
@diecasttaterhw80023 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I found the sesto elemento and the 95 mazda rx7. The treasure hunt is the 2021 custom 77 Dodge van. But about the video, I was wondering if there was an easier way of finding treasure hunts, like a different strategy for looking? Or if they are easy to spot if you look at them a certain way you automatically know that you have found one. Thanks so much for you're help!
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Well if Im cracking a case, Ill look down into the case for the designated super car and see if its spectraflame or regular paint. Thats what Ill usually do. Other than that, the spectraflame always catches my eye and I make sure to check every car that is a super in the current or previous case. 😁👊
@diecasttaterhw80023 жыл бұрын
Ok! Thanks so much! Best of luck! Hope you find some good ones!
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Isaac! You too buddy! 😁👊
@imprrza3969 Жыл бұрын
Can 18v work for a rotary tool
@HonestDiecast Жыл бұрын
Yeah for sure, I use an 18V Milwaukee drill to drill the posts. 👊😁👍
@TurboTyler4053 жыл бұрын
GIVEAWAY!!!!
@RAPIDNISMO3 жыл бұрын
CUSTOM SERIES IS BACK!!!
@brandon65413 жыл бұрын
Yess
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Yup! Gotta get some more customs vids in! 😁👊
@RAPIDNISMO3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast can't wait!
@jskipper133 жыл бұрын
Hey how many uses do you get with the polishing pads? Can they be washed and re-used?
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
That I'm unsure of! Ill use em till they are pitch black then change em out but thats just me! Im sure they could be washed if needed. Theres a link in the description for a kit with a bunch of em for cheap! 😁👊
@jskipper133 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast ahh perfect, thanks man! They’re kinda expensive at Ace...
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are! Check that link in the description, I wanna say its $10-$20 for a big ol' set of em!
@jskipper133 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast yup $9.99 for 88 of em! Score!
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Sick! Happy to help my man! 😁👊👍
@V_ML_C9 ай бұрын
Do I need a rotary tool to get that mirror like finish? I tried using just my elbow grease and can't seem to get the same effect? I'm wondering if I didn't sand it properly or it's really the rotary tool that would make the difference. Thanks in advance.
@HonestDiecast9 ай бұрын
This write-up was all done sanding by hand minus the polishing compound (which can also be applied by hand). A dremel with a buffing wheel will certainly help when applying the compound though! 😁👍
@V_ML_C9 ай бұрын
@@HonestDiecast I'll try sanding it some more then. Spent a good 20 minutes with the 400 and 600 grit. Maybe I rushed the last few grit sizes. Cheers!
@HonestDiecast9 ай бұрын
Yeah give it a shot and take your time with the 400, thats the most important step. 😁👍
@V_ML_C9 ай бұрын
@@HonestDiecast Thank you for the advice. Sanded the whole thing again starting with 400 all the way to 2000. Then compound. Got the mirror shine I was hoping for. Next step.... Painting. Are you on instagram? Would love to show you the result.
@HonestDiecast9 ай бұрын
Awesome, happy that worked! Im not but you can send me pics at honestdiecast@gmail.com 😉👊
@andhikameirzha20486 ай бұрын
Can i only use polishing compound without rubbing compound? Because its hard to find the brand tha you use
@HonestDiecast6 ай бұрын
You sure can! Rubbing compound would just be an extra step but you should get a good result with just the sanding steps and polishing compound. 👊😉👍
@andhikameirzha20486 ай бұрын
@@HonestDiecast also is it different between wet sanding and dry sanding?
@HonestDiecast6 ай бұрын
Yes, wet sanding is definitely preferred for finishing work like this. 👊😉👍
@andhikameirzha20485 ай бұрын
Thank you for answering my question, i will post the result in the near future through my social media🙏🙏🙏🙏
@andhikameirzha20485 ай бұрын
Btw i already try your method about wet sanding and dry sanding, its good but i think i need more sanding to get that finish. I also use the polish to have a chrome finish, but the result is a little bit darker, i already wash it with dish soapy water and still not as mirror look as yours. And the last thing i also try to heat up my spray can using hottest tap water for like 10 minutes, and i love the result although im trying to find the anodized spray can in indonesia which is rare especially uncommon colour. Thank you for your video and comment. ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@jonathan_alcala3 жыл бұрын
How do you take the bottom of the hot wheels
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Jonathan, here you go! Hope this helps my friend! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJ12jJBi08-nimw.html
@jonathan_alcala3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome my friend! 😁👊
@nevarism2 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the red container you using in the video
@HonestDiecast2 жыл бұрын
I honestly dont remember where I acquired those from. Very handy though! 🤔👊
@nevarism2 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast you know what's it call or who makes it by any chance ?
@HonestDiecast2 жыл бұрын
If I remember right, I got those out of plastic storage bins sold at Michaels. The red parts sit ontop. I have no clue as to what brand they are. 👊😩
@nevarism2 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast I found it at Michael's thank you
@HonestDiecast2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! 👊😁👍
@milekdiecast94813 жыл бұрын
Zamac contept
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, just polished. 😁👍
@offeze3 жыл бұрын
second ! :)
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
🤔🤣😁👊
@Bitwhatup Жыл бұрын
will it mess up paint
@HonestDiecast Жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean, this is a write-up on how to polish a bare metal car. 🤔👊
@Bitwhatup Жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast im saying that if you have spray paint on it and put rubbing compound on it will it ruin the paint
@HonestDiecast Жыл бұрын
You can use polishing compound to clear up clear coat as well
@Bitwhatup Жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast Thanks Sir
@mmpyanez57753 жыл бұрын
First
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
🤣😁👊
@nehaisszerintemnem3048 Жыл бұрын
Hmmmm, skip those sandpaper works. Rotary drill+ finest steel whool. Faster the process and cheaper th steel whool.
@HonestDiecast Жыл бұрын
Updated polishing how-to coming soon. 😉👍
@nehaisszerintemnem3048 Жыл бұрын
😂LoL, i love your precision and houmor! Keep up the good work and thank you so much for the tips in your videos. Helped me alot when i started the restaurations 💪✌️
@HonestDiecast Жыл бұрын
😆 Thanks Neha, super happy you found it helpful! Enjoy your restorations! 😁🙏
@RAPIDNISMO3 жыл бұрын
Third
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
🤯🤣👊
@RAPIDNISMO3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast mind blowing 🤯
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! Easy process, just time consuming. 😁👊
@RAPIDNISMO3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestDiecast i can imagine! Please do details next lol! The part I always struggle at 🤣
@HonestDiecast3 жыл бұрын
Will do Aaron! 😁👊
@WillieBeard10 ай бұрын
I’m more interested in polishing a “painted” car.
@HonestDiecast10 ай бұрын
This write-up is intended to help people who want to spectraflame paint a car to make it look like a Super or an RLC car. Or just have a fully polished car. Sad to hear this wasnt what you were looking for.