Matchbox Restoration - Paint Stripping

Matchbox Restoration - Paint Stripping - How to remove paint

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Hey Everyone and welcome back to another matchbox restoration! In today's video I'll be paint stripping a Lesney Matchbox vauxhall victor estate wagon step by. I will be using chemical paint stripper, Caustic Soda, Sand Blasting, and good old fashioned elbow grease! This is part 2 of my tutorial series where I will tackle the techniques I use during restorations.
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@judgem9150 5 жыл бұрын

Try changing your blast media to baking soda. It will not harm the die-cast and will remove paint from the smallest of places.

@raylt7 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME- THANK YOU.

@thedieiscast9729 5 жыл бұрын

The car you used the jasco on was wire brushed as you did your clean off. Please remember the disposable gloves you use are not really meant for use with caustic chemicals. Even industrial gloves have a time limit after which protection becomes less. Sorry for going on a bit but used to be a safety officer. Safety glasses are a must. Thanks for taking time to demonstrate the 4 methods to us.

@joe_diy 5 жыл бұрын

Safety first!

@tarestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Good information !

@chezsnailez 5 жыл бұрын

We've been using Citrus Strip for this year's 'painting season'. Fairly good stuff and it doesn't stink or sting. The $10-size bottle has lasted us the last couple months so far - and we're only 3/4ths finished with it.

@joe_diy 5 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to try that out. I see it at the store all the time. Maybe next project!

@carlosalfredoparramanzanil1774 3 жыл бұрын

I once used break fluid to remove the old paint in a metal rescue truck. I'm not sure if that was a bad idea, but I couldn't find in my city other way to remove old paiting.

@customjunky3816 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome informative video! Personally I use he jasco stripper by dipping the casting in it and then putting the dipped casting in a sealed container (pill bottle) for 10 minutes. 90% of the time all of the paint comes off completely with soapy water and a toothbrush. I've seen restorers use citristrip on plastic interiors and wind screens etc.

@joe_diy 5 жыл бұрын

I've heard of that method as well, something to do with the vapors I believe.

@sylvesterraj6598 4 жыл бұрын

where do you get the spares for the cars??

@emilianoborselli9787 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry... about the caustic soda method, for how long have you left it in the soda/hot water?

@Tim-57 4 жыл бұрын

Good info🙂 Have you made a 3rd video yet?

@danilko1 4 жыл бұрын

@Joe DIY, I thought there would be more tutorial videos, especially on this car. It sort of ended here, with paint removal. Any thoughts about the rest, or have you moved on, completely to the restoration of pressed steel vehicles?

@joe_diy 4 жыл бұрын

The plan was to do more but once I made the switch to pressed steel I never really got back to it. I think I may do some casual tutorials in the future though.

@preetkanwargill6362 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, for restoring real auto car. Do we need do neutralize the metal first before applying primer or paint after using casting soda ? I have heard from Autobody restoration guys that after treating with caustic soda ... bare metal catches rust instantly . Seems like caustic is acidic but some people call it alkaline.....confused !!

@medic53067 2 жыл бұрын

Caustic Soda, or Sodium Hydroxide, is not an Acid. It is a Base. Think of a base the complete opposite of an acid. Base’s are also much more dangerous than Acids. This chemical he’s using is also the main ingredient in drain cleaner, like Draino. These HotWheels cars are made from pot metal, as are most diecast cars. So they’re much less likely to corrode. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try to neutralize the chemical. A mild acid, is an ideal way of neutralizing a base. The best mild acids you can use are Acetic acid, or Citric acid. Most people have a source of both of these in their home. Acetic acid is white vinegar and Citric acid is juice from any citrus fruit. This is the same method used to neutralize acids with a base. Think of taking Tums when you have an upset stomach. Hope this helps!

@richardknowles5818 Жыл бұрын

I recently had to strip an old Solido body, tried paint stripper, soda, wire brush, nothing touched it.

@johnnygacoustic 3 жыл бұрын

Any recommendations for sand blasting tools and cabinets? In looking a lot of them seem to be for much larger uses. Not sure if you use or know of any smaller setups for these types of jobs? Love your work!

@joe_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Eastwood sells some nice setups. They had a small benchtop unit, it's called either a B30 or B40, something like that

@angelslovodan647 3 жыл бұрын

it's actually the opposite of an acid, it's a lye, but good video

@Tiger351 5 жыл бұрын

You still have to be careful with glass bead media, I used to use it at work years ago to strip billet aluminium parts, if you stay in one spot for too long you will still pit the parts pretty badly if you're using anything larger than fine/super fine glass bead media.

@joe_diy 5 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@keithlinney7084 8 ай бұрын

NitriLe gloves!

@alexcorona Жыл бұрын

There’s an easier, cheapest and quicker method. Boil some water, add baking soda and simmer for a few minutes. It takes all the paint off. Learned this method from a carpenter, it’s how he removes paint from old door hinges.

@corvettez0677 Жыл бұрын

umm my gloves got eaten through i washed my hands very quickly the gloves weren’t latex luckily it didn’t have enough time to do anything to my skin because i was right infront of a sink

@NiaJustNia 4 жыл бұрын

Just to say, caustic soda is an alkaline, not an acid

@preetkanwargill6362 4 жыл бұрын

NiaJustNia .....Really!! ...if caustic soda is alkaline.....how come it acts like an acid by removing layers of paint from metal and also I have observed personally that in most cases it also cause instant corrosion to metal itself ?? Please explain

@NiaJustNia 4 жыл бұрын

@@preetkanwargill6362 Because it decomposes the chemical bonds in the paint, breaking the paint down. In regards to the metal, it reacts chemically to some metals and produces hydrogen, which will degrade that metal due to the chemical reaction. Despite the misconception, alkali are much more dangerous, especially for things like chemical burns and corrosion than acids. People tend to associate burns with acid, probably because of things like heart burn, but in day to day life, you're more likely to get burns from alkaline products (like bleach and most household cleaners) than an acid.