Hot Wheel Custom / Refurbish

Basic Steps for Customizing a Stock Hot Wheels or Matchbox Car

While there are many different levels to this insanity, it is really simple to take the cars apart and slap a paint job on them.

Basic Steps:

1. Take the car apart.

2. Strip it down.

3. Clean it up.

4. Paint it.

5. Add details to make it look GREAT.

Tools and Supplies Needed:

• Drill

• Assorted drill bits

• Vice grips, pliers, and wire cutters

• Paint stripper (soaking in acetone works well also)

• Toothpicks

• Paper towels

• Paint – spray cans, modeling paint, Sharpies, etc.

• Paint brushes (if using modeling paint)

• Masking tape

• Sandpaper

• Crazy glue