Help: Replace 1 :18 Ecto-1 Hot Wheels Elite's logos with Decals (Also, bent antenna solution).
Posted: June 20th, 2016, 7:35 pm
A little introduction: Hey I'm Brad, long time Ghostbusters fan since I was a kid. I'm new to the board.
I have recently bought a Hot Wheels Ecto-1 Elite 30th anniversary 1:18 model, problem is the Ghostbusters logo on the right side door was put on crooked and of course its slightly inaccurate due to the lack of chin as many here know. I'd like to replace it but I have no idea what proper size and or the right decal to buy/ get made. I'm looking for something as nice as whats on there. I'd like to avoid any stickers with any excess or say a big clear square around it. Something perfectly cut.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also on a side note I have found a great way to straighten the antenna for those of you who may have gotten and Ecto-1 elite with the antenna bent. I fixed mine by first using pliers to hold it straight up with a tiny bit of force and a lighter (fire). I heated it up at the bend only til it got slightly red (which happens fast) then I simply held it straight up for a bit maybe a minute until it cooled down completely , it worked perfectly. It may be a bit discolored after but with a bit of very fine sand paper you can get it shinny again. I'd suggest doing this very carefully as to much heat would quickly make it very weak and would most light snap off or melt apart.
I have recently bought a Hot Wheels Ecto-1 Elite 30th anniversary 1:18 model, problem is the Ghostbusters logo on the right side door was put on crooked and of course its slightly inaccurate due to the lack of chin as many here know. I'd like to replace it but I have no idea what proper size and or the right decal to buy/ get made. I'm looking for something as nice as whats on there. I'd like to avoid any stickers with any excess or say a big clear square around it. Something perfectly cut.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also on a side note I have found a great way to straighten the antenna for those of you who may have gotten and Ecto-1 elite with the antenna bent. I fixed mine by first using pliers to hold it straight up with a tiny bit of force and a lighter (fire). I heated it up at the bend only til it got slightly red (which happens fast) then I simply held it straight up for a bit maybe a minute until it cooled down completely , it worked perfectly. It may be a bit discolored after but with a bit of very fine sand paper you can get it shinny again. I'd suggest doing this very carefully as to much heat would quickly make it very weak and would most light snap off or melt apart.