Build Your Own Hot Wheels: DIY Kits
Stripped DIY Hot Wheels cars with their original components.
Original plastic wheels, windshield, interior, and chassis stay with the kit. Custom wheel upgrades are sold separately.
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Build your own custom Hot Wheels with DIY Hot Wheels projects based on the casting shown in each listing. These are hands-on builds for painting, detailing and assembling your own car.
Choose your DIY Hot Wheels project
Review the listing photos and description for the exact casting, condition and included project components. Contents vary, so use the individual product page to confirm what comes with the selected DIY project.
Plan your build
Check the expected tools, preparation and skill level before starting. Test-fit every component before final assembly and follow the instructions supplied with the selected project.
Looking for another type of project? Browse DIY Matchbox. Custom wheels and rubber tires are sold separately in the Wheels & Tires collection. Finished cars are available in Custom Hot Wheels.
Build your own Hot Wheels: what to check first
Which casting should I choose?
Start with a car you want to build, then compare the actual kit photos. Body shape, wheel openings and the supplied chassis affect the stance and finish you can create. Check the individual listing for condition and included components.
Are custom wheels and rubber tires included?
Custom wheels, rubber tires and upgrade axles are sold separately. Check the original components shown in the selected DIY listing; factory plastic wheels are different from a custom rubber-tire upgrade. Match the wheel diameter, tire clearance and axle fit to your chosen casting before ordering parts from our Hot Wheels wheels and tires collection. Use the kit listing to confirm every included part.
Should I choose a kit or a finished custom?
A DIY project lets you choose the paint, details and final assembly. If you want a completed car, shop custom Hot Wheels with rubber tires. For another casting brand, explore DIY Matchbox kits.
