Paul takes a couple of days off work to clean his Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 3, which has stood outside all of its life and has been left abandoned without being washed for over 5 years. How will it respond?
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@andrewmitchell8859Ай бұрын
A testament to RR paintwork ! Amazing quality .👍🏻🇬🇧
@SirReginaldBlomfield1234Ай бұрын
I have to say at my age I would pay someone to do all that work but would miss out on the satisfaction of having done the job as well as you have, well done 👍
@hamishcruden762311 күн бұрын
It is somewhat therapeutic watching you clean the Royce! Great progress...
@stevebass3992Ай бұрын
Amazing how that has come up Paul. I think you have probably added about £15k to its value already. Well done
@philipmoores5202Ай бұрын
You are doing a brilliant job on sorting out the paintwork. What I can’t fathom is the previous owners thinking in buying a set of Yokohama A/T tyres and making matters worse by whitening the lettering on the tyres on a Rolls Royce!!!!
@SirReginaldBlomfield1234Ай бұрын
Probably be able to sell those Yoko's to an American Truck enthusiast.
@jeadie2273Ай бұрын
lol! I’ve got Geolanders on my Jeep grand Cherokee!!! They have absolutely no business on a roller.
@jeadie2273Ай бұрын
I did a similar process recent on a 1987 ford thunderbird with only 21k original miles but had been left in a garage for 10+ years then in a driveway under a tree for 2 years. Should have documented it….it looked absolutely brand new when done.
@keithshayle7027Ай бұрын
I admire your energy and pace of work! I have a Genesis Electrified G80 which whilst not as big as a Silver Spirit is still a shade over 5 metres long, and has full PPF from new. Just to wash that car plus a full going over with a detailer product took me three days!!! Admittedly I have a serious OCD issues which means everything has to be perfect with no marks or anything but a glass smooth finish... but it half kills me! That said at 59 I'm a bit older than you, but I absolutely admire all the effort you put in, and the result is fantastic. As you say a full (one or two stage) machine polish will be needed to achieve a perfect result. A skilled bodyshop given the depth of lacquer on a Rolls Royce could well wet sand out a lot of those scratches. Great work!!!
@ericmolenaar3670Ай бұрын
Bugger! Great job but now I have to go and wash my Silver Wraith ll. Loving your journey here in Australia.
@BlingGolferАй бұрын
One good thing about a RR is the layers of paint they use. Great job bringing the old girl back 👍🏻
@BD-ww9ssАй бұрын
New to your channel. Really enjoying your work on the Roller’. Excellent stuff. Thank you . I got to visit the RR factory when it was at Crewe many years ago and they were producing the silver spirit model then. Amazing craftsmanship and over engineering.
@life_on_carsАй бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍
@user-yb8jt2tu1xАй бұрын
MY GOD! She looks amazing. Its a beautiful colour ( thanks only to you, for your hours of hard work). It has put a massive smile on my face to see her looking so dignified again.
@nomebearАй бұрын
The decontamination of the paint was nothing short of astounding. I'm doing annual maintenance keeping up with the paint and dings of a newer car, and it's work. After cleaning and detailing, I always hit it with a ceramic seal, and that holds up well.
@markvincent5241Ай бұрын
Mint work Paul, so rewarding. You'll be the royalty of the street.
@GhulamAli-hg5jjАй бұрын
This is the video I was waiting for... congratulations on a fabulous job- the paint is looking resplendent
@habsom1406Ай бұрын
Looking Majestic again, but feels naked without the hub caps! So glad it's finally indoors away from the elements. Survived surprisingly well despite being abandoned in that car park for an extended period.
@ianhortonplantАй бұрын
Such a satisfying and chilled video. Lovely to see the Rolls being brought back to life.
@johnhumphreys9879Ай бұрын
What a difference!!! You have the patience of a Saint, but sooooo worth it
@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINESАй бұрын
Great job 👏 mate well done on the final results. I’m looking forward to following her journey. keep up the good work.
@user-qv4rj3fo9bАй бұрын
Beautiful. Some whitewalls would dress up those wheel wells.
@rochford59Ай бұрын
Make no mistake,she's going to look bloody beautiful when finished..great work,or should l say hardwork...but well worth it!!😉👍😊
@williampatterson2062Ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful, wow Paul you've performed a miracle
@nicholasholland-smith1324Ай бұрын
I'm loving this transformation and giving me the inspiration to fulfill my dreams of a RR or Bentley. I didn't know there were Spirit III's must have been only a few made? Love the colour.
@mikeyphoto48Ай бұрын
It’s really nice to watch you bring this Rolls back to life. I’d never even try it but I’m glad you did 🥲
@JoshTheHeritageCollectorАй бұрын
Looks fantastic already! You saved this car and Dude, she is a beauty. Perfect Sunday content. Thanks for the great film, Paul!
@richarddoran3877Ай бұрын
What an incredible amount of detailed work you've done. Great results. Well done. It looks amazing.
@defenderv8Ай бұрын
Great job on the paintwork, I would have a ceramic coat applied when you've finished with it. I think the car would look so much better without those all terrain tyres, I mean who thought that was a good idea fitting them🤔
@8052roycАй бұрын
Nice to see someone getting so much pleasure from polishing a car. WELL DONE.
@davidrichards7722Ай бұрын
She is looking really nice now, it's a really satisfying feeling when you put that much effort in cleaning a car to some of it's former glory, well done . I hope you don't mind me saying, you can clay bar your windscreen because that will feel like grit when you put your wipers on
@ivanfernyhough3851Ай бұрын
The rolls looks great,its a stunning colour and your doing a great job on it.look forward to more on it.
@jimcabezola3051Ай бұрын
Ahh... What an enviable and satisfying task! I enjoyed every minute. It isn't every day one has a go at bringing a Roll-Royce's paintwork back to life. Beautiful result, too! My favourite colour for a Rolls-Royce is a dark cherry red or burgundy. This Wineberry shade fits that bill. Continued success to you. Aloha!
@ajw1467Ай бұрын
looking good my last rolls a silver shadow i spent 4 days cleaning in the end bit the bullet had a full valet was nearly 500 but wowser was amazing cant wait for you to get rid of the horrible tyres
@JL-of3dbАй бұрын
Looks amazing Paul, great detail as usual. So pleased on how well it's come up...
@Nicholas-ok9noАй бұрын
Sterling work on the moss!
@haroldmclean3755Ай бұрын
My Word,, That was a BIG effort indeed , A very pleasing Result 👍
@benofbrownАй бұрын
Wow, it's really come up well! Wildberry is one of the best colours they did in my opinion, my '96 Turbo R has the metallic version. It really looks great in daylight, cameras don't really do it justice. Looking forward to more videos on this wonderful car
@stuartburden3968Ай бұрын
You're doing really really well with this Rolls Royce project, Paul. I think it is well worth it once all the paintwork is clean as best as you can get it. Just keep plodding onwards. This is a modern classic, so I think fitting the proper cover over her will definitely do the trick, after you've literally toiled your heart and soul into getting her properly clean, mate. (I think you have taken rather more than 36 hours just to do the clean on her.) Absolutely well done you. Congratulations. From Stuart
@patwilkes4122Ай бұрын
Great video, lots of care and attention being put into this amazing car. Nice touch seeing the spirit of ecstasy as it should be. Thanks .
@davidbotterill754929 күн бұрын
Wow - what a truly beautiful job. Well worth the hard work involved in tackling all the contaminants on the paintwork. Looking very regal. 👑. Well done. Dave Birmingham
@life_on_cars28 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Tango22052Ай бұрын
Fantastic job big man ,as usual 👍🏴
@imminentdisasterАй бұрын
Beautiful result after a lot of hard graft. Did a similar job on a 2CV Charleston which is 1/4 the size of the Rolls. Was knackered afterwards but then again I am 73.
@Mark-dm2mbАй бұрын
Looking very good after years in a hedge!
@JohnHutchinson-bl7njАй бұрын
Bloody Amazing.Your effort is rewarded.
@timothyrdunningАй бұрын
What a fantastic colour ❤.
@alunwebb4485Ай бұрын
Looks lovely, good job 👍
@baz041268Ай бұрын
Well done car looks great all the time and hard work paid off a great job interesting video 👍🏻
@essexdavenortonАй бұрын
The dedication you have put into that paint work was absolutely fabulous I've detailed a few cars in my time but the way you you put your heart and soul into that and she looks like a beauty keep up the good work just an idea though why not try some plastic scrapers in them rough spots off
@deandoughty2922Ай бұрын
You’re doing a great job. I can recommend, for the door seals, now that you’ve cleaned them, Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber (if you didn’t already know) to keep them in tip-top condition. From a weekend warrior 😂
@nealgosling4597Ай бұрын
Brilliant transformation,,, 👍
@andrewmitchell8859Ай бұрын
Brilliant transformation !😊 bet you were aching after all the graft 👍🏻
@dirkstellmacher42329 күн бұрын
I realy enjoyed your work and your Video. Thank you very much 😊.
@valvemonky4734Ай бұрын
im curious at the unusual tyres that the previous owner fitted more like a off road type
@life_on_carsАй бұрын
@@valvemonky4734 I know. Saving up the penny's to get rid of them..
@zm32126 күн бұрын
@@life_on_cars Get some Avon's on it :)
@david07JAGАй бұрын
GREAT JOB. Lots of time and effort but worth it. when can I bring my car round for a bit of the same? Nice to see the lady popped up in the video. Dave.
@life_on_carsАй бұрын
@david07JAG thanks Dave
@philboyce1582Ай бұрын
Looking stunning already 👍
@keithshayle702719 күн бұрын
I admire your energy and pace of work! I have a Genesis Electrified G80 which whilst not as big as a Silver Spirit is still a shade over 5 metres long, and has full PPF from new. Just to wash that car plus a full going over with a detailer product took me three days!!! Admittedly I have a serious OCD issues which means everything has to be perfect with no marks or anything but a glass smooth finish... but it half kills me! That said at 59 I'm a bit older than you, but I absolutely admire all the effort you put in, and the result is fantastic. As you say a full (one or two stage) machine polish will be needed to achieve a perfect result. A skilled bodyshop given the depth of lacquer on a Rolls Royce could well wet sand out a lot of those scratches. Great work!!!
@life_on_cars19 күн бұрын
Thank you
@ianmead7712Ай бұрын
Hi and it looks amazing already so well done and great content
@matthewjewell8704Ай бұрын
Amazing effort, you'll need another few days off after that! Loving the colour... It goes really well with the chrome grill... Surprised you got It in the garage, the xk must be nearly as long as the roller then
@iantomlinson242229 күн бұрын
stunning mate, you must be very happy with it
@alanchurchill7305Ай бұрын
What a great job you're doing,and doesn't the colour pop,the nsf wing looks like it has a slight bow in it easily put right I'm sure,but it's looking more like the prestige car it is ,well done.
@anitaroberts8729Ай бұрын
What a beauty!
@terryroe2023Ай бұрын
I use industrial fallout remover on the vehicle body, which does an incredible job dissolving contaminates. Spray on the body, it goes on clear and watch it turn purple as the chemical works its magic. Best used in a well ventilated area though. Many products on the market with some working better than others. Take a look at Gtechniq W6 Iron and General Fallout Remover, its not bad. Spray on and leave for 5 minutes, then pressure wash off. It's not unusual to have to go over the body a couple of times using the fall out remover if the vehicles body is heavily contaminated. I never use clay bars. Also do invest in a proper DA polisher and different pads. I use a meguiars DA with meguiars 5" pads polishing and finishing pads. Meguiars compound polish is awesome as is the Meguiars ultimate polish, as is the DA meguiars finishing wax that is applied using a microfiber pad or cloth. I always finish my car bodywork with Griots ceramic 3 in 1 wax. This is so easy to apply and certainly gives my steel blue paintwork an awesome shine. Tyres, I use Adams graphene tyre dressing but I am still testing out other major brands to achieve my desired wet look finish. Best to detail the vehicle in a garage to be honest, not outside. Great video, and keep up your awesome work. Love n respect from Taiwan.
@arniewheeler4673Ай бұрын
superb outcome ....
@johnovenell8096Ай бұрын
Brilliant job it looks great 👍
@peterbrooke8103Ай бұрын
Good job, but I would have,started with TFR to get the hard contaminates off before going to.snow foam
@leonardgoldberg2879Ай бұрын
Try using white spirit or turpentine on the tar spots. It works pretty well. Just be Very careful of the gold pinstripes , as they were hand painted on some Rolls Royce's.
@royfellows5468Ай бұрын
Your winning all the way so far. So what it will need for an MOT and bringing up to standard mechanically is the next hurdle. But the way your luck is running with it you probably be OK. If you decide to sell it at the end of the job I see a big, big, earn!
@grandtrousersАй бұрын
Use iron oxide spray remover (bleeding wheel cleaner) on the wheels and bodywork before clay barring - makes the job a lot easier and doesn't damage the paintwork. Put a thin plastic food bag over your hand when stroking the paintwork to check for any contamination, it gives your fingers greater sensitivity and glides over the paintwork better.
@grandtrousersАй бұрын
PS It's a boot lid sir Tail gates are for lesser cars😂
@andrewf782216 күн бұрын
Great work.
@EamoC-rw5nnАй бұрын
Well done bro love these I've watched all these episodes and i hope mrs life on cars is getting a good day out in this roller and spoilt when done and don't forget the rear suspension 😂😂❤❤
@adrianrobertson1478Ай бұрын
Very good effort!
@timtrainor1523Ай бұрын
Love the content, excited to see the car progressing, thank you. Just don’t wash it in the sun……aaghhhh 😊
@nowukkas247223 күн бұрын
Definitely needs a machine polish, but a brilliant initial result!
@mrc7478Ай бұрын
Tempted to say 'you missed a bit' but no, looks good.
@gkkesАй бұрын
I can recommend the Liqui Moli Gummy Pflege for all your seals. Brings them all back to life...
@metalman4141Ай бұрын
Great shirt I want one 👍
@Roger.Coleman1949Ай бұрын
See she was supplied by one of the most famous long established firms assocated with Rolls-Royce .An immensely satisfying project to view , on reviving a beautiful motor car in a perfect colour .Does the reg. number come with the car or will you have to obtain an ' age-related ' one ?.
@AaronYeomanАй бұрын
I wonder if Vince from @My Mate Vince is watching this series as he recently repaired and restored one of these. Some great work going on here and enjoying the the series so far, its gonna be a cracking car!
@dsummers8191Ай бұрын
Gliptone Sap Off is a good product for tree related contamination. Speaking of Gliptone they have a superb leather care range that will be perfect for the seating. This is NOT an advertisement. Thank you.
@m00m00g126 күн бұрын
Your washing, cleaning, time & effort are all commendable, however, I read a long time ago that a car should preferably not be washed under a hot sun, or wait till late afternoon/early evening when the ambient temp. isn't so hot. That's why if you've noticed/observed, professionals almost always do their washing/cleaning, detailing, polishing under shade (ie, in a building, porch, etc).
@garykent2237Ай бұрын
Wow! Wat a difference
@P.J.B.769Ай бұрын
A pre wash before snowfoam might work. Then 2nd coat and clay bar it
@P.J.B.769Ай бұрын
WD40 is brilliant for melting tar and probably sap also. It should be safe as its mainly fish oil based
@Phil-1969Ай бұрын
Afternoon mate , the old girl is looking good , get yourself a bottle of MENZERNA 3 in 1 and a cheap DA , you can’t damage anything not with a DA I’ve just done my neglected Jag that I have just bought, the paint was a lot worse than your RR , video of it on my channel I put on day before yesterday
@shaunhewittАй бұрын
Like cleaning the 4th bridge
@bramprins229Ай бұрын
Good job
@MitchGroomsАй бұрын
the best ever,,
@paulie-Gualtieri.Ай бұрын
Brilliant results, it's looking great so far, Is the colour Mulberry metallic?
@life_on_carsАй бұрын
Wildberry 😊
@paulie-Gualtieri.Ай бұрын
@@life_on_cars Beautiful colour really suits the colour with the cream leather interior
@terrier-ist2760Ай бұрын
White spirit takes tar off and ive not had it damage any paint.
@richard3004Ай бұрын
Give a proper buff with something like Scholl S20 black one step compound then something like Autoglym rapid ceramic spray- decent protection with amazing shine. Would look amazing
@arniewheeler4673Ай бұрын
nice bit of northern soul is it? to help things along...
@paulosborne6114Ай бұрын
Please Please please do something with those hideous wheels.
@nowukkas247223 күн бұрын
I use WD40 for tar - works well, better than the various specialty products
@garyestcourt2377Ай бұрын
I'm guessing it's probably the first time uv'e worked on a paint job that doesn't have orange peel 🤔
@andrewmitchell8859Ай бұрын
Nice but change all the fluids and belts as a precaution 👍🏻
@life_on_cars28 күн бұрын
All in the plan buddy 👍
@stingray6922Ай бұрын
Not sure about covers on outdoor cars as I wonder if a cover will trap moisture resulting in corrosion and grit that may cause abrasion as the cover moves in wind.
@life_on_cars28 күн бұрын
Agree . I'm not a fan of covers. Looking for other options
@skeptical2798Ай бұрын
Great job, was there any contaminents in the paint?😂
@life_on_carsАй бұрын
😂
@arniewheeler4673Ай бұрын
not seen all yet, but have you tried clay bar?
@davidlyon2690Ай бұрын
wd40 dissolves tree sap.
@thevauxhallman7157Ай бұрын
Why does it rattle when you move your hand on the paintwork? After using t-cut you really should use polish to seal in the shine. If you dab petrol on the tar spots it would speed it up. Even use wd40 would help.
@ericmolenaar3670Ай бұрын
That was his necklace hitting the microphone on his collar.
@life_on_cars28 күн бұрын
Yes
@ClotEastwood22 күн бұрын
F A N T A S T I C
@life_on_cars22 күн бұрын
@@ClotEastwood 😊
@skeelo69Ай бұрын
Paul...my guess is shots of steam will loosen all the contaminates.
@memorialgardens1664Ай бұрын
🧠💪💚🙋♂️ Nath.🙏
@paulmarriner5906Ай бұрын
You have done a Fantastic job on that car But I must say the shape of that Rolls is so ordinary the shape is something a Kid would draw of a car the back screen looks like a patio door shape doesn’t compare to the jags of the same era just my opinion
@life_on_cars28 күн бұрын
Yeah but it's cool 😎
@derekdalton565819 күн бұрын
What did remove the tar spots? That spray product and 5 mins of buffing per spot? 😢 I've got pollen that won't shift in Australia.
@life_on_cars19 күн бұрын
@derekdalton5658 I used the autoglym but others have suggested petrol
@derekdalton565819 күн бұрын
@life_on_cars thanks for reply. The tree sap in Australia is like super glue 😪
@life_on_cars19 күн бұрын
@@derekdalton5658 😩
@lesrayner4644Ай бұрын
Boot lid doesn’t look that good to me, why bother ? Get it machine polished and spend your time more usefully !