I Love Corvettes So I Spent 30 Hours Restoring One That Sat Outside For 8 Years. DIY C5 Restoration.

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My 1999 Chevy Corvette sat outside for the last 8 years and was in terrible cosmetic condition so I took 30 hours to restore it. In this video, you'll learn how I performed a 2-step paint correction and how to apply ceramic coating to every exterior surface of any car. I also install some new C6 Corvette wheels which look awesome on the C5, and we restore all the black plastic trim using two different products. Oh and the mirrors get painted, the wipers get painted, a headlight gets adjusted and all sorts of other stuff.
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@LegitStreetCars 5 жыл бұрын

What do you think the Corvette is worth now?

@rohittaurus911 5 жыл бұрын

definitely more than before....... Its a beauty

@beautifulvibedynamic6155 5 жыл бұрын

Idk, just don't trust Kelly Blue Book ;)

@peruprofundodance 5 жыл бұрын

looks like a million bucks

@eduardoguajardo250 5 жыл бұрын

Looks good. I saw a youtube video of troy sowers of restoring black trim with a product.

@Will-ii1dy 5 жыл бұрын

Just so you don't have to keep buying $15 bottles of iron remover, pick up either eagle one BLACK AND PLASTI COAT wheel cleaner or Meguiars ultimate wheel cleaner. They say wheel but they work on paint as well. Plus, they are half the cost!

@scotchbudmeister9018 5 жыл бұрын

3:55 "This way children, let's check out the sweet looking C5"

@AimForTheBushes908 5 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂 Awesome!

@Gabrielmg92 5 жыл бұрын

This is why PROFESSIONAL DETAILERS worth their money!

@theletterj 3 жыл бұрын

I love corvettes so much that I spent 18 minutes and 58 seconds watching a guy clean one on KZfaq.

@SonnyGTA 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@Jahrab 5 жыл бұрын

“I just pretended to agree so he’d leave” LOL

@elmoz71ls15 4 жыл бұрын

It’s like when you hear some obvious BS story, sometimes you stop them and call them out. Other times let them go so you can hear a good one and they’ll leave

@ronmalburg3382 4 жыл бұрын

@@elmoz71ls15 q

@ronmalburg3382 4 жыл бұрын

@@elmoz71ls15 loo lop l 0 p loop op

@jamesdouglaswortham6377 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot the engine .

@peruprofundodance 5 жыл бұрын

nothing more satisfying than washing your own car...

@Sahadi420 5 жыл бұрын

except right now......it's 95 degrees out. LOL

@sacatolasmoreira5593 5 жыл бұрын

having sex.

@jorgenvonstrangle000 5 жыл бұрын

i mean it is more satisfying when using my pressure washer on my driveway and having a bunch of heads turn when the car has foam all over

@stopglobalswarming 5 жыл бұрын

I’d rather pay naked women to wash it.

@butthole9580 5 жыл бұрын

Sahadi420 i mean if your smart you never wash your car in the sun...

@asdqweqkdkas 5 жыл бұрын

Everything looks so smooth and easy until I try to do it on my own car 😁

@livemadseason 5 жыл бұрын

I gave up polishing after doing just my hood :D it made almost none difference, my paint was in pretty good condition. So I just covered it with ceramic after cleaning it with clay bar and ironx.

@jgh1987 5 жыл бұрын

You gotta use halogen lights!

@livemadseason 5 жыл бұрын

@@jgh1987 I've got XENON lights :D

@rayk9897 5 жыл бұрын

@@jgh1987 for paint correction? Wrong. You need an LED light in the 5000-5500 kelvin range to see imperfections in the paint and look for high spots on ceramic coatings.

@AKars 5 жыл бұрын

N. M. Hahah this is soo me

@Multi8384 4 жыл бұрын

for the trim windshield wiper cover i used Matte black plastic dip on my z06! 2 years still looks 😊

@Samuelfish2k 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a professional detailer and I just wanted to say you did an outstanding job!👏🏼 Everything you said makes sense in regards to it still having it’s minor imperfections, but for what it is and you being able to restore it to where it’s at now it’s a huge turnaround. Great video man.

@derrickna409 3 жыл бұрын

Im looking for a professional detailer, can you tell me where to find one please, cause alex doesn't respond back to "me" 😒

@Samuelfish2k 3 жыл бұрын

@@derrickna409 Where are you located?

@derrickna409 3 жыл бұрын

@@Samuelfish2k southside Chicago & west suburb alsip.

@Samuelfish2k 3 жыл бұрын

@@derrickna409 Chicago Auto Pros

@mancaveproductions00 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it doesn't matter how much you spend if you enjoy the experience. Well done.

@bubbie3533 4 жыл бұрын

Well said sir. 👍

@HYP3M0D368 4 жыл бұрын

That guy that watches raffy taffy

@kinglykarma915 4 жыл бұрын

“I will be restoring my corvette but on a budget” - literally has a kit for cleaning every part of the car.😂

@bluecollartrader1791 4 жыл бұрын

It was a paid advertisement for at least one of those kit companies and he prob got a lot of it free. Maybe the wheels, too.

@Big_Mack242 4 жыл бұрын

I mean if you think about it it was a lot cheaper then taking to a body shop

@brannonmeador1792 4 жыл бұрын

It makes it easy when you already bought a 400 dollar polisher before hand

@dukeman7595 4 жыл бұрын

@Mike Gray Up yours, you can't get either. Go away now you envious prude.

@soppingwetburgers6493 4 жыл бұрын

It's called a budget that doesnt mean it's a specific amount. Just the amount you can spend for the job.

@McFreeStyler93 4 жыл бұрын

How much sponsorship talking is in this video ? LegitStreetCars: Yes.

@edulas1957 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao to be fair he did use a shit ton of products

@rmts271 4 жыл бұрын

Instructions unclear I got my Pp stuck in my monitor

@terryayager7075 4 жыл бұрын

Man, if you can make a really good video - Sponsorship is what it's all about !! Whis I could

@Steve-ec6ed 4 жыл бұрын

Just agree so they leave. This is my go to strategy with my wife.

@squirlesg2228 4 жыл бұрын

You thought you were safe here. I found out. You’re sleeping on the couch tonight.

@carterbusby239 4 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@air_ 4 жыл бұрын

Ok boomer

@ab0ve45-fb7bm 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Rivera same here bro lol

@raven4140 4 жыл бұрын

BETA!

@ALRM1 5 жыл бұрын

The 40 MPG C5 is looking great :thumbsup:

@HeROsiNhEaVeN 5 жыл бұрын

Masterfully done Alex.....you might have just motivated me...🙏🏻

@PhilRavlin 5 жыл бұрын

Alex, great video on the corvette. I have enjoyed all your Mercedes videos, and am really glad to see you picked up a corvette. I hope you continue to create content about this car, especially "how to" sessions to address mechanical and cosmetic issues. I love my 2002 Z06!

@knottstilting Жыл бұрын

Money and time well spent, sweet car - the C5 is hands down the best looking of the LS vettes imo, they’ve aged really well. I’m saving now for a C5 6-speed coupe - hopefully Torch Red but I love the Millenium Red on yours too. Nice work 👏

@geemanbmw 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous C5 ! You brought it back in more ways than one.

@AlfaGTA156 5 жыл бұрын

😱😱😱. Your best diy resto to date. Absolutely awesome job mate. Really enjoyed the transformation and would inspire any car enthusiast to have a go themselves.

@aaronrodriguez2898 5 жыл бұрын

I love Vette's (hadt a few), but have to say that white WS6 TA is gorgeous!

@petergniech4631 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and what better car to perform the deed on than a Corvette. Nice job Looks greatand sounds bossy. Love these cars.

@Thunder-iu6ev 5 жыл бұрын

Patience is totally the key to paint correction. I've been doing this for over 19 years now. Everyone tells me they couldn't do my job cuz they don't have the patience that I do. Glad to see someone else who does. Car looks great

@abdelhameedalotaibi3657 5 жыл бұрын

The end result is so satisfying good job man .. looking forward to see the C63 totally done and shiny .

@wesbarnes2794 5 жыл бұрын

This was a recommended video and I'm glad I watched it. I just recently got a 2007 Harley Davidson F150 in Dark Amethyst color. It's got a few bumps and bruises and this is exactly what I want to do to it. Thanks for the great information on products you used, I'll be checking into them in the near future

@americancitizen2395 4 жыл бұрын

You mentioned having to replace the oil pressure sending unit. Before you do so, read the post on the C5 Corvette Forum with instructions and parts required to build and install a remote oil pressure sensor. You can hide the rig along the left fuel rail and never have to remove your intake again to replace the sending unit. Ive just completed the job myself and it's really the cat's meow. These sensors are notorious for frequent failure.

@bigbuckeye76 5 жыл бұрын

C5s are one of my favorite cars...that finish is gorgeous. Need to lower that SOB asap

@robertbennett5192 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Fixin to buy a new old Mustang. Can’t wait to try this.

@Lancernoevo 5 жыл бұрын

So glad I watched this video. You showed me how to restore my Beetle's paintjob!

@bruceboatwright7488 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love doing this to my black '97 Subaru SVX. Very much enjoy your videos, as I've said before, your enthusiasm is contagious.

@JakeHand 5 жыл бұрын

Just got an '03 z06, and the previous owner installed Corvette Mods c5-r style headlights. They really modernize the look!

@SRQmoviemaker 5 жыл бұрын

My best friend had an 03 z06 such a fun car and the first time I drove past 130mph. I topped it at 164 before I chickened out and my friend got it up to 177 before backing off... to be young and dumb again...

@drpiv 5 жыл бұрын

It is always great when a little boy can help! 👍🏻. And the car looks fabulous.

@jaysmith6013 4 жыл бұрын

Looks absolutely incredible! I also love bringing out the beauty of old daily drivers. I did a similar detail on my 2005 accord, and at the end it came out looking nice and in better condition than my sisters G37x coupe

@jkatzmandu 5 жыл бұрын

Go pick up a copy of "All Corvettes are Red" which talks about the development of the C5 during the 1990s. You'll enjoy the read.

@yourtechstation 5 жыл бұрын

needs an exhaust too (or at least the quad tips) 👀

@josiahthibodeaux 5 жыл бұрын

I’ll second that, I don’t get why a lot of c5 owners opt for a dual exhaust setup. Quad is such a unique look plus it’s so corvette.

@kylesonsalla7620 5 жыл бұрын

@@josiahthibodeaux Because split tips offer no performance advantage over single tips.

@dateatorjr9671 5 жыл бұрын

Kyle Sonsalla but it looks slower.

@stefandwoodham 5 жыл бұрын

Your mom needs some quad tips

@canadiangamer8010 5 жыл бұрын

GP bro u should get a corsa exhaust for the c5

@yaseemenow 4 жыл бұрын

I have a driver identical to this one and love it, C-5 is quick, dependable (even with 100,000 miles) and it’s a joy to drive in town or out in the countryside. Thanks for the tips.

@mattronan6284 4 жыл бұрын

You did an awesome job man!! I commend you for your patience and time. Beautiful corvette!!

@mr.z3853 4 жыл бұрын

That firebird is clean🔥🔥

@joeythejanitor1920 4 жыл бұрын

Not a Corvette guy at all, but my goodness does this car look beautiful and you did an amazing job! I hope that one day, I would be able to buy my dream car and restore it to its purest.

@SonnyGTA 3 жыл бұрын

Not a Corvette guy? Hmmm, that’s pretty mental. I guess being a janitor you’re more of a Hyundai Excel type of guy?

@MrRedex88 4 жыл бұрын

You did great. I love restoring cars, best part about my job.

@gtilson 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same car '98 Torch Red and the same wheels but black in color!! And you saved a fortune doing this yourself!! Great video!!

@dxnixl3108 4 жыл бұрын

This is how many times he said “went to town” 👇🏻

@larrysorenson4789 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer "crack on" as the Brits say.

@mattarnold198 4 жыл бұрын

@@larrysorenson4789 Your car prefers "wax on", as Mr Miyagi say.

@willpitts9957 4 жыл бұрын

*S i x t y N i n e*

@bdsbckjdskl 4 жыл бұрын

Dxnixl he is thinking bout some guy or some girl or something..idk strange using that term ,so often😁😂🙄😥😁🙁😭☹️😥😁

@jaybogreenbo2441 4 жыл бұрын

Right now is the time to snatch up a C5 as values are on the upswing. In 2 years prices will appreciate $3k..to.. $7k...per unit. Supply and demand drives the market...especially with Corvettes 👍

@jaybogreenbo2441 2 жыл бұрын

@OurTentLife ain't that the truth! 😆

@adamramirez7626 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the shared knowledge. I love learning new things and that corvette is amazing especially for the price tag. God bless you brother!

@austinarnold2193 4 жыл бұрын

I love corvettes with a passion and I’m also a detailer and for someone not knowing a whole lot of paint correction you did a pretty good job. Something I noticed tho was in some of the clips with the sun you can visually see the cutting pad haze left behind but from a far you can’t see it but you did a good job for an enthusiast. Props👍

@melaniecotterell8263 Жыл бұрын

Condescending bastard. Thanks for the "pro" tips.

@thas1227 5 жыл бұрын

They should invent ceramic coating this protects your skin from uv damage, that would be neat.

@kylebasavareddi6181 5 жыл бұрын

They already did that...it's called sunscreen...

@kaneluca4879 5 жыл бұрын

@@kylebasavareddi6181 r/wooosh

@Rudenbehr 5 жыл бұрын

Just be black only downside is now you’re black

@kaneluca4879 5 жыл бұрын

@@Rudenbehr lmao

@ricallen8290 5 жыл бұрын

thas1227 yeah that product would sell well for us ghostly white redheads 🤘🏻

@superduperjew 5 жыл бұрын

3:44 you mean soapy wooder, right?

@commanderoof4578 5 жыл бұрын

It is water everywhere but America he said it correctly

@HH-kl8ed 5 жыл бұрын

Bitch no it’s not, it’s called wooder, not “water”

@beef6464 5 жыл бұрын

Crisfix lol

@xz_ac3_502 5 жыл бұрын

r/woooosh

@johnbriny1126 4 жыл бұрын

CommanderWolfyX no it’s called ENGLISH so we should know how to say it correctly it’s not called American it’s called English for a reason and it’s spelled wilder dilumbo

@JJ-fd2ob 4 жыл бұрын

First time I'm watching one of your videos - really enjoyed your approach and detail! The car looks great, I agree a guilt-free daily driver.

@02DodgeIntrepidRT 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful magnetic red C5 😍

@adamdo548 5 жыл бұрын

"Too expensive to fix so I pretended to agree so he leaves" I once agreed my car was too long so he would go away haha

@808v1 5 жыл бұрын

Looks absolutely fantastic!! I''d personally prefer less flash on the rims - maybe a matte black rim....but that's just me.

@dukeman7595 5 жыл бұрын

Black absolutely disgusting and diminishes the looks of the car, chrome is king.

@joshuafallet5690 5 жыл бұрын

Chrome is dead man, and black makes the wheels disappear in the wheel well. That said the c6 wheels do for the store if this car well

@dyl4nftp 5 жыл бұрын

@@dukeman7595 chrome is gay on anything after the 70s

@hugochka 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Grew up having this model as my dream car. Living in Europe it’s almost impossible to own one. Not so much buying it but maintain it. Importation, registration, motor tax, insurance and gas would rock prices to prohibitive amounts. Even not being in mint condition, she’s a beauty!

@davidgappmayer1526 4 жыл бұрын

I have a C3 that is in great shape (~14k miles) that runs like a dream. Next step is to do exactly what you have done and make it shine. Great video!

@imontiii8292 5 жыл бұрын

Looks good but CLEAN THE DAMN MOTOR than it'll be great

@aidancalvo948 4 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@nbdy1727 4 жыл бұрын

Thought I was the only one triggered by him not cleaning it

@williambaldwin4310 4 жыл бұрын

I AGREE!!

@mtvjackass74 4 жыл бұрын

yup, I wondered the same thing

@mauricetenada1294 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion a dirty engine bay is just as bad as a dirty car

@BladedAngel 4 жыл бұрын

16:40 LMAO At your response to him, but also at how wrong he is. A Corvette C5, the freaking LS1, is one of the cheapest performance engines to have/work with. Sure it's not as cheap as Honda Accord Ownership, but compared to most sports cars, it's a bullet proof and easy ride.

@richardcoram1562 2 жыл бұрын

She was a beautiful thing already, but you added the oil of Olay. She's now radiant, and I guarantee you she doesn't want to be babied. Put your foot in it, and if its the TH 700 automatics use your gears. I've been " stickin'" mine for 20 years . Mines never required anything more than every 4to 6 year complete flush 'n fill with the new screen,filter, 0 rings and gaskets. I've always added the one bottle of Slick-50 transmission additive and that's it. Great video and sharing your expertise on the detailing and products you use is very cool man.

@paularietta6744 Жыл бұрын

So cool Alex. Great job on the detail and I love that you try to include your kids as often as possible. Great learning experience and familly memory. I still regret selling my '99 C5 in Light Pewter. Such an awesome car.

@stevenikazy2943 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning revival. Love that magnetic red surface in the sun.

@steviewonder105 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos man! I have a 2011 C63 and when you recently bought yours I subbed immediately! Keep up the good work man👍👍👍

@wolfsden3812 5 жыл бұрын

You are the new Energizer Rabbit.....you made me tired watching you work....great job

@robertcoach1156 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent work man. I love it!!

@directreply350 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed seeing your son get involved! Nothing like quality car time with the little ones!

@Detailing_And_Rust_Repair 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice! but you should really try Mothers heavy duty rubbing compound with the blue rupes wool pad, i think you would be surprised

@flashjet21 5 жыл бұрын

“I pretended to agree so he would go away” ..... 😂😂

@AzuraiAeon 4 жыл бұрын

its just so beautiful. the effort taken is exceptionally impressive.

@peteshay1259 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your 4 day journey and thanks for taking the 2 days to document ! My C4 will benifit...

@AlphaNumeric150 4 жыл бұрын

30 hours has to be one of the shortest restos ever

@danna140 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel , cool vid . You gonna detail that Corvette's engine ? Like to see that

@NICK-tn2qi 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this, LegitStreetCars! I have a 99 corvette as well, it's pewter. I was afraid to use rubbing alcohol on it because i had stupidly, used nail polish remover to remove a touch up paint mistake on my c4..it stripped the clear coat in that spot and took a bunch of waxing and buffing over a period of months to get it not as noticeable. Thank you again!

@Aciecarter238 4 жыл бұрын

Damn that looks great. I did this for 3 days with my 17 wrx sti. Take your time you get great results. Very satisfying results

@dylanworthing5346 5 жыл бұрын

You ceramic coat under the emblem? Might not stick as well if the coating does its job.

@Shad0wC0mpany2 5 жыл бұрын

Dylan Worthing I thought the same thing!

@omerkhan7664 5 жыл бұрын

If I had a dollar every time he said “I went to town” I’d be hella rich lol. Love the vid

@porsche9869 5 жыл бұрын

You can always use tire blackout gel the stuff works amazing on trim and rubber surfaces

@scottferguson3842 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice transformation. Ceramic coating the inside of the new wheels is a great idea.

@scouty-fallguys5008 4 жыл бұрын

I spent 80 years trying to restore a corvette that was outside for 30 seconeds.

@rayenbelghith4150 4 жыл бұрын

Oof

@starfleet9828 4 жыл бұрын

Copy Cat! Be original boi.

@Fiat_Multipla69 4 жыл бұрын

Drinking game: take a shot everytime he says "went to town" throughout the video.

@willpitts9957 4 жыл бұрын

*W e n t T o T o w n*

@hwfjunior06 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The car looks amazing that mileage and outdoor storage. Well done.

@Trouba315 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful result. I love Corvettes.

@mrguillaa6601 5 жыл бұрын

Nice ! Put less product when you're polishing next time and so QD spray on your pad ;)

@edwardepps7151 5 жыл бұрын

Love this video man... Please restore Corvettes, Corvettes, Corvettes, Corvettes, Corvettes, corvettes Oh and did I mention Corvettes?

@Theshadowcar 5 жыл бұрын

This guy deserves this car and more. These days, few people know the value of their car, and few people can take care of it and this guy one of those few.

@paulm7325 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2004 C5, that's kinda rough around the edges, and your video gave me hope that I can polish it up!

@thomasmagda4580 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to do the same project on a 1987 or 1988 300zx.

@mentallystablekanyewest1504 5 жыл бұрын

My first car was an 87 z31 such beautiful cars

@jdisdetermined 5 жыл бұрын

C5's are so insanely inexpensive in my area it's almost ridiculous. Absolutely the most "bang for the buck" you can find as far as performance goes. For trim, Solution Finish is amazing. For hard plastic trim, I usually just scrub it with APC and ceramic coat it. I don't want to deal with reapplying products every time I see it. The coating means trim looks good for years, not great for weeks. They make trim specific coatings, but I find them unnecessary in most cases.. I often coat half of the hood on client cars if they're hesitant to spend the extra money on a legit coating, it works everytime.. 👍👌✌

@jdisdetermined 5 жыл бұрын

@Mercury Grand Marquis I wouldn't consider a Charger a luxury car. I've bought and sold and driven various Chargers, Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, etc., and I've driven several Hellcats, Porsches, Vipers, exotics, etc.. For me the overall performance, fun factor and just the feeling you get behind the wheel of a C5.. it just looks and feels like a *hell* of a lot of car for the money. But this is just my personal experience and opinion, there is really no right or wrong. I love and appreciate all cars and am not biased in any way. My first car was an old '91 Mazda RX-7, so they will forever be one of my favorite cars to drive. Not a lot of incredible performance there.. I thought it was the coolest, fastest thing around at 16, driving it to high school paying $225 a month for insurance because it was a turbo.. 😁👍👌✌

@clydemoreno1854 4 жыл бұрын

You do a great job putting out a lot of information in a short time. It makes watching the video very enjoyable. I would like to do this to my 95 corvette. Peace.

@thollingsworth4910 3 жыл бұрын

Cerakote trim wipes work very well. The finish lasts quite a long time as well. Beautiful car, great work.

@Kingdon7867 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex just wondering if you are going to finish working on the E320 build

@trentm5586 5 жыл бұрын

He Protecc He Attacc But most importantly, He must bring the C5 bacc

@robertlawrenz3716 3 жыл бұрын

Looking to do what you did with my 2001 C5 Bowling Green Coupe. I am much encouraged by the work you put into it, and being retired, I have the time. THANKS !

@daleblake2382 7 ай бұрын

That's what I'm talking about!!! This Corvette has a much better bottom line budget and is just as cool as the DeLorean!!! Plus it will smoke your DeLorean at 1\2 the price. Love, Love, Love your channel. Thanks for showing me that dreams can come true.

@TheBaccaClench 5 жыл бұрын

“So I pretended to agree so he could leave” classic

@JohnDoe-bd5sz 5 жыл бұрын

And right after that he tells about all the really expensive fixes, to have it restored totally. So basically the guy was right about the price :)

@dolphhandcreme 5 жыл бұрын

You can get plastic trims back to stock with a heat gun and patience. Practice on hidden locations before you go all in!

@edgarh252 5 жыл бұрын

Dolph Handcreme That doesn’t make it back to stock it just erases the top cover which is worse .

@dolphhandcreme 5 жыл бұрын

@@edgarh252 tested it on 3 cars a while ago. It does not erase anything, it just let the top layer reflow a little bit to get less rough, so reflecting the light in another way and look darker.

@edgarh252 5 жыл бұрын

Dolph Handcreme I’ve been told that by professionals.

@dolphhandcreme 5 жыл бұрын

@@edgarh252 and I tested it myself. ;)

@bufferr_ 5 жыл бұрын

@@dolphhandcreme Jay Leno told me that it's the dumbest shit he's ever heard in his life.

@nicktognella3085 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and well done! Big difference in before and after.

@JohnnyGetsCash 4 жыл бұрын

Great turnaround, Alex!

@diogobotelho5141 4 жыл бұрын

15:53 I still see swirls

@DuBstep115 4 жыл бұрын

And holograms

@samiviitanen9420 4 жыл бұрын

@@DuBstep115 , yes, awful holograms!

@asthecrowflies1201 4 жыл бұрын

The wool pad with heavy cut was way too heavy handed imo, and then he made too big of a jump to the yellow foam pad...

@barnesdetailing4913 4 жыл бұрын

@@asthecrowflies1201 he should have compounded longer but also he doesn't want to jeopardize the clear coat

@MegaFregel 4 жыл бұрын

Such a shame for 4 days of work. That’s why you make test spots people.

@princesscarol05 5 жыл бұрын

If Hoovie decides to sell his 500E AMG you should definitely buy it. This car would be more beneficial to your channel than his.

@jacobt1027 5 жыл бұрын

princesscarol05 Yeahs he's got cooler stuff

@rasmusskinnerup7181 4 жыл бұрын

I have got a really good tip for the faded trim area, apply some silicone stick and use a heater to warm up the plastic. It will look as good as new.

@rasmusskinnerup7181 4 жыл бұрын

And just message me if you want before and after picture

@thomasfelts2857 4 жыл бұрын

I detail cars and trucks for a living and as far as the plastic goes I use a product called bumper coat, you are actually repainting all the plastic but the product lays down so smooth it is awesome. I use it on everything that needs brought back to life and with three good coats there is no fading or having to redo it.