The Full Respray - Mercedes W123 Restoration

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In this episode of Restore It, the Mercedes finally gets a full respray after many months of welding and bodywork. Big thanks to Vehicle Paintwork Specialist for helping me out with the painting! - profile.php?...
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Sanding the first lot of HB primer
00:57 - Sanding down the car with 1000 grit
02:10 - Removing the old grill sealant
02:42 - FIlling the grill and a few other spots
02:55 - Sanding the filler
03:38 - Masking the left windows
04:37 - Masking the rear lights
05:14 - Masking the boot
06:01 - Masking the boot lid
06:17 - Masking the rear windscreen
06:42 - Masking the right windows
07:13 - Masking the front windscreen
07:40 - Masking the sills
08:02 - Masking the engine bay
08:24 - Marking all of the imperfections that I've missed
08:41 - Highbuild priming over the white paint and filler
10:02 - A bit more sanding
10:15 - Back to the primer
10:39 - Sanding the primer
11:22 - Off to vehicle paintwork specialists
11:28 - FInal, final prep done by the pros
11:58 - The paint we're using
12:21 - The first coat of basecoat
13:09 - Second coat of basecoat
13:39 - First coat of lacquer
14:06 - Last coats of lacquer
14:52 - The finished results
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@mrc7478 Жыл бұрын

Car painting = 90% prep. Well done

@Peaceof59 Жыл бұрын

97% with polish for "Mercedes show room" level finish 🔥

@ElectricGears Жыл бұрын

One thing that becomes very noticeable when watching sped up video like this is how much work one does with their dominate hand. After noticing this for awhile, when I'm doing something in the workshop I've been challenging myself to switch hands with very repetitive motions to reduce fatigue and to build skills and muscle memory with my off hand.

@Ipsissimus Жыл бұрын

Good idea. Helps prevent tennis elbow and the like.

@reallyhappenings5597 Жыл бұрын

Very wise

@carsugarmodels Жыл бұрын

Nice notice man!

@mrpoki9 Жыл бұрын

I can’t describe how much I like the freshly painted Mercedes, It’s jaw dropping and Id love to see that paint job in person.

@mrlondon963 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your work, glad to see you work with your father and you listen to him😊. The low music you play doesn't drown your voice or the show itself, well done.

@mobydoux Жыл бұрын

At the end of this awesome project, please take some vacations. It's a pleasure to admire this paint job, congratz !

@alejonin Жыл бұрын

At 1000 grit the first coat of primer will have nothing to hang on to. Anything higher than 800 grit will not let the paint stil. You use 1000 and higher after painting to get rid of orange peel. Good luck with the project.

@peakperformance8960 Жыл бұрын

Yeah as a painter this video did make me cringe a lot, some research would’ve helped him for sure

@USM247 Жыл бұрын

What hard work!! Your attention to even the smallest details continue to impress me. Thanks.

@malcolmlane-ley2044 Жыл бұрын

You've done a really amazing job on this car and you must have learned so much in the process, not least how to avoid under recovering for your time, well done.

@wolfgangbalu1253 Жыл бұрын

Congrats, looks great. All efforts for such shining car. Be proud on you

@TheDaf95xf Жыл бұрын

All that effort has paid off looking at the finished paint job 🤩

@michaelskinner896 Жыл бұрын

I think you're seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on this one. The new paint looks great and super props to you for all of that prep!

@baxterboy23 Жыл бұрын

I. CANNOT. WAIT. To See The Finished Result.

@chriholt Жыл бұрын

Even though I'm not crazy about the color, the finished paint job looks absolutely beautiful!

@fixedandrestored9423 Жыл бұрын

That color is just amazing , great work 👏🏼 can't wait to see this done

@joeygaming2987 Жыл бұрын

Yes I have been waiting for this part I love painting cars and model cars

@zedlesshorseman Жыл бұрын

Dude, I love the work you do. As for you going insane because of it, that just shows that you do a good job. Looking forward to seing it fully assembled. Great job!

@Pedro5antos_ Жыл бұрын

Looks great!! The effort you've put into this car is gonna pay off

@RestorationApprentice Жыл бұрын

Turned out amazing!

@jimleon7894 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@squareyes1981 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful colour on a superb car. As always, your work is detailed enough to demystify and inspire

@arnhemseptember2009 Жыл бұрын

Looking already perfect!

@spainter1985 Жыл бұрын

Oh my, what a colour - great job!

@The_Dee_Jay Жыл бұрын

Great work, I've been looking forward to this vid ☺️

@kungfusing1 Жыл бұрын

Great choice of colour !

@michakowalczyk8784 Жыл бұрын

It is amazing how good bonnet and left fender fit together. I wish mine had fitting this good

@danijelcar5184 Жыл бұрын

Great paint work😎👍

@dave787 Жыл бұрын

Wow, car looks so good. I do love that colour.

@christophermarshall5765 Жыл бұрын

Nice colour. Looks great.

@sweissco345 Жыл бұрын

Worth the time and effort that was put into it The car looks amazing

@RoderickSpoke Жыл бұрын

Dry nice indeed. A work of art.

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this man!

@ChrisNLger Жыл бұрын

This color is amazing

@mortarion420 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant 👍👍

@RestoreIt Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate!

@michealewk Жыл бұрын

Amazing work man hands down

@54mgtf22 Жыл бұрын

Love your work 👍

@babuthomas2258 Жыл бұрын

You and your work is great👍👍👍👍

@robinwalton-gm5ms 10 ай бұрын

Great job guy!

@josiptadic8301 Жыл бұрын

Great work!

@RestoreIt Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Josip!

@augustinasgriskevicius4110 Жыл бұрын

Really good job. I have one of these and am fixing it up myself. I go through periods of giving up and wishing I sold it already onto someone else. Can be complicated cars and can eventually kill your love for them but once you see the progress you have made you get to witness the light at the end of the tunnel. Good job

@Pabl0_88 Жыл бұрын

That merc looks gorgeous. Im hoping for 10 minute restoration video

@TheRyamrebo Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@re-fix9678 Жыл бұрын

Good restore👍

@miloradmartinovic3678 Жыл бұрын

Sehr Gut geworden. Kompliment.

@Shtirle_c Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful work👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Shtirle_c Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your job posting on KZfaq 🙏

@jasonlee-os1qi Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC!

@RestoreIt Жыл бұрын

Cheers, Jason!

@f.k.3762 Жыл бұрын

This was indeed a job well done

@Hursh1 Жыл бұрын

That's a great color

@pascaljeske7307 Жыл бұрын

Wow it's Looking amazing Beautyfull Work Love it very ❤️⭐👍❤️

@oibal60 Жыл бұрын

Superb. As someone who has done this, I found that I HAD to split up the sanding job into dozens of 'little jobs'. Why? Because fatigue quickly sets in and you won't be as conscientious about the sanding, twenty minutes in, with a sore back and forearm, as you were at the very beginning. Fatigue makes you sloppy and you start skipping steps. Having said that, I also endorse back-masking! Prep is 99% of the job, and you sir, have done a fantastic job!

@devisionhun Жыл бұрын

Turned out gorgeous, but I’m also happy you’re getting back to the e30s ;)

@bobjoncas2814 Жыл бұрын

LOOKIN' GOOD, KEEP SAFE..

@utagull2176 Жыл бұрын

Bravo grande capo lavoro

@thetruthshallsetyoufreejoh8859 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff buddy your on the home straight light at the end of the tunnel. I know when you get into some projects you can get in to a right rut with them. but good on you

@dangerousandy Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this

@dangerousandy Жыл бұрын

It didn’t disappoint! Good job on that

@RestoreIt Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Sandy!

@igorjanigors6324 Жыл бұрын

Perfect

@bullethelldemon Жыл бұрын

even just by the music choice in this episode i feel like it's evident that you've got a huge weight lifting off your shoulders. the mercedes looks fantastic and i can't wait to see a return to the bmws.

@mucahidakbiyik6833 Жыл бұрын

Very nice waiting next video

@RestoreIt Жыл бұрын

Wont be long!

@jayinmi3706 Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome, and I'll bet you'll be glad to be rid of it. lol. Suprised they had you sand it to 1000 grit prior to paint. I don't think I've ever seen anyone recommend going that high. Usually 600 is most common with the occasional 800. But you did a great job and it looks great! Cheers!

@eugenfeinmann597 Жыл бұрын

Finally... Now can you go on with BMWs

@RestoreIt Жыл бұрын

So soon Eugen, so soon!

@jonasl2549 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@drews6616 Жыл бұрын

Incredible work gone into this lovely old Merc 👍.

@victorprietoiglesias2846 Жыл бұрын

Great 😍

@bobansupergenije7512 Жыл бұрын

Bravo

@davebuts1921 Жыл бұрын

Mate, wow that is some fine work. fancy doing some work on my merc, I know it will be done well.

@Kuze21 Жыл бұрын

Watching from 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@punelopepunstop5515 Жыл бұрын

True 1000 Grit!

@MP-nl6he Жыл бұрын

Yesssssss

@calculatorfreeworld1876 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could hear the music playing from that speaker inside your workshop

@izsaratova Жыл бұрын

Good tip - if make wheels wet a polyethylene stiks well to them

@faycalbemmoussat3478 Жыл бұрын

looks great...just one thing I've noticed:you should paint the sunroof on its own,it gives you a cleaner finish

@danielprivate7442 Жыл бұрын

What makes this project different from your other restos is that you bid this out to a client. On the last installment, I'd like to hear what you have to say about that. What you learned. What you might do differently moving forward. Stuff like that.

@richdyer2000 Жыл бұрын

the first you do for an enemy, the second for a friend, the third for yourself.

@bmw5189 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍🇰🇿🇰🇿 I'm from KAZAKHSTAN

@4CAR. Жыл бұрын

💎

@jironmeister Жыл бұрын

Why you haven't removed the windshield washers? They are easy to remove. As same as the trunk sill trim.

@regulolopez2194 Жыл бұрын

Considering you got one of the most iconic Mercedes Benz Coupe, and probably with an M110 engine, there is a video that I love to see in youtube that is entitled Tinos 123 Coupe. Nice car.... if you got the chance to do an I.provement to the engine, and if you have that M110 engine, make a conversion to electronic fuel injection and ITB... that will make that engine more reliable. And if you want to go even further, try to make it hybrid, by changing the gearbox and replace it with a new one from ZF with an electrical motor in its Interior.... you have a killer machine

@dane.1847 Жыл бұрын

You are doing an incredible job on this Mercedes. It is a real joy to watch you work and your attention to detail. Cheers.👍🏻👍🏻

@alfonsod.m.8626 Жыл бұрын

Hello I am restoring my father's Mercedes w123 and I have a question, is there a small hole in the lower part of the rear window frame to evacuate the water into the trunk? Greetings from Spain and thanks

@fastboy8315 6 ай бұрын

any problems with dust in the garage ? i also want it do in my garage !

@mostchilldude Жыл бұрын

as a w123 owner/enthusiast i loved this series

@TheVwgolfmk1 Жыл бұрын

Only just seen this video, found it by accident at that. I usually get notified about new videos but didn't get this one.

@germancar59 Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 magnifique

@suhayl5157 Жыл бұрын

I guess we will be much older by the time this car is on the road again.

@fastboy8315 6 ай бұрын

NICE WORK ..........how many color you needed ? 5 Liter ?

@cinnamonrage Жыл бұрын

I love and wish I could do what you do. Issue is, I freakin’ hate the feel and sound of sandpaper 😂

@DenizPain Жыл бұрын

😀nice

@RestoreIt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Baris!

@keremardicli4013 Жыл бұрын

That turned out perfect. Well done my friend...

@Saskinny Жыл бұрын

As a former auto body repairman, NEVER use finger tips to sand. Always be as flat as possible with your fingers or use a block.

@bagamax Жыл бұрын

Watching this video I kept asking myself if MB still making cars that will deserve such restoration when they will become old? For sure that is not my W245, but maybe some other MB? Will C207 be worth such attention in 2040?

@tigervv6437 Жыл бұрын

Did you paint the engine bay as well? It should be matt paint for a factory finish, same for the inside of the bonnet.

@DashDrones Жыл бұрын

Watch the last episode. It's the same as the exterior which I prefer over the Matt..

@Gabi-dz2qo 9 күн бұрын

Hello! Color its 404 Milan Brown Metallic? Thank You 🙏

@FaskaRestoration Жыл бұрын

Amazing Work! Where do you get the Quartz Paint from? Im from Germany but can't find it anywere.

@bobfrankish8883 Жыл бұрын

It is supplied exclusively in the UK by Sprayguns Direct Ltd but I thought it was actually made in Germany?

@FaskaRestoration Жыл бұрын

@@bobfrankish8883 Oh ok. Yes it seems Like it. All the Labels are in German, but I never found it here.

@nehuge Жыл бұрын

How many hours in prep?

@user-or7kx2go2t Жыл бұрын

👍

@andreikashin Жыл бұрын

how do you sand 1000 without water?

@ldenorio Жыл бұрын

what are some of the tunes you are listening on your headphones?

@Krzys_D Жыл бұрын

Why even wet sand it? It has minimal orange peel

@opticaltrace4382 Жыл бұрын

hope whoever this car belongs to has the sense to sell it before the paint starts falling off!

@bobfrankish8883 Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. Finished result looks good for a first attempt. I never like saying anything negative about Steve's work because he tries so hard, but I'm afraid the prep. work is a bit suspect. I always sand the old paint down to 320, any finer and old orange peel is left showing. 320 is a good scratch for primer to stick. Then block the primer down with 180, then 320 and finally 800 for a metallic basecoat.

@guilhermemarques4969 Жыл бұрын

Is that primer can a good sealer? i'm an enthusiast restoring a car and i don't know what use to seal the metal. Btw, the paint came out awesome!

@bobfrankish8883 Жыл бұрын

Get as much rust off as you possibly can, if any rust pits remain, treat them with a good rust converter, "Fertan" is the very best in my opinion. Sand all the bare steel with 120 grit paper, then prime with a good quality 2K epoxy primer. Only use 2K epoxy as it is waterproof and seals the bare metal perfectly, Stay away from etch primer as I have found it to cause more problems than it is worth. When the epoxy is fully cured (could be several days) lightly sand with 180 grit paper. finishing (fine) filler can be applied directly onto the epoxy if there are any imperfections. Sand the filler back with 120 then 180. If you accidentally rub through anywhere to bare metal, don't worry, give the bare metal a light coat of thinned down epoxy primer, just enough to cover it. The car is now ready for several coats of high build primer, after which, the real hard work begins!