How we RESTORE the ULTIMATE W126 // Mercedes 500SEL AMG Restoration Detailing

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  • @ccwnyc5671
    @ccwnyc5671 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    We were grumbling "All this needs is the AMG gangsta wheels." and bam! You found em black too. *faints*

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +20

      We try and deliver what the people want 🤣 thanks for watching!

    • @caput1615
      @caput1615 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ,🔥👏🏻💔

    • @Boterberg
      @Boterberg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@IAMDetailingdoing a darn good job. Unfortunately you are not in Belgium. I need a few classics done like this pronto!

    • @knaughtyknight2970
      @knaughtyknight2970 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I pray to God you're being sarcastic 🙏🙏

    • @werdobros
      @werdobros 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro you are very dramatic, calm down and ride an old GM🙂‍↕️

  • @grassfedcontent
    @grassfedcontent ปีที่แล้ว +56

    It's pretty amazing that dry ice can be such a powerful cleaner yet be so gentle on everything like the delicate electrical connections/wires

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It truly is! You can make it super gentle or you can strip paint with it if you wanted. Unreal

  • @krh007
    @krh007 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice work!! I have an 89 AMG 560SEL in midnight blue so appreciate this golden era of the 80's (also own 2 x SEC coupes) & good to see you re-waxed the underneath with the protective sealant.
    Glad those wheels were swapped out for the AMG/Oz 3 piece at the end.

  • @oliverleopando8331
    @oliverleopando8331 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    The work speaks for itself. What else can you say… You guys always deliver! Excellent job Victor and everyone involved…

  • @VinceroAlpha
    @VinceroAlpha ปีที่แล้ว +10

    putting those wheels on was the cherry on top! once again fantastic work guys!

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watchin buddy!

  • @EmpoGTR
    @EmpoGTR ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Condition of this Merc is just fabulous. Almost no rust, just old dust

  • @ScrappersDetailing
    @ScrappersDetailing ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Great job guys! The dry ice cleaning is just mesmerizing. And how you are able to take EVERYTHING apart and get it put back together perfectly is just awesome.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate that buddy! Hope you have a great weekend!

    • @garyowen9044
      @garyowen9044 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know! I’m pretty sure I’d have parts left over.

  • @Montana-ot5cq
    @Montana-ot5cq ปีที่แล้ว +4

    W126 & W124 are 2 of MB's most successful model

  • @m.r.809
    @m.r.809 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That‘s what I call NOS! Respect! Greetings from Stuttgart 🇩🇪

  • @newtechgs7471
    @newtechgs7471 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I could be perfectly happy just cleaning stuff with dry ice all day. So satisfying 😂

  • @craigstrickland1572
    @craigstrickland1572 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A timeless classic, looks incredible!

  • @haleemulhassan9158
    @haleemulhassan9158 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a timeless beauty. Its one of my dreams to buy and restore this classic from scratch, including a full engine swap to get it up to speed with modern standards…

  • @gorexgo5809
    @gorexgo5809 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Job, just for future reference. The door light bezels and the glove box bezel have the positive and negative stamped on them. No need to write them in. The wires are self explanatory. Ground is solid brown. Cheers.

  • @jpmagana8917
    @jpmagana8917 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No se de qué países son las personas que trabajan en Iam detalling pero se nota la mano Latina que es la mas trabajadora de USA. Mis respetos para los trabajadores. Felicitaciones.

  • @erichjeske
    @erichjeske ปีที่แล้ว

    Ihr versteht Euer Handwerk. Perfekt! Glückwunsch Erich Jeske

  • @ianmuir3640
    @ianmuir3640 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love this channel the effort they put into the smallest detail makes them stand out from the rest

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😊 we appreciate hearing that more than you know! Thanks for watching

  • @samerkourdi3285
    @samerkourdi3285 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best Mercedes ever made and such a beauty. Great work guys

  • @tedlym.3390
    @tedlym.3390 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Mercedes looked marvelous when you finished restoring it.

  • @hollandibolygo9172
    @hollandibolygo9172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That twisted rubber brake hose at the right rear wheel. Completely life-threatening.

  • @lorelorevoltovolto9298
    @lorelorevoltovolto9298 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bruno Sacco's masterpiece MB model! Congrats from Italy guys!

  • @E_L1000
    @E_L1000 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Style!
    The German cars had an amazing era around 80's and 90’s. I wish they all could find their way back to class and style again.

  • @Alpay283
    @Alpay283 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's just an amazing car and a restoration that this car deserves. Lovely job

  • @aileronsintowind6835
    @aileronsintowind6835 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Owner of this knows that in another 20 years this car is gonna fetch a serious premium

  • @TurboPepsi
    @TurboPepsi ปีที่แล้ว

    This car was iffy but now... holy mackerel! What a timeless piece of class - like an old watch! Great job!

  • @tonywalton2333
    @tonywalton2333 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You guys are masters of the art of detailing..❤

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🫡 thank you 🙏

  • @MrPlayerPerson
    @MrPlayerPerson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    True Craftspersons, very professional work! True Artists! Amazing! All the people should be very proud of the work they do.... Stunning!

  • @whotf888
    @whotf888 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:00 those control arms are BEAUTIFUL.

  • @aomar9449
    @aomar9449 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great work as always, your attention to detail never fails to impress. I def took a few notes. The owner must be blown away by the result.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We are honored to hear that :) thanks for watchin!

  • @DEEuroworks
    @DEEuroworks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks amazing, best looking w126 sedan I have seen.

  • @peterbellini6102
    @peterbellini6102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb. I love the tobacco brown interior, don't see that coming and going. "Lord Vader, your ride is ready"
    🏁🏁🏁

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is definitely the car I’d imagine Vadar rolling up in before he mows down an entire squadron lol thanks for watching Peter! Have a great weekend

  • @Dallas-t4w
    @Dallas-t4w 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The Bad Guy

  • @lajayson
    @lajayson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful work! It's like showroom new!

  • @DenHvideHund
    @DenHvideHund ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a nice car and what a nice job you did restoring it. These older cars deserve to be kept and driven :) That dry ice is really next gen. Is it as tough as aqua blasting ?

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We completely agree :) Aqua blasting will definitely be abrasive, while dry ice is non abrasive blasting method. Dry ice cleaning uses a physics process call sublimation to remove contaminants from surfaces. Super interesting stuff!

  • @HR3EEE
    @HR3EEE ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish I had that dry ice gun for my house, car, sneakers, magic that thing😂

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว

      You aren’t kidding lol that’s why WE had to get one in the first place 🤣

  • @CC-ul3qo
    @CC-ul3qo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dry ice cleaning is amazing. But I have a question: Does it clean physically - like sand blasting, because it is a solid - or does it clean because it is cold?
    It seems to also be an INSTANT degreaser - with no chemicals?

  • @EMHMarkIX
    @EMHMarkIX ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. Disassemble the ashtray to make it shiny - forget that you actualy can remove the headrests to clean them and seats properly. And remember to replace classic alloys with some bling-bling crap.

  • @GregoryN-j2j
    @GregoryN-j2j 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SUPREME job restoring the project better then new!

  • @gregorygonzalez2685
    @gregorygonzalez2685 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This series of the iconic 450SEL is by far the most beautiful in design, ergonomics and function!
    I believe this model is so distinctive!…when introduced to the American market!
    Ad campaign I recall showing this classic elegance on wheels as it pulls up to some random exclusive hotel…country club!!!
    “ Mercedes Benz “…show them you’ve arrived! as it were
    This and the 280SL Pagoda model are absolutely some of the best designs in auto history! My opinion and will. ever waiver!

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a lot of tedious, precise labor to restore that interior trim 🍻 Great Work 👍

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it was lol! Big project for sure! Thanks for watching :)

  • @geofffikar3417
    @geofffikar3417 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful job. No one does an interior like Victor.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The man takes so much pride in his work 🤌🤘🏼🤜🙏

    • @geofffikar3417
      @geofffikar3417 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IAMDetailing And it shows!

  • @newwaves8159
    @newwaves8159 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would take this over these computer on wheels cars anyday

  • @garyjackson9641
    @garyjackson9641 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from Lafayette,Louisiana and this is the first time I've ever heard of dry ice cleaning.I got to admit that this video got my attention.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a incredible technology!

  • @jaykjayk9707
    @jaykjayk9707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely stunning 😍 great work guys! 💯💥

  • @khaleedabdul-azeezedwards9523
    @khaleedabdul-azeezedwards9523 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That old Mercedes-Benz leather is the best. It lasts forever, if taken care of.

  • @CherylCold
    @CherylCold ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Completely another level.

  • @foadrightnow5725
    @foadrightnow5725 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys never cease to impress! I know this job wasn't cheap! But whatever the cost, the value of the vehicle increased by at least as much! If not more so! The murdered out Benz looks sick! Well Done, guys! Cheers!

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! We appreciate the support and the watch!

  • @ASMROW
    @ASMROW ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the music. I always open car detailing videos to listen to music.

  • @hawkertyphoon4537
    @hawkertyphoon4537 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a BOSS Car.
    Well done!

  • @genetung8590
    @genetung8590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After all these years, still imposing and cool

  • @johnconelly9139
    @johnconelly9139 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is for Benz lovers, and those with OCD lol. Impeccable attention to detail.

  • @FulaniTribesman
    @FulaniTribesman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so satisfying to watch.

  • @marabr4796
    @marabr4796 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing once again!

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate the support and thanks for watching :)

  • @Massimo1975Max
    @Massimo1975Max ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im so grateful for all the hours you guys put into this video. Great job. I understand the cleaning side of things! the concourse look is amazing. I do have one question ? some of the stuff you are removing is fisholine " rust protection" is removing it detrimental? do you then re coat with weather proofing?
    I'm not judging you I just want to learn so im formed when I do this to my 911

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว

      We get this question a lot. We are removing the undercoating and replacing it with a modern coating alternative

  • @TitokRS
    @TitokRS ปีที่แล้ว

    14:38, oh boy if that blanket has a loose fiber , that would make one hell of a spin

  • @KHIDRFISHING
    @KHIDRFISHING หลายเดือนก่อน

    i am extremely impressed, well done!!

  • @nobatteriesincluded3968
    @nobatteriesincluded3968 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes the new ones are nice but this generation of Mercedes is just classic and elegant and still looks awesome today unlike a lot American luxury cars from the same era just don’t show this nice good work nonetheless 💯

  • @nadk8886
    @nadk8886 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely stunning. Apart from the wheels 😔
    Edit: just saw the Oz's at the end 😂

  • @dions.blignaut7187
    @dions.blignaut7187 ปีที่แล้ว

    Master's indeed. Excellent. Side note: Could have just resprayed the horns for that added touch. Otherwise, splendid work on a splendid car. Magic Touch.

  • @wabfunk
    @wabfunk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How did they NOT do the headlights?

  • @ivardome
    @ivardome ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:25 dry ice stripped that wire, hope that was repaired

  • @drhoomz
    @drhoomz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was amazing. Can anything be done about the sagging nets behind the front seats?

  • @BoothsEurotrash
    @BoothsEurotrash ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy crap thats a beauty! Nice work

  • @MaxMustermann-ub9ih
    @MaxMustermann-ub9ih ปีที่แล้ว

    All black, no chrome. Such a beautiful car.

  • @BuiltToRace_com
    @BuiltToRace_com ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. Rear nets on back of seats need a tighten up.

  • @claytondonizetecostaaguiar8027
    @claytondonizetecostaaguiar8027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mercedes the best good.

  • @carlobinda1127
    @carlobinda1127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is straight up asmr-ish! 😂

  • @mohmoudfarah1897
    @mohmoudfarah1897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meticulous work = Amazing result. I ❤ it!

  • @Dynamighteee
    @Dynamighteee 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work, do you coat everything you blast with dry ice afterwards? I feel like surface rust and dirt will come back again quickly (stick even easier since its new bare metal)?

  • @s.t.8898
    @s.t.8898 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    VIELEN LIEBEN DANK EUCH...FRIEDEN und FREIHEIT...

  • @badman5356
    @badman5356 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, you guys detailing everything 👍

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We are up for any challenge 😊

  • @Shockwave_App
    @Shockwave_App ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible craftsmanship!

  • @jundialhaqiqa9907
    @jundialhaqiqa9907 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I remember about these 126 Mercedes is how springy the seats are. It is like sitting on a trampoline.

  • @СерикНукушев-ъ8и
    @СерикНукушев-ъ8и ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Мерседес самая красивая канфортная надëжня машина в мире 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic job

  • @andreyrim
    @andreyrim ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤Mercedes is not a car, it's a lifestyle! ❤

  • @Asklu1
    @Asklu1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wonderful, best way to honore german engineering!

  • @Layla_r0se
    @Layla_r0se หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ada satu siri dlm netflix guna kereta jenis ni mirip sangat. Katanya untuk drift. Tengok je la. Geram juga sikit2. Mcm berpakat pulok.😂😂😂

  • @DownedHarambe
    @DownedHarambe ปีที่แล้ว

    sSs tier detail job! Perfection overlapping perfection. Well F-ing done 🔥

  • @pagamevideofiles665
    @pagamevideofiles665 ปีที่แล้ว

    YALL DID THE DAMN THING THERE .... SALUTE!

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Showroom fresh

  • @hollandibolygo9172
    @hollandibolygo9172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Removing the factory original protective wax layer which preserved the car's beautiful condition for decades. It should not be restored after cleaning? Great job....

  • @joeroad6618
    @joeroad6618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To be honest, I'm a bit torn on the rims, I really liked the others compared to the AMG rims, but it really looks good with them!

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think AMG wheels are always a hot button topic. Any time we change them, we usually change from someones favorite to another person’s favorite lol i totally feel you on that though!

  • @mihaibraila5846
    @mihaibraila5846 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is indeed "the car"! Made by engineers, when not everything was about cost savings

  • @finaltouchautodetailingllc
    @finaltouchautodetailingllc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Doing some amazing work! Keep that awesomeness up!

  • @olgierd_jarczynski
    @olgierd_jarczynski ปีที่แล้ว

    19:55 casual Enzo in the shop....

  • @carfagen2158
    @carfagen2158 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Очень круто, давать новую жизнь это дар!

  • @jackswing-ep7cf
    @jackswing-ep7cf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's Is Hard....I Miss My 1991 AMG Really Badd

  • @jeffwalker7640
    @jeffwalker7640 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great as usual!!!!!!

  • @TomCook1993
    @TomCook1993 ปีที่แล้ว

    never seen the dry ice thing. Looks effective

  • @ghanshyam93gv
    @ghanshyam93gv 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it going to museum or hitting streets as after this clean I don't think it should hit the road hehe

  • @inoraitno7109
    @inoraitno7109 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wouw..incredible work👍👍
    I wish i could do the same thing like that

  • @infovideos7355
    @infovideos7355 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super satisfying 😌

  • @metaverse_8
    @metaverse_8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Works like magic!

  • @ernestbhatti1030
    @ernestbhatti1030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work guys just like how I would have done it

  • @iconicetiquette4546
    @iconicetiquette4546 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You did an awesome job well done i love detailing my car so 👏🏾😀

  • @sobol...8956
    @sobol...8956 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why did the gas tank gauge moved at 9:23 ?

  • @joe.olivet
    @joe.olivet ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A methodical detail. Excellent. 👊🏻😎🔨
    Beautiful car.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just the way you like it! Thanks buddy! Enjoy the weekend! And happy father’s day!

    • @joe.olivet
      @joe.olivet ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IAMDetailing Thanks, my man. I appreciate it. Have a good weekend.

  • @curiosity_guy
    @curiosity_guy ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, beautifull AMG right there.👍 Maybe in few years I'll own one. 🤩

  • @liuruiyang7168
    @liuruiyang7168 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d love to know how much would this cost.

  • @acikgozm
    @acikgozm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nothing but respect!