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It didn't hydrolock in the car wash? Impressive.
and why would it
smh.... wath autovlogs' past videos, his amg hydrolocked thanks to a puddle of water. it was a fucking joke
Why sell your stock wheels? What if you have an incident with the new set and you need to switch back for some time?
I would suggest placing your Benz Center caps on you new rims - just my option
You can prevent the swirl marks by not drying the car with a towel after a touchless clean. A touchless cleans gets rid of 90-95% of the dirt, but the leftovers cause scratches if you pass them with a towel. I hope this helps!
Was that a missing lug at 6:33 ?
9:50 thank me later
Raul Leon the real mvp
Thank you 👍
Didnt watch for a few months, this is the first again.... didnt miss anything.
I'm surprised that the engine didn't hydro-lock after that automated car wash XD
I wouldnt sell the amg wheels but ok, only cause you wont get them again if you ever want them back
Black is the most dificult color to keep clean. Personally couldn't get black with seeing scratches and have it looking dirty all the time lol but she looks good when she is clean!
i agree...i have a white suv, and i haven't seen any swirl marks at all, but i know they are there...white is best.
Tip: If you don't scratch it you won't see scratches....😳
That windshield is probably more like $2k. Sucks getting chips but it happens and I feel your pain. I bought a new '18 Corvette Grand Sport over the weekend and plan on getting at least the front bumper cover protected with clear wrap. I plan on keeping the car a long time. Xpel is probably what I'll use.
I actually really enjoy this channel, and I think his character is unique - there is something about him and his style that is different than the other car guys which is appealing. Maybe it has to do with him being a regular, down to earth guy. Good work!
Mike, I’d recommend using heat tape on your pipes and you won’t have to worry about them freezing anymore. I’m definitely a perfectionist like you and I notice every flaw on my vehicles.
Put a set of winter tires on your AMG stock wheels......no brainer
Mike, thank you for the wonderful vlog about going through a car wash and paint chips...I learned a lot
Loved the video! I feel the same about my cars when it comes to chips and swirl marks. Most people I know don't care about their car finishes, but I am a little OCD when it comes to mine. Best wishes with yours.....and I can't wait until Spring as well!
I'm not a massive fan of aftermarket wheels..... But you have Nailed it man!! Absolutely sick
Those wheels make such a difference.... great choice
Thanks for answering mine and a lot of other peoples question about protecting the C63 Mike.
The fact that you answered our question with a video is super cool.
That’s why i love your channel even though i’m a Tesla guy...lol.
Big thanks brother!
Dear Mr. AutoVlog,
I must tell you that I was never a big fan of Mercedes vehicles. Now I did start gaining interest with your first AMG. It made me subscribe to your channel and after seeing the modifications and upgrades on your new AMG, especially the wheels, this is one of my all-time favorite vehicles on the road today. I’m not a huge car guy but your videos are so engaging that I find myself spending more time watching them than any other TH-cam channel! I’m looking forward to your next video on the Ford SUV that I didn’t know existed until I watched your video. Thank you for the entertainment and knowledge that you provide me on a consistent basis!
That's it! The car is salvaged now... ;-)
I had the same issue with my Silverado. Bought it brand new, ordered a 3M clear film for the hood. Took a few weeks to get and in that time, I got several rock chips. So many so that the hood was repainted under warranty. Installed a bug shield on the newly painted hood and hopefully it will protect it until I can install the film once the weather breaks.
If everyone just sits at home and only make videos about their own cars, the economy will collapse. Luckily, not everyone is a TH-camr.
You sound unemployed
Other may not notice, but the offset and slight poke of the wheel/tire setup make a huge difference and the appearance of the car. The wide stance is has a killer look !
The car looks so badass with those new rims. Congrats on the success. Keep the awesome content coming
Don’t you have insurance? The windshield should be covered and possibly the rest of the damage. That is why we have it. It’s called comprehensive. You can’t avoid flying rocks, if you did you would be killing others.
93.000 views for boring footage??? I switched off after 1:30 mins
Please check out with that car wash if they recycle wither water. Ton of those places either removes the 6 micron filters or don't change then. In any case the water is dirty down to 6 microns basically the water coming out of the gun is about half a size if table salt. Hopefully they maintain the filters. Thanks for the content
Having a few minor imperfections makes it a real car. It sucks getting chips and such, but damn man you buy it to drive it... Your not putting it in on display in a museum. I get it btw, way OCD on my cars too
M King same
I just washed my car after some winter weather and my OCD was triggered. But a day passed and it's okay. I will fill the chips and move on with my life. Next car goes to wrap straight from the show room though haha.
My thoughts exactly. Although I can relate to Mike's striving for "car perfection" ... it is, in a way...impossible. A car will always be exposed to the elements. Rain, wind, dirt flying up hitting it etcetera... That's just what will happen if you drive it, no matter where you live. Best you can do is just be careful, wash and maintain your car and try to keep it as clean as possible. But spotless? That's just never gonna happen, unless you put it in a museum indeed!
I’m probably the only person that care less how a car looks as long as it drives the way I want it to and is reliable. You can easily make a car look like anything, get it painted etc but it’s harder to make a car drive really good. Now if the car is raggedy and drives like shit then yea it’s a shit then and will need some money to be invested in it
I feel your pain with the swirl marks and chips. I've just purchased an Audi Q5 for my wife. I took delivery with no wash and all the wrapping on the vehicle from the ship. I'm currently 25 hrs in to detailing and putting ceramic coating on her car. With another few hours tomorrow, to complete the job. I fully wrapped my RS5 but still got a few chips that went thru the wrap during my 4 years of owning the vehicle. So wrapping will definitely protect your car majority of the time but is not 100% guaranteed and I prefer the look of a un-wrapped vehicle that is highly polished.
You should tint or lightly black out the taillights and even possibly the headlights also
Pittsburgh weather is not kind to having a pristine car in the winter time, snow melt occurs all the time, been there done all that you experience with the beast. Black vehicle is another issue with pristine look, used to have a black 79 blazer purchased new (yes I'm a little older than you) but my experiences are the same 30+ years ago.....With that said the wheels look fantastic with the low profile tire combo from to back. btw saying u did a couple burnouts is a major understatement based on the diff tread depth between front to back.
Like your new wheels in your first video I had some doubts but in this video after you clean the car man it look so good.
Love your channel.
The drop plus the wheels are perfect! Happy for u my dude!
HEY MIKE👋👋The weather is doing the same thing down here in Georgia. One day it’ll be 30 and the next it’ll be 70🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
Ugh..
Loving the new wheels! Totally feel you with the stone chips, I just had my Porsche 944 repainted and I already have a couple, but a full wrap would cost about the same as the paint job!
Just replaced a 2017 - c class sedan windshield in New York - it was about 900 dollars thru insurance. Geico. You must have glass coverage I’m assuming ?
Be careful what glass you get. PUSH PUSH PUSH FOR OEM GLASS
There are two choices:
1. The Carl Benz black logo windshield. Which fits OEM and has no problem with lane keep assist and rain sensors.
2. Chinese glass, doesn’t fit right. Glass is thinner. Sensors have to be recalibrated and/or replaced.
Geico doesn’t Guarantee they will give you OEM glass, they tell you “Like new or kind quality” whatever the hell that means.
Safelite came and did it in my driveway. I was lucky to get OEM glass. But other people I know have told me horror stories with Chinese glass.
Hope this helps.
Keep your OEM Wheels! One day you will wish you had.
I‘m pretty sure that a professional detailer can touch up those chips and make it flawless (with all the wetsanding, polishing included into the process).
And the windshield can be repaired by yourself. Just buy a windshield repair kit on amazon.
Holy crap that car looks good. I haven't seen your last few videos so I'm catching up right now. Really like how it turned out.
He's getting to the point at 9:55
Even touchless car washes can add swirlies. A water jet can be just as/even more cutting than a rough towel or brush. Have you ever tried putting your hand near the outflow of a power washer? It's really inevitable to get imperfections with your car's clear coat or paint and you're shoveling sand against the tide to think you can completely prevent them from happening. I also have a black MB and even with MB's harder clear coats, those swirlies are a way of life. Keep up the great content.
I wasn’t a fan of this generation of the C-Class, but your C63S is simply amazing. They really start to grow on me.👌🏻
I own an E63s. You and I are very similar with the care of our vehicles. Repaint the front end before you wrap it. Otherwise it will always bother you. It sucks, but you'll be happier. Love the channel, keep up the hard work.
You mentioned liking the VAVA dash camera. You should also check the ROVE R2-4K. I have one in each of my two cars. It seems to have all the features of the VAVA, and the customer support is unsurpassed.
Actually, if your car is new, you CAN fix small stone chips perfectly. (If it's not new, the problem is, that your paint has aged, and you won't be able to perfectly match it with the touch up paint.) And with "perfectly" I mean that even you, who knows there was a chip, and who knows where it was, will have trouble finding the fixed spot - if you can at all. The trick is to not only apply touch up paint, but also factory clear coat over it, and to wet sand the surface (possibly multiple times) to make it perfectly level. And of course you will also have to polish it to perfection. But it can be done.
That said it is a very laborious process, and can only be properly done by somebody who has expertise in detailing, including wet sanding (otherwise you will just make it worse than it is). But as said, you can make it at least that good, that even you (who knows where to look) will have trouble finding the spot. And if somebody is really good at it, is using the appropriate paint and tools, and puts the required effort into it, he can actually fix it so good, that you won't even able to tell where the chip was, because it will be just perfect. Without repainting the whole panel.
You should consider locating the black wheel lock opposite of your valve stem on all the wheel- I think that looks clean! Awesome vid
check the paint behind your front and rear tires, with those new sticky tires you will see some nasty chipping on those areas also....
3:49 what is that song??? Shazam cant find it.. :(
I can't find it either! I listened to so many Let You Know and Let You Go songs lol sorry!
Has anyone found it yet
It looked like you dried the car with towels after bringing it through the touchless car wash. That is probably why you have swirls. A touchless wash won't get all the dirt off the car.
I saw that too and cringed. I'm not car proud (bikes are a different matter) but you don't use towels.
Love the car and the mods you've done. The struggle to keep black pristine is real I've been there... Content suggestion, stop in and see some detailers in your area and maybe even mobile detailers. Pricing, tips, tools for keeping the beast clean in the winter. Keep up the great work!
Actually I DO want to see the new EcoSport - not really in the market but would be great for a "third" car for us....
I noticed the badge on the rear saying "4WD". The previous generation EcoSport only came in FWD or am i mistaken?
The new one is available in 4wd also
Those wheels look so good bud and it looks real knarjy from the front. BIG MEAN MACHINE
Hi Mike,
I have 2013 MB suv (GL450) i like to keep my car clean as well i usually take to my local car detail shop for wax and polish wondering how much protection of coating would cost which you are talking about in video. BTW, I had small crack at bottom left corner of windshield from one of the road trip. FYI, cost to replace it about $1300 plus taxes from dealership and my insurance will pay only $650 because that's it would cost if you go through them.
i get to know more than my husband about cars and want to get into car mechanic classes just to have the knowledge and all the videos i get to watch really helps
Raina Sheppeck Car mechanic is a dying profession especially with EV’s being the next big trend in the 2020’s.
Those wheelss..... 😍 you are doing a good job specking the new beast.
Sir, easy one. Take it to Ceramic Pro Auto Spa in Lancaster and 5 minute Uber to the train. Take the train home - it's an awesome train ride to Pittsburgh!
Alternatively, take the car to InShane and grab the train out of Harrisburg. Probably cost like $30 each way, has free wifi and great scenery.
If the bumper is the only thing imperfect, get everything else wrapped before it's too late and just touch up the hood - these detailers can do amazing stuff!
Hello mike, Any engine modifications or tuning done in the future?
9:30 it’s possible the store computer doesn’t refresh frequently. Probably operating on cached files.
As for the wheels, they look amazing. The only thing I would add is a center cap with the Mercedes emblem. 👌🏽
Absolutely amazing video! But I do realized there is a wheel lock missing on your front left wheel
Louis Lin no there is not, open your eyes
That eco sport, in the right colour I think looks pretty cool, I would have one. Also have you seen the new Citeron C3, that's the same, looks funky
Wheels look super. Much better than the stock ones.They fill out the wheel wells nicely. Do you get any rubbing ?
I use tire shine on tires before i wash the car. i spray the tires when washing and when done the sidewalls look like new tires.
Yea, that car looks absolutely badass with those new wheels/tires and cleaned up. Sucks about the gravel hits. I looked at an Ecosport Friday....saw where our local dealer was getting their first batch in right off the truck. They are kinda nice and loaded with tech and gadgets but man, they sure are tight in the back seat area and rear cargo area. Just too small for a consideration from us when our Escape lease is up in a few months.
In the UK we're supposed to pronounce EcoSport as 'EchoSport', not sure why...
Mike, I'm glad for you. You have one of your dream cars, but when do we get to see more content than the c63? Besides the car reviews its all been about the c63. Idk just getting a little old to me.
I do the same thing with the touch less it's great because it sprays the underbody to remove the salt and no way to wash your car this winter with your home hose
I feel your pain with stone chips. My A3 is 8 months old and the front bumper, headlight and both front alloys have stone chips 😞 it’s the state of the Uk roads- pot holes everywhere full of bits of gravel so the cars in front chuck it up , plus the ones on the other side of the road do to. I’ve got a small dent in my bonnet too where a van coming in the other direction chucked up a large stone. It’s ridiculous, I was so gutted when I saw them all today when washing my car. I guess everyone is in the same situation tho
Put the standard wheels back on asap😂
Take a road trip to philly on Friday and come to the auto show! I’d love to meet you and no better time than the auto show! Was there today and going again Friday, they don’t have a C63 but they had a C43 which was just like yours in black and it looked so mean! I love it! Great video as always, can’t wait till the next!
I care too man. That's sucks. But, don't worry too much. Be more positive about it. I love that car too!)
If you want to keep your car clean wrap it with nano ceramic it keeps the car clean and makes it easier to clean and the water doesn't stick to the body of the car so it's great and it doesn't damage the paint when you take it off
Whenever you are behind a truck and a ton of stones come flying from the wheels, and there is no way to avoid being pummeled, it is infuriating!!
I laughed out loud when it was the next day and that pretty shiny car was dirty all over again.😂😂😂
Just seen your vlog re chipped windscreen. Here in UK I had to have my screen replaced on my GLC. This was covered by insurance. When it was replaced the camera and radar is not attached to the screen and is a separate entity. It snaps onto a part already fitted on the screen. It was arranged by the insurance company to be re-calibrated (although this was probably not really necessary if screen if fitted accurately). Therefore new screen should not really cost much more than a normal refit. Love your vlogs (and your cat!).
I still like the stock rims idk why you’d sell them, I’d swap them out from time to time
Have you checked dipyourcar? They can do little emblems and stuff in different colors and the weels as well. makes it really stand out and is easy as wrap.
Hey Mike. Can you find a different pair of shades that aren't bent and sitting crooked on your face or is this your new trademark?
haha, it happens to me too, everytime I wash my cars... it rains... sometimes it even rain during my wash...
Thank you for the shoutout to the ladies that watch! I’m always anxiously waiting for your notifications! 😊
Window chips can be repaired. Does your insurance not cover it? It does here in the UK. Chip repair is free too.
Yup nothing harder than keeping a black car clean and swirl free . You should patent a method to resolve this Swed. As the windshield a new one for my Ford F 150 was 500 buck Canadian just because it says 150 or Ford . 50 degrees nice -15 here with 4 feet of snow . Nice video
Good thing it’s not gonna be sunny in Pitt anytime soon
Fantastic car! And love the videos!
Do you have a video on what the wrap actually is? Would it of prevented the damage to the front of your car?
After you see the stone chips, two 3-hour drives don’t sound like a lot of hassle...
That menacing laugh after hearing the exhaust made my day 6:45
Man, that really sucks brother :(. Sorry to hear about the paint damage.
That little knick on the windshield should still let you pass inspection though. It's not like it's crack or in pieces I would think. Maybe for the tinted windows, but hopefully you can still pass with them on.
I always wrap my cars before driving them, not saying you "deserve" it but you knew the risks.
so the Wheels of the eco sport look cooler than the ones you put on the Mercedes.
I don't know to each his own, I guess.
Thats a 1 off C63 mike them wheels have made such a difference, I LOVE THE BEAST 😎
Didn't think I needed PPF on my M2. Got tons of stone chips, repainted the front bumper, and put PPF on it. Do it as early as you can on a new car.... it's worth it believe me.
Damn, that is one good looking car with the mods you've done to it. Nice job.
DON’T SELL YOUR OEM WHEELS DUDE!!! YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO PUT YOUR CAR BACK TO STOCK. ITS PENNIES THAT YOU MAKE MAN.
Somehow I got unsubscribed from your channel,..... but I'm back! Very nice wheels by the way! They absolutely give the car a better look and stance. Keep up the good work!
Love the wheels they improve the car looks 👌
Martin Mattis thanks
whats the name of the song in the car wash?
Mike the ecosport I believe has the 3 cylinder 1.0 engine. That’s what I have on my focus
As someone already mentioned, PPF can not protect 100%, and it's impossible to repair if a store does go through. Also IMO it dilutes the finish and depth of shine. Finally whilst stone chips are deeply annoying, I am the same as you, if carefully touched in and flatted, particularly with black, they look fairly invisible.By the way the new wheels look great.
Mike, I know you want the car looking perfect, however these things happen to all of us, best thing to do in winter/spring drive the other cars you have more, use the Amg on good days