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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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
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
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?
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
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!
hello beautiful restoration work but I have been painting cars for 20 years there is weakness first of all the painter must go from left to right without interruption and not make pieces of paint the varnish advises you to be professional the less you put on the more the car will shine the sanding also used a wedge so that its is uniform good day
Car painting = 90% prep.
Well done
97% with polish for "Mercedes show room" level finish 🔥
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.
Good idea. Helps prevent tennis elbow and the like.
Very wise
Nice notice man!
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!
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.
Yeah as a painter this video did make me cringe a lot, some research would’ve helped him for sure
What hard work!! Your attention to even the smallest details continue to impress me. Thanks.
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.
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.
Congrats, looks great. All efforts for such shining car. Be proud on you
At the end of this awesome project, please take some vacations.
It's a pleasure to admire this paint job, congratz !
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.
Yes I have been waiting for this part I love painting cars and model cars
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.
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!
Even though I'm not crazy about the color, the finished paint job looks absolutely beautiful!
Looks great!! The effort you've put into this car is gonna pay off
Incredible work gone into this lovely old Merc 👍.
You are doing an incredible job on this Mercedes. It is a real joy to watch you work and your attention to detail. Cheers.👍🏻👍🏻
It is amazing how good bonnet and left fender fit together. I wish mine had fitting this good
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
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!
Beautiful colour on a superb car. As always, your work is detailed enough to demystify and inspire
All that effort has paid off looking at the finished paint job 🤩
as a w123 owner/enthusiast i loved this series
Oh my, what a colour - great job!
Absolutely brilliant 👍👍
Thank you mate!
I. CANNOT. WAIT. To See The Finished Result.
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!
Finally...
Now can you go on with BMWs
So soon Eugen, so soon!
Worth the time and effort that was put into it
The car looks amazing
That color is just amazing , great work 👏🏼 can't wait to see this done
Been looking forward to this man!
Dry nice indeed. A work of art.
Sehr Gut geworden. Kompliment.
Good restore👍
Great work!
Thanks, Josip!
This color is amazing
Looking already perfect!
That merc looks gorgeous. Im hoping for 10 minute restoration video
That's a great color
Wow, car looks so good. I do love that colour.
Great choice of colour !
Great job guy!
Turned out gorgeous, but I’m also happy you’re getting back to the e30s ;)
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.
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.
the first you do for an enemy, the second for a friend, the third for yourself.
Turned out amazing!
Nice colour. Looks great.
Perfect
looks great...just one thing I've noticed:you should paint the sunroof on its own,it gives you a cleaner finish
Amazing work man hands down
That turned out perfect. Well done my friend...
Good tip - if make wheels wet a polyethylene stiks well to them
👍👍👍👍🇰🇿🇰🇿 I'm from KAZAKHSTAN
Yesssssss
Beautiful work!
You and your work is great👍👍👍👍
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
This was indeed a job well done
Great work, I've been looking forward to this vid ☺️
FANTASTIC!
Cheers, Jason!
Wow it's Looking amazing Beautyfull Work Love it very ❤️⭐👍❤️
Bravo
Bravo grande capo lavoro
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
Mate, wow that is some fine work. fancy doing some work on my merc, I know it will be done well.
Great paint work😎👍
LOOKIN' GOOD, KEEP SAFE..
True 1000 Grit!
💎
I wish I could hear the music playing from that speaker inside your workshop
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?
Very beautiful work👍🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for your job posting on TH-cam 🙏
Why you haven't removed the windshield washers? They are easy to remove. As same as the trunk sill trim.
Watching from 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Why even wet sand it? It has minimal orange peel
Love your work 👍
NICE WORK ..........how many color you needed ? 5 Liter ?
Amazing!
I love and wish I could do what you do. Issue is, I freakin’ hate the feel and sound of sandpaper 😂
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
Looking forward to this
It didn’t disappoint! Good job on that
Glad you liked it Sandy!
Very nice waiting next video
Wont be long!
any problems with dust in the garage ? i also want it do in my garage !
How many hours in prep?
Did you paint the engine bay as well? It should be matt paint for a factory finish, same for the inside of the bonnet.
Watch the last episode. It's the same as the exterior which I prefer over the Matt..
Great 😍
white wall tire does not fit to this model
Only just seen this video, found it by accident at that. I usually get notified about new videos but didn't get this one.
Nice
How much does a job like this cost roughly
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!
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!
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 magnifique
👍
what are some of the tunes you are listening on your headphones?
how do you sand 1000 without water?
hello beautiful restoration work but I have been painting cars for 20 years there is weakness first of all the painter must go from left to right without interruption and not make pieces of paint the varnish advises you to be professional the less you put on the more the car will shine the sanding also used a wedge so that its is uniform good day
Hello!
Color its 404 Milan Brown Metallic?
Thank You 🙏
😀nice
Thanks Baris!
Amazing Work!
Where do you get the Quartz Paint from?
Im from Germany but can't find it anywere.
It is supplied exclusively in the UK by Sprayguns Direct Ltd but I thought it was actually made in Germany?
@@bobfrankish8883 Oh ok.
Yes it seems Like it. All the Labels are in German, but I never found it here.
Use a sanding block !!!