First Wash in 5 years ! Will the Rescued Rolls Royce Silver Spirit's Wildberry paint clean up? Pt6.

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • Paul takes a couple of days off work to clean his Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 3, which has stood outside all of its life and has been left abandoned without being washed for over 5 years.
    How will it respond?

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  • @andrewmitchell8859
    @andrewmitchell8859 Місяць тому +2

    A testament to RR paintwork ! Amazing quality .👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @hamishcruden7623
    @hamishcruden7623 17 днів тому

    It is somewhat therapeutic watching you clean the Royce! Great progress...

  • @stevebass3992
    @stevebass3992 Місяць тому +3

    Amazing how that has come up Paul. I think you have probably added about £15k to its value already. Well done

  • @SirReginaldBlomfield1234
    @SirReginaldBlomfield1234 Місяць тому +5

    I have to say at my age I would pay someone to do all that work but would miss out on the satisfaction of having done the job as well as you have, well done 👍

  • @BD-ww9ss
    @BD-ww9ss Місяць тому +5

    New to your channel. Really enjoying your work on the Roller’. Excellent stuff. Thank you . I got to visit the RR factory when it was at Crewe many years ago and they were producing the silver spirit model then. Amazing craftsmanship and over engineering.

  • @user-qv4rj3fo9b
    @user-qv4rj3fo9b Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful. Some whitewalls would dress up those wheel wells.

  • @habsom1406
    @habsom1406 Місяць тому

    Looking Majestic again, but feels naked without the hub caps! So glad it's finally indoors away from the elements. Survived surprisingly well despite being abandoned in that car park for an extended period.

  • @philipmoores5202
    @philipmoores5202 Місяць тому +12

    You are doing a brilliant job on sorting out the paintwork. What I can’t fathom is the previous owners thinking in buying a set of Yokohama A/T tyres and making matters worse by whitening the lettering on the tyres on a Rolls Royce!!!!

    • @SirReginaldBlomfield1234
      @SirReginaldBlomfield1234 Місяць тому +2

      Probably be able to sell those Yoko's to an American Truck enthusiast.

    • @jeadie2273
      @jeadie2273 Місяць тому +2

      lol! I’ve got Geolanders on my Jeep grand Cherokee!!! They have absolutely no business on a roller.

    • @jeadie2273
      @jeadie2273 Місяць тому

      I did a similar process recent on a 1987 ford thunderbird with only 21k original miles but had been left in a garage for 10+ years then in a driveway under a tree for 2 years. Should have documented it….it looked absolutely brand new when done.

    • @keithshayle7027
      @keithshayle7027 Місяць тому

      I admire your energy and pace of work! I have a Genesis Electrified G80 which whilst not as big as a Silver Spirit is still a shade over 5 metres long, and has full PPF from new. Just to wash that car plus a full going over with a detailer product took me three days!!! Admittedly I have a serious OCD issues which means everything has to be perfect with no marks or anything but a glass smooth finish... but it half kills me! That said at 59 I'm a bit older than you, but I absolutely admire all the effort you put in, and the result is fantastic.
      As you say a full (one or two stage) machine polish will be needed to achieve a perfect result. A skilled bodyshop given the depth of lacquer on a Rolls Royce could well wet sand out a lot of those scratches.
      Great work!!!

    • @ericmolenaar3670
      @ericmolenaar3670 Місяць тому +1

      Bugger!
      Great job but now I have to go and wash my Silver Wraith ll.
      Loving your journey here in Australia.

  • @Nicholas-ok9no
    @Nicholas-ok9no Місяць тому +2

    Sterling work on the moss!

  • @BlingGolfer
    @BlingGolfer Місяць тому +2

    One good thing about a RR is the layers of paint they use. Great job bringing the old girl back 👍🏻

  • @markvincent5241
    @markvincent5241 Місяць тому +2

    Mint work Paul, so rewarding. You'll be the royalty of the street.

  • @user-yb8jt2tu1x
    @user-yb8jt2tu1x Місяць тому +2

    MY GOD! She looks amazing. Its a beautiful colour ( thanks only to you, for your hours of hard work). It has put a massive smile on my face to see her looking so dignified again.

  • @rochford59
    @rochford59 Місяць тому +1

    Make no mistake,she's going to look bloody beautiful when finished..great work,or should l say hardwork...but well worth it!!😉👍😊

  • @defenderv8
    @defenderv8 Місяць тому +3

    Great job on the paintwork, I would have a ceramic coat applied when you've finished with it. I think the car would look so much better without those all terrain tyres, I mean who thought that was a good idea fitting them🤔

  • @GhulamAli-hg5jj
    @GhulamAli-hg5jj Місяць тому +4

    This is the video I was waiting for... congratulations on a fabulous job- the paint is looking resplendent

  • @nomebear
    @nomebear Місяць тому +4

    The decontamination of the paint was nothing short of astounding. I'm doing annual maintenance keeping up with the paint and dings of a newer car, and it's work. After cleaning and detailing, I always hit it with a ceramic seal, and that holds up well.

  • @ajw1467
    @ajw1467 Місяць тому +3

    looking good my last rolls a silver shadow i spent 4 days cleaning in the end bit the bullet had a full valet was nearly 500 but wowser was amazing cant wait for you to get rid of the horrible tyres

  • @8052royc
    @8052royc Місяць тому +1

    Nice to see someone getting so much pleasure from polishing a car. WELL DONE.

  • @ianhortonplant
    @ianhortonplant Місяць тому +4

    Such a satisfying and chilled video. Lovely to see the Rolls being brought back to life.

  • @davidbotterill7549
    @davidbotterill7549 Місяць тому

    Wow - what a truly beautiful job. Well worth the hard work involved in tackling all the contaminants on the paintwork. Looking very regal. 👑. Well done. Dave Birmingham

  • @JL-of3db
    @JL-of3db Місяць тому

    Looks amazing Paul, great detail as usual. So pleased on how well it's come up...

  • @williampatterson2062
    @williampatterson2062 Місяць тому +4

    Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful, wow Paul you've performed a miracle

  • @richarddoran3877
    @richarddoran3877 Місяць тому +4

    What an incredible amount of detailed work you've done. Great results. Well done. It looks amazing.

  • @ivanfernyhough3851
    @ivanfernyhough3851 Місяць тому +1

    The rolls looks great,its a stunning colour and your doing a great job on it.look forward to more on it.

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 Місяць тому +2

    Ahh... What an enviable and satisfying task! I enjoyed every minute. It isn't every day one has a go at bringing a Roll-Royce's paintwork back to life. Beautiful result, too!
    My favourite colour for a Rolls-Royce is a dark cherry red or burgundy. This Wineberry shade fits that bill.
    Continued success to you. Aloha!

  • @nicholasholland-smith1324
    @nicholasholland-smith1324 Місяць тому +3

    I'm loving this transformation and giving me the inspiration to fulfill my dreams of a RR or Bentley. I didn't know there were Spirit III's must have been only a few made? Love the colour.

  • @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES
    @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES Місяць тому +4

    Great job 👏 mate well done on the final results. I’m looking forward to following her journey. keep up the good work.

  • @haroldmclean3755
    @haroldmclean3755 Місяць тому +2

    My Word,, That was a BIG effort indeed , A very pleasing Result 👍

  • @mikeyphoto48
    @mikeyphoto48 Місяць тому +1

    It’s really nice to watch you bring this Rolls back to life. I’d never even try it but I’m glad you did 🥲

  • @johnhumphreys9879
    @johnhumphreys9879 Місяць тому +3

    What a difference!!! You have the patience of a Saint, but sooooo worth it

  • @Mark-dm2mb
    @Mark-dm2mb Місяць тому +1

    Looking very good after years in a hedge!

  • @JohnHutchinson-bl7nj
    @JohnHutchinson-bl7nj Місяць тому

    Bloody Amazing.Your effort is rewarded.

  • @davidrichards7722
    @davidrichards7722 Місяць тому +1

    She is looking really nice now, it's a really satisfying feeling when you put that much effort in cleaning a car to some of it's former glory, well done . I hope you don't mind me saying, you can clay bar your windscreen because that will feel like grit when you put your wipers on

  • @CherylCold
    @CherylCold 21 годину тому

    Way too much work for me. Very pleasing to watch and a fabulous job.

  • @JoshTheHeritageCollector
    @JoshTheHeritageCollector Місяць тому +3

    Looks fantastic already! You saved this car and Dude, she is a beauty. Perfect Sunday content. Thanks for the great film, Paul!

  • @imminentdisaster
    @imminentdisaster Місяць тому

    Beautiful result after a lot of hard graft. Did a similar job on a 2CV Charleston which is 1/4 the size of the Rolls. Was knackered afterwards but then again I am 73.

  • @Tango22052
    @Tango22052 Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic job big man ,as usual 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @benofbrown
    @benofbrown Місяць тому +2

    Wow, it's really come up well! Wildberry is one of the best colours they did in my opinion, my '96 Turbo R has the metallic version. It really looks great in daylight, cameras don't really do it justice. Looking forward to more videos on this wonderful car

  • @andrewmitchell8859
    @andrewmitchell8859 Місяць тому

    Brilliant transformation !😊 bet you were aching after all the graft 👍🏻

  • @patwilkes4122
    @patwilkes4122 Місяць тому +1

    Great video, lots of care and attention being put into this amazing car. Nice touch seeing the spirit of ecstasy as it should be. Thanks .

  • @nealgosling4597
    @nealgosling4597 Місяць тому +1

    Brilliant transformation,,, 👍

  • @timothyrdunning
    @timothyrdunning Місяць тому +1

    What a fantastic colour ❤.

  • @deandoughty2922
    @deandoughty2922 Місяць тому +2

    You’re doing a great job. I can recommend, for the door seals, now that you’ve cleaned them, Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber (if you didn’t already know) to keep them in tip-top condition. From a weekend warrior 😂

  • @baz041268
    @baz041268 Місяць тому +2

    Well done car looks great all the time and hard work paid off a great job interesting video 👍🏻

  • @alunwebb4485
    @alunwebb4485 Місяць тому +1

    Looks lovely, good job 👍

  • @stuartburden3968
    @stuartburden3968 Місяць тому +1

    You're doing really really well with this Rolls Royce project, Paul. I think it is well worth it once all the paintwork is clean as best as you can get it. Just keep plodding onwards.
    This is a modern classic, so I think fitting the proper cover over her will definitely do the trick, after you've literally toiled your heart and soul into getting her properly clean, mate. (I think you have taken rather more than 36 hours just to do the clean on her.)
    Absolutely well done you. Congratulations. From Stuart

  • @dirkstellmacher423
    @dirkstellmacher423 Місяць тому

    I realy enjoyed your work and your Video. Thank you very much 😊.

  • @arniewheeler4673
    @arniewheeler4673 Місяць тому

    superb outcome ....

  • @essexdavenorton
    @essexdavenorton Місяць тому +1

    The dedication you have put into that paint work was absolutely fabulous I've detailed a few cars in my time but the way you you put your heart and soul into that and she looks like a beauty keep up the good work just an idea though why not try some plastic scrapers in them rough spots off

  • @iantomlinson2422
    @iantomlinson2422 Місяць тому

    stunning mate, you must be very happy with it

  • @david07JAG
    @david07JAG Місяць тому +2

    GREAT JOB. Lots of time and effort but worth it. when can I bring my car round for a bit of the same? Nice to see the lady popped up in the video. Dave.

  • @keithshayle7027
    @keithshayle7027 24 дні тому

    I admire your energy and pace of work! I have a Genesis Electrified G80 which whilst not as big as a Silver Spirit is still a shade over 5 metres long, and has full PPF from new. Just to wash that car plus a full going over with a detailer product took me three days!!! Admittedly I have a serious OCD issues which means everything has to be perfect with no marks or anything but a glass smooth finish... but it half kills me! That said at 59 I'm a bit older than you, but I absolutely admire all the effort you put in, and the result is fantastic.
    As you say a full (one or two stage) machine polish will be needed to achieve a perfect result. A skilled bodyshop given the depth of lacquer on a Rolls Royce could well wet sand out a lot of those scratches.
    Great work!!!

  • @alanchurchill7305
    @alanchurchill7305 Місяць тому +1

    What a great job you're doing,and doesn't the colour pop,the nsf wing looks like it has a slight bow in it easily put right I'm sure,but it's looking more like the prestige car it is ,well done.

  • @ianmead7712
    @ianmead7712 Місяць тому +2

    Hi and it looks amazing already so well done and great content

  • @matthewjewell8704
    @matthewjewell8704 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing effort, you'll need another few days off after that!
    Loving the colour... It goes really well with the chrome grill... Surprised you got It in the garage, the xk must be nearly as long as the roller then

  • @royfellows5468
    @royfellows5468 Місяць тому +1

    Your winning all the way so far. So what it will need for an MOT and bringing up to standard mechanically is the next hurdle. But the way your luck is running with it you probably be OK. If you decide to sell it at the end of the job I see a big, big, earn!

  • @grandtrousers
    @grandtrousers Місяць тому +1

    Use iron oxide spray remover (bleeding wheel cleaner) on the wheels and bodywork before clay barring - makes the job a lot easier and doesn't damage the paintwork.
    Put a thin plastic food bag over your hand when stroking the paintwork to check for any contamination, it gives your fingers greater sensitivity and glides over the paintwork better.

    • @grandtrousers
      @grandtrousers Місяць тому

      PS
      It's a boot lid sir
      Tail gates are for lesser cars😂

  • @andrewf7822
    @andrewf7822 22 дні тому

    Great work.

  • @anitaroberts8729
    @anitaroberts8729 Місяць тому +1

    What a beauty!

  • @valvemonky4734
    @valvemonky4734 Місяць тому +3

    im curious at the unusual tyres that the previous owner fitted more like a off road type

    • @life_on_cars
      @life_on_cars  Місяць тому +4

      @@valvemonky4734 I know. Saving up the penny's to get rid of them..

    • @zm321
      @zm321 Місяць тому

      @@life_on_cars Get some Avon's on it :)

  • @nowukkas2472
    @nowukkas2472 28 днів тому

    Definitely needs a machine polish, but a brilliant initial result!

  • @adrianrobertson1478
    @adrianrobertson1478 Місяць тому

    Very good effort!

  • @johnovenell8096
    @johnovenell8096 Місяць тому

    Brilliant job it looks great 👍

  • @terryroe2023
    @terryroe2023 Місяць тому +1

    I use industrial fallout remover on the vehicle body, which does an incredible job dissolving contaminates. Spray on the body, it goes on clear and watch it turn purple as the chemical works its magic. Best used in a well ventilated area though. Many products on the market with some working better than others. Take a look at Gtechniq W6 Iron and General Fallout Remover, its not bad.
    Spray on and leave for 5 minutes, then pressure wash off. It's not unusual to have to go over the body a couple of times using the fall out remover if the vehicles body is heavily contaminated.
    I never use clay bars.
    Also do invest in a proper DA polisher and different pads. I use a meguiars DA with meguiars 5" pads polishing and finishing pads.
    Meguiars compound polish is awesome as is the Meguiars ultimate polish, as is the DA meguiars finishing wax that is applied using a microfiber pad or cloth.
    I always finish my car bodywork with Griots ceramic 3 in 1 wax. This is so easy to apply and certainly gives my steel blue paintwork an awesome shine.
    Tyres, I use Adams graphene tyre dressing but I am still testing out other major brands to achieve my desired wet look finish.
    Best to detail the vehicle in a garage to be honest, not outside.
    Great video, and keep up your awesome work.
    Love n respect from Taiwan.

  • @timtrainor1523
    @timtrainor1523 Місяць тому +1

    Love the content, excited to see the car progressing, thank you. Just don’t wash it in the sun……aaghhhh 😊

  • @peterbrooke8103
    @peterbrooke8103 Місяць тому +1

    Good job, but I would have,started with TFR to get the hard contaminates off before going to.snow foam

  • @leonardgoldberg2879
    @leonardgoldberg2879 Місяць тому +1

    Try using white spirit or turpentine on the tar spots. It works pretty well. Just be Very careful of the gold pinstripes , as they were hand painted on some Rolls Royce's.

  • @EamoC-rw5nn
    @EamoC-rw5nn Місяць тому

    Well done bro love these I've watched all these episodes and i hope mrs life on cars is getting a good day out in this roller and spoilt when done and don't forget the rear suspension 😂😂❤❤

  • @metalman4141
    @metalman4141 Місяць тому +1

    Great shirt I want one 👍

  • @shaunhewitt
    @shaunhewitt Місяць тому +1

    Like cleaning the 4th bridge

  • @mrc7478
    @mrc7478 Місяць тому +1

    Tempted to say 'you missed a bit' but no, looks good.

  • @bramprins229
    @bramprins229 Місяць тому

    Good job

  • @gkkes
    @gkkes Місяць тому

    I can recommend the Liqui Moli Gummy Pflege for all your seals. Brings them all back to life...

  • @garykent2237
    @garykent2237 Місяць тому +1

    Wow! Wat a difference

  • @AaronYeoman
    @AaronYeoman Місяць тому +1

    I wonder if Vince from @My Mate Vince is watching this series as he recently repaired and restored one of these. Some great work going on here and enjoying the the series so far, its gonna be a cracking car!

  • @P.J.B.769
    @P.J.B.769 Місяць тому +1

    A pre wash before snowfoam might work. Then 2nd coat and clay bar it

  • @MitchGrooms
    @MitchGrooms Місяць тому +1

    the best ever,,

  • @P.J.B.769
    @P.J.B.769 Місяць тому +1

    WD40 is brilliant for melting tar and probably sap also. It should be safe as its mainly fish oil based

  • @Roger.Coleman1949
    @Roger.Coleman1949 Місяць тому +1

    See she was supplied by one of the most famous long established firms assocated with Rolls-Royce .An immensely satisfying project to view , on reviving a beautiful motor car in a perfect colour .Does the reg. number come with the car or will you have to obtain an ' age-related ' one ?.

  • @m00m00g1
    @m00m00g1 Місяць тому

    Your washing, cleaning, time & effort are all commendable, however, I read a long time ago that a car should preferably not be washed under a hot sun, or wait till late afternoon/early evening when the ambient temp. isn't so hot. That's why if you've noticed/observed, professionals almost always do their washing/cleaning, detailing, polishing under shade (ie, in a building, porch, etc).

  • @dsummers8191
    @dsummers8191 Місяць тому

    Gliptone Sap Off is a good product for tree related contamination. Speaking of Gliptone they have a superb leather care range that will be perfect for the seating. This is NOT an advertisement. Thank you.

  • @Phil-1969
    @Phil-1969 Місяць тому +1

    Afternoon mate , the old girl is looking good , get yourself a bottle of MENZERNA 3 in 1 and a cheap DA , you can’t damage anything not with a DA I’ve just done my neglected Jag that I have just bought, the paint was a lot worse than your RR , video of it on my channel I put on day before yesterday

  • @terrier-ist2760
    @terrier-ist2760 Місяць тому +2

    White spirit takes tar off and ive not had it damage any paint.

  • @arniewheeler4673
    @arniewheeler4673 Місяць тому

    nice bit of northern soul is it? to help things along...

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. Місяць тому +1

    Brilliant results, it's looking great so far, Is the colour Mulberry metallic?

    • @life_on_cars
      @life_on_cars  Місяць тому +1

      Wildberry 😊

    • @paulie-Gualtieri.
      @paulie-Gualtieri. Місяць тому

      ​@@life_on_cars
      Beautiful colour really suits the colour with the cream leather interior

  • @paulosborne6114
    @paulosborne6114 Місяць тому +1

    Please Please please do something with those hideous wheels.

  • @andrewmitchell8859
    @andrewmitchell8859 Місяць тому

    Nice but change all the fluids and belts as a precaution 👍🏻

  • @garyestcourt2377
    @garyestcourt2377 Місяць тому +1

    I'm guessing it's probably the first time uv'e worked on a paint job that doesn't have orange peel 🤔

  • @richard3004
    @richard3004 Місяць тому

    Give a proper buff with something like Scholl S20 black one step compound then something like Autoglym rapid ceramic spray- decent protection with amazing shine. Would look amazing

  • @nowukkas2472
    @nowukkas2472 28 днів тому

    I use WD40 for tar - works well, better than the various specialty products

  • @stingray6922
    @stingray6922 Місяць тому

    Not sure about covers on outdoor cars as I wonder if a cover will trap moisture resulting in corrosion and grit that may cause abrasion as the cover moves in wind.

    • @life_on_cars
      @life_on_cars  Місяць тому

      Agree . I'm not a fan of covers. Looking for other options

  • @skeptical2798
    @skeptical2798 Місяць тому

    Great job, was there any contaminents in the paint?😂

  • @davidlyon2690
    @davidlyon2690 Місяць тому +1

    wd40 dissolves tree sap.

  • @arniewheeler4673
    @arniewheeler4673 Місяць тому

    not seen all yet, but have you tried clay bar?

  • @ClotEastwood
    @ClotEastwood 27 днів тому

    F A N T A S T I C

  • @skeelo69
    @skeelo69 Місяць тому

    Paul...my guess is shots of steam will loosen all the contaminates.

  • @thevauxhallman7157
    @thevauxhallman7157 Місяць тому

    Why does it rattle when you move your hand on the paintwork? After using t-cut you really should use polish to seal in the shine. If you dab petrol on the tar spots it would speed it up. Even use wd40 would help.

  • @paulmarriner5906
    @paulmarriner5906 Місяць тому +1

    You have done a Fantastic job on that car But I must say the shape of that Rolls is so ordinary the shape is something a Kid would draw of a car the back screen looks like a patio door shape doesn’t compare to the jags of the same era just my opinion

  • @memorialgardens1664
    @memorialgardens1664 Місяць тому +2

    🧠💪💚🙋‍♂️ Nath.🙏

  • @derekdalton5658
    @derekdalton5658 25 днів тому

    What did remove the tar spots? That spray product and 5 mins of buffing per spot? 😢 I've got pollen that won't shift in Australia.

    • @life_on_cars
      @life_on_cars  25 днів тому

      @derekdalton5658 I used the autoglym but others have suggested petrol

    • @derekdalton5658
      @derekdalton5658 25 днів тому

      @life_on_cars thanks for reply. The tree sap in Australia is like super glue 😪

    • @life_on_cars
      @life_on_cars  24 дні тому

      @@derekdalton5658 😩