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

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @VinceroAlpha
    @VinceroAlpha Рік тому +13

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

  • @grassfedcontent
    @grassfedcontent Рік тому +60

    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  Рік тому +15

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

    • @jamesmcdonnell5617
      @jamesmcdonnell5617 22 дні тому

      ​@@IAMDetailing Which OEM company's product line, do you use? Do you make your own dry-ice pellets onsite with CO2 or do you have the dry ice deliveted and then your machine extrudes or macerates for use?

  • @ccwnyc5671
    @ccwnyc5671 Рік тому +154

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

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому +21

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

    • @caput1615
      @caput1615 Рік тому +2

      ,🔥👏🏻💔

    • @Boterberg
      @Boterberg 8 місяців тому

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

    • @knaughtyknight2970
      @knaughtyknight2970 7 місяців тому

      I pray to God you're being sarcastic 🙏🙏

    • @werdobros
      @werdobros 7 місяців тому

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

  • @EmpoGTR
    @EmpoGTR Рік тому +8

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

  • @krh007
    @krh007 Рік тому +8

    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 Рік тому +62

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

  • @m.r.809
    @m.r.809 Рік тому +8

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

  • @ScrappersDetailing
    @ScrappersDetailing Рік тому +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  Рік тому +2

      Appreciate that buddy! Hope you have a great weekend!

    • @garyowen9044
      @garyowen9044 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jpmagana8917
    @jpmagana8917 7 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @craigstrickland1572
    @craigstrickland1572 Рік тому +17

    A timeless classic, looks incredible!

  • @Montana-ot5cq
    @Montana-ot5cq Рік тому +5

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

  • @newtechgs7471
    @newtechgs7471 Рік тому +7

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

  • @samerkourdi3285
    @samerkourdi3285 Рік тому +2

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

  • @ianmuir3640
    @ianmuir3640 Рік тому +11

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

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому +6

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

  • @erichjeske
    @erichjeske Рік тому

    Ihr versteht Euer Handwerk. Perfekt! Glückwunsch Erich Jeske

  • @gorexgo5809
    @gorexgo5809 Рік тому +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.

  • @MrPlayerPerson
    @MrPlayerPerson Рік тому +3

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

  • @haleemulhassan9158
    @haleemulhassan9158 Рік тому +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…

  • @Alpay283
    @Alpay283 Рік тому +7

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

  • @tedlym.3390
    @tedlym.3390 Рік тому +2

    The Mercedes looked marvelous when you finished restoring it.

  • @tonywalton2333
    @tonywalton2333 Рік тому +10

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

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому +1

      🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🫡 thank you 🙏

  • @wabfunk
    @wabfunk Рік тому +2

    How did they NOT do the headlights?

  • @DEEuroworks
    @DEEuroworks Рік тому +2

    Looks amazing, best looking w126 sedan I have seen.

  • @sobol...8956
    @sobol...8956 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @peterbellini6102
    @peterbellini6102 Рік тому +2

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

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому +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

  • @DenHvideHund
    @DenHvideHund Рік тому +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  Рік тому +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!

  • @ivardome
    @ivardome Рік тому +4

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

  • @hollandibolygo9172
    @hollandibolygo9172 Рік тому +1

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

  • @aomar9449
    @aomar9449 Рік тому +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  Рік тому +3

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

  • @CC-ul3qo
    @CC-ul3qo 6 місяців тому

    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?

  • @lorelorevoltovolto9298
    @lorelorevoltovolto9298 Місяць тому

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

  • @lajayson
    @lajayson Рік тому +3

    Beautiful work! It's like showroom new!

  • @Massimo1975Max
    @Massimo1975Max Рік тому +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  Рік тому

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

  • @drhoomz
    @drhoomz 3 місяці тому

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

  • @GregoryN-j2j
    @GregoryN-j2j 3 місяці тому

    SUPREME job restoring the project better then new!

  • @TurboPepsi
    @TurboPepsi Рік тому

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

  • @aileronsintowind6835
    @aileronsintowind6835 Рік тому +6

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

  • @jaykjayk9707
    @jaykjayk9707 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely stunning 😍 great work guys! 💯💥

  • @Nam-id7kj
    @Nam-id7kj Рік тому

    What are you spraying on the brush to clean interior? I did not see any reconditioning the leather. THX!

  • @whotf888
    @whotf888 4 місяці тому

    4:00 those control arms are BEAUTIFUL.

  • @E_L1000
    @E_L1000 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @liuruiyang7168
    @liuruiyang7168 Рік тому +2

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

  • @anonymous_bot_bot
    @anonymous_bot_bot Рік тому +2

    Completely another level.

  • @FulaniTribesman
    @FulaniTribesman Рік тому +1

    This is so satisfying to watch.

  • @newwaves8159
    @newwaves8159 3 місяці тому +3

    Would take this over these computer on wheels cars anyday

  • @geofffikar3417
    @geofffikar3417 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful job. No one does an interior like Victor.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому +2

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

    • @geofffikar3417
      @geofffikar3417 Рік тому

      @@IAMDetailing And it shows!

  • @foadrightnow5725
    @foadrightnow5725 Рік тому +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  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! We appreciate the support and the watch!

  • @gregorygonzalez2685
    @gregorygonzalez2685 9 місяців тому

    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!

  • @hawkertyphoon4537
    @hawkertyphoon4537 Рік тому +2

    What a BOSS Car.
    Well done!

  • @Dynamighteee
    @Dynamighteee 7 місяців тому

    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)?

  • @khaleedabdul-azeezedwards9523
    @khaleedabdul-azeezedwards9523 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @garyjackson9641
    @garyjackson9641 Рік тому +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.

  • @donniedarko7891
    @donniedarko7891 Рік тому +1

    how expensiv is your dryice machine? Or maybe the name of it would be nice thx and really great job.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому +1

      We’re using a Karcher 7/40 (we have a discount link in the description) along with a coldjet pcs60

    • @donniedarko7891
      @donniedarko7891 Рік тому

      @@IAMDetailing im blind thx =D

    • @krh007
      @krh007 Рік тому

      Iam sure you going to grab one for $24k. Only a detailer would fork out that sort of serious coin and no doubt on lease or HP finance

    • @donniedarko7891
      @donniedarko7891 Рік тому

      @@krh007 you can rent it, don't have to buy. only a detailer hehe yes only

  • @eightlights4939
    @eightlights4939 Рік тому

    On this car was the chrome trim wrapped black or was it actually painted to match the body? I have a 500SE 1990, same AMG parts as this car minus the 3 piece, I have the monoblock wheels. All my trim is chrome and I'm looking to get the same look as this car.

  • @mohmoudfarah1897
    @mohmoudfarah1897 Рік тому

    Meticulous work = Amazing result. I ❤ it!

  • @KHIDRFISHING
    @KHIDRFISHING 2 місяці тому

    i am extremely impressed, well done!!

  • @tysonatkins2236
    @tysonatkins2236 Рік тому

    How does the dry ice cleaning work?

  • @BoothsEurotrash
    @BoothsEurotrash Рік тому +1

    Holy crap thats a beauty! Nice work

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade Рік тому +3

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

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому +2

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

  • @BuiltToRace_com
    @BuiltToRace_com Рік тому +1

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

  • @HR3EEE
    @HR3EEE Рік тому +2

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

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому

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

  • @marabr4796
    @marabr4796 Рік тому +2

    Amazing once again!

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate the support and thanks for watching :)

  • @TitokRS
    @TitokRS Рік тому

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

  • @irshad3883
    @irshad3883 10 місяців тому

    Can you help me identifying the wheels specs and tires sizes?

  • @Hencules
    @Hencules Рік тому

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

  • @Asklu1
    @Asklu1 Рік тому

    Just wonderful, best way to honore german engineering!

  • @kvEik
    @kvEik 5 місяців тому

    What year is this? looks like first gen pre 1985?

  • @ghanshyam93gv
    @ghanshyam93gv 7 місяців тому

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

  • @genetung8590
    @genetung8590 Рік тому +1

    After all these years, still imposing and cool

  • @ASMROW
    @ASMROW Рік тому

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

  • @Will_14_years_ago
    @Will_14_years_ago 8 місяців тому

    What are they cleaning it with in the beginning

  • @ericjohnson7867
    @ericjohnson7867 Рік тому

    I wonder what this could do to my 2007 S65 AMG?

  • @w124mercedes7
    @w124mercedes7 Рік тому

    I wish I could find a quality detail shop in my area. I have a 1987 300sdl
    I would like to have a good detail and paint correction on. Hard to find a competent shop.

  • @andrescastano5281
    @andrescastano5281 Рік тому

    wow I clearly can be seen in minute 4:28 how a cable got teared apart, so it's a technique hard on plastics, and on old hardened connectors you have to be really carefull.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому

      You have to be super careful with your settings. Things like this will require replacement. And on certain cars, that might mean BIG problems. Best to slow down, and be extra careful

  • @craigkenyon1780
    @craigkenyon1780 Рік тому

    what is the model year and interior color on this beautiful car?

  • @s.t.8898
    @s.t.8898 Рік тому

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

  • @raygarrahan9325
    @raygarrahan9325 Рік тому

    What is the cost of a recondition at this level?

  • @EMHMarkIX
    @EMHMarkIX Рік тому

    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.

  • @genetung8590
    @genetung8590 Рік тому +1

    Who can replace the sagging magazine nets?

  • @johnconelly9139
    @johnconelly9139 11 місяців тому

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

  • @IlIlIlIlIlIlIlIl-v9h
    @IlIlIlIlIlIlIlIl-v9h Рік тому

    never seen the dry ice thing. Looks effective

  • @carfagen2158
    @carfagen2158 Рік тому +4

    Очень круто, давать новую жизнь это дар!

  • @dions.blignaut7187
    @dions.blignaut7187 Рік тому

    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.

  • @inoraitno7109
    @inoraitno7109 9 місяців тому

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

  • @metaverse_8
    @metaverse_8 Рік тому

    Works like magic!

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor Рік тому +1

    Fantastic job

  • @joe.olivet
    @joe.olivet Рік тому +2

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

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Рік тому +2

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

    • @joe.olivet
      @joe.olivet Рік тому

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

  • @infovideos7355
    @infovideos7355 Рік тому

    Super satisfying 😌

  • @Shockwave_App
    @Shockwave_App Рік тому

    Incredible craftsmanship!

  • @curiosity_guy
    @curiosity_guy Рік тому

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

  • @carlobinda1127
    @carlobinda1127 Рік тому +1

    This is straight up asmr-ish! 😂

  • @acikgozm
    @acikgozm Рік тому +1

    nothing but respect!

  • @wakemeuppp
    @wakemeuppp 10 місяців тому

    may i know how to refinish the wood?

  • @nadk8886
    @nadk8886 Рік тому +2

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

  • @Livoirienyvoitrien
    @Livoirienyvoitrien 22 дні тому

    What a work of love❤

  • @finaltouchautodetailingllc
    @finaltouchautodetailingllc Рік тому +2

    Doing some amazing work! Keep that awesomeness up!

  • @jeffwalker7640
    @jeffwalker7640 Рік тому +1

    great as usual!!!!!!

  • @andreyrim
    @andreyrim Рік тому

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

  • @iconicetiquette4546
    @iconicetiquette4546 Рік тому +2

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

  • @Shhhhhh584
    @Shhhhhh584 Рік тому

    Which Mercedes is best w124 W140