i just bought a ‘86 mercedes 560SL which was recently imported from the US. although arguably most people here drive a EU spec car, i really like the US specs much more, such an 80’s vibe. i can’t wait to clean, preserve and enjoy it! all the best from Holland 🇳🇱
Hey guys ! in Europe toothbrush should be changed at least once / year specially after tooth grow from kids up to first dental implants after that it is recommended using special mouth/ antibacterial solutions to not affect the dental implant - montures.. keep doing great clips we love watching you !
That is a beauty of an iconic Mercedes! Those cars, the R107 were in production from 1971-1989… but still seem like 80’s cars. The numbers on Mercedes models used to have to do with displacement so 450 is probably 4.5 liters(ish). You did a fantastic job, and I hope you find the key! What a treat to wake up and watch this on a stormy Saturday morning!
Brent is an angel for ensuring we get our weekly video, despite being sick. RJ and Mike are just jokesters because they recognize your greatness and how you can hang in there while you're feeling under the weather. Lol but for real, I hope you start feeling better! And, if you've learned anything from this video, remember to change your toothbrush afterwards. Otherwise, Mike will come for you. 😂
I have a 1982 Mercedes 380SL in excellent condition that looks to be in a similar color called Ivory - same interior - dual timing chain aluminum V8 - but with a dark brown convertible top - plus the removable hardtop. The owner's manual suggests you visit your local Mercedes dealer to have the hefty top removed in the spring and put back on in the fall - of course they will store it for you for a "small" fee. The thing is built like a panzer - not fast, but very smooth on the highway. I tell folks to just open and shut the doors - they close with a thud unlike what you hear with todays cars. The heavy chrome and other trim pieces still shine like new.
Is the number code correct? If so what do you think about the rest of the line, I have an e class (executive) 300, but the literage is 4.1 v6, what is the relevance of the 300, I normally assume it has to do with trim as you go down in number you lose features
@@DG_427 We know that mr. obvious, but the official english translation by mercedes is indeed sport-light. Posting the original german phrase doesn't make any sense here to help people understand the names.
@@jujub5557 As time has gone on Mercedes has become less and less strict about making sure the number actually aligns with the vehicles literage, however up until the early 2000's the numbers did correlate directly to the engines literage on every single model variant, with the exception of the W201 generation where they just went with some variation of the name 190(E, D, LE) and typically just added the correct literage as an additional number at the end of the name on models that didn't use the base spec 1.8L engine, eg 190E 2.3, 190D 2.5, 190E 3.2 AMG etc. Except Austrailia did get a W201 180E with the 1.8L engine so there is at least one car in the W201 generation that's name does correctly line up with its engine literage without an extra number at the end of the name.
Even with the airbags down, the Lincoln has a lot of potential. The first thing to be done is to get in the trunk to check out the air bags pump. Like the tires, perhaps the bags would hold air long enough to get it out of the garage. Fix or replace the pump. Whoever the owner of those luxury vehicles really shouldn’t be intimidated by the work needed. Good luck with those cars.
Sprayway is THE best glass cleaner. So glad to see the floormats being hung against a clean white surface. Gravity being well used. Heard your comment about pressure washing bottom to top. Still processing that one. 😉 Keep the details coming!!
It's mechanical fuel injection. CIS. The thing your pushing down is called the barn door. Let's air in and that door when pushed down in connected to a lever that Let's fuel in. That round thing behind it, is the fuel distributor. The lever works with lever and connects to a piston in the fuel distributor. All those lines coming out the fuel distributor go directly to fuel injectors. Cool design but a pain to work on and get right as they work in conjunction with a bunch of other parts of the full system. I know as I have the same fuel system in my Porsche 928 Euro. Sadly been sitting over 10 years since I blew the seals out of my transmission. Sweet detail guys!
I'm 62 years old and enjoy your videos. I used the same steel wool trick on chrome when I detailed cars as a teenager. I used to charge $50 per car to used car lots to detail cars back in the 80's.
I noticed the garage you got this Mercedes out of had some nice looking old Cadillacs. Would love to see you do some of them. I love the old Cadillacs from 50's, 60's and early 70's
That Mercedes looks remarkably rust-free for a 1978. Great detail on it! How about that ‘60’s era Lincoln in the background of the garage it came from? That would be nice to see what your magic can do to it!
Pre-Lexus, Mercedes built to a quality standard and priced the car accordingly. Lexus undercut them on price, so to retain market share they had to build down to a price.
450 refers to the car's 4.5 liter V8 engine. SL stands for "Sports Light" in English for the car's ability to be driven at high speeds for long periods of time. In German it's "Sports Leicht."
Brent thanks for finally explaining why you guys don’t start at the top and work your way down! It’s been driving me crazy for the last few years watching the videos.
Restoring an abandoned car like the Mercedes 450SL requires time, effort, and attention to detail, but the end result is a beautiful and timeless classic that can be enjoyed for years to come. With proper care and maintenance, your restored car will turn heads and be a source of pride for generations to come.
I came here to discuss the Lincolns and Cadillacs in the background! Also, you guys are wizards at making these classics look 👌🏽 I was worried at first about the antenna hole at 12:00 , but I realized the water won't hurt anything in the trunk.
Check everywhere for one of those metal magnetic hide-a-key gadgets that were very popular when this car was built. I found an old Mercedes sedan no keys and sure enough there was a hide-a-key in the transmission support. OEM Mercedes key copy can be obtained through the Mercedes Classic Center. They will mail it to your local dealer. Just need to prove ownership. Guaranteed to work unless the ignition lock cylinder has been replaced. 450 engine pretty bulletproof. Just thirsty with that 3-speed and rear axle. I've heard that installing a 280 SEL 4.5 sedan axle improves top speed and gas mileage.
First, I would love to see you guys detail that Marquis, Continental, and Cadillac in the warehouse as well. I'm sure that Marquis in particular would be a real treat, as I don't recall you ever having worked on a big Mercury. My favorite window cleaner is made by Sprayaway. And of course, it looked amazing once you boys finished it!
As a Mercedes specialist, I don't study other brands so here is a quick 101 on the Mercedes models or nomenclature as you mentioned. Mercedes models used to indicate the engine capacity first and then the different body shape numbers. Each bodyshape has a chassis code - for example the SL (Sport Leight = light sports) you were detailing is a R107 chassis and the shape after that is the R129. The R107's models were available in 280SL, 300SL, 350SL, 380SL, 500SL and the flagship 560SL. Around 1994 Mercedes swapped the numbers around for ease of grouping models together, thus the 500SL became the SL500. Another big change came around production cost savings and Mercedes models no longer indicate the actual engine size - more that their models perform like an average engine of a certain size would perform. A 2.0L with a turbo or supercharger would be dubbed a 230 to indicate more power than a standard 2.0L. This way costs are kept at bay by using the same engine and just adding a cheaper asthma pump. The latest C63 for example, is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4 cylinder combined with an electric motor - which produces more power than the 4.0L twin turbo'd jack hammer sounding V8s....
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love the tan interior, tan roof against the white bodywork. Wish this car was mine, I've always loved these models. Great work guys! 👍😎
Nice R107.. the American bumpers are great for putting your drink on at tailgate parties. too bad you didn't detail all the cars in the garage,, the Cadillacs and Lincolns are awesome....
Bosch fuel injection. The air intake is the air metering valve. Early fuel injection. Very complex and used by various European manufacturers at the time.
You did a great job as usual and don’t listen to stupid comments. We like when you all talk ,it makes the program fun and sometimes people don’t recognize a great personality because they are no longer exposed to great personalities anymore. That’s why so many people are sad.maybe someday things will get good again! God bless..
😮 wow what a great job guys it never cease to amaze me how you guys bring a car from near death back to life no matter what kind of car it is they all need life and love TLC awesome video awesome music as well 👍
I admit I did make a post earlier on another job about you guys washing from the bottom up and not from the top down like it should be done, but I do agree with you on the aspect of not disturbing the effects of the pressure washing from the bottom up to show the before and after of the clean, so KUDOS on that and your right and I was wrong, but only on the filming part LOL.
One thing I have learned from these restoration videos of stored cars is to wash the car down and dry it before you put it into storage and then cover it with a very good car cover. It would solve so many of these paint and body issues.
As far as I know, in Mercedes-speak, numbers indicate engine size and letters indicate model series. In this case, 450SL is an S-series with a 4.5 liter V8. This isn't always 100%, as there are other nuances, but it's a place to start. Another great job, btw.
This is an SL-series (R107), which is the Roadster version, The SLC-series (C107) is the coupé version, based on an extended wheel-base SL. The S-series (sedans) of this era is the W116.
I've been watching you a couple of years. You're coming a long way. You guys are good. I have a detailed business myself.. You'll reach a million before summer good luck boys
Beautiful job, Guys. That is a beautiful car in really rather nice shape. Glad the MBTex upholstery came up so well. Those 14 inch wheels really are magnesium, which is why they do not corrode or deteriorate badly. A lot of people upgrade to later 15 inch wheels because the options for 14 inch tires is depressingly small. The old Radial T/A is about as good as it gets. Get into a 15 inch wheel, and the Michelin Defender 94H is a terrific tire for these cars. With that Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, when it works, it works well and is very reliable. The key is finding someone who understands the system. The good news is that mechanical parts are easy to come by. Ehen working on an old Mercedes, always check the dealer for price and availability first. Often times the dealer is both the easiest and least expensive source for parts.
Next time spray the soap first before water , it helps to break the dirt and make it easier to wash , and also it helps to save the body for new cars it helps to save the color for long time , you should try it ❤
My 450 sl was in pristine condition when I sold it. I later ran into the buyer and asked him how my car was doing. He smiled and said that he totally disassembled it, sold it for parts, and that he doubled his money on it. I was speechless.
This was the "you have made it" car when I was in high school and college. The "S" is the class of the car - in this case, an "S-Class" = "Special" and the "L" is for convertible. The most beautiful to me was the identical interior and top with a dark blue paint.
Favorite window cleaning process is: 1- dish soap dilution, spray and wipe with a microfiber towel soaked in water. Then rinse using wet /rinsed microfiber towel. Finish using a dry microfiber towel waffle weave type. Then spray Stoner invisible glass and wipe dry using a fresh waffle weave type towel. Then coat the windshield or all glasses exterior using your favorite water repellant...
Wenn der so lange stand, muss alles, was mit Benzin in Berührung steht, gereinigt oder gar erneuert werden. Auch die Einspritzung wird durch das alte Benzin verharzt sein. Der Tank ist offensichtlich durchgerostet.
Brent is a HERO and RJ and Mike are MEANIES!!!!!!!!!!!! We got your back BRENT!!!!! RJ just rinse your brush under HOTTEST water from sink for a minute......Clean as a whistle!!! Or put a couple table spoons of bleach in a plastic cup with hot hot water high enough to get toothbrush head under that water and soak your tooth brush for 20 minutes then rinse with hot water until you have flushed your toothbrush clean of bleach......like NEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a beautiful car… Why people don’t care about these kind of gems… These machines are history of world automotive industry. Each of them are one of milestones of technological evolving of us…
great Videos! When you got your next older Mercedes please pull out the Headrests. They are adjustable to the Height of the Driver. They should catch your Head in case of Accident. When the Headrests are complete down you can break your Neck. Imagine some crashes in to your car from behind. 450, 350, 280..... x 10 is always the Engine Capacity in Cubic Centimeter.
Doing a great job with these crazy barn finds . Have you ever used Dow Bathroom cleaner to clean the covertable tops. I have in the past and swear by it it is made to remove mold and it's also very mild so it's not going to discolor it.
It's too bad that area of town was kind of questionable. The building looked like it had the potential of being turned into a really cool little shop. Great job on the Benz guys. Can't wait until you get a lift so we can watch you guys clean the underside of the cars.
I always use the Armor All products for cleaning my car. They've never failed me in the past, nor have they let me down in the present, whenever I detail my car after a good washing. But for tire cleaning/shine results. I switch it up with either Black Magic tire shine or Armor All tire foam protectant. The only thing I really need to learn is Buffing my car, but I don't have a good buffing kit, yet.
Lovely 450 Super Light although there is nothing light about the way its made! I have a R129 that is a better SL but these are magical in my view - great clean and finished product boys!
When you asked for favorite glass cleaner, I have two -- from commercial sources, Windex with Ammonia or a homemade mix of 50% White Vinegar and 50% Hot Water.
What is your favorite model of Mercedes?
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i just bought a ‘86 mercedes 560SL which was recently imported from the US. although arguably most people here drive a EU spec car, i really like the US specs much more, such an 80’s vibe. i can’t wait to clean, preserve and enjoy it! all the best from Holland 🇳🇱
Hey guys ! in Europe toothbrush should be changed at least once / year specially after tooth grow from kids up to first dental implants
after that it is recommended using special mouth/ antibacterial solutions to not affect the dental implant - montures..
keep doing great clips we love watching you !
Favourite Mercedes model:450SEL (W116). I like the 450SL ("Sport Leicht"), but I'm a 4-door person.
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This model has always been my favorite Mercedes. It’s the Audrey Hepburn of convertibles.
That is a beauty of an iconic Mercedes! Those cars, the R107 were in production from 1971-1989… but still seem like 80’s cars. The numbers on Mercedes models used to have to do with displacement so 450 is probably 4.5 liters(ish). You did a fantastic job, and I hope you find the key! What a treat to wake up and watch this on a stormy Saturday morning!
Brent is an angel for ensuring we get our weekly video, despite being sick. RJ and Mike are just jokesters because they recognize your greatness and how you can hang in there while you're feeling under the weather. Lol but for real, I hope you start feeling better! And, if you've learned anything from this video, remember to change your toothbrush afterwards. Otherwise, Mike will come for you. 😂
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I have a 1982 Mercedes 380SL in excellent condition that looks to be in a similar color called Ivory - same interior - dual timing chain aluminum V8 - but with a dark brown convertible top - plus the removable hardtop. The owner's manual suggests you visit your local Mercedes dealer to have the hefty top removed in the spring and put back on in the fall - of course they will store it for you for a "small" fee. The thing is built like a panzer - not fast, but very smooth on the highway. I tell folks to just open and shut the doors - they close with a thud unlike what you hear with todays cars. The heavy chrome and other trim pieces still shine like new.
SL = Sport Light. 450 = 4.5L V8. Great vid!
SL actually means "Sport-Leicht", I know it's nitpicking, just had to correct. :)
Is the number code correct? If so what do you think about the rest of the line, I have an e class (executive) 300, but the literage is 4.1 v6, what is the relevance of the 300, I normally assume it has to do with trim as you go down in number you lose features
@@DG_427 We know that mr. obvious, but the official english translation by mercedes is indeed sport-light. Posting the original german phrase doesn't make any sense here to help people understand the names.
@@jujub5557 As time has gone on Mercedes has become less and less strict about making sure the number actually aligns with the vehicles literage, however up until the early 2000's the numbers did correlate directly to the engines literage on every single model variant, with the exception of the W201 generation where they just went with some variation of the name 190(E, D, LE) and typically just added the correct literage as an additional number at the end of the name on models that didn't use the base spec 1.8L engine, eg 190E 2.3, 190D 2.5, 190E 3.2 AMG etc. Except Austrailia did get a W201 180E with the 1.8L engine so there is at least one car in the W201 generation that's name does correctly line up with its engine literage without an extra number at the end of the name.
@@DG_427 Leicht means light in English. Burkebell isn't wrong in his comment.
The other cars in that garage look awesome, too. Especially the Lincoln
aee the Lincoln slammed to the ground with bags on all 4 corners.
Even with the airbags down, the Lincoln has a lot of potential. The first thing to be done is to get in the trunk to check out the air bags pump. Like the tires, perhaps the bags would hold air long enough to get it out of the garage. Fix or replace the pump. Whoever the owner of those luxury vehicles really shouldn’t be intimidated by the work needed. Good luck with those cars.
The other cars in there all l just looked like old American cars so no great interest in those?
Yea I like the caddy eldo in the background
People who criticise about detailed the wheels don’t realise the charm and purpose of these videos is purely asmr, satisfying cleaning. Great video.
Wheels can make or break what a car looks like. Nice, clean wheels finish off the car!
Sprayway is THE best glass cleaner. So glad to see the floormats being hung against a clean white surface. Gravity being well used. Heard your comment about pressure washing bottom to top. Still processing that one. 😉 Keep the details coming!!
try invisible glass spray can
It's mechanical fuel injection. CIS. The thing your pushing down is called the barn door. Let's air in and that door when pushed down in connected to a lever that Let's fuel in. That round thing behind it, is the fuel distributor. The lever works with lever and connects to a piston in the fuel distributor. All those lines coming out the fuel distributor go directly to fuel injectors. Cool design but a pain to work on and get right as they work in conjunction with a bunch of other parts of the full system. I know as I have the same fuel system in my Porsche 928 Euro. Sadly been sitting over 10 years since I blew the seals out of my transmission. Sweet detail guys!
The barn door is also known as the metering plate.
@jackgray1402 yes sir. Aka flapper valve. Whole system is Bosch K-Jetronic.
I'm 62 years old and enjoy your videos. I used the same steel wool trick on chrome when I detailed cars as a teenager. I used to charge $50 per car to used car lots to detail cars back in the 80's.
Am 50,I sell cars,hi
I love waking up on Saturday and watching and getting motivated to clean my whips!!!! But I love when yall have these smooth beats going!!!
Very nice. These are very desirable classic MBs, fully mechanical, so much better than today's MBs.
10 minutes in & I can already anticipate how gorgeous it’s gonna look after washing, waxing & buffing… a classic model. 👊🏽❤️
Beautiful! I can’t believe how rust free it is. Great job dudes
Lookin good gentlemen. Another sweet video. Your interactions with each other really make the videos more interesting and fly by!
The mighty 450sl 4.5 v8, it's like riding a wave of torque, from the Golden era of Mercedes. Doors shut like a bank vault
Nice transformation on the 450SL! I think the quality of the build material helped.
Enjoy your channel Gentlemen, Thanks.
Thanks for the closeups, really satisfying to watch the power wash!
I noticed the garage you got this Mercedes out of had some nice looking old Cadillacs. Would love to see you do some of them. I love the old Cadillacs from 50's, 60's and early 70's
I'd love to see the old Lincoln!
That Mercedes looks remarkably rust-free for a 1978. Great detail on it! How about that ‘60’s era Lincoln in the background of the garage it came from? That would be nice to see what your magic can do to it!
It’s not rust free. Those rear quarters have a ton off filler in them. Just still frame when the right rear tire is being cleaned.
Quality of old MB is insane!
Pre-Lexus, Mercedes built to a quality standard and priced the car accordingly. Lexus undercut them on price, so to retain market share they had to build down to a price.
13:40 - how crazy - this is the exact setup that DeLorean engine uses. Another great video! 🏁🏁🏁🏁
A friend of mine had a 450 SL 2-door hardtop. Lovely car and everybody on the road stared at it.
450 refers to the car's 4.5 liter V8 engine. SL stands for "Sports Light" in English for the car's ability to be driven at high speeds for long periods of time. In German it's "Sports Leicht."
always so impressive how those old mercs clean up! Interior will outlive us all!
Brent thanks for finally explaining why you guys don’t start at the top and work your way down! It’s been driving me crazy for the last few years watching the videos.
Great job on the Mercedes, thanks guys!
Good Afternoon from South Africa 🇿🇦 great show
Restoring an abandoned car like the Mercedes 450SL requires time, effort, and attention to detail, but the end result is a beautiful and timeless classic that can be enjoyed for years to come. With proper care and maintenance, your restored car will turn heads and be a source of pride for generations to come.
I love this channel! I find it so gratifying& and experience a certain peaceful satisfaction watching the whole process. 👍🏽
I came here to discuss the Lincolns and Cadillacs in the background! Also, you guys are wizards at making these classics look 👌🏽 I was worried at first about the antenna hole at 12:00 , but I realized the water won't hurt anything in the trunk.
I vote to do the 1970 Mercury Marquis first as they are rarely seen.
Check everywhere for one of those metal magnetic hide-a-key gadgets that were very popular when this car was built. I found an old Mercedes sedan no keys and sure enough there was a hide-a-key in the transmission support. OEM Mercedes key copy can be obtained through the Mercedes Classic Center. They will mail it to your local dealer. Just need to prove ownership. Guaranteed to work unless the ignition lock cylinder has been replaced. 450 engine pretty bulletproof. Just thirsty with that 3-speed and rear axle. I've heard that installing a 280 SEL 4.5 sedan axle improves top speed and gas mileage.
First, I would love to see you guys detail that Marquis, Continental, and Cadillac in the warehouse as well. I'm sure that Marquis in particular would be a real treat, as I don't recall you ever having worked on a big Mercury. My favorite window cleaner is made by Sprayaway. And of course, it looked amazing once you boys finished it!
Hell yes!!
RJ and Mike are meanies. Brent is the best!
Cool detail, that 73 ElDorado in the left corner looks like it needs to be saved too 👍
Beautiful! I could watch these transformations all day!
As a Mercedes specialist, I don't study other brands so here is a quick 101 on the Mercedes models or nomenclature as you mentioned.
Mercedes models used to indicate the engine capacity first and then the different body shape numbers.
Each bodyshape has a chassis code - for example the SL (Sport Leight = light sports) you were detailing is a R107 chassis and the shape after that is the R129.
The R107's models were available in 280SL, 300SL, 350SL, 380SL, 500SL and the flagship 560SL.
Around 1994 Mercedes swapped the numbers around for ease of grouping models together, thus the 500SL became the SL500.
Another big change came around production cost savings and Mercedes models no longer indicate the actual engine size - more that their models perform like an average engine of a certain size would perform.
A 2.0L with a turbo or supercharger would be dubbed a 230 to indicate more power than a standard 2.0L.
This way costs are kept at bay by using the same engine and just adding a cheaper asthma pump.
The latest C63 for example, is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4 cylinder combined with an electric motor - which produces more power than the 4.0L twin turbo'd jack hammer sounding V8s....
You guys need to ask the guy if he will let you detail that early 60s Lincoln that was parked in front of the Mercedes.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love the tan interior, tan roof against the white bodywork. Wish this car was mine, I've always loved these models. Great work guys! 👍😎
Nice R107.. the American bumpers are great for putting your drink on at tailgate parties. too bad you didn't detail all the cars in the garage,, the Cadillacs and Lincolns are awesome....
Bosch fuel injection. The air intake is the air metering valve. Early fuel injection. Very complex and used by various European manufacturers at the time.
Love this car. Awesome inside and out. Excellent job boys!!!
You did a great job as usual and don’t listen to stupid comments. We like when you all talk ,it makes the program fun and sometimes people don’t recognize a great personality because they are no longer exposed to great personalities anymore. That’s why so many people are sad.maybe someday things will get good again! God bless..
😮 wow what a great job guys it never cease to amaze me how you guys bring a car from near death back to life no matter what kind of car it is they all need life and love TLC awesome video awesome music as well 👍
I admit I did make a post earlier on another job about you guys washing from the bottom up and not from the top down like it should be done, but I do agree with you on the aspect of not disturbing the effects of the pressure washing from the bottom up to show the before and after of the clean, so KUDOS on that and your right and I was wrong, but only on the filming part LOL.
One thing I have learned from these restoration videos of stored cars is to wash the car down and dry it before you put it into storage and then cover it with a very good car cover. It would solve so many of these paint and body issues.
@14:00 - Delorian use that type of intake as well. It's not that uncommon outside the US. :)
450 SL means the car has a 4.5L V8 engine. SL stands for "sportlich leicht" in German, so sporty and light 6:20
As far as I know, in Mercedes-speak, numbers indicate engine size and letters indicate model series. In this case, 450SL is an S-series with a 4.5 liter V8. This isn't always 100%, as there are other nuances, but it's a place to start. Another great job, btw.
Some time in the 90's the number system lost all meaning. Today 4ds are called coupé'. Logic is no more.🤣
This is an SL-series (R107), which is the Roadster version,
The SLC-series (C107) is the coupé version, based on an extended wheel-base SL.
The S-series (sedans) of this era is the W116.
Amazing job guys Realll detail ! That's why quality cars restor so gorgeous!
I've been watching you a couple of years. You're coming a long way. You guys are good. I have a detailed business myself.. You'll reach a million before summer good luck boys
Wow, that car turned out looking 1,000% better. Great job guys!
Tbh guys it’s satisfying to see when we get the right process of powerwashing I’m not hating or anything I love y’all’s content but just sayin
Beautiful job, Guys. That is a beautiful car in really rather nice shape. Glad the MBTex upholstery came up so well. Those 14 inch wheels really are magnesium, which is why they do not corrode or deteriorate badly. A lot of people upgrade to later 15 inch wheels because the options for 14 inch tires is depressingly small. The old Radial T/A is about as good as it gets. Get into a 15 inch wheel, and the Michelin Defender 94H is a terrific tire for these cars.
With that Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, when it works, it works well and is very reliable. The key is finding someone who understands the system.
The good news is that mechanical parts are easy to come by. Ehen working on an old Mercedes, always check the dealer for price and availability first. Often times the dealer is both the easiest and least expensive source for parts.
Next time spray the soap first before water , it helps to break the dirt and make it easier to wash , and also it helps to save the body for new cars it helps to save the color for long time , you should try it ❤
Shame they don't make them like this anymore...Would take one of these anyday over all the modern design choices...
This era of Mercedes was definitely the best of all time
As A Fellow Brent, I am always TEAM BRENT! Get well soon Amigo!
You shouldn’t brush your teeth with the same toothbrush that you use for detailing a car
I won’t make that mistake again… 😳
Nobody likes you very much do they?
Surely it would result in brilliant looking teeth so why not?
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😅😅😅😅
Fav window cleaner: Vinegar and water first and then RainX spray to keep the windshield soft and smooth
Man, something about those old Mercedes interiors 😍
One thing I noticed about Mercedes interiors, you always find them *inside* the Mercedes. Kinda weird huh?
My 450 sl was in pristine condition when I sold it. I later ran into the buyer and asked him how my car was doing. He smiled and said that he totally disassembled it, sold it for parts, and that he doubled his money on it. I was speechless.
This was the "you have made it" car when I was in high school and college. The "S" is the class of the car - in this case, an "S-Class" = "Special" and the "L" is for convertible. The most beautiful to me was the identical interior and top with a dark blue paint.
Favorite window cleaning process is: 1- dish soap dilution, spray and wipe with a microfiber towel soaked in water. Then rinse using wet /rinsed microfiber towel. Finish using a dry microfiber towel waffle weave type. Then spray Stoner invisible glass and wipe dry using a fresh waffle weave type towel. Then coat the windshield or all glasses exterior using your favorite water repellant...
Good morning everyone 😊
Happy Saturday 😇
Those were the cars, man.. Quality, endurance, classic style.. 🤗
Such a beautiful car, I love those big Mercs, they're like smooth running tanks!
White with a saddle interior our fave combo
Wieder mal eine super Verwandlung.Nur,mich würde interessieren,ob der Wagen auch noch läuft??
Wenn der so lange stand, muss alles, was mit Benzin in Berührung steht, gereinigt oder gar erneuert werden. Auch die Einspritzung wird durch das alte Benzin verharzt sein. Der Tank ist offensichtlich durchgerostet.
4:18 You guys have Timbits there? Right on. Canada is taking over! 😂
Love the vids! Sprayway is the best glass cleaner I’ve found, but elbow grease is the essential ingredient.
I love these Mercedes convertibles. Especially the SL's this car is beautiful. Amazing how it would end up abandoned in a barn or wherever.
Did you get your Timmies. From the Timmie's capital of the world; Ontario Canada🦊
WOW! The real find in this video is the Lincoln Continental Convertible in the background @ 0.45 seconds in. THAT'S the car to own!
Brent is a Legend! Throw away your sicky toothbrush!
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Este modelo exactamente! Para mí personalmente el más lindo de todos. Que lastima que desperdicien este auto tantos años abandonado.
Spray away for me is the best window cleaner,
Brent is a HERO and RJ and Mike are MEANIES!!!!!!!!!!!! We got your back BRENT!!!!!
RJ just rinse your brush under HOTTEST water from sink for a minute......Clean as a whistle!!!
Or put a couple table spoons of bleach in a plastic cup with hot hot water high enough to get toothbrush head under that water and soak your tooth brush for 20 minutes then rinse with hot water until you have flushed your toothbrush clean of bleach......like NEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Miss our old 1974 450SL ❤
Soon must mean in the next 5 years for your products to come out 😀 Thanks Brothers for sharing! Take care!
We’re trying 😅 hopefully in the next 2 weeks!
As always, a beautiful turnout guys!!! I'm a huge mercedes fan!!
What a beautiful car… Why people don’t care about these kind of gems… These machines are history of world automotive industry. Each of them are one of milestones of technological evolving of us…
Really nice video!
That last song played was 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Excellent job!
Another fantastic restoration. You guys are truly amazing at what you do.
I can't understand, how can someone abandon a car like this?
I love using invisible glass. Best glass cleaner i have ever found.
great Videos! When you got your next older Mercedes please pull out the Headrests. They are adjustable to the Height of the Driver. They should catch your Head in case of Accident. When the Headrests are complete down you can break your Neck. Imagine some crashes in to your car from behind. 450, 350, 280..... x 10 is always the Engine Capacity in Cubic Centimeter.
Great job guys never thought the car would be white under all that dust
Great Job Guys! I have no preference on window cleaner as long as it is tint safe.
Doing a great job with these crazy barn finds .
Have you ever used Dow Bathroom cleaner to clean the covertable tops. I have in the past and swear by it it is made to remove mold and it's also very mild so it's not going to discolor it.
It's too bad that area of town was kind of questionable. The building looked like it had the potential of being turned into a really cool little shop. Great job on the Benz guys. Can't wait until you get a lift so we can watch you guys clean the underside of the cars.
She came out beautiful 🤩 great job guys 💯🔥😊❤
For the convertible top, the insert tool for the straps is usually located inside the glove box
I can't wait to get the subs y'all got❤
I always use the Armor All products for cleaning my car. They've never failed me in the past, nor have they let me down in the present, whenever I detail my car after a good washing. But for tire cleaning/shine results. I switch it up with either Black Magic tire shine or Armor All tire foam protectant. The only thing I really need to learn is Buffing my car, but I don't have a good buffing kit, yet.
Great job!!!
Lovely 450 Super Light although there is nothing light about the way its made! I have a R129 that is a better SL but these are magical in my view - great clean and finished product boys!
When you asked for favorite glass cleaner, I have two -- from commercial sources, Windex with Ammonia or a homemade mix of 50% White Vinegar and 50% Hot Water.