Bruce Meyer’s Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing - PPF & Ceramic Coating Prep for The Quail 2022

This Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing in the perfect spec (black with red interior) is heading to The Quail 2022 and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2022 we needed to get it ready with a full car show detailing. This was a SUPER FAST turn around. And i mean.. there wasn't enough hours between the time it arrived and show time, and somehow, we managed to get it done!
On this classic Mercedes 300SL, we applied paint correction, polished every part we could get our hands on, applied paint protection film (PPF) across the body, detailed the interior and touched up those gorgeous red leather seats, and finished with a Mayvinci Oracle Ceramic Coating.
This is one of my favorite cars ever made. I've had it on my bucket list for as long as I can remember, and I dream of long cruises up the Italian countryside in this exact color 300SL. We threw a couple Mercedes 300sl exhaust notes in there for you ;)
It looked fantastic at the show and caught plenty of eyes while it made its rounds through the week (I even saw it in the paddock at Laguna Seca!)
We couldn't be happier with the final product! We hope you enjoy the video, give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing!
Chapters:
00:00 - Sizzle
00:20 - Masking & Parts Removal
01:39 - Measuring Paint
01:49 - Paint Correction
03:07 - Interior Detailing
05:08 - Paint Protection Film (Xpel PPF)
06:12 - Parts Detailing
07:51 - Mayvinci Ceramic Coating
08:52 - Reassembly
10:38 - Polishing Wheels
11:17 - Touch Up Paint
11:33 - Finished Product
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[@peterbellini6102]

So much respect and care taken Jake. I love the fact whether it's bringing a barn-find back from the dead or a multi million $$ Quail car, the SAME level of excellence. Definition of a Professional: Doing the right things RIGHT every time. Happy Sunday Jake!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you so much Peter, that means a alot 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jeffhammond8969]

Truly the first supercar!

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

One of the most beautiful cars ever. Perfectly detailed to Concours perfection

[@nicolasv.1827]

I've never seen a more beautiful car in my life. This is pure art!

[@emiliodonate]

Maybe the most beautiful car i've seen in your works. Very nice job in it.

[@IAMDetailing]

It’s certainly up there! Thanks for watching Emilio

[@nudaveritas6322]

Another HIT.....................not only the Music...keep on going Guys and Girls......................

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Lavagante25]

Ah, Ah, AH, this time you've blown the scale, not only for the incredible car presented, just (for me), the best and most beautiful car in the world, but for the work done on it. Many, many congratulations on your work. The expectations that you have been creating in your followers (I speak for myself) are now very high! 👋👋

[@IAMDetailing]

That means a lot to us Pedro! We really appreciate it 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@DonAl9114]

Almost clinical preparation. Wonderful job done. The owner can be very happy. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Alwin!

[@reinaldodombueno9276]

Splendid work!!! Fantastic car, 250 km/h in 1955, what a joy for those who enjoyed this wonder!! Top job, this team is hors concours!! Greetings from Brazil!!

[@technique275]

Artists working on a work of Art. Keep up the great content. Atb.

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@sandyvalentin3072]

You guys are the best nobody even come close

[@MrMichikelomtres]

This is pure art

[@IAMDetailing]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made

[@kevinbarrett9615]

One of the most stunning automotive designs of all time, and in a beautiful colour combination, well done !

[@alandobson5395]

Stunning. Im just happy to see you Jake go from a great detail guy to THE go to guy for the classic high end car guys cars like Bruce's. Well deserved.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much Alan!

[@DEVASTATOR478]

Wonderful work for this masterpiece car .

[@user-qg6by9le2f]

Im drooling over this car and its detailing. Nice work.

[@craigstrickland1572]

Haven't ever seen one in black that I can remember. That thing is incredible looking, of course, you can't go wrong with a gullwing!

[@IAMDetailing]

Such an amazing car! Thanks for watching Craig!

[@ulysseslima9534]

You guys are setting the bar higher and higher. The car and the work…no words to describe

[@lloydlee5905]

Magnifying attention to detail 🎉

[@genjuro9683]

I find your work very successful. As a result of diligent professional work, perfection emerges. I wish you continued success. Congratulations to all of you...

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you very much!

[@joe.olivet]

Attention to detail… excellent. 😎👊🏻🔨

[@user-nd5ez3xp5k]

Аккуратность и терпение на высшем уровне!

[@VinceroAlpha]

Fantastic work again guys! I don’t think I have ever seen someone PPF a hole side of a car before let alone ceramic coat it afterwards.

[@IAMDetailing]

Let me tell yah.. this was a DOOZY! It took a long time to get it done in one go and make the entire panel perfect There’s no place to hide the ppf lines so we HAD to make it happen :) And then ceramic on top for that extra level of protection and cleaning ease!

[@carlosnavarroroldan1872]

Obra de arte en todos los sentidos 👏👏👏👏👏

[@dwhardj]

That car like a toy... so gorgeus

[@oliverleopando8331]

Amazing work Jake and Vic. Your attention to detail is just on another level. Very impressive!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you Oliver!

[@lloydlee5905]

Mercedes work of art

[@keithmquick9655]

You guys really out did yourselves on this job, unbelievable work guys!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Keith! I just love this car

[@user-mi2xp6or9e]

Вы волшебники, очень круто!!!

[@jamiekins938]

Your work is amazing! And that's all I have to say about that!

[@sogaita]

Marvel, indeed!

[@craigallen5092]

Great video

[@mohammadwasilliterate8037]

*Beautiful work* 😍

[@7force990]

They should keep producing such timeless design models like the SL Gullwing or the W124. Only with new modern engines.

[@wx2fn]

Suprema elegancia

[@lloydlee5905]

Total dream car

[@wartbiter]

Thank you for the idle sound as always. Lovey detail work.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Paul!

[@113036stat]

Holy schneeekieszzz!!!

[@jesusmaquieira3334]

Your entire work is such an inspiring source of learning!! Congratulations!! I would like to meet and learn from you someday

[@TheBriguy281]

😍🤤🤤😎Awesome! Great work.

[@pano_OFFICIAL]

i am completely blown away by your work with this beauty 👍❤️

[@The27773]

Masterpiece

[@marybetheby5184]

Everything just unbolts and pops right off just like that,no cussing or anything..😂

[@mustafahashem3212]

You've been busy guys.. missed you this week.. tremendous work and result.. best of the best 👌

[@IAMDetailing]

VERY BUSY! Glad you’re back though ;)

[@humairah8064]

The best.......

[@IAMDetailing]

🤌

[@dl4784]

Black jewel🖤

[@hauke4651]

Such a beauty and a voice Bonny Tyler like , outstanding work as always Jake! But soooo sad to see that a drivers car isn’t keep on driving any more 😌

[@rayray828]

brilliant!

[@ricardsanchez622]

Terrific !

[@amirhoseinkargar3733]

Nice job

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@eensukandar4324]

Powerfull

[@adrianjones9770]

Just curious. What lights are you using while detailing for the lights that are attached to your head/hat? Are they color matched or will most LED lights work just as well?

[@MrHiBeta]

Wow, another rare car entrusted to you guys. 👏👏👏 Your videos have great production value. A visual storyline, great staging and lighting, and of course, appropriate tempo music. 👍 People- Wanna learn how to make a great video?🤔 Lean from an I AM Detailing video. 👀

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you so much! We’re working on upping the quality to better help people see how to do what we’re doing. Thank you for being a part of this community

[@kevynfaverey1401]

I worked on one of these cars Same color too nice care

[@jpkatz1435]

Any stories?

[@kevynfaverey1401]

@@jpkatz1435 it needed a new fuel pump. We had to rebuild it from scratch. (Blade broke and suction was not priming)Then once we got fed up. Sent it out. Then we had to repair it again from the shop that we sent it too. These cars are one in a 1000 and not everyone knows how to fix these things. 700 dollars just to re oxidize the one trim piece for driver side door. And it was only. Foot long. And maybe 1cm thick.

[@1983dmd]

Question !!! Can you clean white walls on tires with dry ice ? Does it work and give a good result?

[@rasulfarajiii9372]

Hello, how much time is required to dry the ceramic and remove the ceramic from the body

[@MrCyssiek]

Does PPF bring the bloom in highlights, or is this effect is present because of powerful inspection lights? Looks very soft, oily id say, black is not as deep as i think it should. Not certain if i like this effect, somewhat opposite of what was the intend, isnt it?

[@Laguna2013]

what's the owners stress level with the razor blades for the PPF at 5:50? those are blades right?

[@bernardoperdomo9173]

Perfeito

[@23727bgk]

Does removing some of the parts and reinstalling them after cleaning increase the chance of wear or damage?

[@IAMDetailing]

There’s always a chance of damage, but that is why we’re extremely careful and know how the parts are to be removed before we remove them. I’d argue that it actually increases the life and safety of the parts because we’re cleaning them and reinstalling them, tightening back anything that may have shook loose over the years

[@mntrader2]

Any chance you can share the product names for leather cleaner and conditioner.

[@CHMichael]

You put the ceramic on the plastic wrap ? Shouldn't that go on the paint?

[@kuli2722]

Piękna sztuka detailingu. Mam pytanie masz polskie korzenie? Pytam bo masz na koszulce polską flagę

[@TheKopylov]

4:51 i was right about the lamborghini espada i noticed in the lamborghini countach video! will we see the detailing video abouit it?

[@IAMDetailing]

We have a recent red Countach posted and we have two more coming soon!

[@TheKopylov]

@@IAMDetailing that`s great, can`t wait

[@vw6769]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@korypo303]

I own one of these :) In Gran Turismo 5. :D

[@jpkatz1435]

Only one?

[@korypo303]

Yup! Only need one :)

[@jonboy9912]

Beautiful car a garage queen if ever I saw one! Prefer my R129 over everything this cars got, but the price!

[@marocie21]

Whats the song? Minute 00.00 - 0.20🙏🏻

[@psmh4]

Ceramic coating on top of a plastic film?

[@IAMDetailing]

Yep! If you haven’t tried it, strongly recommended. It will make your ppf last longer, give you better protection, make it very easy to clean :)

[@psmh4]

@@IAMDetailing thanks I learned something new today. Ps love the car too

[@Truckergregg]

Would love for you to start listing product used in these videos

[@IAMDetailing]

We will as soon as we get some affiliate links set up ;) mostly KochChemie products, and Mayvinci Oracle ceramic (noted) along with Xpel PPF

[@IAMDetailing]

Also pro40 for the metal work

[@jpkatz1435]

$$$$$ for the work?

[@alastar8707]

Why a watch is worn which could scratch paint is a no no. Lacks detail

[@mh-kn3ki]

👍💪💐✋💓❤️🇮🇶

[@user-nd5ez3xp5k]

Для настоящих ценителей моделей и самого процесса, это откровенный секс!

[@barfuss2007]

beautiful car, wrong color - must be white

[@IAMDetailing]

I extremely beg to differ. This is the greatest combo ;)

[@rafthejaf8789]

Marx had a term for this, he called it " commodity fetishism". I still love this car though and considering when it was made just a few years after the war it is remarkable. Together with the Citroën DS it is one of the most significant cars ever. There's just something about all that loving attention being given to a car in a world full of starvation and war that makes me feel uncomfortable. I guess we're all full of contradictions!

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. (BABVVEN & TEBBVEN & BEFVO laws)!

[@DeepSouthernTX]

That's sh*t!

[@Shredingerr]

И мой туалет помой

[@billoddiea]

Relevant narration after the fact would be far more preferable than the annoying music

[@patrickfoteff4994]

Putting that much clear bra on a 300 SL Gullwing is beyond stupid!

[@peterfeltham5612]

Quality...yes.Beauty....no.

[@mmon3504]

Idk about this typical detail. Nothing special, you want detail with someone professional, watch white detail, British gentleman, he is the best of them all

[@IAMDetailing]

The 100 hours spent on just the PPF would qualify as more than typical on this, I'd say. It did sit front and center at the Quail after leaving our shop so I think it got the job done