How we DOUBLE the value of this BMW E30 // 325IC RESTORATION

[@iguanagoat799]

Were you intending to replace the underbody anti-rust coating that you ice-blasted off? I get it looks all clean now - but there's a reason why it's coated from factory.

[@ArmySigs]

@@VanHofeldt That's what the customer wanted as the car is only driven a few times a year, it was protected with clear wax.

[@lashlarue7924]

Guys, that anti-rust coating only works if it's intact anyway. If it's compromised it will actually trap moisture and promote rust. There is no substitute for paint and wax.

[@infinitiinfiniti9623]

@@ArmySigs why is it not driven 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@KhanJoltrane]

@YOYO MA who is taking a vintage bmw off-roading 🤦‍♀️

[@latentwagen8644]

The reason it looks so good underneath is because the factory undercoating works and did its job. Removing it is a mistake, like cleaning a valuable old coin. It's only original once.

[@MichaelCarlson-e5o]

I have never seen such a thorough detailing of a vehicle in my life. What an absolutely exceptional job!!!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much!

[@zildog]

I'm a former BMW mechanic and had a brace of E21's and E30's of my own growing up. This is one of the absolute best resto-detailing jobs I've ever seen. It's drop dead fucking gorgeous.

[@DanielIliev]

Words are not enough to describe your work at this channel. I can’t take it anymore.It’s too perfect. Every second I’m amazed by how you detail even the smallest detail.

[@IAMDetailing]

That means the most to us :)

[@craigs6380]

The most thorough detail and restoration I have seen in a while; you guys knocked it out of the park! 👍👍

[@IAMDetailing]

Love to hear it! Thanks Craig!

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

@@IAMDetailing *Does the brush damage the interior trim surfaces?*

[@malithishan7630]

​@IAMDetailing 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@redsreport9843]

indeed

[@CarWashBeiDir-qe9kv]

I love the attention to detail, no pun intended. When even the screws get repainted, you know passionate people are at work.

[@IAMDetailing]

Appreciate the support! It takes the right viewer to understand all those little things :) thanks for watchin!

[@CryptoMfer]

Hey guys. 25 years ago when i was 18 my first car was a BMW 325i Cabrio in red so i really appreciate what you guys did. You guys are LEGENDS

[@CaptainWillard830]

I own a 1990 325i BMW convertible. Red. Zero rust. Runs great. Bought it for our son when he was a sophomore in high school. He didn’t take it to college. I drive it on weekends. One day #1 son will want to take it with him. It will be ready for him, again

[@IAMDetailing]

Amazing 🙌🏽🫡

[@Until667]

A friend of mine in germany had driven this model. It‘s about 34 years ago. Nice to see this beauty. Your job is what we‘re calling detailing. Unbelievable 👍👍👍👍

[@IAMDetailing]

Changing definitions everyday!

[@RobertCekus]

Wow it looks like a brandnew car from the factory. Amazing Job. Respect from Germany.

[@oliverleopando8331]

Each time it just becomes more epic. You’ve outdone yourselves again. I don’t even know where to begin. If it wasn’t for the video no one could describe the amount of detail, time, patience and dedication you guys put into your work. Just Unbelievable! What else can I say…

[@IAMDetailing]

Thats one of the major reasons we do these videos. Sight unseen, you have no idea how much work it takes to do simmering like this

[@oliverleopando8331]

@@IAMDetailing I believe you!

[@nikky1456]

Personally, I've never seen such a job well done ever on car detailing on KZbin, I AM Detailing.. you guys are just amazing. Bravo.

[@mabelperezmiguez9592]

The best car detail work i've ever seen. You are the best team workers

[@iRDaBrit]

That dry ice machine is SO satisfying. I could do that all day!

[@rickharris4579]

Hands down the best detail/restoration video I’ve ever seen!!!!!

[@IAMDetailing]

That's high honors! Thanks Rick!

[@groovefunkel]

I've been to three worlds fairs, two Mississippi goat roapings, and even been to a midget toss, and I have never seen anything like it. Truly amazing job.

[@budddyrda]

For the quality of work this has got to be the most under-subscribed detailing channel on KZbin. These videos are next-level!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you! We’re working on upping the video quality to boost up the sub count. Soon :)

[@darrenaquilina1403]

Best detail ever seen on any car. Speechless.

[@IAMDetailing]

🥹 thanks Darren!

[@redsreport9843]

im speechless. the best detailing channel ive ever seen, Guys this is what you call restoration!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you!!

[@petersonowen6550]

my God .....that is to details 100% perfection... ..Action Speaks Louder Than Words.....you're untouchable Guys

[@fulop._.szilard3000]

Looking at the finished car literally gives me goosebumps...beatiful work guys

[@המכונהשבאופנוע]

My friends, you are magicians! It's fun to watch you from the sidelines. Professionals at the highest levels!!!

[@p4cks]

10 out of 10 for the detailing, wow! 1 small recommendation, is turn your music volume down slightly, it's just a tad too loud

[@craigstrickland1572]

Always loved this body style. You all made this restoration look easy, wish all restorations were this fast. Someone is going to be very happy with that end result!

[@IAMDetailing]

We hope so! Thanks for watching Craig!

[@FidermanX]

I fell in love with the brand with my first look at a 318i coupe as a child. I owned many since then.

[@Nixy68-22]

Incredible attention to detail, that red drips with gloss. Great detail from dry ice to nano graphene to dash renewal. Oh, the seats, the new convertible roof. Well done, lovely work.

[@georgina_gsm]

This is actual detailing. You even resprayed the screw heads! Phenomenal

[@prosciutto1234]

I'm watching it in Korea and I was surprised by the crazy quality. I respect you. If I had lived in this country, I would have run right away.

[@BluesRockCafe_Hamburg]

GREAT job, guys. The E30 looks better than it did when it was for sale in a BMW dealership.🤗👍👍

[@noelanthony1204]

Remarkable --- 1988 BMW looks great !! I owned a 325E 1987 BMW back in the day like 30 years ago and cleaned it up -- loved that car, ran so nice and looked great charcoal color 4 door tan leather inside --- automatic

[@FreeWilly809]

My goodness!! I have an 89 BMW red convertible in my garage waiting to be repaired and detailed! Can you recommend me someone in Florida close to Tampa? After seeing what a wonderful job you did with this BMW , I want to revive my old car!! Please let me know!! What a work of art!! Congratulations!!

[@jatayu-hq3hx]

You guys are my favourite detailing channel 😊😊🎉

[@ArmySigs]

Now that is full service detailing. Blurring the lines between detailing and restoration! Awesome job. I did this level of detailing to my Alfa 147 GTA but over a period of about 12 months, was very satisfying when finished but now I don't have a closed garage anymore and damn birds seem to love hopping on it and pooping everywhere 😮‍💨

[@derk7787]

Just a tip for anyone watching, you can completely restore the faded black plastics as well as the faded orange press button on the belt buckle with lexol vinylex. Spray it on thick and let it dry on it’s own. Buff off with a microfiber towel on the black but on the orange use your finger to spread the dried film then lightly buff. Works like a charm 👌🏽

[@ScrappersDetailing]

That is just incredible. So in depth. Can’t imagine the cost of all this work.

[@marybetheby5184]

Guessing 4-5k

[@IAMDetailing]

It was definitely a big project!

[@Jon-ug3le]

@@marybetheby5184 hahaha I would double that if not way more.

[@atn2666]

@@IAMDetailing how much was this package ?

[@Jon-ug3le]

@@atn2666 There is no " package" there was so much one-off work done here the car means something to someone and they decided to invest in it and it paid off. There was an entire new top installed, new leather, computer, etc etc. I live in the area and when my Porsche leaves Sleepers I will be heading over there for some work but people should not ask what this unique service cost as it's between the shop and the owner.

[@kelmscot21237]

You guys are truly the best detailing company I have ever come across. Really you should call yourselves a restoration company. Love your work. Wish you were on the east coast.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much for those kind words Raymond! It means a lot

[@edgaryochananphillips8854]

This One nearly brought a Tear to my Eye 😢 Well-done to the Team out at I AM Detailing you really take good care of your Customers

[@Leo-DaGreek]

Yes!!I owned a 91 325 i convertible Red/camel/black top,spoilers black bbs wheels in College,kept it 12 yrs,Great driving in DFW to clubs& car shows..,now I’m 57 and own a 2000750IL-V-12💥🔧

[@marybetheby5184]

Damn,dry ice cleaning the interior!This ish is just so cool..

[@IAMDetailing]

Ice coldddd 🥶🥶

[@glennrussell3252]

Dry ice cleaning the interior - great stuff!

[@likits1999]

Beautiful job. I knew cleaning the old wheels was a waste of resources. You cant beat the polished webs.

[@johnelcanrab2114]

This is madness. I'm a detailer and thought I had ocd with quality of finish. I'd love to work with you guys just for a week, it'd be so good to go that in depth on a detail. Had to subscribe. ❤

[@mikemmikem2758]

WOW! For perfection, this one takes the cake. Beautiful.

[@ebrown4532]

No matter what time of day or night, nor what mood I might be in, I watch your videos and I'm in a better mood after seeing such mastery of craft and attention to detail being displayed . I can't wait to buy my dream car, just to ship it down to you for a detail od this quality. Thanks for making my days and nights better 😁

[@H.D.B.23]

One of the best looking Ultimate Driving Machines the BMW 325 I convertible!! AMAZING JOB GUYS!!!!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Agnori]

This is one of the most beautiful transformations I’ve ever seen! What a lovely work you guys did!!!

[@muratlokmanoglu]

İşini böylesine titiz ve özenle yapan bir ekip bulmak bu işin en zor kısmı olmalı. Çok iyi bir iş çıkartmışlar. Tebrikler.

[@E92M3Guy]

My favourite detailing channel by far and i watch dozens, the camera angles, the slick editing , the music you choose and the incredible breadth of cars you get to work on, its all killer. Congrats guys. 👍👍🙌🙌

[@dunzjost]

Stipt polish point on you tube, it’s in dutch language but the video’s are great

[@tropx8995]

Unbelievable job!! It was like a new car. I owned a 1987 325is. Wonderful cars.

[@thePurpleViewGH.]

this restoration is intricate and exquisite!!! the detailing is crisp and in-depth! awesome!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you for watching!

[@threeer02]

My second-favorite BMW line (E30) right behind the famed 2002! And this one is a right proper manual transmission.

[@loboantonio2486]

Sometimes i put thumbs up for videos,but this one demonstrate how to do things properly. Fantastic job!

[@marcusott2973]

I'm kinda surprised you haven't gotten one of the pulse lasers from Narran in Czechoslovakia yet.😉

[@IAMDetailing]

Give me few months (hopefully) working on it… $220k is not a small investment

[@marcusott2973]

@I AM Detailing I think it will pay off in the end, time saving and material. Also, it's rust eliminating properties are very interesting, perhaps not so much in California. On top of that, Narran should give you a good discount, for promotion and being an ex-pat Czech 😉

[@IAMDetailing]

@@marcusott2973 I agreed with everything 😁 Unfortunately for me they growing very fast so they don’t care about promoting,.. I was in the factory a year ago to check everything . And really want those machines… just the money are insane for me. I’m working on it so hopefully in few months 😉

[@marcusott2973]

@I AM Detailing I work as an engineer in Vienna, they came to our HQ to demonstrate, they were quite eager to sell, of course we would be in the market for 5-10 systems... We work with very high tolerances, so surface prep without interference with the measurements is key in our work. I have a friend in Prague he builds prototypes and moulds for the car industry, he loves the machine and says the time saving and quick turnaround has made it pay for itself.

[@gusto8069]

Wow i never knew the interior could be done. Amazing

[@bourneethan3190]

The best detailing i've ever seen. Wow!

[@markallen8256]

Proper job guys, it looks like new, I've never seen a BMW E30 that clean , there normally rotten

[@mochox]

Wow! Ur attention to detail is insane! Stunnnnning!

[@VinceroAlpha]

Love the range of vehicles y'all do as well as the depth of restoration you go to make these back to OEM. Makes me want to restore my E30 sedan!

[@IAMDetailing]

Appreciate hearing that Vincero! Thank you for being part of our community

[@victormoreno391]

teamwork by uniting all our talents is reflected in a beautiful e30, I love you friends let's go for more beautiful cars 🏎

[@McWhatevs]

I was being judicious with my like. The seatbelt press button repaint got me smashing it!

[@katumbacharles9938]

You guys are the best detailers i have ever seen. I bet it costs an arm and a leg. I think its worth it.

[@benjaminloehner257]

Regarding the seatbelt buckles. Why not give them a little blow with the torch, like they do with stadium seats? Different material? Excellent result by the way. Very impressive.

[@rohitballal7819]

Amazing is quite understatement for your job. I am awestruck. This car looks like more than a brand new. Hats off to you guys ❤

[@IAMDetailing]

It makes us happy that others get such an enjoyment from watching our work. It pushes us to be better every day and keep creating new great things for our community. Thanks for watching Rohit, we appreciate the support!

[@AlbertO-yi2js]

When I bought mine new it didn't look that good. You guys do an amazing work.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much Albert! Good news is that it can still look this good!

[@HARLEM430]

This Bihh SUPER CLEAN. Only thing insee is what some already said to put back the undercoating maybe some sort of clear.

[@ryanwheeler9735]

Great job, think it’s the best overall I’ve seen.. a lot of the for removing the undercoating.. did bother me I must say but if that’s what the client wanted who are we to argue. Fantastic job!!!

[@sandipparmar8007]

i have seen many car detailing channels but truly speaking your work of detailing is just amazing...its called true detailing...very nice hard work..keep it up😊😊❤❤

[@liesebachpiraten]

Best detailing ever seen! So nice!

[@IAMDetailing]

Love to hear that :) thanks for watching!

[@fugitif767]

Enfin !! Un grand détailling complet de la voiture fait avec passion jusque dans les moindres détails très très rare ce niveau et qualité de finition je ne m'en lasse pas de regarder la vidéo

[@garylacki7510]

Stumbled onto this video and up there with one of the best detail videos I’ve seen and what a job !!! Gained a follower

[@alexcarbone1222]

It didn't even look that before, but now it looks better than brand new. Fantastic job

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

You guys take detailing to a new level.

[@IAMDetailing]

🫡

[@adw8762]

Better than new! Compliments!!!! absolute the top off restoration 😍😍

[@velvetjones1856]

I find it amazing how that simple wax undercoating that BMW, MB and Porsche use under the cars does such a great job of protecting the car. It looks new. I hope that is replaced after ice blasting.

[@baldy1209]

Car looks beautiful. Im in the UK and run a restoration/paintwork shop. All i can say is if our cars were that clean to start with we'd have an easy life haha! Ive never seen an e30 with so little rust. People asking what this cost should be aware the owner probably got a bill for 15-20k.

[@Dustii91]

I've never seen someone on KZbin get SO stuck into a car! Fair play man great work!

[@andreashellwig9863]

Looks like a brand new car. Congrats from Germany!

[@wernernaude930]

Unbelievable the effort and time you put into your dedicated work. Wish you had a branch in South Africa. You guys can teach people a lesson from your quality of work.

[@joe.olivet]

No detail left untouched. Magnificent detail. 👊🏻😎🔨 Always pushing the limits of detailing.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Joe!! Hope you enjoyed this one Massive video!

[@geofffikar3417]

You know it. It's what we have come to expect.

[@joe.olivet]

@@IAMDetailing definitely enjoyed it.

[@iansetters248]

Cracking job, me personally would get the original gear knob, and steering wheel, 80’s BMW did not have an Msport gear knob or a tri colour stitch steering wheel, but amazing none the less

[@dazzmatazz]

A pleasure to watch ❤

[@LADE7]

Wow what an AWESOME job!! One of the best details I've seen!

[@shahulmohaideen235]

Flawless! Superb job . Looks brand new and showroom condition again Amazing guys you are

[@lehntube]

Incredible work! The old E30 was my first car. It was not anything near as nice as this car. I think if I got this beautiful car today I would cry. Such an amazing job - it looks like new.

[@danielxavier9169]

Good morning, could you tell me what you used to polish the acrylic on the instrument panel? thanks!

[@CDanco-p6z]

Incredible attention to detail. You have a true passion for detailing cars. This is why I brought you two e30 m3s last month :)

[@stevewhite2432]

I agree with one of the comments about blasting off the factory undercoating. It is there to protect and by blasting it off you have shown how good it did it’s job, as the metal underneath was in great shape. Are you going to put another type of rustproofing on the car.

[@YTPremium-qc3de]

Awesome 👍🏻 Can't imagine how happy the owner is

[@ivanjulian2532]

Definitely a car worth doing this sort of work. I once owned an Alpina E21 BMW and I have many fond memories of the model. This was a great video to watch - as always! Hope you were well remunerated! Nice touch regarding the window trim, by the way. I remember in my experience it was always a weakpoint on the early 3 series cars. It would corrode and oxidise quite quickly, requiring constant replacement.

[@hermansillem]

One of your best videos! Very nice.

[@IAMDetailing]

Love to hear that!! Thanks for watching!

[@Sunshipsailing]

That was such an amazing job I would consider bringing my Z4 to America to have that done. It is a level of detail I have never seen before. I love the way you pick the interior apart (respray the seat belt attachment !) Two many detail moments of attention to mention! If only my car could be done at this nano level. I wish you had a Uk workshop.

[@lukesimpson9083]

Wow what a lovely job! Artists! Well done.

[@aileronsintowind6835]

Stance on that is still stunning today.. and I Remember the actual launch ad on TV too. Damn it 😂

[@Firstlastname000]

That was an enormous amount of work, that car never looked better

[@haifai3916]

Fellas, I'm pretty sure that the grease you removed from the door hinges and on the underside of the car were from the factory to protect those parts from rust and corrosion. My 2023 BRZ has the same kind of grease on the bottom and on the door hinges...

[@Ciubaka]

Excellent results, could you please share with us what compound/pad was used on the instrument cluster?

[@leshernandez8577]

Now its a museum piece. Truly stunning guys. 🤩👍

[@JamieHead13]

Incredible, I thought my e30 was in good shape until I saw this! Any recommendations of a detailed nearer the Boston area?!

[@IAMDetailing]

Stick it on a truck and send it our way! ;)

[@maciej8736]

The car looks like brand new! Amazing job done🤩

[@eMke3]

99.99% perfect imo which is the best restoration ive seen. The only and I mean ONLY thing i wish was replaced wouldve been new cigarette lighter. But it dont really matter. The amount of work and attention to detail that went in this restoration is psychotic. Great job. I wish i had more money to buy another e30 and get you guys to restore it.. Maybe one day .🍻

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much Manny! You’re right, though. A great cigar car deserves a proper lighter.