First Wash in 16 Years: Mercedes SLC 450 Disaster Detail Buy and Flip!

[@pasu1969]

The American bumpers ruin every car. Whoever get's it must replace them.

[@davestewart9146]

I was thinking the same thing

[@spda242]

Thinking the same thing. Beautiful car but the BUMPERS 😩

[@rysiucastro]

The wheels also look out of place.

[@78town]

That was the desirable look of the time. Don’t get a vintage car if you have modern tastes lol or YOU will be the one ruining it doing that.

[@SxpticFlxsh]

I was boutta say the same thing. Their laws butchered our beautiful cars 😅

[@tylerbogaard375]

Axel is a real gem. Love any video that he's in. Another terrific video as always, Larry!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Indeed! Always learn something cool from him :)

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

Why cause he refuses to clean the outsides of injectors and considers that detail work? Or is it his messy desk ..lol

[@Shake-zo3jk]

Axel needs his own channel! What does he do with all these cars!

[@rafaelsegovia6127]

Detailing my car gives me the feeling that I have accomplished something. That the forces of dirt and disorder have been dealt a setback and it calms me down. It's the sense of control over the outcome. Thanks so much, Larry!

[@javierreyes786]

I always think about how my car will get dirty anyways after a morning of detailing it, but I really don't mind anymore. The calmness and intention I feel after getting a solid clean product if only for a few hours is always worth it

[@gmans7859]

Well said! Here too. Welcome distraction from the other disorder these days.

[@gmans7859]

@@javierreyes786 Yes, I'm the guy that cleans the car I'm about to drive even if it's just to the store or wherever and back...😊

[@chrismunson7899]

Yeah I have my car a nice bath including the wheel wells and so much mud and dirt came out but it made me happy I did it

[@dillanmistry]

Larry, two days ago I went to detail a fairly large van, complete detail and polish, and doing this properly for the first time, you have helped me so much, now I’m on my way to becoming a professional detailer❤

[@AMMO-NYC]

Awesome, keep it up!

[@dillanmistry]

@@AMMO-NYC thank you so much, I absolutely love my job, I will always mention you to my boss

[@chrissaunders535]

Hands down my favourite type of your videos. Acquire/Clean/Flip

[@doctorzaius4084]

Ahhh you keep saying "Upper East Side" but that is HARLEM, buddy!! I couldn't figure what the heck you were talking about in the BMW video about brake dust from an elevated train LOL Interior and paint came out way better than I expected, incredible work as usual!

[@sshhddoo9892]

I freaking love how the interior of axel's office looks, its cluttered as hell but I bet you he know's exactly where he put everything

[@rayoflight39]

organised chaos

[@realpvs]

Yeah gave serious hoarder vibes. But i know the minute he throws away something, he will find a use for it. Love when he is in the videos!

[@keynesianeconomics4113]

I cringed at it, but my preference is for things to be tidy.

[@stevencramsie9172]

He’s probably a hoarder. I’ll pass thanks

[@sprezzatura8755]

SLC 5.0 was a homologation rally car. Very successful. I don't like those stainless wheel arch aftermarket trims. Also prefer stock rims. Beautiful car.

[@khalidsky2571]

From 🇪🇬 .... Your work is a piece of art my friend... You deserve all the best.

[@carsonfiero4209]

You should start up a giant spare change jar and see how full it can get in 5 years or so with all the loose change you find in your projects. Donate it all after of course. Would be a cool conversation piece or something to see in the background slowly fill up with loose change.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Good idea!

[@lkajiess]

The old Mercs are my favorite episodes. It's amazing how well they come back to life.

[@rjnation5042]

Whoever ordered this car was a baller, silver with red pin stripe & a red interior, OMG, just a great car brought back to life, great job as always Larry, Rj in Oz

[@nadk8886]

Yes but incorrect wheels

[@rogermouton2273]

This model Merc are so elegant and stylish. Just a pity that the US govt disfigured it with those lights and bumpers.

[@krisberntzen]

Your positivity and love for cars is second to none. The way you took a 20% bargaining without blinking an eye for giving it a good home is a *testament* to that

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

A statue? You mean a testament.

[@krisberntzen]

Yes, probably. English is not my first language, so guess you're right 😀

[@Napert]

Did they post any video on how to do a "detail" with little to no equipment (or cheapest available)? Like just a bucket with some towels, etc.?

[@mtbikesam68]

This is an example of the argument for buying quality and not cheap crap. The interior almost cleaned up to look new again and that can be credited to high quality materials that are used in the first place. A Buick from the same era, stored in the same initial condition, for the same amount of time, would have faded six shades, cracked everywhere, come unglued and just generally fallen apart. Quality lasts. Love your channel, Larry.

[@InkyGuy79]

Life has been rough for me lately, but this fresh video, vibe and pure enjoyment of bringing beautiful machines back to life just made my day! Thanks Larry!

[@boeingav8tr525]

Larry - only wish I had your patience! Great find, and I'm glad Axel got the car. 20+ years ago lived in Danbury. Axel always came through, especially when I was young and didn't always have the money to get things done and had to handle things myself. You have a great friend in him! Let him know he's remembered fondly by this viewer!

[@jasonschuster6745]

Amazing job and transformation as always! Loving these parking garage finds.

[@no_lft_shft]

They really are satisfying.

[@guilhermeseverino5805]

That Supra is one I'm waiting for with excitement. Love the vids Larry, keep it up!

[@stevebrien1041]

As someone who used to own a detail biz 20 years I'm very impressed with all you have created

[@lifelong5425]

Nothing in my world beats spending time in my amateur detailing of any car I have owned....got the bug from my father, and the mental break from whatever else can be annoying if anything disappears.....after doing whatever I do...to just stare at the results...Larry, nice work, and immediately to a new owner that will improve it even more

[@Slickstick69]

Yo the Supra in the back round tho ❤❤❤❤

[@wal]

That wood grain Pioneer head unit with matching remote is sweet!

[@georgerodriguez4809]

Sir, it gives me joy seeing your work, I love cleaning cars, but with your passion for a clear car, no one has it. I love BMW and Porches. BTW your 911 is sick.

[@audios22]

All the SL Merc's are my favorite Mercedes. Great work. nice car.

[@YaUhSyA]

This was so satisfying. Specially with the music involved. I literally fell asleep by watching this video. Keep up the good work Larry

[@briandrum1]

Another great video, Larry!

[@luisslzr2668]

I dont even own a car but I have watched the entire channel. Its so satisfying. Love your craft on the cars and the amount of work on the videos too

[@DiZZoLabs]

Do you think the tape would have easier to remove with heat or steam? Maybe boiling water?

[@happyhalar]

Love videos when you rescue and flip! Love to see you grow!

[@FranciscoRodriguez-lp6zg]

I've watching your videos for years now but I wanted to acknowledge the amazing soundtrack to your videos; I've added so many tracks from your videos to my Spotify playlists. Many thanks!

[@JoshKWellness]

Seeing Axel’s office space gave me some major ocd triggers 🤣. Awesome video as always! Seriously one of the best channels on KZbin. Each video is a story into solving a problem, and bringing life into something old and forgotten about!

[@zakp.2759]

DO you actually have OCD or are you just saying that?

[@JoshKWellness]

@@zakp.2759 nah, just joking around. But I’d go insane if I had that much stuff piled up around my desk space haha!

[@stevetritle2101]

You make music I normally would not listen to sound good. Thanks for the videos. They are a joy to watch and learn from. I can’t wait for winter to be over so I can wash my cars again.

[@sterlingstauffer2915]

As the owner of a similar Mercedes (1984 300sd) I have to say that this video was should restoring for me. Seeing these old Mercedes' cleaned up and given the love they deserve is very relaxing.!

[@jcollins3638]

Love these old Mercedes. Such solid and classic cars. Looks so great after you do your magic and every town needs an Alex, he knows his stuff!

[@scotelliott8577]

This guy is great. I use his products and advice to keep my semi truck and personal vehicles looking great. Take your time and pay attention to detail. Thanks Larry

[@LAWNPRO]

Ammo is the man this cleanup is OFF THE HOOK BEEN A SUB FOR YEARS always so in-depth with the cleanups love it

[@ScrappersDetailing]

Not sure which I enjoy more, the detail or your storytelling! :)

[@OLH3rd]

L-O-V-E this generation of coupe!! Your videos are near therapeutic to watch! Love seeing these great motors revived! I think the rims on this are from a later generation, but they sure cleaned up beautifully!

[@nick3795]

Great detail Larry, those seats and the carpet came up amazingly well. There's always something refreshing when an old car roars back to life!

[@ConnorHammond]

Great music choices and montages. Well done, everyone involved

[@Vixacious7]

Always satisfying. The piano music was a nice touch!!

[@yonomoJB]

Really enjoy these detail jobs on older vehicles. Being a Porsche fan myself, I also appreciate the car sitting in Bay 2.

[@gattie12ben]

Hey Larry can you review the new milwaukee fuel polishers and compare to your corded polishers?

[@christiandulaney1638]

There is something so refined about the SLC 450. My friends Dad had one in highschool. She actually snuck it out and drove me home one night. I felt so cool in that car.

[@lisakaye75]

Another vehicle saved. The renovation looks awesome. Watching you bent over cleaning those carpets reminds me of how my back hurts after cleaning my floor mats. It would be great if there was some way to elevate them off the floor of the garage for easier cleaning and back saving.

[@timmybonds4229]

I wanna come up and have you work your magic on my 2 owner 88 grand am it needs a lot of love and after watching your videos I have no doubt you could bring it back let me know if that's possible

[@willowashe]

These cars have always had a piece of my heart. I had to do some checking though, I had one a few years newer that also had a red interior, but I could have sworn it was more merlot than cherry. Sure enough, MB changed their colour options for the 1980s. The bright red with the pin striping really pops though! Beautiful final result-it came back to life!

[@christophermisiano5769]

Yes!! My Friday morning Therapy

[@mayrln]

axel is a fantastic guy. he gives insight on the problem and educates us. i love him.

[@thegooddoctor6719]

Very Satisfying Video.......

[@Olds_Gold]

I had a 79 280slc. Same color with blue cloth interior and the factory rubber rear spoiler. Straight 6 with the Bosch fuel injection. My grandparents picked it up as a gray Market when it was new .I loved it

[@gman3563]

It always inspires me to get out and get cleaning mine and the wife's car. I just wish it wasn't so damn cold! It's one of my favorite things to do and it's made so easy with the right stuff. Thanks for the awesome videos and products!

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Sometimes when I watch how Larry films his videos it almost reminds me of This Old House but with cars, awesome stuff

[@hitnorcal]

I LOVE Axels shop!!! This show is so much fun.

[@georgistoikov1978]

Love the old Merc episodes :)

[@growlinguitar]

Love the new ASMR approach to sound editing!

[@konstappi5085]

commented , and subscribed. thanks to this fantastic video.

[@BigWhiteCloud]

Perfect car, great video, keep it up! And don’t shake someone’s hand while wearing gloves 😅

[@PolloFer94]

Great video once again! Loved the piano music during the carpet cleaning. Nice touch!

[@southoftown]

How much would a detail like this cost?

[@cml1864]

17:34 Some good clean desk policy there 😂

[@der_kluger_gunther8391]

the red interior are amazing, i really like how this car looks! well, she got a really good home so, it's a win.

[@ronanmc2112]

Love the piano music during the mat cleaning. It sounded like something from Only Murders in the Building. Never seen a third brake light like that on an SL/SLC. Must have been a State specific requirement for that model year.

[@cb4874]

You are a true artist Larry! Looks Fantastic!!!!

[@hotelgulf]

Have always loved the SLC. Those rear roofline with its beautiful window louvers are so cool. What a nice clean up and injector restore.

[@P.Galore]

Just love the C107 Mercedes!....it was the most expensive car in MBZ lineup and a complete sales flop in the US selling only 3000 in 7 years of production ending in 1981.

[@chiemekaa]

The only thing missing from this detail was the sun. I was looking forward to seeing that silver pop under sunlight!

[@wandaowen7067]

My husband and I just found your channel and have watched several episodes. We were wondering where is the drain in your shop? We were thinking surely it doesn't go down in the lift area. Love your videos.

[@Mrdealornodeal618]

Haven't seen your videos in awhile. Great project.

[@akaredcrossbow]

The best thing I’ve found to remove stubborn adhesive is Ronsonol lighter fluid. It evaporates and not oily, so it won’t stain like some solvents or household adhesive removers.

[@richyw959]

Great before & after shots also closeups. Your videos and production quality only get better!

[@zerkfiter]

I find myself enjoying the background music.Great job putting vids. together.

[@vitorfernandocoimbra2632]

Greatings from Portugal, Larry!!! :) Once again, its absolutely delicious to see your detailing jobs and "extras", as come to deal with the injectors in this episode. I'm following your channel since 7 or 8 years ago, and now its my first post... :) Here it goes teh question... Are you still working with clay bars? or not? Not seing you in the last series of recoverys with old cars, full of dirt and so on... I Know that clay is a bit "agressive" to paint, to the clear coat, but... As a bike detailer, I'm wondering... Soft paint, not many layers, single stage... it varies a lot... Right? Cheers Larry and the full team of behind the scenes :) May the "power of polishes" be with you :D Have a nice day!!!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Greetings! yes used clay in the last video and off camera sometimes. Thx for watching!

[@roheetpatel8378]

Larry, its a pleasure as always. Thank you for the relaxing time. Regards to you all

[@roberthammett6795]

In addition to the usual detailing, I appreciate the fuel injector demonstration to illustrate the process & intent.

[@88funkymonk]

I have a lot of respect for how you conduct business. Keep up the amazing work

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Enjoyed the video. Enjoyed the injector cleaning process - not sure I've ever seen that. Thanks for posting.

[@windronner1]

Low production unicorn known as a complete and utter rust bucket. How did you ever get so lucky to find such a complete and solid example ? And I see a huge difference in the Mercedes paint after you threw some magic and sweat at it! Lol. Congratulations, another home run

[@markobiko5646]

some really great camera work in this video Larry. Love the car too!

[@markobiko5646]

@t.elegramAMoN_yc dont think so.

[@djdudegaming8502]

awesome video man, its so relaxing to watch your vids after finishing up school!

[@joetacchino4470]

Never mind $5,000 for the car, I think there must be $5,000 in towels thrown away at the end of these processes!

[@berky1976]

That diffuser is awesome on those nasty rugs. Amazing how much the carpets bounced back. The interior in general looks like it came out of another car. Well done Larry!

[@jevaunclarke5952]

That red interior though 😍

[@colefrye9425]

A mk4 Supra is my dream car. VERY excited for next weeks video! Keep up the great work sir!

[@revvluvv]

Old MB quality is insane.. Carpets look amazing luv the red

[@AnythingWeThinkOf]

Always a good day when Ammo posts!

[@jasontaylor2237]

turned out really nice. always been a Porsche guy but the older I get I've definitely become appreciative of Mercedes

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

Always loved the SLC. Most beautiful coupe ever created.

[@spizzenergi2292]

The best thing about Covid was the fact you could watch a video from start to finish without any ads.

[@realbogus]

These old SLs were built like tanks. So much simple, solid quality. Looks awesome!

[@happygilmore2100]

Good profit made.

[@HanVwGte]

5k for both cars? wow that is very cheap ! great job as always, looks great !

[@FrederikLarssen]

Beautiful car! Nice transformation! As always, well done Larry

[@GalaxyKitchensDesignTeam]

it is a most comprehensive cleanup ...fascinating is the fact that u guys restore everything without repainting or replacing ...unblv

[@jaye909]

The vinegar trick reminded me of how acid rain decays stone buildings etc. Pretty interesting creative science trick there. Love those 8-loch wheels, btw.

[@Chunky246]

Love old SLC 450's. Was lucky enough as a kid to travel through France in one to Spain. Electric windows were mind blowing to me!

[@edmarchigiani9419]

Larry, your detail business is a great opportunity to make it a franchise. You already have your products and equipment worked out. I'm sure you have many people that want your services and it would be very difficult to be able to get to them all. You would be able to bring in a new franchisee into your shop for training for a month (or what ever amount of time that makes sence). By franchising, you can provide your great services to many and set up a franchisee with a great business opportunity. Just my thoughts, my wife and I are a franchise owner and are greatfull to the person that started it.

[@turb0z]

So much fun watching this old, neglected car get some attention. Great job Larry!

[@iamReddington]

The interior is INSANE! Looks so damn classy.