Barn find BMW M3 transformation by Auto Finesse

When we get a call on an M car that's been sitting around you don't need to ask us twice if we want to have a bash at bringing it back to life. So here it is quite possibly one of the best examples of the BMW e46 M3 in the UK - well now at least.
Grab a cuppa, sit back and see how the team at the Detailing Academy spent the best part of a week getting this BMW e46 M3 looking better than the day it rolled out the dealership.
Products used in this video:
Citrus Power - pre wash: www.autofinesse.com/en/citrus…
Avalanche - Snow Foam: www.autofinesse.com/en/avalan…
Foam Lance: www.autofinesse.com/en/foam-l...
Lather - Shampoo: www.autofinesse.com/en/lather…
Citrus Power - pre cleaner: www.autofinesse.com/en/citrus...
Eradicate - engine cleaner: www.autofinesse.com/en/eradic…
Iron Out - Contamination remover: www.autofinesse.com/en/iron-o...
ObliTARate - tar and glue remover: www.autofinesse.com/en/oblita…
Clay bar kit: www.autofinesse.com/en/clay-b…
Aqua Deluxe - drying towel: www.autofinesse.com/en/aqua-d…
DPX - Machne polisher: www.autofinesse.com/en/dpx-du…
Caramics Glass: www.autofinesse.com/en/carami...
Caramics Wheel: www.autofinesse.com/en/carami...
Caramics Fabric: www.autofinesse.com/en/carami...
Tripple all in one polish: www.autofinesse.com/en/trippl...
Ultra Glaze - paint glaze: www.autofinesse.com/en/ultra-...
Illusion - Show Wax: www.autofinesse.com/en/illusi…
Finished with: www.autofinesse.com/en/finishing
For more info on training at the Academy visit: www.autofinesse.com/en/training
Find out more about Auto Finesse’s rich history in the detailing industry here: www.autofinesse.com/en/our-story
For helpful tips, tricks and guides on how to detail your car visit: www.autofinesse.com/en/blog

[@Ms04ahmedm]

Man, this dirty barn find was cleaner than most of the cars on my street.

[@snknship]

thats what im sayin lol

[@helmirahim4369]

Barn find? I heard he mentioned inherited

[@meetleon9793]

It’s not a barn find.

[@efxr6538]

Barn find / looked after very well in a nice garage! Same same! 😂

[@blewandowski97]

"Not gonna tell yo what the car is just yet" video title: Barn find BMW M3 transf....

[@ADSImagens]

U should put the car all dirty in the thumbnail, it might get more attention my friends! Much love from Brazil! 💫

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thanks bro, Appreciate it.

[@lukesteel3060]

13k views in a few hours is already huge amount of attention

[@cbr1928]

Hands down. The best one you did so far deeply love the transformation

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You guys did an outstanding job! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this! Great detailing and the camera/editing was also world class. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thank you Pan 👍

[@danieshramvarrma109]

Glad to see you here mr pan ❤. Btw auto finesse done a excellent job

[@jonmayhew4468]

These longer project videos are your best work, thanks guys

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thank you 👍

[@omedonnie]

The most elegant M3 ever made.

[@oasis11991]

you know your getting old when they start classing E46 m3's as BARN FINDS!!!!!!

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Dont worry the guy presenting still remembers the launch 😂

[@defineofficial5794]

The BMW E46 M3 looks beautifully stunning no matter how dirty it is

[@glossbossjones3656]

Born on Jan 23th 2002, reborn in 2021. Fantastic team work, superb detail!

[@MrRobDaley]

"Now, I'm not going to tell you what the car is just yet"... Says M3 in the video title... 😂

[@theoriginaloneminutesketch7892]

Introducing the cleanest barn find M3 ever. Was less dirty than most cars!

[@obsessedcloset2638]

I don't understand. How can it be a "Barn find" when it's been service and MOT'd every year????? Click bate!!!

[@cd1250]

Who cares it was amazing content

[@lollypop9580]

At least 47 persons... 😉

[@peterrosscochrane]

Agreed it was a pure click bait title, however forgiven for the great video 👌🏻

[@lollypop9580]

@@peterrosscochrane now they are 58 persons.😉

[@thetoyotadude8388]

I’ve never in my life seen anyone more detail oriented and meticulous than you guys. Top notch detail crew, possibly the best in the world!

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thank you kindly 🙏

[@massimo6770]

Yes, barn find. And I'm the pope.

[@ged20d50]

"Your Holiness" “Goodbye” comes from the term “Godbwye” a contraction of the phrase “God be with ye”. Depending on the source, the contraction seems to have first popped up somewhere between 1565 and 1575. The first documented use of the “Godbwye” appeared in a letter English writer and scholar Gabriel Harvey wrote in 1573. But I guess you already knew that.

[@AL-PAKA]

how is a car thats motd and serviced every year a barn find?

[@pitbullman2012]

This is the first video I’ve ever seen of yours and I was glued watching the m3 come back to life it was therapeutic,hats off to you lot

[@RandomGuy-ej9gr]

'Barn find' you're joking right? 😂 😂 😂 It literally just sat on the drive for a few months....A barn find is a car that's locked away in a garage/shed/barn for good couple of years, usually one that is pre 2000.

[@shanebagnall1979]

I’ve watched many car detailing videos......BUT you guys are by far “the best” in the business. Your attention to detail is so “on point” I’ve have never seen any other detail company remove lights, badges,trim etc. A totally brilliant result by the best professional detailers in the business, by a country mile! I wish you guys had a company on the Gold Coast, Australia.

[@RickCT2000]

I watched many a super restorative detail and paint correction in the US and UK, and you are the best on this M3 I've ever seen! Nicely done.

[@felizgarage]

This is My favorite e46 M3 video on YT. I've watched this so many times already. love it

[@JamesCherrill]

"Its actually done a few miles in the last 5 years as well as a MOT every year" need to have a look at what defines a barn find lads, you boys click baited the fuck outta that...

[@Mortex50]

Exactly my thought as well.

[@massinissabelkouche648]

True pleasure to watch such a professional team doing what they do best! Bravissimo 👏🏽

[@johncowell1745]

Outstanding work, love the E46 M3 .. I think it’s the best looking car they’ve ever built

[@JohnSmith-fk4sz]

One of the best detailing video I have watched so far. ! Absolutely amazing amazing job guys !

[@alanmclaughlin529]

Absolutely stunning detailing, blown away with the final result. Fantastic team work!

[@markrs59]

Barn find?? Yet it's been driven every year, serviced every year and mot every year, not really a barn find is it guys??

[@Usman-zp6ig]

Common mate, they did a remarkable job nonetheless, credit where its due.

[@shahzadhumayunakhtar]

Attention to Every detail.Well done guys!

[@aceace5457]

wow wow wow WOW what more can i say WOW i am disabled and quite recently bought a bmw e38 which looked perfect and somebody went and damaged the door mirror DAMN FOOLS but looking at this bmw really puts a wow back on the page . KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .

[@tcm9696]

seems like "barn find" is popular term nowadays

[@mohmoudfarah1897]

Quite honestly, I was surprised that the owner recognized his car after you work on it. I have never seen a similar work ever, and yes, you took it to another level; bravo!

[@Onkelcem]

Awesome job guys! You really bring the whole detailing thing to a new lvl!

[@keen3313]

Amazing work, really enjoyed watching, looking forward to the new polishing compounds.

[@user-ji6rl5ot2t]

Perfection! Super satisfying detailing work.

[@airsoftman0319]

Absolutely love these long-form videos!! Would love to see more!

[@scottlaaa]

Not really a barn find when it’s just parked on someone’s driveway 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@markmcgimpsey1618]

Exactly

[@E9JMX]

Yes this barn find terminology annoys the life out of me. Completely lost its actual meaning. It's over used now by people to have some sort of back story for either a neglected car they are buying, or selling

[@scottlaaa]

@@E9JMX might as well just walk down the street and find a dirty car, wow another barn find! 😂

[@elvikingo-tenerifevikingst7647]

He says I’m not going to tell you what the car is yet it’s written in the description 😂

[@rapscallion70]

Love that M3. Great job on it guys!

[@ChrisWade0690]

*BMW M3 Barn find transformation* "I won't tell you what the car is yet"

[@hermansillem]

This video is extremely satisfying to watch! Love the attention to detail like removing small bits.

[@darrenaddyman1556]

The final results were outstanding the attention to detail was second to none, great job guys! 😍

[@peteraustin1905]

Wow the attention to detail you guys put in to that BMW, brilliant 👍

[@Wristshot]

Talk about throwing all the hands onto a project. Wow amazing job guys!

[@thedutchbuilder8469]

It so cool to see you teaching/ telling all the guys what youre actually going to do. makes me want to work there as well lol

[@clarity1092]

Love how this video is shot. Super dope car!

[@vinddy9083]

Amazing detail work, love it💯

[@senthilkumar-mc2ui]

Your passion for detailing in unmatchable. My love & best wishes to Autofiness & Team from India.

[@petertruong4244]

Perfection! Great job!

[@geebass1709]

Fantastic job and attention to detail fellas. I enjoyed the journey and lookf forward to the next project.

[@KRAEMERP2010]

If this is a barn find, so is my daily driver..!

[@johnathonfleming4262]

Was not a proper barn find its just been sat for a few months

[@jasonmjonesuk]

What an excellent video and project - you guys really pulled out all the stops to make it look good as new! Top team job!

[@BeardGang09]

Respect boys. Great work, great video. This has set levels!!! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@1881Gordon]

What a journey! This video is superb. Congratulations to you all on a job (very) well done.

[@rrk5832]

Great job guys, looks better than new!

[@ImMIRADOR]

These videos are the best. Cheers

[@TheGar1968]

Stunning Work

[@mkhitarkhodaverdian7159]

This car really needed a great detailing Great job guys

[@Albertone_87]

Gorgeous work guys!👏🏻👏🏻

[@mattlofting836]

Need to do more of these

[@jamesh2515]

Great job.. rarely see this level of thoroughness.

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thank you!

[@charlesberry4958]

AWESOME JOB!! really enjoyed watching this one. Nice work.

[@hlhracing3756]

Epic work lads keep it up

[@samisweet6989]

Perfect work no question about start to end my mouth is watery just splendid work Boys💪💪💪💪

[@shathiso]

Won't lie, detailing is a low-key spiritual process.

[@bobcattt6]

What do meen by low key spiritual proscess?

[@shathiso]

@@bobcattt6 observe how each individual pours their heart and soul in every section they are working on, I can even feel it on my end of the screen...

[@DaveTony206]

Wow! Well done fellas! Excellent job all around!

[@HanVwGte]

Amazing work ! Love It guys !

[@djezoh]

This quality is insane!

[@vladzubac5360]

the Best BMW out there! incredible detailing work!!!

[@redyorkiebear]

Fabulous workmanship and a beautiful car.

[@RicardoSilva-nm3vo]

its increddible the level of detail that you guys put o every project, excellent work, saludos from México 🇲🇽

[@johndunnington]

Absolutely incredible! Glad I found you guys. 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Welcome aboard!

[@howie8552]

Cracking job on a beautiful motor. Great stuff 👍

[@thebeardedcyclist3814]

Great video. What a transformation! I work for Specialist Cars Tring so was a surprise to see the bag with parts.

[@mazaffarhussain548]

Best detail I've ever seen. And I've seen loads

[@Wim1975]

Amazing job guys! My dreamcar... Respect from the Netherlands!👍

[@bauerjack1978]

Bit insulting calling that guys house a barn

[@kanifuker721]

Subbed and speechless. That is one of the best if not thee best detailing and informative videos i've seen on You Tube and i've watched far too many over the years. Outstanding work guy's/lady. Hat's off.

[@peterrosscochrane]

Fantastic video - great to see the presentation and production values - not irritatingly in the face at all as other videos on KZbin can be in terms of for example ridiculous music or a cocky presenter. Clear care and respect taken on this project for what was a very dear car to the new owner having inherited it. Great job guys.

[@MrPFurse]

Omg!!!!Awsome job,absolutely gleaming!!!!🔥

[@jinglesbluecat]

I've just sat through a thirty minute commercial for Auto Finesse, and I'm sold - fantastic effort and a stunning result

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thank you 🙏

[@70s80sVintage]

It’s a beauty, guys. Respect!

[@toddk1479]

Wow great job guys. That’s a detail

[@bmerfan]

How is that a "barn find"

[@seang3538]

Perfect colour combo Carbon Black & Fox Red Leather. Nice to see pro's not automatically going to Ceramic coatings! Great job !

[@tonyosullivan2382]

Jesus, ye really went to town on this one. Love the applicaton of good old fashioned wax instead of a coating. Super job 👌👌

[@matirs342]

Epic work guys. Looks stunning. The edit and camera work is also on point 👌🏻

[@Volvo8Fifty4Life]

I enjoyed watching this as thoroughly as you guys detailed the M3!

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the support 👍

[@WarriorWolve]

Amazing job! Well done!

[@purpletrance9874]

Epic detail 👍👌😎

[@stevejones6503]

Wow!! Great vid, loved the content. Stunning Beemer M3, well done lads 😉👍

[@ooozturk9195]

Excellent car, excellent job guys. Very impressed 👍

[@kawazackiih153]

Well that was satisfying to watch guys, greetings from Germany. Good job 👍🏼

[@ramawm]

INSANE JOB!🔥🔥🔥

[@RickCT2000]

incredible job. very impressive. great products.

[@IvanLazov]

I like seeing people still using rotary and it really depends on your preference, with what tool you are confident, etc. I recently picked a rotary , didn't do my work on DA and was thinking that this wasn't the ideal choice (having in mind that I'm an amateur and still learning even though that maybe the DA would be easier to start with) but in the end it takes practice and time to master any kind of tool. And thank you for the video, very interesting and informative. Keep up the good work guys!

[@Jessewaitegoprohero]

stunning just stunning

[@erniearambula3525]

24,000 miles !! This M3 is barely broken in, what a gem 💎

[@xile321]

Excellent work! The production value is head and shoulders above everyone else. The M badge on the wheels was upside down. Should be BMW roundel and M below it.

[@ekarabardak]

Amazing guys, great work!

[@ejstills3946]

Wow! This is the real definition of detail. I haven't seen any where do a perfect detail like this. My E90 is in desire need of a major paint correction. The sun and elements here in Hawaii really take a toll on our paint jobs. If you folks were here I'd definitely leavy my car in your teams hands.What an amazing job you and your team did. 👏 i will definitely buy your products.

[@scripturaministries4581]

Very good video, excellent work. Educational advancement well done.