Start To Finish Engine Restoration On A BMW S52 - Satisfying Transformation

[@ChromaticGarage]

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[@daxkindle5154]

You have a real gift my man. I have severe PTSD and watching your videos really calm my symptoms and as an added bonus your detailing is top notch. You can clearly see the dedication in both your work and videos!👍🏼

[@ChromaticGarage]

Wow! That’s really really nice to hear, you don’t really think of that stuff when you’re making the videos but to hear it genuinely helps others bring me a lot of joy. I appreciate you spending any of your time here. Much love 🖤

[@Vgk36]

If you have PTSD and want to cure it you should try overdosing on either mushrooms or lsd. Look it up. Seriously

[@LinguraDeLemn93]

I know this feeling of accomplishment. i too have spent countless hours tinkering with many engines and there is nothing that compares to the satisfaction in your heart after seeing all your efforts make such a huge difference in this new "piece of art" as my dad would tell me growing up back when I would buy an e30 for 1000 bucks, and do exactly what you are doing. taking every individual piece and making it spotless, because of the love. keep on loving brother! 🤙🏻

[@rayoflight39]

21:50 is why I watch... the attention to DETAIL... Thank you for sharing these with is Mestre....

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I’m glad you like that man! I appreciate you playing such close attention 🖤

[@Peacoben]

Amazing quality as always man. Really love seeing more videos like this about older BMWs. Can't wait to see the progress on the E36!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! I’m excited to finally start sharing what is planned for it. I’m hoping it’s above and beyond what is expected 🙂

[@Darthvolvo]

The day isn't complete without watching a video on your channel. This is the dirtiest I've seen your shop since you moved in! That feels like ages ago! Great work as always!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thanks man! This definitely was dirtiest I have made the floor, no doubt about that. However I think it’s about to get worse with some upcoming stuff haha

[@tyler951]

There’s that S52 content! Excellent work on the restoration, that was a ton of wire wheeling. Lots of satisfying ratcheting too. I love my power tools but manually ratcheting just feels right. Engine looks mint.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much bro! I agree, hand tools on engines have always felt right. Hope you had a rad weekend!🤝🙏

[@JGV_IX]

This is such a beautiful video from a uniquely gifted creator. Cars, for me, are a pure joy and an escape from the depressing nonsense that overwhelms our lives. It’s the one thing I am allowed to enjoy with a childlike sense of wonder. Your videos rekindle that awe and appreciation for these gorgeous mechanical souls that never cease to fascinate. “Thank you” can’t convey enough appreciation, but truly- thank you!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much Johannes! I believe that everything you just said is very relatable for a lot of us. There are very few things in life that allow that genuine disconnect. Appreciate you for taking the time to watch 🙂🖤

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

My man …not only are your videos next level, your mechanical inclination is boundless.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I donno about that man! But thank you 🖤🖤

[@TD_prod8]

Those poor Syracuse dunks! 🤣 Great shoes and great video! 🙂

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thanks bro! They’re done😭😭

[@rookiezgarage9844]

Well I have to say, result is really nice. Camera work is great too and it was really satisfying to watch. Keep up the good work!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it man! Thank you for the kind words 😊

[@AidanTemplin]

You’ve really got the ball rolling on all the projects right now and I’m here for it 🥺 you absolutely nailed this bro

[@ChromaticGarage]

Man the balls really are moving rn! Just how we like it. Love you and can’t wait to do april 😭🖤

[@derter3632]

Hey man just wanted to say thank you for the great content :) You’re the only car guy on KZbin with a shop looking like a Designer store, a great eye for perfect shots, great editing and a sense for style. But most of all i admire your dedication to detail aswell as to your community. And all of that all while being as calm as your background music…truthly amazing man Ps: Hope you cleaned your shoes afterwards tho :)

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much man! You really pointed out all the things I really do care about and genuinely just enjoy. I appreciate you for watching the videos, it means a lot! Much love 🖤

[@Kingkustomsmedia]

i bought the drivetrain out of my first car at the junk yard recently. sad to see my first car is going to the crusher, but im extremely happy to still have the drivetrain out of it. with that being said, im excited to start tearing it down for a full restoration and swapping it into my 88' ED6 civic. thanks for the inspiration!

[@joshuafuoco6419]

i really appreciate you just using hand tools and in some sick shoes, amazing video!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Josh! Appreciate you 🤝

[@bearbjorni]

The carpet intro 😭 So good !

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha appreciate you bro!

[@P4SDetails]

So sick bru. Loved the blanket intro. You are for sure a paragon in the industry.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I appreciate you bro! Hope life is blessing you 🖤🙏

[@olliemorgan974]

Nothing beats a freshly painted engine! Awesome work as usual man

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much Ollie! This was really fun

[@ryanbuchanan931]

Just love resto videos like this! So many folks want to talk to death in their videos, I watch for the action! Great work

[@ChromaticGarage]

I appreciate you noticing that man! Glad you enjoyed 🖤🤝

[@Leviise34]

A wednesday evening couldn't get better with a new video of Chromatic! What a pleasure to watch!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Lil hump day special! Thanks for watching buddy. Hope you’re having a great week!

[@irkone537]

Mesmerizing . Surgical work . Greetings from France .

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you my friend! Much love from Canada

[@DreBrooks]

RIP to those dunks 😢

[@ChromaticGarage]

Come onnnn they’ll be fine 😂

[@kabelonamane9914]

Finally , a KZbin channel that I relate to

[@papayeezus]

Dude you always have the best kicks on, idk how you wear them without fear of them getting dirty but you manage to keep them clean af

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha admittedly these got totalled 😭

[@Vgk36]

So all the cash heade from the video went to replacing them shoes. Merrp lol jk 🤯🤣

[@Khan_Art_]

Extremely relaxing and satisfying video to watch.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much bro!🙏

[@vbBegin1957]

Back on 2012 i replaced the headgaskets since im already there i cleaned the plenum the rods rockers etc. For the heads i used a acid from BettyMills worked wonders. The engine was entirely clean and sparkling that same year i lost my 1992 Acura Legend to Sandy. But an engine sparkling clean is at best.

[@ChromaticGarage]

I agree man! Spotles engine is the best engine. Glad you put in the work 🖤

[@Teunslang1999]

Super excited to see the swap, S52 is looking fantastic. Can't wait to hear those ITBs work

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! I’m very excited to get it all pieced together! Waiting on a few more parts and then I’ll get that video up🙂

[@Teunslang1999]

@@ChromaticGarage I'm in the middle of a 2-week long wheel bearing adventure on my E36, your vids really help me stay a bit more motivated

[@DyingPharaoh]

Videos like yours are what inspire me to work on my car.

[@aakash15sharma]

just so amazing how it looks in the preview image!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hope the video lived up!

[@LateNightRituals]

Im litteraly doin this today after im fone eating. Perfect timing. Had no idea how to power wash the bare block

[@ChromaticGarage]

Heck yeah dude! I hope it turns out super rad 🙏🙏

[@petrosst]

You did an excellent job mate. It came better than the factory 🥵🔥

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much bro!🖤🙏

[@muhammadpanjwani3887]

This is the work of an artist! Top stuff!

[@ChromaticGarage]

I appreciate that Muhammad! Have yourself a fantastic day!

[@austinalmiranez748]

Love the video! Well… half of it so far since it put me to a power nap haha, very relaxing content keep it up!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha my bad! Thanks Austin, glad you’re enjoying it 🙏

[@yazeedpatel9564]

Wait all week for these vids

[@ChromaticGarage]

I genuinely appreciate that bro! I wish I could make em faster

[@marcopratas8369]

Looked like XMas, the way you unwrapped the engine! This process makes me eager! Keep push forward

[@matthewromano8801]

Nothing like some Dusty Decks to jam to while doing this 👍👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Heck yeah Matthew! Thanks for watching 🤝

[@jaydtayler6942]

First Class man!

[@ChromaticGarage]

My man! Much love dude 🙏🖤

[@t-boy-maximus8333]

Gee that looks tricky. Sweet job dude 👌

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you man! A lot of time involved but also quite a bit of fun!

[@fatoputso7375]

What an underrated motor

[@CounterWorksGarage]

Turned out so damn clean

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Mike! Pretty excited about it

[@jDubbT8]

insane transformation. Great work again man, this was it.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much Jerwyn! I hope you and your family are loving life🖤

[@merlindaley758]

yessirr this is it! love it my face when the nikes got more & more dirty during the video tho

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha you know I appreciate you! Dirty but they survived, kinda 🤠

[@iSoo0Hidda]

This is crazy ! I’ve never seen anything like this !

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Darrius! Appreciate you!

[@Qharisma]

I feel like you're such an introvert. But you do this so well. I know that's a feat from a fellow introvert. Great job and Channel.

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Massive thanks for the cleanest and best presented mechanic in the universe - you are doing sooooo dunkin’ well My Friend! 👌🏻🤩👍🏻

[@ChromaticGarage]

No no a massive thank you to you for watching! Hope your weekend was awesome man!

[@jdmfreak22]

This is how you watch Chromatic videos: make coffe, sit back, hit like, hit play, enjoy. You can thank me later boys.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha love it. Much love dude!

[@Fiat_176]

When i do this, i only paint the parts that where either painted from the factory or have had corrosion so paint would help prevent it happening again. Also a steel wire is not suffecient at getting all the corrosion of, the correct method would be blasting. Also 2K paint is reccomended, the one you used wont last if it sees fuel or oil...

[@EuroAutoEnthusiast]

Another masterpiece 💯 Your body of work is inspiring and calming. Thanks for continuing to share your artwork 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ChromaticGarage]

I am glad you’re enjoying it my friend! It sure is a lot of fun🙂

[@BMWiE-lz3nu]

Absolutely amazing bolt organization...

[@ChromaticGarage]

They’re getting plated so they were fling to get messed up regardless

[@ethanmiller3527]

You gotta get a 3/8ths impact, unless you want to keep ratcheting but impacts are nice

[@SseMM1]

Love the videos man! Pretty ballsy move working on the motor in the 1's 🙃

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thank you king!

[@spencer6064]

Nice to see love for the S52

[@kevinpcook]

About five minutes into this job, those sneakers would have been covered with oil and my down jacket ripped in three pieces. Props for all you did, but especially on keeping clean! :P

[@saekabura]

Watching you clean that engine is inspiring me to clean my ultra shitbox, not that it matters but the car will probably appreciate it hahaha

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha nah it does matter man! Get to it!😳🤝

[@subarubrat]

Really enjoyed the video.👍 Great work on the engine it looks superb.😎👌

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks so much John! I’m very excited about it!

[@geofffikar3417]

@@ChromaticGarage You can do this in your sleep!

[@despatcho4239]

I wish when I worked on cars it would go this smoothly

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha if only everything made it in the video. This car stuff ain’t easy 😭

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

That’s what I call a proper job!! Insane 👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much bro! ☺️🖤

[@TheTrevorReznik]

Świetny kolejny film, przyjemnie się to ogląda. Gratuluje umiejętności. Świetna muzyka 👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you my friend!🙂🙂

[@muffintv6273]

this dude really disrespected his garage floor for our entertainment. legend.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Violated for it! Haha I have a feeling I’ll be doing some much worse stuff soon 🤭

[@muffintv6273]

@@ChromaticGarage yes 🗿

[@31acruz]

Hey, how come you are not filthy, messy and disorganized like most mechanics? Very nice work, you make me want to work on my car!! lol I just had to like and subscribe based on how clean this is being done.

[@CinemotiveShopcraft]

I absolutely loved watching this! *taking notes*

[@maxime_vhw]

while its out change bearings, vanos revision, timing chain, ... Now is the moment. You wont regret it

[@henrycollins2478]

You know the final product is going to be awesome when a dremel is used in prep

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I think the Dremel will be coming out a bit more this summer. Thanks Henry!

[@Marcel-lp5rp]

Amazing !! I hope I can do this on my W220 in my freetime

[@ChromaticGarage]

You got that Marcel! Thanks for checking out mine 🙂🤝

[@cleanwagen]

Fake it till you make it hahaha. After these cars you will be a seasoned pro!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha the plan is to get better then everyone else

[@Wanielias]

Amazing detailing video

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Elias!

[@NewBeRVer]

Luv those high tops!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you king!

[@joshuakidd6180]

So good!great camera angles as usual!keep up the great content!👌😊

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Joshua! Imma try and keep at it 🖤🤝

[@joshuakidd6180]

@@ChromaticGarage 👍👍

[@sucinam]

Another awesome video !! ✌️✌️

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you my friend! 🤝🤝

[@S1ckbg]

Imagine if you had something else to cover the valves like a valve cover :P

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I preferred to do it this way, it felt like the right way 😭

[@DarioSpeed.]

Yoooo been a minute since I watched one of your vids good job man

[@TheJorgePelaez]

Beautiful engine, amazing job!

[@Bacon__SteezBurger]

**This video is sponsored by Shop Towels**😂 19:28 did I just spot some Lorinser RSK2’s!?!? Wtf man!? 😂🤣 out here buying all the wheels I want just to hurt my feelings This video was so incredible man. I dig tf out of your content, your style, your builds, your mod choices, and overall vibe. This video especially gets me hype since It’s exactly what I’m wanting to do with my e36 after I get my coils on. Want to pull the motor, fully clean the bay and do a respray, refinish the block/head/components, and just have a fully perfect/mint OE bay but lightly shaved (I’m not giving up power steering or AC, because fuck that) and do a full wire tuck with some trunk and fender well relocation 👌🏼 Can’t wait for more dude 😎 hopefully one day in the future, when my e36 is “done”, I can road-trip for a BMW/Euro show or something and actually see your build(s) in person 🙌🏼

[@details2378]

Stunning

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you!🙏

[@bunyamin774]

nice vid nice edit nice contend. bit u shoul have sand the engine for the spray colour to stick

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! The white wheeling in different directions has a very similar affect as paper. Creating valleys in the surface to help adhesion

[@samisvideo]

Almost makes me want to rip out my engine out and clean it :D

[@ChromaticGarage]

You have my vote haha!

[@lucasboulder1]

Nice Video Bro

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro!

[@lucasboulder1]

@@ChromaticGarage which gloves did you use please ?

[@ManuelFelipeMasiasRomero]

I have a e39 528i with a M52 Engine and i love it.

[@haruntopal196]

good job, is there a reason why you are not using impact or cordless ratchet? isnt that the easy way

[@ChromaticGarage]

No real reason! I find hand tools more methodical when taking more delicate things apart like engines 🙏🤝

[@calebtucker3461]

let’s have a garage tour my friend

[@ChromaticGarage]

That’s not a bad idea man!

[@jhuynh95]

what socket set brand are you using? the black ones?

[@ChromaticGarage]

I honestly wouldn’t recommend them so I’m not even going to tell you. They break constantly 😒

[@MILKTON7]

Excellent job

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Milton!🙏🙏

[@MILKTON7]

@@ChromaticGarage No problem. I have only watched Ford, Chevrolet or even VW engine restoration videos but no one of BMW videos. Is nice to see something new. 👌🏻 Greetings from Mexico City 🇲🇽

[@ProductionsofTCAS]

Beautiful work!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you man!!🙏🙂

[@dcrasta]

good ole PB Blaster !

[@FhVW]

Which wrench are you using with what brand sockets? i'm looking for a quality set.

[@ChromaticGarage]

They’re Stanley, I actually wouldn’t recommend them unfortunately 😎

[@FhVW]

@@ChromaticGarage No worries, but right now I'm using all different tools I found at the thrift shop.

[@multicons]

I think dry ice blasting is faster in cleaning the outside parts of the engine.

[@CCM911]

Another great video! Is this the 240hp engine used in the e36 M3?

[@ChromaticGarage]

You got it! Thanks Chris!

[@GlitchTTG]

Loving The Content!

[@LateNightRituals]

Get e90 studs (w torx at the end)

[@ChromaticGarage]

For the headers?

[@zk9964]

You should have used Dupicolor primer, DE1612, at least for the block. The paint will most likely have adhesion issues. Source: I did the same thing a decade ago with the same motor.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Seems fine so far! Thank you though

[@m3nameisjosh464]

the amount of time it must take to set up each angle of taking a component off must be insanity

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha yeah it isn’t the smooooothest 😎

[@anaveragepro8678]

Okay, how the hell are your sneaks not ruined from the oil, grease and rust from the engine? 😂 I could never survive that. also I'm a sneaker head too. Im down to see some shoe detailing for sure! 👟

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha I have to admit these shoes are now done after this. Mostly because of paint overspray 🥹

[@anaveragepro8678]

@@ChromaticGarage ahh damn. Lol well every video I watch I always wait to see what you're going to be reppin

[@Niftym50]

Very nice but why not reseal the vanos and timing cover gasket while you’re there?

[@thiagobartolo]

May I ask how does wire brushing compares to media blasting for this specific application?

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

You got excellent skills in alot of areas... great video

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Mike! Exact same to you!🙂

[@vitaliy_andreevich1012]

looks awesome! ツ

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro!

[@tobiast.313]

Did you measure your used pistons? What size were they exactly??

[@Crypt0Khan]

First off, how many hours of work did this take you (roughly) not including dry time on the paint? Frickin amazing work, the fact that you were able to accurately remove everything is my fav part 😂 really awesome Second, man you made this look way easier than it is 😂 I’m currently on day 1 doing this on my m54b30. Like the tape over the holes, that takes me 1 minute minimum each one 🤣 don’t get me started on getting all the crud out of the crosshatched patterns. I thought it was gonna be a nice, enjoyable cake walk 😭

[@mohammadbenattia9102]

Some engines just get lucky,👌

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha if only they could all be so lucky

[@newyorkjay1999]

What tool set are you using

[@ChromaticGarage]

I won’t recommend them sorry. They’re quite bad