Detailing My BMW Escalated... Quickly - BMW E28 520i Front End Restoration

[@RomasTam]

It's really nice to see you advance and improve! The narration got more interesting and clear, the angles are way better and the whole pace is just right - not too slow, not too fast. I've been really enjoying your videos since the start, definitely one of the channels I look up to coming back every week

[@taunuslunatic404]

Great video. Don't be so hard on yourself for not being an accomplished metal fabricator. You are still learning and you're better than most people will ever be.

[@ivokiller2000intel]

Discovering rust is always a bummer, but also a relief as you know it can be fixed before it does more harm. keep up the great work

[@HAunderscoreVE]

A memphis video? Instant like.

[@aaronpentith130]

Memphis, Don't worry about the Silver zinc coating. Better that the hardware is protected than the right Colour.

[@taunuslunatic404]

Can't agree more.

[@nigelbond4056]

I think you’re incredibly humble when you say you’re not the most knowledgeable guy when dealing with bodywork, to me your knowledge and skill is brilliant and the end result genuinely impressive. I love that nothing ever seems to faze you, even discovering tin worm behind the front bumper. Compulsive viewing with fabulous commentary. Love your channel Memphis ❤️👍👏

[@habsom1406]

Totally agree!

[@francispowell1811]

Full respray. It's worth it. Get all replacement panels while they're available. You've done a really good job. You're sincerity shines through.

[@BahjatAlaadel]

Huge step! Well done. Buy the yellow chromate from Caswell and you can dip the zinc parts to make them gold.

[@paulpateman6723]

Loving the E28 content Memphis 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🇬🇧👍

[@dorinbugnar5930]

Such perfect timing, when the video came up I was working on my Audi. Now that the job is done I can finally watch it.

[@arni780pl]

rust converter doesn't stick well to clean metal, only to rust. So after using it you should gring all surface to clean metal, use etch primer and paint coat. In places wher were original spot welds it's better to use copper spray. Every primer will burn when welding so between metal sheets you have bare metal which watiting for a corosion

[@jasper6004]

He used brunox which happens to be an epoxy primer as well.

[@arni780pl]

@@jasper6004 brunox is little overrated for me as a primer. But under welding spot every primer will burn leaving clean metal surface. Copper coat for example Forch L233 or similar is much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZnMgGZ6gpJmeJI (in Polish but I'm sure video is clear) Many proffesional car restorers using this method

[@grahamlewis3387]

Great job as usual! I've been restoring cars for 40 years, but you and your friends are very good at what you do and it's great to see the interest and enjoyment you all have from that. Well done!!!!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@illdoyouhere]

Yes!!!! a Memphis vid, what a fantastic saturday morning!

[@stiliqn007]

I feel ya. Few days ago I was putting sound insulation in the trunk of my car until...I got to the 2nd half of my trunk and poked at 1 spot that seemed iffy. Ended up taking out all the seam sealer in that area, scrubbing it,hammering it a bit, rust converting, epoxy primering and sealing up the whole panel again. Oh ya, a few days later I even managed to put the last sound insulation lol

[@faustp23]

Great work! I have to do the same to my car, I removed one of my light housing and found rust behind the front ...I have to go through the same process, wish I had a garage. That's what holds me up

[@arthurmiller9434]

Greetings from Chiang Mai. Very enjoyable project and segment. As I viewed your work and approach to this project, I couldn’t help but think that your decisions were practical and cost effective. Keep up the good work!

[@Elmantukas]

Ah man the quality of your work is great! Always waiting for that next episode! Thanks for what you do.

[@michaeltutty1540]

Great job, Memphis. That old car is going to be bloody gorgeous when you are done with it. I'm really looking forward to watching the progress. For one, I am learning what to watch for when I start a real restoration on my 1990 Volvo 240DL Estate. 31 Ontario, Canada winters have not been kind to Old Arthur, and neither have the 607,000 kilometers on the clock. It will be fun, to say the least.

[@matthewbell1968]

Memphis don't knock your work mate you're doing a fantastic job and we're all enjoying the journey 👍👍

[@johnliu7893]

Another E28 video always makes my day! This classic car deserves the attention she’s getting and I learn a lot from watching you. Thanks!

[@hauke4651]

It is as it always was…if you remove one part from an old car to fix a problem …it’s a unsaid rule that you’ll find an other problem 🤣🤣it’s like a episode of removals unless half of the car is stripped down 🤣🤣🤣

[@Pcwmotorsport]

For bonnet vents i used fiberglass bonned with glass glue and came out perfectly

[@Max_-zt5bm]

Take the opportunity to install front fog lights... My father had them on his E28 and they really fit him. Good luck with the reassembly!

[@simondoesthings]

I remember you having less than 500 subs, it's so nice to see you grow

[@JimBrodie]

Seen good results if you *very* carefully heat the plastics with a blowtorch. Brings out a near showroom shine. Can easily go wrong of course...

[@rabk5702]

That's how you learn by doing never be afraid to get stuck in and have a go at painting that car yourself great posting 😀👍

[@hywibowo8618]

I'm so happy to watch that you starting to work on that e28 again broo, can't wait this beauty hit the road again, cheers from Indonesia😊

[@habsom1406]

Nice to see you tackling the bodywork now that you've sorted the mechanical side. The e28 sounded very sweet as you reversed it into the garage. The car would have looked really decent if the paint code had been correct when spraying the door and front fender but you could always spray the rest of the car to match the door and fender instead? Nice to see you doing a thorough job attacking the rust and holes, giving this beauty many more years of use (very satisfying to watch). This video was like deja vu for me, I replaced a dented lower front valance and bumper sections on my e28 after it had become dented too. Keep up the good work!

[@fluffstar_]

Hi Memphis, another great vid (although I’m VW fam) FWIW I’ve just searched the entire internet and found that the cabin air intake ducts on your bonnet/hood aren’t available as a separate part. If it were me doing it I’d attempt to remove parts and again add in fresh metal (filler/sand/paint) and reinstall. The other option I’d consider is to remove and fabricate new from sheet metal, passenger side looks a lot easier than driver’s side but still doable. Final option is create your own sheet metal forming dies, produce the parts you require, then flood the market with aftermarket replacement cabin air intake ducts :)

[@aigledelaroot8166]

As someone mentioned you shoud use an epoxy primer instead of etch primer. And to treat rusty you are supposed to sand with a 80 paper grit. Tannic acid should only be used when you removed almost all the rust. Wire brushed is not enough. What works great for removal parts is citric acid with hot water but be careful on what you use it. Don't do a caliper for example.

[@itsandernow]

Hahaha, loved your laught when you finally took the part in the front of the car ♥

[@Ammerstol]

It's just very enjoyable listening to you explaining what you're doing and taking on :) That BMW is looking good already with all it's flaws. Gonna be a beauty when you're finished with it.

[@toothferrin]

This is one of my favorite channels. Thanks for the quality content

[@TheLuisg92]

I wish I had half the dedication and will Memphis put into doing this kind of work. I have to tackle the same issues in my W123 but have little to no motivation whatsoever. By the way, since you have to replace the hood pad and take care of that bit of rust, consider removing the hood. Is a lot easier and less messy to lay the hood in flat surface when scrapping the old remnants of insulation. Even if you put blankets over the engine, some pieces and dust will find their down into the engine bay.

[@vwfanatic2390]

Yours is one of those channels for me, that I get totally stoked when I see there’s a new video, and you never disappoint. Some things I’d like to share as a point of interest, not a criticism, are that when welding, the areas to be welded should be bare metal, then use a seam sealer for the areas that could not be pre-treated, and secondly, when replacing the insulation under the hood/bonnet, if you’re not fanatical about original material, I learned from Chris Valone, about “Quick Roof” aka “Press & Seal”. It’s almost exactly the same as Dynomat, just a bit thinner. The aluminum surface may reflect too much heat, but sticks really well when pressed with a roller. Lastly the hood drains could use a modification to add a drain hole, and a funnel & tube mounted in the engine bay to drain all the wet away and dump it under the car. Again, not original, but functional. My Porsche 914 has such a design, from the factory. I even bought replacement funnels.

[@fernandoruifaria5417]

It’s really nice to see you working in the BMW. Keep up the good work

[@anverdutoit9546]

Very beautiful work on the BMW.. Would like to see the Mk1 golf and how its doing, maybe at the end of the next video.

[@mohamedliher2670]

Your work exceeds all expectations, your work is very wonderful. Greetings from Algeria💯💯✔🥇✅😎

[@JITISH1]

Great job overall, you should probably put some sealer or coating on the inside of rails and tubing parts though. To avoid rusting from the inside in the future.

[@douglasb.1203]

A man and his Makita. Certain to be the best BMW in Belgium.

[@MihaBevcStraxer]

Hey. I did the same process on my e28 few months ago. After taking out the engine, the project took a turn from just an engine swap and a bit of metal work to full body restoration. I suggest you take a good look at the firewall. Where firewall meets wheel wells its probably gonna be rusty, especially if you still have original firewall protection on. Check behind it.

[@ЮраВоробьев-ц2я]

Hi from Belarus! It's very interesting to watch your channel. I trudge around old cars. You are doing a great job, Volkswagen is just love, good luck with your projects!)

[@markstorer7204]

Another great video Memphis, it's good to see you going about this to the best of your abilities, you are always fun and interesting to watch....👍

[@JB77070]

Deserve 100K subs Memphis for all of this excelent videos, respect dude!

[@poldoniec]

Your videos are amazing. One of the best if not the best garage channel on YT for me.

[@MrCarlyMS]

Good methodical job. Well done.

[@kalibsaxon4680]

Obviously, running a closed cell battery after this is the best solution to prevent the tray from rusting out again, but if you don't, then just get a plastic hose fitting and a rubber hose and just run it from the vapor hole on the battery and then down and out under the car. A lot of newer cars have the same typa thing built-in, and it definitely helps to prevent battery tray rust.

[@grayfool]

Good job. It's amazing how a "simple" job soon gets crazy. How many times have all of us said "how hard can it be"? Usually just before finding out that it can be very difficult indeed.

[@adamv242]

You are really doing right by that old BMW. Bravo!

[@motheolebelo]

Awesome restoration of the front. Looking forward to the series.

[@affordablevs]

Good job! Isn't always the same. You start one hob and create five. Good luck with it, I am sure it will all be worth it in the end.👌

[@dillanmistry]

Damn that came out great

[@ikerelorriaga1867]

I have to make same process to my e28, already done wheelhouses, rockers & A-pillars, very tedious work. These cars seem to be water soluble 🤣

[@paultaylor9652]

Another really interesting video, keep up the great work on these cars, it's also good to see you not rushing or taking shortcuts.

[@mohamedelhousni7267]

wonderful work!! always waiting for the next episodes

[@michaelhynds8035]

Great stuff, superb result. Thank you for sharing.

[@FastLab_Garage]

Take o break at garage looking at my car and watching this guy love your work

[@Benpfirth2101]

You could always pop the M5 front splitter on, or similar

[@johnwoodman9350]

Huge improvement! Great plastic Resto product, much easier than painting. Noticed that your headlights are fogged inside - I've had many classic VWs and Audi's with those lights and it seems something in the materials possibly sealants or coatings gives off volatiles which condense on the glass inside. I have had great success with using a twisted wire loop over a standard cotton wool ball and some good quality glass cleaner. Take the globe out and use it to mop the inside of the glass until it is clean use a second mop to dry off any residual and just leave the back off long enough to let any excess dry off. Makes the lights look new again and improves the light output to factory. Looking forward to the next one.

[@walterbutscher8438]

I guess now that the golf is done you got bored lol. The BMW is going to look great when its done. You do fantastic work. I remember the initial paint and bodywork on the door and fender. Even though it doesn't match the color and finish is very nice. Can't wait to see what comes next until its complete. I know it will be great. Have a great weekend

[@dagenhamdave2611]

Hi mate your videos are really interesting I enjoyed the golf engine rebuild and watching your bmw getting renovated will be good as well Can’t wait for the next episode

[@AndrewKNI]

A mega interesting video and narration. Great to see so much detail on the front end body work on the BMW and a fantastic result. Very impressive indeed. Looking forward to the next stage. Have a great weekend :-)

[@morganplurien3745]

Tu as fait un super taff sur la face avant et le bac a batterie !! Vivement les prochains épisodes

[@kaigolla9504]

Lovely car, I would love to own one! Never liked them when I was young (back in the nineties), but there were growing on me...

[@1ihnut]

Rust never sleeps. Living in the Detroit area I don't even try to fix it, it's just part of everyday life.

[@robertjordan9075]

You do nice work and I really appreciate your humility. That’s very refreshing.👌🏾👍🏽👍🏽

[@tylerhaines2023]

End result was amazing, I cant wait to see how this finishes, will surely be an eye turner at any car meet

[@gillesLegein]

Hey Memphis, great job! You should do some cars & coffee meet-up, maybe next year in mei of juni :D and than I will bring my golf R32. That would be very cool.

[@lolman77]

Few advices for the rust, since I’ve been there: for the metal sandwiches (where 2 sheets are against each over), you really need a zinced primer. The zinc will protect your future weld since it melts into it, and is far more rust resistant than anything else. Without it, it will rust again eventually. Also, rust converter is nice but isn’t long term solution. Prefer to use phosphoric acid to actually kill the left over rust you couldn’t reach with the wire wheel. It’s the ONLY product that actually removes the rust. Then prime it and paint it. Rust converter is ineffective on the long run. And finally, for your choice of primer, given the very harsh exposition of that front panel, prefer an epoxy primer. It’s very resistant to scratches and shocks and it’s very effective against rust. Forget the « anti rust primer », that have a just a weak additive that will disappear after the first rock chip or conventional etch primers. Epoxy primer is what industries are using, and it’s not expensive. Keep it up! You’re doing a very nice job

[@lolman77]

Oh! And the spot welds on the battery tray isn’t enough. Humidity will sneak in between the metal sheet and it’s going to be the same nightmare in a rather short time. You 100% need to cover all that by body sealant, from the top and under. That will protect your welds (they rust very fast) and your work. You can do it after the primer or even the paint.

[@veritasaequitas9875]

Wow! The luxury of having a lift. You lucky fellow.

[@sandrodunatov485]

I clearly remember back then, when these models roamed on the streets in Europe , the notorious Italian monthly specialized car newspaper Quattroruote interviewed Toyota experts about their cars, and tried to ask them 'what's the best car in the world in your opinion?' to see if they had the guts to admit that it was the Corolla.They flatly conceded 'The BMW 520.'. '..what?..' 'No doubt - it is the BMW 520, our reference point'. Great, great car. They bought many components in Italy (or had them painted/chromed here) and always asked for the best of the best, no matter the cost, way beyond what (already expensive) Mercedes Benz asked for. Great great car, the queen of the road, quality-wise, in her days.

[@paulschmolke188]

Good detail work as usual. It’ll be great when it’s complete.👍🏽

[@MrHuismeester]

Net terug uit jullie prachtige Ardennen en dan bij thuiskomst weer een nieuwe episode van Memphis, weer genoten van deze episode. Mooie en duidelijke video van weer een stap dichterbij het compleet maken van de BMW. En tot mijn verrassing wellicht het verder bijwerken van de kleur of eventueel een totale nieuw gespoten auto en dan het "probleem " van het kleurverschil als opgelost te zien !! Is veel geld maar ik denk dat deze auto dat zeker verdient!! Ook zie ik dat je echt wel grondig te werk gaat en niets overslaat of eventueel uitstelt, maar gelijk goed oplost om verder roesten een halt toe te roepen. Mooi gelast en alles weer in een mooie primer gespoten en dan straks de originele kleur zal de auto zeker goed doen. Ben erg benieuwd hoe het er straks uit gaat zien, maar het zal zeker de auto weer mooi en origineel maken!! Tot snel !!!

[@davidk.2517]

Wire wheels and Short Pants. Best Combo😂

[@myob3339]

Have a look at the floor where the rear axle mounts on the floor above the mounts the floor has a tendency to rot.

[@Chris-uu3cp]

Great episode, thanks for sharing!

[@driedprinterke6988]

Weet je wat ze bij ons in de werkplaats zeggen? If you need a grinder to clean op your welds, you are not a welder but a grinder. 😆 Keep up the good work guys...👌

[@bartvermeulen6515]

Radiator looks toast

[@MousemanLV]

Such a well made video and very informative. Lovely to see an old car getting the love it deserves. Subscribed!

[@espowari]

Very glad to see this project!

[@donovan22]

Ziet er echt goed uit man! Lekkere werkplek heb je ook :)

[@dexhex1]

Another great E28 episode! Thanks

[@Retrobeemer]

Great job and good to see another E28 being saved and used as intended. I've just been going some work on my E34 before winter sets in here. Anyway, looking forward to the next videos. Mark

[@Imn0talan]

The fastest 22min of my day

[@CF-xu7pb]

Another outstanding video. Great job on the BMW.

[@tt-rs1457]

The edgeprimer has very less rostprotection. Have to put something else on that surface. Other than that, you did a great job. It is fun to watch.

[@andymille]

Genial gute Arbeit👍👍👍👍 Das hält wieder 30 Jahre👍👍👍

[@nomayor1]

I think that is the best approach, tear down a section of the car, fix it, and then move to the next section. What many people do is tear down the whole car. Then they are hit with an overwhelming task, soon after they give up, and the car remains in boxes for the rest of its life.

[@ruudmobile6726]

Top job erg netjes en goed gewerkt... ziet er top uit! Complimenten! Grt Ruud (Almere)

[@Berven-gf9jq]

Great video :-) Looking forward to the next one already.

[@injifata]

love this! ❤ can't wait for the next episode

[@Markustajahoyrylaiva]

Fantastic, I just bought citroen ax as a project car

[@zizogaucho9035]

Cant wait for your next video, i wish your videos were a lot longer lol.

[@mohamedelhousni7267]

Same 😍😍

[@brunob97]

What a great video! We need more! 🤪

[@MePeterNicholls]

I started to clean my 2004 mini and ended up completely disassembling it 😂🙈

[@TheReelMob]

Really looking forward to future episodes on this car, can't wait for the body and paint to be sorted, excellent work. :-)

[@RodrigoMoschetto]

You don't have to be a professional to do a good job. It was excellent. Proceed!

[@roxieloot]

You done a good job, should look nice once back together. How much did it cost to get the parts Zinc coated (60kg)

[@memphis5220]

120 euros

[@nicojager686]

Awesome job again!

[@gemech01]

Your videos works better than therapy hahaha, keep up the good work bro see yaa in the next one!