FINALLY DONE! Powdercoating Mat Armstrong's Classic BMW E24 + The Journey

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

What a job boys looks so good!!! 🙌🙌

[@Mursil05]

is this the surprise build? 👀

[@LeeFirlotte-o8y]

i bet @@Mursil05

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Too easy, give me a challenge next time 😉

[@iainwightman6535]

Could be the R8 build too sneaky little distraction 😮😮😮

[@garethlewis1006]

Countach next???, did Mat go back and re-bid on that ... 🤫😆

[@jeffhopkins5704]

Hard work might beat talent but talent and hard work beats everything! Absolutely stunning work.

[@TylorSwain12]

I can't believe that was even saveable. Just shows what can be saved. Great work!

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

Anything can be saved with enough time and money

[@TheDiecastFanatic]

if ur pockets are deep enough then everything is possible

[@PetrolHarizzo]

I remember all comments in the first video saying ”oh its not saveable, trash it, who would even repair this bla bla”……..Ladies and gentlemen, just check this piece of art now 😍……You have done a great job lad 👏🏻….Keep on!

[@stuarth4249]

What a Journey Ryan.... You completely knocked this right out the park, I hope a lot of would be welders and fabricators take some note's on the outstanding work you and YCR have done to Mat's Beemer... Have a Fantastic Christmas and all the best for you and yours in 2024.

[@scottrussell3862]

I thought I was good then seen these guys........ Just another level altogether, always studying the vids for tips and tricks.

[@dawnotemuwchinach]

Hard work and dedication. Most of the people do not have an idea how much work you had to put in this project. Dirt, rust, noise, grinding, welding… great work and impressive result 🫡

[@grahamcarr5788]

Mega result guys what can I say,absolute artisan skills and it’s a credit to you all. I’m sure Mat will be well pleased 👍

[@nelg1973]

Young Workers, Beat Hard Talent. Epic work from such young people & the editing is brilliant in first few mins showing the repair work. 👌🏽

[@Leon-jp7ch]

I am speechless when I see this 635 series today. It was actually a solid lump of rust. Now it has been completely renovated and powder coated, which means that it will not have any rust for the next hundred years, I believe. It comes with another coat of paint plus rust protection which makes it so well protected. I am 100% sure that this will be like a brand new 635csi. This has been an exciting journey to follow. I can't wait for it to be completely finished. I can only imagine.

[@larryydens3050]

You’ve done an absolutely STUNNING restoration on this car!!

[@pedrokd5439]

Matt, you have saved a good BMW from the crusher. It had so many repairs that you would need a big bank account to move on with it. I'm sure you will do it justice with the final fit up.🎉🎉🎉

[@robturner7945]

Astonishingly astonishing! Superb journey so far. Merry Christmas to you all.

[@lordmmx1303]

What a perfect job. and that bathtub white looks amazing.

[@twentysevenlitres]

The end result of that body is clearly amazing. You've reinvigorated my desire to own an E24! I'm not convinced on the powder coating though. I know it's a very hardy coating, but on trailers and coated steel frames I've owned, I've seen rust spread under the coating once it gets a crack in it. I could be wrong and the coatings I've encountered may just be poorly prepped and low quality. Hopefully that undercoat you applied first solves that problem. But for me, it would be either a zinc rich or 2K primer and a tough underbody coating.

[@petermcneill80]

Iv seen similar power coating failures, seems to be a very wear resistant coating but as soon as it gets a chip water ingress can be a serious problem. Never seen a full car done before that’s quite an interesting concept certainly looks very nice atm be interesting to see how it lasts

[@paulmanta]

I hate powder coating, its great for a while and then the rust happens under it and is cracks and falls off where the rust is. Thermal Metal spray is the best way, Retro power do it and it becomes a part of the metal due to the way its deposited so you don't get anything between the coating and the steel. Hopefully this will be durable and look as good as it does now in a few years time.

[@1968spikey]

My thoughts precisely.

[@markt381]

You're a credit not only to the trade but your family. I think most dad's would be proud of the graft you put in and I see nothing but good fortune for you and all the lads. Being in sheet metal myself for over 30 years I know how hard it is so keep it up and I hope you reap the rewards guys. All the very best for the new year.

[@lifestylehub1788]

U deserve more than a million subs U will get there Ryan❤

[@lewiskirkaldie]

Thanks

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Legend! Thank you so much!!! That is very kind!!! 🔥🔥

[@TJ-Dives]

I have sat through every one of these since you picked it up. Oh what an outstanding effort. Brilliant fabrication and welding. Just magical. Great job YCR. Two thumbs up.

[@1dogMrTheno]

It’s a double WOW from me Ryan a superb job you have done with some help from ya dad? If you wasn’t sure about restoration work you are now young fella!!! When it’s finished BM will be wanting it for their museum as a fine example of how well they build their cars? We know the truth Ryan!

[@stephendoyle2393]

By and far my favorite new channel!!! Your skill set is unmatched!

[@sxyvette100]

I hope you're going to video you giving Matt his box of rust back. Well done. It's been great watching from the start.

[@AdelinHogea]

Great job, guys. Keep it up! Merry Christmas to you and the team, and to all of you watching this great channel.

[@philippestrickler3461]

GUYS, you are true CHAMPIONS !!!! I have look at some of your videos and see rust every where . You are able to turn this old rusty car in a brand new 635 CSI . It is a miracle and it is enjoyable to see . You can be proud of your work . Thank you for the video .

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thanks for the video. To all the guys at YCR you have done a fantastic job on Mat Armstrong's E24. Of course there are the guys who made the roll cage and everyone at the powdercoat shop. This is one big collaboration. I wish you had done a white board from the beginning that showed everything you have done on the car and what it would have cost. Mat has done this on various cars to show that he made the right choice buying a wrecked car. I know other people have commented that they would like to know what it costs to do each part of the restorations that you do. The other part would be what the outsourcing costs add up to in this build ie. the roll cage and the powdercoating. Maybe you could do a final video where you did a breakdown of the basic costs of doing a restoration like this E24. This has been a great year watching your channel. Thank you for YCR in 2023, and I can't wait to see what is in store for 2024! Thanks guys!

[@luvit7567]

I literally thought it wasn't possible to repair the car when you stripped it down, and not only have you done that, it's better than when it was first built. What a quality job

[@Coslin]

Standing F'ing Ovation man. Well f'ing done. Just, mind blowing the attention to detail and work that has been performed. Just incredible.

[@korpharm]

An amazing transformation that I’m not sure would have been attempted by most people. Well done on saving the old fella from the scrap heap.

[@bend__]

Amazing work, I have never seen this process from the start ever in my life, You guys are pure professionals and magicians. Very impressed and amazed.

[@davebromwich4575]

Such an incredible skill this, taking something as rotten as a pear fit for the scrap heap and totally transforming it like it’s just come off of the assembly line. Your not a fabricator, you’re a magician! 👏🏻🔥

[@darylmorse]

I wouldn't have thought a car so badly rusted could be brought back from the dead like this. Nice work!

[@Felixmfox]

I’m really pleased you spoke at the end to discuss seam sealer etc as I was confused about the whole powder coating of the shell. Powder coating is all well and good but it can become quite brittle and when exposed (a chip or fracture for example) will blister and flake once it’s compromised. I liked that you will then seam seal it properly. Will you be applying a factory rubber compound seen on most modern shells to the underbody too beyond just the seams? You’ve done an amazing job on this and imagine if it sees little use the powder will look amazing and last. If it were to be back on the road properly, then I’d want to go that extra mile to add some modern stone guard rubber compound in as many places as possible. No hate here just wanting to know more. Looking forward to see more.

[@syncrosimon]

My thoughts exactly, powder coating is an unconventional way of treat the shell. Getting it phosphate dipped and painted would be more traditional. Powder coat is tricky to repair in the future especially on the panels. maybe it will be wrapped also.

[@emmanuelmbele9355]

I have followed this restoration from day 1, and it has been a great 7/8 month journey. I fell in love with the music and the rebuilding process. Keep up the good work. Congratulations. much respect from Sunny South Africa.

[@arfabarmcake2776]

You deserve a huge pat on the back from M.A you have turned a rust bucket into a head turner, well done guys, amazing job 👍👍👍

[@glennnortonjr2455]

Sir I believe you can do anything when it comes to metal. You are my idol. When it is said that somebody does a total metal refab of a whole old car as to as it was brand new. You have that talent. And I mean taren't. In dump truck loads. I have not seen anybody so professionals, So dedicated, I'm just an ugly complete metal working animal. I live in Sacramento, California. And I would ship everything that I ever built to you. And you are utterly a god when it comes to metal work

[@muckymcfly]

Almost makes me want to cry how beautiful it looks now in that gloss white. You guys should be very proud of your amazing work.

[@mverbaan3381]

Thank you for your extra explanation! No excuses needed: -you did an amazing job -there are only 24 hours in a day -'someone' told me that Ryan 'some other activities' in the daytime so have some good days with your family and loved ones!

[@ColinPrince]

Brilliant job guys, Mat will be so happy to get this almost brand new car back. You guys are artists!

[@seanfarrell6009]

What a job you have done Ryan you should be very proud of what you have accomplished over the last 6 months

[@craigwilliams6293]

What a great job, invisible repairs now it powder coated. Can see you get a lot of work from this

[@evertdewit4037]

I do also powdercoat my stuff...... But not bigger then a sl1200mk2 turntable. Great job guys. Mat will be proud to see what you have done.

[@MercuryCircuit]

Incredible transformation. I thought that was close to not being able to saved, but you have rescued it from that big scrap yard in the sky. Well done :)

[@alfonzobonzo3020]

What a superb job done.

[@justinbresland9504]

You should be real proud of what you have achieved here,just pure class workmanship take a bow lads 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@gillesdefago9208]

Biiiig round of applause to YCR and especially to you Ryan! What a job!!! 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@gjek6355]

Brilliant, modern art at its best, pure genius good luck and all the best for the future

[@jesscourt9068]

Dynamic...you never cease to amaze on every front. Thanks for spending your time for us to enjoy. Here is to next year and continued success and expansion.

[@gabrielsayer2466]

Must be so hard to let it go after all the time love and effort you have put into this car. Phenomenal. You are a star.

[@CraigMansfield]

Honestly unbelievable. I've watched every episode, and I can't believe you've taken that pile of **** and turned it into this beautiful thing. Incredible. Well done man.

[@alandeakin3533]

What an absolutely brilliant job, something you can be truly proud of and the best advert you could ever have to keep you guys busy for ever. I'm not sure I like the thought of what it's going to be used for needing a roll cage, it would be sacrilege to mistreat it after all your hard work but that's down to Matt. Keep the videos coming thick and fast guys , I love them ...well done and best wishes.

[@mattmarshall747]

Merry Christmas to you all at Yorkshire car restoration. Thank you for all the content. I always look forward to seeing your videos. All the best for 2024.🎉

[@davefrench3608]

I was hoping you hadn’t forgotten the bonnet, boot, doors and sunroof. Great work n

[@nickrendell4300]

when you first had taken on the BMW it looked ready to be scraped but look at the hard work you have done looks like a factory chassis again.

[@marcusbennett9381]

Incredible work you've undertaken Ryan, simply unrecognisable from the car Mat handed over to you. Amazed at the workmanship and the attention to detail. Well done to you! I hope Mat is as blown away with the results as all your viewers are!

[@YT_Lokii]

Bro I have never seen any person do what you do better than how you did it and uts like you say it does look better than the production line and its because you love what you doing unlike production who wants quantity not quality

[@davidbeckett7291]

After all your hard work and long hours (and late nights) I do have concerns as to why a roll cage is needed for it - let’s hope it gets treated with the care it deserves and not smashed up on some track day - well done Ryan mate a shining example of what you have achieved.

[@alexmacdonald4270]

It look amazing,like a brand new shell, can’t wait for what’s next . Ryan you are so talented, I bet your dad is so proud of you.

[@stevenwade5189]

You have pulled it out of the hat. I have never seen such a transformation. Top job. You just keep getting better. Well done😊

[@bobfrankish8883]

Incredible job Ryan. We all know that the real idea behind this project was to showcase what YCR could do, and it has certainly done that. It just goes to show what can be achieved with determination, skill, and an unlimited amount of sheet steel and welding wire! As some have said, I hope we don't have to witness this superb shell being smashed up round a track at some stage, but it is not our car so what will be will be. Well done lads.

[@fliwatut2450]

Great to see how you injoy to have achieved this significant milestone. Go on but don't forget your constituation and your health. Best regards from Germany.

[@paultaylor9652]

You are simply a genius to be able to transfer a car from the wreck it was to how it looks now. Happy New Year to you and all your colleagues matey.

[@barryreed5800]

Congratulations on saving such a classic car please don’t spoil it cheers

[@garrettlowell7637]

Merry Christmas YCR. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@mrdainase]

A small suggestion - might be a good video showing how you would prevent it rusting again with cavity wax etc. Hope you have a great and relaxing Christmas and thanks for all the top quality content you have given us this year!

[@topgazza]

All that work and you end up with that. Totally worth it and a demonstration of great skill. Superb

[@evlqueen777]

Ryan: The ultimate rust repair machine.

[@motojumble9385]

Immense work guys, Absolutely amazing transformation. Dont think any amount of videos will fully detail the work gone into that chassis. You should all be incredibly proud of yourselves.

[@nealart]

I’ve watched them all and I still can’t believe it.

[@geoffh2560]

Months of hard work but Ryan you've showcased your talents so well on this one!

[@dustystuffgarage]

Good news to know your going to be doing more content on the build ! You practically own that car ryan.

[@johndyer3743]

Mats going to love this I hope you and mat take it to Monaco

[@kimmorgan985]

Hurray for a job well done, Ryan! With dedication,a fair bit of extra ordinary expertise to boot! Congrats all.

[@JsyJames]

It looks gloriously skeletal in white as it emerges from the oven. Happy Christmas Ryan, great job!

[@dndsmith1ify]

This has been amazing to watch and it will be an epic build over on Mat's channel.

[@shanekelleher5286]

Brilliant work mate I’ve just binged watched a few videos the car is looking great keep up the good work as a panel beater myself I can see the hard work and skills you have poured into this 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dth2brny121]

Brilliant job you pulled off on this E24!

[@johncalberg1573]

Gooooood job. Congratulations. You did it!

[@lloydlee5905]

Wow you guys are amazing, i love the patience and precision

[@simonwillgress]

This is not a restoration, this is a miracle!

[@johnjess7896]

Ryan you have made am amazing job of mats car I am a panel beater and I know well the work involved in restoring old classic cars it’s a highly skilled job and painstaking at times Merry Christmas cheers jj

[@johnbergen9663]

The E24 looks terrific!

[@abarratt8869]

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “chassis in white”!

[@saffy4352]

Great result! I can't wait to see the finished article. Still lots more to get through.

[@killbill8378]

JPS all the way calling it now, well done to you

[@johanstoltz3263]

It is just mind blowing what you have done to this car. Great job.

[@davidmckinney6577]

That looks better than new Ryan, buddy you sure did a extremely awesome job on it and im so proud of you buddy you are a super star in my ways of thinking you and your dad are like super heroes i know you are already captain yorkshire..the best simply the best in the business.

[@claireparkinson2044]

It's got a lot of rust!!!! Haha Ryan I take my hat off to you. I have watched everything you have uploaded on this build😮. Because of you I bought a new welder and have tried welding my range rover 😢 no it's not as easy as you make it look😂😂 what a legend ❤

[@berndcassel2581]

..and I made my Ford Transit

[@tmoneysims]

this entire series introduced me to an amazing channel and im so impressed at the final product. YOU sir are a master

[@razanyamahaindia4451]

Amazing 😍 love your work and dedication. To me that's looks like brand new

[@jeffreymartin813]

Amazing job enjoyed following this series can’t wait till it’s finished

[@newtechgs7471]

Incredible amount of work. So cool this classic will live on now because of you guys

[@s54b32i]

You have basically built a new car. Incredible!

[@DaDa-David]

AWESOME! Like opening a 1980's Fujimi model kit 6 series and taking it out of the box!

[@TARTACUS]

Almost impossible to see that it's the same car. Amazing work all round it's going to be a real gem when finished.

[@turbokoni]

You can really be proud of what you acheived! Absolutely mint!

[@kennethhansebraten5507]

It has turned out so great!!! 😁😁 kudos for the great work done so far.

[@martf9875]

Merry Crimbo ,, To you the team and all your family's and friends ,, Hope you all had a GOOD UN ,, 👍

[@wjeurs]

Mat better make a whole video series about you guys to show the appreciation 😁 How do you make sure the insides of some of the tube materials (not all of them are completely sealed off) and every little crease is rust protected? Amazing what you guys did. You can almost argue that building it from the ground up would have been easier

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Im sure he will :)and we will cavity wax inside the box sections to make sure they are good and seam sealer too

[@razorrs25]

Thanks for taking us on the Journey with you! Top job guys.

[@markblunsum6164]

The transformation is truly phenomenal!

[@glengrimsdale4]

Great to hear there are lots more things for you to do on the car 👍🏼🤗