From Junkyard to Showroom - Full Exterior Detail and Restoration on my £300 Opel Corsa

[@trefod]

It's a lot more satisfying seeing a cheap beater get this treatment than some priceless sportscar. Good job!

[@ejoautovideos]

@@trefod thank you so much!

[@juvenal83]

agree

[@doddsy799]

agree

[@iskrenasenov9174]

YES YES YES Agreed 110%!

[@Czechbound]

I fully agree. Makes it more relatable and real world.

[@lukasgayer5393]

What a lovely little Corsa! You did a fantastic job! This was my first car. Mine was a 1998, deep blue, two door. It was a surprisingly agile car for the city. Sadly, Czech Republic is a "salt-friendly" country and the car completely rotted away in 2012 and had to be scrapped. Its last journey was with me, my wife and our newborn daughter from the hospital. I will never forget.

[@carlgarrett5142]

I feel your pain. I used to live in a region of the USA that is called the rust belt because of all the salt.

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you! 😊 Yeah, it's such a shame that the salt kills otherwise good vehicles. :/

[@blutube9916]

@@carlgarrett5142 >The term "Rust Belt" is a dysphemism to describe industry that has "rusted out", usually referring to the impact of deindustrialization, economic decline, population loss, and urban decay on these regions attributable to the shrinking industrial sector especially including steelmaking, automobile manufacturing, and coal mining. The term gained popularity in the U.S. beginning in the 1980s[5] when it was commonly contrasted with the Sun Belt, which was surging. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rust_Belt

[@Rafal13524]

I live in Poland, same problem... I think in our region salt is favourite product for all road maintenance companies ;)

[@1234loci]

Oh god yes, I’ve been watching these episodes of the lil Corsa. So satisfying

[@ejoautovideos]

Appreciate that mate! 🙏

[@jernejfunkl8300]

Me to :)

[@BenjaminUller]

We need more of these "normal cars" restoration! I love this particular series. I NEED MORE! ❤🎉 You are so good at what you are doing and it is super inspiring to look at. I love how you make your videos and please never stop making these kind of restorations. They are incredible!! ❤️

[@ejoautovideos]

@@BenjaminUller wow thank you for this comment. It means a lot! 😊🙏

[@Gasthauz]

I said it before and I say it again: this is so much more satisfying than the typical surface polishing of an old barn find - but leaving all the mechanics untouched. I love seeing the solid build up first and then the finish with paint restoration and trim. Excellent work and excellent video 👍

[@wocko1]

I love seeing ordinary everyday cars getting restored to showroom condition, rather than exotic cars. The Opel Corsa was also really popular in my home country, Australia, where they are known as a Holden Barina. Keep up the great effort, you have done a fantastic job.

[@ejoautovideos]

Yes, something about giving a car like this the love it never would've got otherwise 👍

[@johnhansen4550]

This just demonstrates why restoring an older car makes economic sense....

[@sanyey8405]

*If U can do literally anything restoration related on it your self 😂

[@stoyantodorov2133]

@@sanyey8405Yeah, besides the detailing, most of the other stuff done to this car requires either lifting it or some very expensive tools. It’s theoretically doable in your home garage, but you will probably lose your sanity.

[@arikauraniemi9383]

90's cars were the most economic ever produced. With a little effort one can make those cars run for 30-40 years. I have a garage, set of tools and a second-hand old Miller welding machine. My 90's cars won't go away soon. Sadly, people don't like their cars anymore, they just like to drive them. So we are wasting massive amounts of natural resources these days to produce new cars that won't last 10 years on the road.

[@TheMotorGuy-f6g]

Absolutely🎉

[@lord_flashheart]

Not really.

[@loboantonio2486]

One or two things,one: don't underestimate your job,your work deserve a standing ovation. Two:I think your right about the badges,clearly better without. Three:your method are excellent. And for all of this,thank you for sharing this with us dear friend,the most of all the results speaks for you! FAN-TAS-TIC JOB,well done.👍👍👏👏

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you so much my friend, it means the world! 🙏😊

[@David-th2ug]

As somebody who for a short while did car Valeting this is a good example of what can be achieved when professionals take over. They have access to the right multitude of products and knowledge. Worth every penny.

[@lanzarlaluna]

The algorithm brought me to the first video in this series. Just watched all three. Excellent work saving this little Corsa. This is the sort of project I want to do with my son when he's close to driving age in a few years.

[@Gjfunkymonkey]

As the world spirals into madness Videos like these lifts my mood and makes me happy👍 Great to see a normal car being Fixed by a normal person ..great Video thankyou ❤

[@Laurynas_S]

Few spray can tips: - buy spray can adapter that allows you to hold the can as paint gun, its cheap, it more ergonomic and your finger don't get tired 😅; - buy nozzles with wider spread, it will save quite a lot of time when doing larger parts like wings or doors. This two things from my experience was so helpful when I was painting front wings on a car I was really amazed how speedy whole process was.

[@ejoautovideos]

Good tips, thank you 👍

[@fotispetrou197]

Can you provide any links? Thanks!

[@sanyey8405]

-and an extra tip: avoid using canned paints, as they lack the needed hardener, and gonna start cracking /fading /peeling in the next 3 yrs...

[@Laurynas_S]

@@sanyey8405 There is 2k paint cans and clear coats. Those cans have an extra valve at the bottom, that you need to push in before using it.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Massive 'like' on this one. I have been detailing many years, but watching KZbin videos of professional detailers flexing about their 'skills' while cleaning already clean cars, and basically just using their videos for sponsored product placements, is getting B O R I N G. This was genuinely brilliant, and I say that absolutely genuinely. Thank you so much, it is really interesting to see real skills, transforming a tired and faded older 'normal' car, into something which looks ready for a forecourt. You did a great job with this.

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you! 😁

[@Yunbeomsok]

Been loving this corsa saga. My mother had the Gsi version. 110hp in a 800kg car is no joke. That thing used to rip and it was a blast to drive.

[@Org.Pestdoktor]

I really liked how the Corsa became. Older Cars are so much fun if they are not completely rusted.

[@dingdingdingdiiiiing]

Oh man, I loved this car. A few times I drove it on roads thick with snow and ice as if it's nothing. It provided so much control and feedback that not only I wasn't afraid to drive in such conditions, it was very enjoyable too. Good balance on the wheels, no servo, no ABS or any other electronics...

[@ejoautovideos]

It's a nice little car for sure 👍

[@linoramalho2291]

What an improvement. Lovely to see this Corsa getting a new life

[@rusty911s2]

I think you need a five minute summary video showing more before-n-after comparisons. Love it and so nice to see a humble car being treated like this. Far more satisfying than an expensive luxury car being done.

[@luigidomo3938]

Ich finde es solche Projekte viel interessanter, als wenn man neuwertige Autos aufbereitet, wo man kaum etwas sieht. Ich bereite hobbymäßig auch Autos auf und freue mich über jedes alte Auto, was ich aufbereiten darf. Denn Dorte sieht man erst mal ein richtiges Ergebnis. Den Besitzern der Autos fallen dann teilweise die Augen aus dem Kopf, wenn sie sehen, was man aus so einem alten Auto noch rausholen kann. Sehr sehr gute Arbeit, die du da geleistet hast. Weiter so!

[@demonspawn5967]

As owner of a nearly 21 years old Corsa C, I just want to say how much I appreciate seeing people invest in classic cars !

[@ejoautovideos]

🙏🙏

[@J0uwMoeder]

What an amazing result. You did a fantastic job on the detail, but on the rust repairs and painting as well. You may not be a professional painter but this is easily good enough for this car. Your friend is lucky to know you, this car looks nearly mint and with all the mechanical work you did he can create cool memories for years to come. Great job!

[@ggmtv1394]

I am staggered at your patience, skill, and care. I've just binged watched the entire restoration - what an excellent job!

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you so much for that, super grateful! 🙏

[@bluej511]

Finally, someone else that actually clays their windows lol. Car is starting to look so clean.

[@saintzois4416]

Can't wait for the interior detailing, I think it's gonna be the best part. Fantastic work on the exterior!

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

The "red Nugget" is going strong! What a beautiful little car! About the badges: PLEASE, put them back!

[@Wacked]

Only tip for anything, if possible when repairing square holes, round the corners. Even a small radius is good.

[@Wacked]

Also, I didn't catch it first... Plastic bag with a hole instead of playing cards, stretch better over the rim when painting and leave less of a mess/over spray. Also easier to mask.

[@ejoautovideos]

I did, drilled 4 holes in the corners before cutting 👍

[@Uni_Iris_1]

I have honestly enjoyed every moment of this series so far, knowing that the next video may be the last is oddly sad in its own way. So glad I found this channel!

[@matticulas]

That was my wife's first car, same faded colour and everything (though badged as a Vauxhall). Nobody would buy it, they all said it needed a respray and wanted to offer almost nothing for it. I bought some rubbing compound and cut it back by hand to the original colour and I then made it shine (plus made the black bits black again). The next person to view it bought it. Good work!

[@jensharbers6702]

"Cheap" cars need love too. Everyone repairs rare and expensive cars but a Standard Corsa? Rare. And honestly, these cars are still part of automotive history and culture as well. The masses get around in the "cheaper" cars not the expensive ones. And that needs to be preserved. In 20 Years, not many of those cars will be left at all I think.

[@ejoautovideos]

Well put, couldn't agree more! 👍

[@johnnyb9620]

Great job and love your restoration videos. Especially since I have a host of soft spots for cars like MK II Golfs, B-Type Corsas and K11 Micras myself. Keep up the great work and may you always enjoy keeping little nuggets on the road!

[@kakashimitsumoto3539]

My man giving this Corsa a brand new life. I saw the titles of your videos and was like "this guy is insane" but holy shit I'm glad you are insane and actually doing this. Keep it up

[@ejoautovideos]

My guy! Thank you 😁

[@dennisdemont]

Man, I love what you did to this car. The 3-door version was our first car in 1996 and we absolutely loved it. So it's very satisfying to see this car getting the love it deserves!

[@kkiooskk]

this is my dream car as someone who just turned 18 and is a below average wage citizen in Iran. and its a rare car so here its 1.2k in euros. 🇮🇷❤️

[@pero98]

Man this Corsa is so clean, I love it! Can’t believe I just watched 24 minutes of this but this process is just so satisfying to watch 😂

[@ejoautovideos]

Appreciate that mate! 😊

[@querty292]

The wheel painting card trick was the nicest card trick I’ve seen since David Blane in Vegas

[@DreamsOfGaruda]

There's a lot of charm in the simplicity of old cars

[@ejoautovideos]

Indeed👍

[@dablock]

I am so happy KZbin recommended this to me. Great series, really enjoyed watching these videos

[@atenooie]

Great work!! Please put a lot of fluid wax in the doors, trunk lid, the rear quarters, sills, lower radiator support and chassis legs as they are prone to rust on these cars. It will really help for the next years. Have done this to my Corsa A and it is still going strong after 38 years.

[@euricogomes9904]

As a detailer what can i say?! Man you couldnt be more perfect with what you got! I really enjoyed your work👌 Good job❤

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you, means a lot! 😊

[@nathalieaoi]

I personally love badges on cars. Specifically the model ones. I also love the lil corsa B models so cute. Got a green D myself. So glad you are helping this piece of history stay on the road

[@marcusott2973]

Much awaited, much appreciated looking forward to excellent work as always from you.

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you! 😊

[@marcusott2973]

@ejoautovideos many years ago I did my faded Zinnoberrot E30 like that, with similar results.

[@Roguescienceguy]

These cars were beaters fresh out of the factory. You made it better than factory, young man. Love what you did 👍. You are a well grounded individual. Your welding could be a bit better, but it did the job😜 The fact that you did all that with only minimal means is a great way to show other enthusiasts that it's possible.

[@jamesherbert8391]

If I won the lottery, and didn't have to work all the hours God sends, this is how I would entertain myself.

[@louisarius9672]

Same, I'd be doing this for free for some people as well.

[@Isthatyoudermot]

The Magic Eraser on the trim is genius. Well done, the car looks amazing. I will definitely be checking out your other videos.

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you! 🙏

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

Mechanic and painter plus a Detailer! I need a friend like you! 🇦🇺👌

[@mrveikka3964]

Huge respect to your work! It's great to see that you fix up older cars that would otherwise go to the scrap yard.

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you 😊👍

[@andresiniesta9869]

Love this old car restoring. Good job

[@devscally]

That looks awesome. Well done. It's fantastic to see someone bringing new life to these old unloved cars.

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you! 🙏 Yes, I agree. Cars like this deserve love aswell 👍

[@Papieck37]

Fantastic little car... What a transformation...... Keep it UP!

[@FXHAW]

oh my god great job you have done to this corsa👌my wife had the 3 door 1.0 liter 3 cylinder in red it was a great car!!

[@Zack-qr3py]

nice work! put the badges back, bro!!

Agree!

[@corinful]

I disagree....looks far cleaner without

[@JonoConstantini]

Give it some Omega badges.

@@JonoConstantini lol!

[@asifnoaman8978]

I love my 3 Door Corsa B club, they were once a very popular car in the UK and nearly every road there was one. Fantastic cars. I'm 21 and look forward to doing a full engine swap with the help of my dad mostly

[@Youri.46]

Nice! Is this also your fulltime job?

[@ejoautovideos]

Thanks! No, I work as a mechanical engineer at a food processing plant. I do KZbin in the evenings and weekends when time allows. 👍

[@carlknight2251]

Welldone I enjoyed watching your video. Not just cars but rather than new things I like seeing old things that look new.

[@mtbnorden1734]

Beautiful work👍 Thanks for a great video

[@egcrasher]

Love it when it's not just a detail video but rust get repaired as well

[@dodgeman777]

I feel strangely attached to this little red guy now

[@simonabbott4430]

Absolutely smashing 👌 It's lovely to see old cars being cared for, and the finished car is exactly why, Credit to you mate looks amazing

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you so much mate, cheers! 🙏😁

[@tp8150]

22:17 In my opinion the original license plate is better. Here in Italy an old car looses value if it doesn't have the original license plate. Even more so if the original one was a pre-EU one.

[@Ksoism]

In Finland you can get new non-euro plates. Plus here in colder climates with road salt plates sometimes deteriorate quite badly. I once blew every bit of paint off the plate with a single sweep from the crappy pressure washer.

[@looneytune6955]

Quite possibly the most therapeutic video i have ever seen. Hats off to you sir.

[@mikefellows3901]

Hats off to you mate ! Stellar job ..... car is a night and day transformation !

[@rowensamuel2979]

Came out beautiful, and very satisfying to see cheapy getting restored. The music is spot on. Well Done and thank you.

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you, that means a lot! 😊

[@kaiserkarl2]

Det jag älskar med dig är att du aldrig tar några genvägar! Alltid så noggrann och proffsig, med strålande resultat som följd! Väntar fortfarande på test av Articlean!

[@stephen7663]

It's heartening to watch such a normal runabout look so happy getting a full premium spa treatment like that

[@bobwilliamson5574]

I like the way you removed the badges with a heat gun and a piece of string , very clever .

[@littleweirdo96]

Love this restoration, cant wait for the interior and to see the final outcomes

[@hamstirrer6882]

Looks beautiful, one of the best Corsa B colours, along with Arden Blue

[@davyjones635]

Very, very nice Video, showing it's worth to keep by your old rides. I like the way of your work on the car and making Videos. Keep it up. Greetings from Germany.

[@Bilgus.]

I'd love to see the older plates back on the car, they are a piece of history and belong to the car imo

[@MrSkoda105s]

It’s always more work when get to this point. I’m not a big fan of this car, but I really like your videos. Thanks for uploading. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you! 😊

[@JimboFarns]

Your attention to detail and patience is commendable!!! Well done! Great new life for that little beater!! "Of Corsa we love the video"! ;)

[@PuffyRainbowCloud]

This is one of my favourite restoration jobs on KZbin so far! So much love for what is, ultimately, a pretty insignificant vehicle. The only problem is that I now wish that I could go to a doctor or a spa and have as thorough a restoration job 😅 Looking forward to the interior part! Aaand... subscribed!

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you so much🙏 Hehe yeah, I think I need a spa treatment aswell after this detail! 😂

[@guni7197]

*Awesome video, i own 97’ Opel Astra with white acrylic paint and can’t wait to polish it too ❤️*

[@carlgarrett5142]

This channel deserves way more subscribers!

[@rfreitas3298]

A blast from the past, my father owned a 2 doors blue Corsa in 1994. Amazing restoration

[@adventureisoutthere420]

Awesome stuff man! Really enjoyed the video and you have a great eye for detail. Really love to see budget cars getting some love!

[@mrsundberg]

Vilken kärlek du ger till denna gammla bil. Men gud vilken skillnad du gör, snyggt jobbat ❤

[@ViktorSarge]

I've never been tempted to own an Opel before, amazing job.

[@geoffjohnston1531]

What a lovely honest little car. Very well done sir.

[@misled1982]

In Argentina this was sold as a CHEVROLET Corsa, a rebranding for sure PD: Amazing work, may I suggest wheel caps instead of just painting them black? to give them a more sleak finish look

[@jimbean4945]

I remember my Corsa, the paint faded like crazy, I feel like I will learn a lot from this video. Nice stuff, very satisfying. Thanks

[@meisterlampe81]

Astonishing how good it looks afterwards! Had a three door Corsa B as my first car from 1999 to 2006, memories :-) 45 horsepowers but never let me down :-) I guess it was the first drive for a lot of people. It's good to see someone taking care of these cars before they totally vanish from our streets.

[@JLST_1]

Such a satisfying result! This video makes me want to search for a €300 red Opel Corsa myself and do the same thing! 😅

[@zate1982]

This was so wholesome to watch!!! It's amazing what have you done with this car, it looks outstanding, like a factory fresh concept looking car. You are the best!

[@Turbomier]

3 years ago i detailed the same car, same color. Same faded paint and 50 shade of grey colored plastics. Verry satisfying to do. Good job👌

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you 😊

[@JánosKárolyi-d3e]

That's the first video I saw from you. You made it look easy and fun. Now I want to repair a car myself, and that is the most important thing in that type of videos. Keep it up! You have potencial

[@dejandezman6139]

I love watching videos like this. I myself would like to restore an older car like this, about 20-25 years old. But I don't have enough knowledge. I already do the usual service, oil and filter change. But I would like to learn how to change at least the brake fluid and discs and pads. I would probably change the spark plugs and the coolant myself. But I have a 4-year-old car, and after the first year of use, I had the chassis and hollow parts of the body protected by a company that deals with this. They recommend renewal of protection every 2 years. The problem is that I don't have an elevator and it's disgusting to crawl down there. But every year I try at least enough to spray at least the more exposed parts around the ruts with the same product, this time in a spray (Krown).

[@maxmouse3]

I know it's not brand new but this looks soooooooo much better! Amazing!

[@mikerb3572]

What a great set of videos you've produced , the car looks fabulous. Red always come up beautifully. 👍

[@ejoautovideos]

Thank you 😊

[@Tulkie86]

What about the big crack in de windscreen? The rest of the restoration looks amazing! What a great job, car looks like new

[@22811944]

This is refreshing to see cars like these getting the attention they deserve excellent videos. If i see skyline or the likes in the video titles these days i just switch off. All those cars have been done to death

[@StevenPeetermans]

Nice to see how much better it looks after

[@ShlvErs]

Så sjukt bra. Dina filmer är ju faktiskt farliga. Rätt vad det är undrar man vart 25 minuter tog vägen. Tack för härliga klipp!

[@ejoautovideos]

Hehe tackar, betyder mycket! 😊🙏

[@carrelatedshorts5937]

That was exactly what I needed to see right now - thank you so much for making such a good job of it! Very satisfying.

[@YasminFilms]

Fave new car KZbinr - I learn so much from these videos! I have a red Suzuki and the front and rear bumpers are plastic and have turned almost purple but I have no idea how to restore it because I just make them shinier rather than a different colour!

[@kevvyg04]

Top tip with the sponge on the plastics !!!!! Excellent idea 💡

[@ejoautovideos]

👍👍

[@gemstown]

super good video. a caring restoration on a regular traffic car just does it for me

[@GeppyZ]

Removing all the decals and logos makes the car look a lot cleaner and nicer, love it! Awesome job transforming this car, it’s almost like new. Also love rolling on steelies vs plastic hubs. Great taste 😊

[@StephaneCalabrese]

The Corsa was my very first car, so it's pure nostalgia for me! You did a fantastic job! Can't wait to see your work on the interior.

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Good honest restoration, giving this car a new lease of life, so satisfying knowing this car hasn't been crushed. Top work.