How To Paint a Classic Car - Painting the Opel Manta

In this video we get the Opel Manta into the newly built bodyshop and finish the build by painting the rear quarter panels.
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[@silvermane9370]

There’s nothing more satisfying on KZbin than watching a consummate professional at work. Thank you for letting us into your world of work.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It's our pleasure, thank you.

[@gtut4130]

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[@johnhaggerty4257]

You guys are absolutely amazing. I have a 31 yr old vauxhall senator here. My pride & joy. I don't like this water based paint stuff at all, I've always worked with celulose... You've given me a push. I've always resprayed my own vehicles in the past. Have not done for many years. You guys have given me the boost to do it again now atleast 30 years later. THANK YOU. I owned 6x opel manta B's from 1986 - 1991. My last was my opel manta B 2.0l GSI. Boy, I wish I still owned it now in the condition it was in then. Probably couldn't get myself in & out of it now due to hip & back problems. Hence my lovely vauxhall senator 3.0l 24v which Iv'e owned now for around three years. I Was ready to sell her & let her go due to paint issues prior to your footage on youtube. .You guys have given me the push to keep her & enjoy her. I have the capability & resourses to keep her looking the part for the future due to you. Thank you. I don't think you realise how important you guys are to the undustry. You are. VERY. Thanks again

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you for the kind words and encouragement John It always means a lot :)

[@lesdmark]

Epoxy paint systems are solvent based not water. That would be acrylic which is not nearly as durable.

[@davegavin7914]

From a bloke a little older than you Steve doing pretty much most of my life like yourself , I hope your not offended to be classed as old school it is a complement I assure you ! A no mess approach to great genuine repairs and paint , not having all the latest tech and gadgets just skill amassed over many years learned mastering quality work at affordable prices I take my hat of to you sir great job . 👍🏻👏👏

[@colinritchie1757]

Wow Steve you're team has come a long way , a spray booth -excellent news and so well deserved , and what a beautiful job

[@firstnationsindian8062]

Excellent job. Never sand in the paint booth. It keeps the dirt and trash out of the paint.

[@richardhartley7094]

Very difficult to avoid it in most cases as the video clearly shows

[@pbysome]

Lots of conventions not adhered too but there is no arguing about the repair and finish..top job.

[@uncensored5104]

I like how your blanket wheel covers have been painted so much, that they have taken shape 😂

[@vincentmontero7848]

This gentleman is seriously a real privilege to watch work the level of knowledge and skill is just ………. We don’t have that here in America ! Everything this family does would be at seriously higher expense and more of the custom market ! Merry Christmas and thank you for the excellent content very professional.

[@iainmacleod4007]

I used to own a 2.0 litre example. USM 662T first registered in 1979 by Southern Garage Dumfries. Loved it even though it was problematic and even in the 1980’s extensively rusty on the inner sills, just like this example. In those days all repair panels were available which made body repairs slightly easier.

[@normanmart7933]

I guess you've done this before! I'm retired and just learning the dark arts of metalwork and spraying. Just caught up on your earlier vid on using tools to make panels which was great except my shopping list has grown somewhat. Your videos are spot on , thanks for doing them it beats coronation street any day.

[@Elst07896]

Top drawer! The owner should be really pleased with that. There can be no greater feeling than knowing your car is made up of steel rather than fibreglass or filler! Respect is due! 👍

[@tunichtgut5285]

You can tell from minor details that Steve has great experience: he did not spill one drop of paint on the workbench. When I prepare my paint I always make a mess on my workbench.

[@janskeet1382]

OOoooo! You have finished something! I’m not being mean. I love watching this work but it is nice to see something all shiny and sorted out, on it’s way again.

[@pinch01979]

Hello from Portugal. I'm just going to say this... The paint booth is Sacred no sanding shoud be done in there, also i think you did a very good job but if you want even a more perfect prepare for paint you shoul try to do the final Sanding with a 800 / 1000 grid in wet. Remember prep work is the most important part of the painting process if you do a bad prep work you will never get a top quality paint job, but i think you did it perfect. Love the work you do removing rust and restoring metal i've been around car repair shops all my life and i know what it takes to do quality work on repairing rust and you Master it. Keep it up.

[@GK-sh7ck]

I'm enjoying the narration during the video. Great video editing!

[@mattphillips9107]

Hey Steve, I would criticise if there was anything to criticise about! Unlike others that sit and pick holes but have no content of their own for us all to judge from our keyboards. Your sons have soo much to thank you for, the craftsmanship is something to behold. A beautiful car from my youth looking like factory again 👌👏

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Mat well put :) 👍

[@jasonklinginsmith8274]

Steve, thanks for showing this. I found it very informative. Been following you and your team since you took on Colin Furze's BMW, and have watched most of your playlists now. Love what you do, and love watching your channel grow! Keep up the awesome work.

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

I see notification of a new Yorkshire video, I hit like. Great job, car came out beautiful.

[@stephenyoud6125]

Excellent Smazing fabrication work and I Wish I still had my 1978 RS Mexico for you ro restore. but sadly long gone

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I would love to restore another Mexico. We are restoring a rs2000 on the channel as well :)

[@stephenyoud6125]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration oh I know I’m hanging on every episode!!

[@jonathanluce9130]

Fantastic job, another classic restored to showroom condition.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Johnathan :)

[@scottstrails9369]

Top job from a top guy on a top car in a top place

[@bishbosh1808]

Everything about this car is just perfect,the colour the wheels,all scream retro perfect

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

And it's a.really nice drive as well :)

[@gaillaffer7579]

Being an Essex boy in 1982 I was surrounded by RS2000s and 2.8is I myself was into fast Fords too but the Manta is beautiful and far more rare. And that colour 👍😍

[@berndb.5097]

It's really good to see the manta in such beautiful condition again. I really liked this video series. Thank you for your effort. Very good job Steve.

[@stevenbartlett1597]

Very nice! Nice to see an orange without orange peel. Lovely finish....

[@kevingreen6123]

I really enjoyed this series, I had a Manta in that colour back in the day, this bought back a lot of memories, keep up the good work!

[@luiwammes4193]

I slaughted out about 50 of these B's for parts over time. Probably most of them having been put together by my uncle in the GM Plant many many years prior.

[@oliverochojski3561]

Color match is awesome ❤

[@chrisgarside7974]

Great skill and you make the whole process look so easy. Colour match is spot on. Thanks for sharing !

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you chris :)

[@Paul_Wright]

Steve love the Winston Churchill over sub great work

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha yes it worked during editing but when youtube converted it the sound changed so ended up kinda sounding funny. Need to invest in a desktop mic I guess :)

[@tristanbergh8655]

one of my favourite car restoration videos - seeing the whole process and in detail is a joy. thanks Steve. YCR is a great deal of fun to watch and share in. I’m really glad to see you folks cracking on! Props to Ryan also. I’m really enjoying all your content.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :) we really do appreciate the support and all the comments :)

[@briant4323]

Had the same colour Manta in the 80’s , LEV 219P, specked it up with a vinyl roof and sunroof

[@TheDaf95xf]

Lovely job Steve 👍🏻 Your masking is as good as you fabricating metal sheets lol 😆

[@jerryshepherd6528]

Another iconic classic saved, great work guys

[@robsijben5707]

What a nice video with lots of information for me as a hobbyist. keep up updating the channel, i like all the projects going on at the moment.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Rob we appreciate the support :)

[@boerharms2209]

Sliky smooth straight off the gun! top job!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :)

[@DarksideoftheSteve]

Stunning, just stunning! And more importantly, another piece of motoring history saved. Absolutely fantastic work! 😊

[@briancavell5790]

Brilliant video, been watching for months and really enjoyed seeing Steves work completed and in paint!!!

[@peterbaker1594]

Brilliant video. I purchased an Opel (rebadged as Vauxhall) back in 1976. No underseal at the factory and then 'treated' in UK. Went round the edges in no time at all....

[@davidbeckett7291]

Well done Steve Richard John ( and I am sure Ryan helped as well) looks Ab Fab

[@gray159]

This chaps workmanship is just dam superb..very maticulous....

[@rolanddix6676]

I watch the channel since it started although don't usually comment, have to say what a great job on the manta. Just enough to keep it solid and looking top draw. Fantastic advice from Steve along the way to.

[@Cavalier_Steve]

Beautiful finish, I have absolutely enjoyed watching this series, this is really giving me confidence to start my MK2 Cavalier project again, due to me getting stuck on a small pice of wheel arch where the it curves round but also has a step inwards for the bumper to wrap around I wanted it to look right and gave up on the project, but watching what you guys do is giving me ideas and the confidence to start again. Wish me luck 😊 keep the videos coming please they are valuable.❤

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Im sure it will be good :) and thank you :)

[@12jsteve]

Superb result - great job Steve! 👏

[@7732147]

What a lovely car. Utterly stunning and a beautifully crafted repair to a car from a bygone time. I would have loved to have owned one like it. I drive a C Class Mercedes and this Manta makes it look like a shed!

[@drumtochtyglen]

Great that you have got the Spray booth up and running. A super finish there.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is nice to have a good space :)

[@adamfarkasbdp]

I know it has nothing to do with the context but for me it's so refreshing to watch an English environment shop working after a long day of working in a Dutch shop where all the people speak broken english. I'm from Hungary and I live in the Netherlands (for now).

[@berndcassel2581]

The way you show the finished car is very good,you should do this with all finished cars

[@jameswright4067]

Great job, I love the Opel Manta ever since I bought a new GTE in Germany when I was posted there in 1982. Your work is outstanding and it brought me back some fond memories.

[@timsmith8687]

Fantastic work,the car looks amazing. What i like is that you show how you achieved these results it's very educational, being hobbiest repairing my own cars its great to see how a professional does it. Many thanks can't wait for the next video.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you Tim :)

[@ianbates1312]

There aren’t many who will tackle metalwork related repairs AND paintwork as well it’s usually one or the other

[@wazzazone]

That is a sweet coupe!

[@colinlyne1660]

Steve fantastic job thanks for sharing/instructing us. on the process brilliant job. I can only imagine how pleased the owner was after you handed it back to him/her. Your channel is my go to channel and my favourite. I wonder can you say where you get your masks from? Id love to see the video on the paint booth construction. I love that Mazda Cosmo too you have some great cars. I know most are customers but from what Ryan has said the Cosmo is yours. I reallly like the mk1 Escort too. Just Brilliant thanks very much for sharing.

[@JohnBrookes6128]

Absolutely fantastic Looking car. What a top Job 👍😁

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you! 👍

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Manta came out beautifull, thanks for posting.🌟

[@RustyShackleford97]

Beautiful work as always 👏

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :)

[@chrissax5477]

Wonderful! Just amazing!! Great work and step by step guide for painting cars! Thank you!!!❤

[@fritsvanbrabant8377]

Great work guys

[@ToreDL87]

Not many shops take on budget projects, fewer still turn them out structurally sound, much less looking good. Add to that, Manta's are in the list of cars that makes one's work stand out even more. This one came out no less than spectacularly in all respects. In the grand scale of things it just proves once again that YCR are the masters of working around budgets without compromising quality or vehicle safety. Congrats on the new paint booth, it will pay back in dividends down the road!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :) we really do appreciate the kind words :) makes it all worth it :)

[@markfoster7564]

Wow! Looks great Steve!

[@paulmackay6376]

What a fabulous outcome Steve, she looks great.

[@johnmusk7007]

Looks stunning Colour match spot on Always a big fan of orange tan on the mk1 cavs etc

[@marklovell5750]

What a beautiful job I had one of these as,a teenager fantastic styling

[@davidmccausland9063]

Super job yet again Steve.... really good to see a job being done properly!

[@dreammaker730]

That came out near mint straight out of the gun , im impressed .

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

haha thank you :)

[@mikey4814]

Quality finish as usual, 5* , great skill & attention to detail, best wishes for the future

[@georgeclements2742]

Looks a treat: Two pack paints have certainly revolutionised car refinishing. Best wishes.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

they are easier to get a nice finish rather than cellulose :)

[@TheJcman72]

Very nice to see a car from my early days in such a good condition with such an amazing color. Great work!

[@richardhartley7094]

Text book absolutely top draw👍👍

[@stevenwade5189]

Super job first class. Stunning 😅

[@JohnHonda101]

Looks friggin mint.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@matthewgrice6902]

A beautiful finish to car and series.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you it is a beautiful car :)

[@dereklaw3686]

Stunning 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you! 😊

[@garryoconnor2654]

What a beautiful job you have done on this car. I really enjoy your videos. You are true craftsman. I have recently finished a two year resto on a 1970 TR6. Garry. New Zealand.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you it was a nice car do do and i love the TR6 :)

[@MatthewGoodsell-qb6ck]

Looks mega, amazing job!

[@ianturner6954]

Beautiful!!

[@drashp]

Splendid, I really like paint work. The bodywork is great too, but a nice change of pace. Wish I had your knees of steel - once they're gone they're gone apparently. ☹️

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Been kneeling down on hard surfaces for over 25 years, im used to it :)

[@robinuttley4968]

Really excellent job!

[@wamgoc]

Looks brilliant!!! Excellent job!!!👏👏👏

[@stephencrozier396]

Stunning work! Lovely car

[@rtid7538]

Stunning.

[@leofabbro456]

Hi Steve. Very nice job and very nice color. It was good to see cars with flashy or acid colors. Now they are all black or grey, very sad.

[@Mark-bx5uu]

Love this car! 😀 😍

[@bloominfast]

Really enjoy your uploads

[@alecfraser1928]

Really nice to see the finish on top of all your work. And there were one or two wee things that added to my store of masking techniques which will come in handy on boats and model aircraft as well as cars.

[@TheOldBoyRacer]

Beautifull!

[@rtechweldingtv]

Wow what a transformation on that one! Great job!

[@GT380man]

What a good looking vehicle!

[@craigshagey9999]

Wow looks well 😍 👌 👏

[@niallcasey2057]

Wow just a thing of beauty thanks

[@Kapparie]

So nice to watch and such a fantastic job. You make it look so easy. 🙂

[@Dean36014-]

Truly superb work

[@lackodhr.5303]

Brilliant job, thank You for sharing 👍

[@claireparkinson2044]

Mint job well done 👍

[@djordjecolic5818]

You guys done great job, its one beautiful car!

[@damienpurcel7244]

Just beautiful

[@richardwalker5906]

Looks superb

[@christopherhearn]

Lovely looking classic and in a great colour too.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is stunning :)

[@steholmes1297]

Just amazing, Thanks for sharing.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnjoyce1829]

Wat a great job lovely car

[@stephengoddard9595]

stunning job