Finishing The Nose Job & Hood Insulation Fix - BMW E28 520i Front End Restoration Pt.2

[@nigelbond4056]

Wow! The E28 looks like new. Honestly, I think you’re some kind of genius. You must have the patience of a saint to get the results you do. Every one of your videos is essential viewing 👏👍🏆

[@kris856]

M539 restorations belgian twin 🤣

[@habsom1406]

Totally agree with you Nigel.

[@mareks26]

just what i needed this evening!

[@davidblackwell7958]

My Day just got better, Memphis time🍻

[@KnightHunterStudios]

This E28 gets better with every single episode! The hard work Memphis is paying off, the car is absolutely stunning! Cannot wait until the next episode :)

[@adrianbennett9322]

The old girl is looking fantastic, well done on your hard work! So great to see some love given to these classic cars ❤😍

[@matreyia]

It's the effort into removing all those rust parts and re-welding that is incredible. Bravo sir.

[@charliecoco2115]

I have never seen anyone come along to be so talented and learn new skills in such a small space of time. Amazing!

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

It is very smart of you to take a Moment, take a Break, and refglect on your good and bad choices you made along the way. applause!

[@crasbee]

A little tip for the seam sealing in 11:00 and onwards: If you put down some painters tape you have no problems with smearing the seam sealer. As soon as it gets a little tacky, you can remove the tape and have perfect lines :)

[@djlawris]

also if you wish to make the seam even better, before smoothing, put a finger in a very soapy water (i am using a general dish washer). Then it is easier to even out the sealer.

[@JMD535]

As a previous E28 owner (...1988 535is),...I must say I'm mad impressed with your efforts on this project!

[@Japjongetje]

That front end and underside of the hood are looking pretty good. That polytrol product really brought those plastics back to life.

[@chrisb9360]

That was very satisfyig to watch this come together. Looking forward to the engine bay clean-up. Great Work!

[@MorganGrundy]

Just like the E28 each episode gets a little bit better. So much fun to watch. Thanks !

[@vwfanatic2390]

I had a 1988 528e aka E28, it was the same color, too. In the US the ‘88 528e was a one year only regarding timing belt. All before and after were timing chain. I regret not having the belt changed the day I bought it. 6 weeks later, on the way to the mechanics to have it done, it snapped, bent valves, ripped one valve head off, and board a hole through the piston. Sad to say it went to the crusher. I miss that car, but I’m glad to see you making yours all happy again.

[@pepepepin4708]

Also head light glass can be cleaned inside with a little cotton to be like cristal glass. I' ve done before and it's works. You are doing a great job !!!

[@memphis5220]

Are they glued to the lenses?

[@4erbuks]

@@memphis5220 I would say yes, I had an e30 and the glass was glued, the best way I found out was to boil them. Start with cold water and let it warm up slowly until at some point the glue is soft enough just to pull the glass apart.

[@phucktusphuckti7286]

You could also pour some birdsand (really fine and dry) and shake until the foggyness dissapears. Pour the sand out and you will have them look like new👍🏻

[@pepepepin4708]

@@memphis5220 hello , you don't need move the lense, just remove the lamp and carefully clean it with little piece of cotton . Just take care with chrome around, don' t touch it. Don't use products...just a few water to remove dust and dry it when finish.

[@ironkcoony]

As long as its not the reflector that has become dull, worth a try

[@michaeltutty1540]

Great job, Memphis. That looks amazing. I have used spray on rubber stone guard before, and the texture I got was very close to that factory finish. I have used on hidden areas that are subject to stone damage. I have also used it on surface areas that had been coated at the factory, such as the lower wings behind the wheel wells on a 79 Ford Thunderbird. I have also used it to create a barrier between dissimilar metals to prevent a galvanic response, such as under metal trim. For that, I outline the trim in chalk, lightly sand the area under the trim, spray that area with the stone guard. After there is a good couple of coats, I prime over the stone guard, then paint on top of that. By the time the trim is back on, the stone guard is invisible. The neat thing is that the rust stays so invisible it simply does not return. The results are almost magical. This has proven itself on my daily driver, my 607,000 km 1990 Volvo 240 DL Estate. There is zero rust under the trim after 31 of our snowy, salt-laden winters. I can't wait to see the rest of the project. I also cannot wait to get going on the restoration of my old Volvo before it goes on an 11,000 kilometer trip to visit my brother followed by a 5,200 km drive to Belize where I plan to retire.

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Everytime I see you improving that BMW it is getting to look better.

[@AnonymousCaveman]

Remember when you started these videos with this car in that glorified shed. Mate you have come along way and I am so please this BMW is receiving so much love! Looks brand new at the front!!!

[@johnliu7893]

I am very happy to see another E28 episode. I just got one myself and will benefit a lot from your episodes. I particularly like your meticulous approach. My car’s engine bay is also dirty so I look forward to the next episode! Thank you.

[@kentandra14]

my SO thinks i am watching discovery channel while seeing this. not gonna lie it kinda is, but this is not boring at all! good job and i hope you upload more often!

[@jarrodlewis123]

This takes me back to my youth when I had a 1972 Opel GT and a 1984 Golf/Rabbit. I loved working on them both! I have also had a BMW 325. Love this channel, Memphis!

[@nomayor1]

This is the best approach, from a project perspective. Tear down one part, do it, then move to the next part. For example then do one wheel arch, then the other, then the engine bay. And it also spreads the cost, while you maintain the car functional. What most people do is they tear down the entire car, then the whole task overwhelms then, costs start piling up, and eventually the car never gets done.

[@adamv242]

That hood, grille, bumper, headlight bezels look amazing. Nice work! It's always a highlight when I get a notification from your channel.

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

That BMW just simply gets better it is like it is almost restored.

[@minaelia88]

This front end completely changed the look of the car. Excellent work Memphis. Can't wait for more vids on this bmw

[@seanfinlay7393]

You've really brought this lovely car back to life. Excellent work!

[@taunuslunatic404]

I'm loving this series.

[@paulpateman6723]

Love the E28 build Memphis you are amazing you should be proud of your achievements 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🇬🇧👍

[@Dravito94]

Always nice to see that someone is giving a second life to these classic BMW's, great job! :)

[@habsom1406]

Really enjoyed this video, the editing, narration and general production quality was excellent which matches the workmanship on the E28, wow the results are amazing, it's taken several years off it. This brings back memories of when I did exactly all of this on my 525e about 20 years ago. Everything is logical and straight forward to rejuvenate and comes up great. Very systematic approach by Memphis. That engine sounded very sweet and healthy as he pulled the car out. Really looking forward to the engine bay detailing and the timing belt, camshaft and crankshaft end seal replacement episode.

[@paulschmolke188]

Great end result! Car looks almost new on camera. I appreciate the demo on the plastic rejuvenator, the only thing like it I’ve ever used is Armor-all. I’ll bet it’s fun to drive too. I’ve driven one myself and really enjoyed it; New car, dealer to dealer exchange at night. A worthwhile project car. 👍🏽👍🏽 I’ll be interested to see it with a cleaned up engine bay when you have time to do it.

[@willemp6432]

Thanx Memphis...It`s looking good my friend..👍

[@justinlawrence4562]

Looking forward to seeing further work on the e28

[@fernandoilroso]

The good ol" B-hall trick with the sealer on the battery tray :D

[@installwebercarburetorsona6159]

Nice job, car looked pretty tired before, now it looks sharp and well cared for.

[@rajivr5951]

"Advanced zip tie engineering" are some of the greatest words ever spoken. hahahaha

[@maxeluy]

Awesome video as always, so much content in just one video!

[@dame_rush]

6:10 wow, nice effect Memphis

[@markharris7662]

Looks so much better really cleaned the front up. Looking forward to seeing the engine bay refresh.

[@Markustajahoyrylaiva]

woow , Front end of that BMW looks like a milion dollar . I enjoyed that episode! thank you. ....and I just went to online shop and bought that Owatrol for my little Citroen AX

[@pouyan225]

Love this channel. Memphis is da man!

[@TheVintageApplianceEmporium]

Best car channel on KZbin! Love your work

[@robmain9961]

Super goof to watch you, how you rock it. Thanks for that. Reg the blind (glass) frontlights, you can fill them with COREGA TABS and water, and leave it overnight. Then empty and flush with de-mineralized water and let it dry.. They ll be clear again.

[@lesrogers7310]

Your E28 is a beauty, i always loved these cars and your one is very special.

[@Nerz845]

Looking absolutely sick man! Can’t wait for more!

[@jjrestomods]

Love to see you working on the e28! Your work improved the car noticeably! It looks awesome

[@grayfool]

Looking great. Very nice. As they say, the devil is in the detail. You've certainly proved that with this job. Excellent.

[@spyder2001]

Thank you. Polytrol looks like an awesome trim restorer. You do great work mate - keep it up!! A lot more work than planned but its a fantastic result.

[@29lookingood]

So proud of you and all the hard work you have put into your car. It is indeed a labour of love. 💙#UK

[@morganplurien3745]

Super boulot , elle ressort super bien cette face avant !!👍👍👍👍

[@trippy_boxer_dog2170]

amazing! you are so talented mate! looking forward to the next video of the engine bay clean up!

[@MiracleMitch]

Goedenavond! Great follow up to the initial 'tear down and prep' video. I have 3 cars to repair and this gives me the impetus to get them done. Awesome results on the E28 and I would be extremely pleased if my repairs look half as good. Keep the videos coming and I look forward to sharing the 100k subscribers achievement with you soon!

[@matthewbell1968]

Great work on the bonnet Memphis, removing the old sound insulation is a pig of a job

[@s.o.5975]

Hi Memphis. You can also switch the long gasket lip on the hood, it is still available and not that expensive. Well done and regards from a german E28 brother 👍

[@michaelvogt7787]

memphis, i am enjoying your videos. you are developing good technical skills, but you have a natural talent for story-telling. ive restored two dozen classic cars in the past 25 years ( 3x your age) and ive had several bmws including two im working on right now (87 e30 and 87 e28) i want to offer you some things to try... when you are overspraying the stone guard - ive watched closely andbnb you are Very close to the surface when spraying. the manufacturers recommend twice that distance and there is a reason. when you spray three things are coming out the nozzle propellant, solvent, and pigment. if you try backing off to over more like 18 inches, you will get both a finer spray, but also in that distance the solvent and propellant will volatilize and the only thing hitting the undercoating will be pigment. try this, and see if your problems w damaging the undercoating cease. its very easy to get close and aggressive.. painting bare metal this would not be as much trouble. but its the loading of the solvent and propellent in the dense close spray thats likely causing your troubles. experiment on spare fender. spray several patches of undercoating... allow to dry and cure - that means more that 2 days in fair weather... much longer in cool damp weather. Then test spray sections at different ranges. youll find how far away you need to get to improve texture and avoid under damage (i learned this on my 69 Porsche 911 restoration) also. ive used Polytrol for a long time. in my home in the US Midwest, ive gone over 5 years without having to retreat - i think in Belgium you will be fine for much longer. good luck, and, well done. cheers! Dr. Michael "doc" Vogt ps... make sure youre wearing safety glasses during All grinding! dont make me come over there!

[@brendansmith7872]

Love this content can't wait for the tidy up of the engine bay

[@sherimcgill5139]

That Polytrol did miracles!

[@fernandoruifaria5417]

The front looks like new, well done 👏

[@80sAudiSport]

Yes. Polytrol works really good, saved my CL bumpers w/chrome stripes. Might need an additional go, but held up quite well for months now!

[@power56garage]

Perfect job again ! I'm very happy when see new video is uploaded here! Just one notice from me, for the front end of the cars use a real paint (compresor and spray gun means, because i saw you can use it ! ) because the front of the cars accepts damage from the road and the paint from spray is a lot weak , i made the same thing and after one drive on the highway i realize my mistake :) Best regards !

[@ACDC1998Zippo]

10:00 For rattle can jobs, i really like the MIPA Winner stuff. It is really cheap but performs very well.

[@RestorationApprentice]

Great work, front end looking great now! Looking forward to more!

[@Johnathan_Waters]

You did a fantastic job! I am also a German auto mechanic by trade, and I think you nailed it. The only thing I noticed that you could have done was clean the inside of the headlamp lenses.

[@MrHuismeester]

Mooie resultaat !! De voorzijde van je BMW ziet weer als nieuw uit ! Je kan ook zien dat je het werk goed wil doen en je echt wel veel moeite doet om het allemaal er weer perfect eruit te laten zien. En het eindresultaat mag er zeker wezen !!! Weer genoten van je video met je heldere uitleg van hoe wat en waarom je sommige dingen doet. Is ook het mooiste en een restauratie, het weer opbouwen van alle componenten en de auto onder je handen te zien groeien ! Veel succes met de verdere aanpak kan ik je wensen en graag tot de volgende episode !

[@o.h.w-ok]

Wow that hood looks incredible. Nicely done!

[@kris856]

Thanks for your advice about polytrol- never heard of that before and after watching you I have just ordered a can. You definitely deserv some commision from them🤓

[@avtolubitel78]

Интересная жидкость для пластика. Мне бы такая не помешала. Давайте теперь следить, надолго ли этого хватит.

[@ТоршерКурлыкович]

Знать бы как она ещё называется..

[@avtolubitel78]

@@ТоршерКурлыкович, Owatrol Polytrol

[@avtolubitel78]

@@ТоршерКурлыкович, о, нашел в РФ даже. 0,5 л 1400р

[@ТоршерКурлыкович]

@@avtolubitel78 феном подешевле будет)

[@JMc.D]

Looks great. Perhaps later you can polish the glass on the headlights to really make it pop.

[@chrislewis2510]

Looks awesome! Keep up the great content!

[@Parknest]

That Polytrol looks to be good stuff. I used the Autoglym bumper gel on my E36 and it didn't last. This looks to be better. The E28 is looking great.

[@fluffstar_]

Nice one Memphis! Great fix on the ducts, they came out amazing. Keep up the goed werk 👌

[@faustp23]

Great work!!! You have talent and passion, your work speaks for itself!!!

[@tunizieca9373]

Burning alcohol removes glue very easy! Love the e28 🔥

[@kaasbaas1999]

dude this looks so good, nice to see you hyped again on the e28. And the car deserves it, so beautifull. Maybe put some yellow headlights on it ;) would fit in nice with the fresh front end en retro style of the car.

[@alexs8495]

I really appreciate your dedication and especially the way you shape your stories. I am just waiting for the next one! You can finish the seam sealer with a flat painting brush (not with the finger) for a very close OEM look. Greetings from Germany!

[@RodrigoMoschetto]

Sensational! It was wonderful! I can't wait to watch the next episodes of this gem!

[@joelpalmer]

Great work and outstanding results. On chrome you can use 0000 steel wool with polish for faster and better result. Keep going you have a great car!

[@arthurmiller9434]

@Memphis: 3M produces a label adhesive remover that is very effective in penetration and removing adhesives from any surface. I believe it’s base chemical component is a terpene derivative. It is an environmentally safe solvent used in in a variety of industrial and non-industrial applications.

[@billl7551]

I scanned this episode and now will take the time to watch part 1 and 3. I have an '88 e29/M5 US spec (owned since 1990) and the L/R metal "air trays" you have are some soft foam-like material and poor shape like your hood insulation. You inspire me to shape and make some new ones from urethane rubber. I'll have to find a vehicle like yours to copy the shape. Love that I-6 sound!!. I'll take any advice you offer!!

[@FrankParkin]

Crazy skills. Great video. Chillies out viewing. Thank you.

[@zakichan2446]

i love your content could u pls make more episodes im so haapy i finally found somthing worth watching on youtube i hope u keep on posting videoss love the content

[@valensomm]

This turned out amazing, also loving the way you present everything and how it is filmed, everything is just spot on!

[@keyboardrunner]

Thank you for this awesomeness, love your videos✊🏻

[@markdaugherty6378]

Great result, the hood looks so much better with the insulation installed

[@martinwyke]

Well done, cracking looking result

[@mikecyman1635]

Great work! I would love to see an update on the polytrol finish in a few months time. Especially after winter driving. Thanks!

[@MousemanLV]

Awesome content. Now it looks so mint from the engine bay! The front end restoration as well, absolutely amazing.

[@USSEntrprise]

if im not mistaken, the OEM anti gravel spray is a 2-k Poly urethan based "foam". they stopped useing it because of health and enviromental concerns.

[@andymille]

Really great work, it looks nearly brand new 👍👍👍

[@Ammerstol]

Man, you did a cracking job on the BMW. Looks lovely :)

[@ToyotaLandCruiser]

Right move with the Motip cans.

[@francispowell1811]

Another good episode with sound advise. Thanks.

[@brucehowe3477]

Looks fantastic Memphis! Love your attention to detail.

[@douglasb.1203]

Amazing results with rattle cans.

[@BTCisKing.]

Car is coming along nicely.

[@markmcmichael5595]

Very good idea with the bumper stud well done

[@paulmackay6376]

Excellent video and great work. You are a gifted young man. Keep up the great content.

[@Reptif97]

Can't wait for the engine bay clean up!

[@dikkis-4245]

Amazing Job Memphis, I really like your videos. 👍👍

[@harraneabdelkader316]

loved the result of the hood great work