Our BIGGEST DETAILING EVER! Mercedes Benz 280SL Pagoda // PART 2

This 1971 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda is the largest detailing job we've ever done! This classic Mercedes came straight to us from Bring a Trailer and we had our work cut out for us. We spent 5 days dry ice cleaning, 1+ day polishing the chrome, and at least 3 days on paint correction. We didn't even touch the soft top!
The paint on this Mercedes Benz 280SL Pagoda was in dire shape and really thin. This job was so big that we split it in to two episodes! In this second video, we tackle the paint correction, chrome polish, rust repair, and a deep restoration of this Mercedes 280SL cabriolet. We pulled out all the stop for this one. We took this classic Benz down to the frame and restored this car from the ground up!
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Chapters:
00:00 - 280SL Breakdown
00:14 - Car Wash!
01:38 - Inspection
01:50 - Disassembly
02:04 - Chrome Polish
03:31 - Paint Correction
05:51 - Parts Detailing
06:33 - Rust Repair
06:41 - Dent Removal
06:48 - Window Restoration
06:57 - Hard Top Restoration
08:23 - More Parts Detailing
11:59 - Hubcap and Wheel Restoration
12:28 - Interior Detailing
14:40 - New Tires!
14:57 - Assembly
16:13 - White Wall Magic
16:39 - Windshield Wiper Install
16:56 - Cosmoline Plug Painting
17:11 - Touch Up Paint
17:19 - Final Scrub
17:54 - Clear Coating Wheels
18:15 - Final Results!
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[@bbqguy777]

Freaking showroom quality work right there! I was excited about this video and for good reason. Screw the reupholster job, just let y’all clean it. This is why I love and subscribe to this channel!

[@IAMDetailing]

We really appreciate having you in our community 💪🏼💪🏼 thank you for watching 😁

[@mikebeer1567]

Finally somebody details a car that really needs it, beautiful car, beautiful job

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

You guys knocked this car out of the ballpark

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@peterbellini6102]

Every job you do is Concours-level stuff....awestruck

[@timinthesun]

Great Job. How can any civilized human being not appreciate this result? Beautiful.

[@nikolauswolff5791]

This is the most beautiful car that i've ever seen so far. The legendary Pagode 280 SL from Stuttgart Untertürkheim.

[@ED-zc2um]

U guys are THE best detainees on KZbin, bar none

[@RickPfeister]

That paint color is absolutely beautiful. That was an amazing transformation.

[@g.t.z.7174]

This is not a detailing, it's a complete restoration!!

[@tejolisboa]

Glorious result!!!

[@alanbower9296]

FANTASTIC GUYS LOT OF VERY HARD WORK

[@mntrader2]

Priceless guys!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you! 🙌🏽

[@khs79reunion4]

That is the cleanest car I have ver seen in my life!

[@IAMDetailing]

She came out great!

[@ostone164]

This is one of the best I've seen.

[@dougcargill6730]

Magnificent! It’s also a testament to the quality of paint and chrome used 50+ years ago.

[@saitamabeach2200]

Beautiful. I could write more, but it would be pointless. One word is enough.

[@AdrianoFCO]

Jaw dropping. You guys are the absolute best.

[@ems324]

HOLY SHIT !!!! what a transformation !!!!

[@racefun4]

This is my kind of Netflix

[@dzpatrioteziridedjazairi8196]

Mercedes is the best in Europe and the most beautiful car

[@Car0917]

Thank you best friend for the video.

[@IAMDetailing]

You are most welcome my friend

[@laleilha]

What a gem! Congrats for the love

[@hunterjumper5892]

Happy to sub. Phenomenal job on the MB. TOTAL ROCKSTAR. Beautifully subtle car in that shade of blue. Have a 380SL that sits in the garage. Needs some loving. Thx for inspiring.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks for joining us!

[@vaneden9603]

Not only did we see the rebirth of a Masterpiece but indeed restoring this beautiful car's dignity! What superb craftsmanship! This is truly Art in its utter purity! If ever the Midas Touch meant anything THIS TEAM HAS GOT IT! Congrats guys, you truly create splendid magic!

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent.

[@Roberto-ow9rj]

Wow perfect, Big Guys

[@gayspam4109]

Beautiful work.

[@jkxelor1295]

Damn dudes. PRO!

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽

[@ODTK268]

These guys deliver real Stuttgart quality 👍

[@patrickfoteff4994]

I'm a big Pagoda fan. Nice work bringing this one back. They have one of the most beautiful dashboards of any car ever made.

[@JW-lo2bh]

Absolute perfection!

[@garrettperkins9021]

Amazing transformation!

[@ulysseslima9534]

The edition is so dynamic.

[@antonistsitakis8713]

Great work guys, this classic gets a second youth after your oustanding treatment. The second most amazing is that we realize in these days cars were made to last. Watching the paint and the crome restoration revive after half a century says all there is to know about the material and production quality used in that era. I dont think that any of todays models ,even the really expensive ones, could ever reach that age nicely to be retouched ,since the expiration date is cut short from the drawing board. Keep rocking guys and save as many of these rare mechanical gems as possible.

[@IAMDetailing]

Totally agree. Thank you Antonis!

[@geofffikar3417]

It's heartbreaking what they sell today and call quality.

[@Chilicharger665]

You guys are the best!

[@graemeneale9311]

I am really, very impressed!

[@fredsalfa]

That is Mindblowing. I literally thought that blue paint was finished and it needed a respray

[@davidcameron6278]

beautiful job....on the most beautiful car ever made

[@raphaelszok8561]

Great job and looks like a million dollars.

[@berndh.586]

The most impressive preparation! You are absolutely great....👋

[@rodfarva6749]

Probably the best detail job I've seen on youtube.

[@ivorwm2291]

One of my favorite cars!

[@ErikS-]

As if it just came from the factory. What a beautiful result.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Erik! That's high praise

[@fouadashour1249]

TOP WORKOUT

[@antoniobulanhagui9714]

This Probably the Best Ever Detailing Job i ever watched!!😲😲😲👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@Bea_remembrance]

Great video. Very cool car.

[@Londant10]

Super Job Guys,, 👍🏽👍🏽🏆🏆

[@The_Nomad_Detailer]

You guys do amazing work! Very inspiring as well for fellow detail shop owners like myself. We are starting this level of service in our shop ASAP!

[@christoskyprianides5865]

Excellent. There is nothing more to say about. 😀🤗

[@Skylar89861]

just say wow man

[@sergioguerra1246]

Lots of heavy work. Congrats!!!!🇧🇷

[@JesusGomez-pz6wc]

I think you guys missed a spot haha 😮‍💨 🔥 man super satisfying to watch 🤤

[@hauke4651]

Isn’t it exceptional how good the quality of paint and chrome was back in the days??? I mean this car looks totally neglected even it was never a cheap car …but you saved it ! Fantastic , outstanding work as always ❤️

[@IAMDetailing]

It’s incredible the difference from today and how things were meant to last when they made them at this period of time. It will be refreshing if we can work our way back to that here in the future, as a society

[@geofffikar3417]

They don't make them like they used to unfortunately.

[@laleilha]

That's how Mercedes got its fame. Good part is they kept it up to the '90s

[@sfneurosurgeon]

Attention to detail is what separates Jakob from the other so called detailers. He even cleaned the trunk mat!

[@joevanseeters2873]

What an incredible transformation. You guys are the masters of detailing for sure! I was really surprised that chrome came back to life as far gone as it looks initially. That 280SL still looks great 50 years later! What an awesome Grand Tourer of the period. That is one lucky owner after the I AM Detailing refresh.

[@joe.olivet]

Precise and conscientious in this detail. Banged it out. 😎👊🏻🔨

[@IAMDetailing]

All the way down to the frame on this one 🙌🏽💪🏼 enjoy your Sunday Joe! Thanks for watching

[@joe.olivet]

@@IAMDetailing you guys nailed it. 🔨🙌🏻

[@driveitlikeyoustoleit8934]

Excellent work on one of the most beautiful cars the world has ever seen.

[@MrHiBeta]

I always want to wash my car after watching your videos. Nice work men!

[@IAMDetailing]

That’s what we like to hear! A perfect sunday for it 😉

[@arifsedic]

there is no other word but MAGIC, I enjoy every video you share with us. thank you

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks for watching Arif! That makes all the hard work worth it to hear!!

[@sandyvalentin3072]

Wow.. Just simply amazing… I AM Detailing is the Ritz Carlton of auto detailing the caliber of cars sent to this shop are all high end and it’s through there reputation that they have .Bravo 👏 👏

[@uleiosu4582]

wow well done! but hey, that car has it all. what a beautiful car

[@sylvaincompagnon6436]

Very, very impressive !!! What a great job. Congratulations 😊 👍👍👍

[@FrankPerez-cl1gl]

Awesome job. Detailing at its best

[@Renny1953]

I would love to have seen the client's reaction. Sterling job!

[@BrokenSilvia]

Just to think the amount of time spent on filming and editing, let alone the work done on the car itself. Amazing results as always!

[@geofffikar3417]

That's why we can't wait for the next video. We know excellence awaits.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks buddy! Trust me, this one was a DOOZY!

[@frfrpr]

Outstanding video!

[@Jacklee-qh1cv]

Damn you guys do a much better job than AMMO. Really impressive work.

[@PersonaN007Grata]

That’s my dream car. Amazing job guys.

[@ianmuir3640]

In a league of your own

[@makisgggg838]

Excellent work from guys with serious skills!!! It seems to me like the car was repainted!

[@sb082566]

I feel like shipping my car oversea to you guys .... never saw anything like this, amazing well done

[@carinoporelcampo]

That is INSANE, great job! your team should very proud of their job!. And how amazing the Pagoda is? My god! my jaw was open the hole video!

[@michaelhicks9735]

I haven’t watched anything this satisfying in months! I will subscribe. Thank you.

[@offilawnoone9020]

awesome car. want one.

[@Steph-iw3hr]

Amazing , for sure one of your best job ever

[@chitown1098]

Loved the video on my favorite car. You guys are artists. Just subscribed to see more amazing vids in the future.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks for the sub! We are stoked to have you here!

[@michaelmille6392]

Your work is incredible. So much attention to details. I love it. Greetings from germany

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much Michael!

[@parkermorris90]

This car looks exactly like 230 Mercedes from Knockin' on Heaven's door with Til Schweiger and Jan Josef Liefers.

[@joeroad6618]

What a total transformation, watching the dead paint and chrome come back to life was awesome, phenomenal job, you should be very proud!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Joe! Appreciate you taking the time to watch us work!

[@edgarribeirodossantos9019]

Impeccable job indeed! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💙🤍

[@xMrsmileyfacex]

Perfection is what you guys at I AM have done to this 52 year old 280SL Pagoda. It's all in the details. Large and small. Perfect. Been subbed for a while now. Keep the great content coming. Cheers.

[@yvanpedron5255]

Absolument incroyable travail et qualité..

[@nudaveritas6322]

I AM DETAILING.......................THE TRANSFORMERS and the WIZARDS of PAINT.

[@guri131]

Absolutely amazing work. Keep it up!

[@____Mr.Happy____]

Liked and subscribed! Beautiful job guys.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much Andrey!

[@peterwalter3663]

What a great job!

[@crisholmurb007]

You guys are totally amazing! Just imagine how much money you saved the owner by detailing instead of repainting, re-chroming etc.

[@craigstrickland1572]

I didn't think that paint was able to be saved after the initial shots but damn if you all didn't pull it off! I am sure the new owner is very happy

[@IAMDetailing]

It took a TON of work to get it and it will require some upkeep, but very happy with the transformation. Thanks for watching Craig!

[@yogeshsundaramurthy975]

Top notch inspiring work ! Always love watching your work 😍

[@Tamtam-qr4vy]

Fantastic job guys. Keep up the good work and no doubt customers will be ecstatic again and again. 👍

[@waelsaeed]

I wish I can find a great detailer like you and your team to pamper my 2013 SL 350!

[@thomaswild2957]

for good money, you find one

[@STERNWAERTS]

beyond incredible!

[@-SmokeDogg-]

Excellent! All it takes is time, dedication, and a little elbow grease. Great job guys!!

[@ricardojorge1937]

Amazing job! This car is beautiful. Thanks!

[@koford]

i love how you guys do such a great job and taking care of the car. Customer gonna go weee and worth every cent.

[@iraklirazmadze5391]

Perfect work, awesome car. Well done Guys!

[@henryreinhard6714]

Wow, very good Job! 👍

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

Concours level detail no doubt

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽

[@paulvon2378]

I had to comment even though this was done over a year ago. This job was so much more than a "detailing" . Amazing work on a classic Mercedes. Would your client be willing to sell?

[@IAMDetailing]

I think this specific Pagoda had sentimental value if I’m not mistaken!

[@KB-mu2wg]

Staisfying process with great results. Thank you for nice video