“Pagoda” Preservation Detail 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

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12years experience (7years in Czech Republic and last 5years in the US)
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
When I picked up this beautiful Pagoda at my client's warehouse I thought that this would be an easy job. Unfortunately when I parked the car under our shop lights I quickly realized that this won't be a quick and easy job. And of course the clear coat was hard as rock so it wasn't easy to remove all those scratches and swirl marks. But after a couple days working on this truly gentleman's car we were done and it looks as it should Elegant and Beautiful.
What we have done:
Dry Ice Engine Cleaning
Paint Correction
Leather Cleaning and Conditioning
Door panel Repair
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[@brianbarnes7774]

In my humble opinion, the 280 SL was the epitome of Mercedes Benz build quality and engineering. So beautiful and graceful, with the hard top on or off. I think this was the Mercedes that defined the company, and set the standard for all Mercedes Benz cars built after it. It is my personal favorite, and this car is the same age as I am.

[@detonator2112]

This, imho, is one the most beautiful cars ever made and on par with Jaguar E-type, Porsche 911 and Ferrari Daytona (in my category of all-time greatest classics).

[@Fall-off-currencies]

The Mercedes is the most beautiful and best built

[@Hunter-ld7nr]

It definitely is the little things that make a BIG difference! Thank you for sharing!

[@SimonChampagne]

Can't imagine the owner's reaction! Masterful work.

[@MagnoliaEmporium]

My mom had a 71 burgundy automatic with 16 coats of lacquer on it... it was an awesome car.... my dad always drove the diesel sedans...

[@jose_Sand]

Great job and love this car

[@gregrowell3027]

One of the finest details I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@user-ke5kw4lg6l]

Precious valuable piece of Art

[@QuidproMoto]

As usual, excellent work! The leather and the minor repairs make so much sense! Car looks beautiful. The owner must have been ecstatic.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks 👍

[@MehdiSoltanianAuto]

What a wonderful car.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Yes.

[@berniepeskett2566]

Magnificent work, you took a very clean car and brought it back to like new condition. Love your work!👍🇨🇦

[@IAMDetailing]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@allisnotwhatitseems.]

My all time favourite

[@paulpanayi9135]

Beautiful job, on a beautiful car! 🚗💯👌💣💥

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you! 👍

[@znarfrivera]

I love your videos. Please do some more engine and under chassis dry ice blasting videos. Just relaxing and entertaining to watch.

[@IAMDetailing]

More to come! ;) tomorrow will be here another video... I have many videos on my phone just no time for editing :/

[@markrichardson3566]

Cool 😎, great job guys

[@oohmeconkers1968]

Beautiful car, stunning work!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you! 👍

[@ncfatcyclist]

So beautiful 🤩 classic

[@fordssucklol]

wow, nice job nice car,

[@romandecaesar4782]

Bravo. Well done.

[@ItsTimePictures]

How I would love to have this done for my 500 SEC, but I am in NC and doubtful anyone around here can come close to this quality. Amazing.

[@63humanbeing]

Super job 👏🏼👍🏼

[@richardtrow2751]

Absolutely gorgeous 👌

[@RickGTI2019]

Great job on an even greater car ! Thanks for sharing, it’s all in the details ! RickGTI

[@gijsv8419]

You make a beautifull car stunning.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you very much!

[@purpletrance9874]

WOW! Like better than new! 👌💜

[@IAMDetailing]

Glad you think so!

[@judgedredd]

Beautiful car and great job.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Yes.

[@loism1965]

Wowo great job.

[@geordiechacko1394]

Super duper work nd what finish🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@carolscottodivettio4893]

great job, is time find classic cars

[@xro1589]

How is that even possible - cars were looking better back then than these days! Except few manufacturers, almost all mechanical and buttons are gone :( Awesome job! Unrelated: Lexus LC500 as among the last dinosaurs?

[@ciriusstar8376]

Nice Job 👍

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks! 👍

[@mikebeer1567]

I'm not clear on the dry ice cleaning, is it the same as sand blast but with ice or does the cold have some sort of reaction also

[@ehabyoussef3303]

The money 💰

[@kisah_nyata_update]

It is a LOVELY Mercedes Benz 👍👍 So SEXY car 🙏

[@kimranahmed]

hi, so you do it as hobby or professionally as service? I like classic german cars and thinking about getting an old convertible having it fully detailed and restored wonder if you could help?

[@ricardosanches2513]

Faltou mostrar o motor, mas muito bom, excelente trabalho, parabéns!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

My God. Em boca calada não entra mosca. I will 🙏 for you.

[@ricardosanches2513]

NÃO ENTENDI O QUE QUIS DIZER ME DIZER. SE ESTÁ REFERINDO AO QUE DISSE SOBRE O MOTOR ME REFERI SOBRE MOSTRAR APÓS O TÉRMINO DO TRABALHO.

[@Eldariooirad]

Music too bad, car, gorgeous, great job!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

My God. Envy kills.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Too bad is you, mr. Iglesias.

[@qwer6573532]

🤩

[@jimhenry7173]

Look at how beautiful this car is? Look at the stunning simplicity of the design. I have a serious problem with used European cars, as I have witnessed the inexorable March toward dumb ass complexity in all European manufacturers,and now it is so horrible to own a European car past it's warranty, that it's too bloody costly to enjoy. I came from twenty years working with Mercedes Benz Truck Manufacturing as well as Mercedes Benz Road Racing. I have owned German cars,American cars,British cars and Italian cars. I used to race sports cars in the 1970's. My uncle was a math professor at Oregon State University in the 1960's. He drove an ugly 1959 green Chevy Belair Station Wagon for ten years. He was a character,and quite eccentric. He showed up in 1969 to everyone's shock and surprise with a brand new MB convertible,with a Pagoda roof. Just like this one. He paid cash for it,saving up for it.

[@alsiddiqq8479]

👌

[@terrydear4038]

Nice job. Car has aftermarket chrome strip across middle of door and front guard - looks odd.

[@tomlabarbara6277]

Subscriber here, please give me some tips on removing wrinkles from seat base leather of my 911, thank you!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you for subscription ;) about your question.. can you send me email with picture how it looks like right now? [e-mail]

[@tomlabarbara6277]

@@IAMDetailing yes, I just sent a picture of it!

[@wozmac771]

How much does dry ice cleaning the engine and under carriage cost for a 4 door sedan?

[@IAMDetailing]

It depends, all cars are different and the job will take different time. Dry Ice cleaning is charged per hour... and classic car will be different than modern cars from 2000 up. So always depend on the car but you should expect at minimum $1k but with many cars complete job can be close to $2k and many classics even more (undercarriage, engine, wheel wells). But good visible result on undercarriage will start around $1k

[@wozmac771]

@@IAMDetailing Thx so much for being candid. I was hoping it woud be a couple hundred in my dream world. I have done detailing myself but couldn't setup a proper business. I do realize the work involved. If I buy a car that I want, will bring it for the undercarriage and engine clean at the very least. I think the advantage with dry ice is, one it can get in every spot, and it strips to the bare paint or metal. Thx again.

[@albertogallegos-cordero5611]

Beatification at its best. I wonder if the owner would be interested in selling.

[@philreynolds6018]

Forgot to remove the side molding !

[@IAMDetailing]

Unfortunately not was possible in this case and client want leave it there.

[@throughmyeyes9940]

was car washed first

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Naturally, my dear.

[@harshabiliangady3211]

This guy like Arthur are in the wrong profession, they should have been Plastic Surgeons.

[@gfrank8058]

GF1, 👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😎

[@cevatalzubeydi2521]

How much

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

One heart.

[@henniedewet123]

I had to sell my Buksie ......

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Sell your soul to the Devil.