PAINTING My AMG GT Black Series! Transformation to Solarbeam

Join me to see my AMG GT Black Series being painted and changing colour to Solarbeam! Since dropping it off for the respray, most of the parts have already transformed, but now we can see the stages on the main body for the triple layer colour.
I always intended to order my AMG GT Black Series in the distinct AMG Solarbeam that had been the launch colour for the C63 Black Series and SLS Black Series, however when the order books opened for the GT BS it was no longer an option. In the UK we could only choose from 8 standard colours (10 in some regions) and now available one-off options made publicly available; only for select VIP/AMG ONE customers. Not only that, but AMG recently took Solarbeam off the options list for all other models so no option to order it directly this way.
As such, I brought the car to Chartwell; who did the repairs to my McLaren Senna 2 years ago, and last year resprayed my SLS Black Series into Mystic Blue. It's a lengthy process to do everything correctly, but having last visited it and seen the car dismantled, this time around a large chunk of the body panels have already been painted. However, this gave a perfect opportunity to see the main body itself go through the process and change colour to yellow.
We've also managed to solve the V8 badges question, having wondered about changing the red outlines to a gloss black to better match the car. Now all that's going to be left is sourcing the new parts needed (badges and one-time use brackets/seals) and then everything being reassembled, so hopefully 3 weeks or so before it can go to Topaz for PPF.
Be sure to check out the new items in the Cheers by Shmee150 shop: cheers.shmee150.com
Thanks for watching, Tim
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Walkaround
02:08 Yellow!
06:05 First Coat
10:37 Second Coat
14:07 Pearl Coat
14:55 Lacquer
15:28 Next Steps
18:20 V8 Badges
20:00 Leaving Paint Booth
21:28 Your Questions
25:34 Wrap Up
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[@Shmee150]

It's yellow and it's looking incredible! How cool is it to see the main body of my AMG GT Black Series as it transforms and is painted Solarbeam?! I cannot wait until this is all back together and we'll be able to see the finished result, it's going to be stunning!

[@tanmayharakuni]

I love your videos

[@tanmayharakuni]

Happy birthday

[@benlecluyse]

😎

[@briannfs2]

Looking very brilliant 👌

[@AsiaKoeanDoll]

Paint it PINJ

[@Big_M_T]

Let’s give proper credit to this guy in the paint booth. No pressure amiright?!?!?! What an absolute next-level professional.

[@NtoTheM]

I remember how excited he was when he got his AMG GT wrapped yellow. Now, at last, he gets the Black Series PAINTED in yellow for real. Awesome journey!

[@aayangoverski3437]

Absolutely awesome

[@Shmee150]

I remember the wrap well! It was the precursor to what we're seeing now for sure

[@mariusilerd9581]

But it looked so good in black😩😩

[@ahyaan2552]

@@mariusilerd9581 his car his choice his personality on the car

[@skarpy24]

Maybe you know why he didn't buy a car in this color?

[@ebinsuncle]

I really can’t wait to see the finished result. It’s surely going to be the most unique GT Black Series in the world… congratulations!

[@saharatransport3245]

You obviously have not seen what's coming. There are some insane colors that are in production.

[@johnrexg1834]

@@saharatransport3245 There isn't any special program for the AMG black series he is right this is going to be the most special one

[@HDistant]

@@johnrexg1834 yea apart from the P one livery the AMG One owners

[@ep1981]

Shmee manages to make a video of (almost) watching paint dry engaging and interesting. The enthusiasm for the process is lots of fun. Looking forward to the finished product on the road!

[@Mike.W.Dasher]

18:21 It would be cool to paint those red badge underlays Mystic blue, along with the brake calipers, just for fun. lol

[@DanielSadjadian]

Wow this is going to look amazing, the various panels already look so nice 🔥

[@Shmee150]

I think so too!

[@andrewflynn382]

The Colour is looking amazing. Loved watching the process as well. Can’t wait to see the final product. Happy birthday Tim 🎂🎉

[@bpaul1201awesome]

I will say the level of detail Chartwell goes through to make it look like a factory paint is quite impressive. I see why they are the authorized repair center for the big names and their high end models. Looking forward to seeing it fully polished and out in the sun!

[@adrianward7888]

Yes Chartwell, amazing place and better than OEM finished. These guys repaired a BMW of mine. Outstanding service.

[@HugoAraujoRacing]

Congratulations on your vision for this car Tim, and Congratulations to Chartwell team 👍👍👍

[@Shmee150]

Thanks 👍

[@arnavchavan5465]

Happy Belated Birthday Tim!! 🎂🍰🎉🎊 I am in love with your videos ever since the early car spotting days and wish you with a blessed and prosperous future (and many more cars to come!!!!)

[@Shmee150]

Thank you so much for the support, it's appreciated

[@arnavchavan5465]

@@Shmee150 Thanks so much Tim it really means A lot☺️☺️☺️ You will always be my favourite ytber. Also a happy 34th Birthday again.

[@ryandalgleish6029]

Would look cool with exposed carbon on the louvers on the wings against the solar beam 😎

[@deansilkmusic]

Tim, I want to thank you for your videos. Myself and my family are in a really shit situation recently with health etc... We all love to sit there and watch your videos (the Shmeuseum vids too), but you really are a release for us all!!! My Mum has a huge operation on Weds, and you really do help me & Dad to relax. Thank you pal. Much love

[@HossLUK]

I absolutely loved seeing the process of painting and wasnt actually expecting to see as much as we did, but definitely very, very glad we got to. Sooo excited to see the end result and see that solarbeam in the sun!

[@ChrisDana10]

Leaving the carbon exposed on the vents on the front wings may have been a cool look? The same way its exposed on the bonnet

[@utkarshkaushik617]

Wow it looks sooooo good can't wait to see the whole car done

[@Shmee150]

Likewise!

[@kievmiddeton2656]

That Solarbeam-carbon contrast is gorgeous 😍

[@h0llowm3n]

Looking great! This is very exciting. I love the access you have! Cheers on the respray!

[@IngramCars]

Wonderful insight to the paint process at Chartwell - thanks for filming for all to see.

[@barlynuribe3887]

Awesome to see these videos. Thank you Tim for taking us alongside through the process.

[@nicholassmith7048]

Tim, the vision, speccing and planning you have for not only each car but for your whole collection is second to none.

[@Smitlors]

Love it, so crazy to see the car pulled apart like that, can't wait to see the process completed

[@rushabnoah3620]

Happy birthday, Tim! I hope you've had an amazing day and an amazing celebration! Here's to many more videos and cars and track days, cheers! ✨

[@MiniOne82]

Wow! that looks stunning, this is exciting, can't wait to see it on the road.

[@redbullmad5410]

Looks amazing really needs those chrome bits on the handles gloss black to match it up with everything else 👍

[@neilstothard]

The car Gt Black series is going to phenomenal once completed, thanks to you and Chartwell for taking us through the process. Also Happy Birthday Tim.

[@officialTHREETWENTYdotcom]

This looks absolutely UNREAL. This is a perfect colour for the car, and the colour-coded hatch will look considerably better.

[@BorjaOjeda]

Heck yeah 🤘🏼 This car was meant to be this very color. Congrats on, once again, having the nerve to pull off something like this, Tim. It’s looking absolutely stellar! 🌟

[@theetactician]

Love this. I painted cars 15 years ago and the technology now is incredible. The whole time it was being sprayed I was a little concerned with the shade, but the color turned out fantastic! Can’t wait to see it finished.

[@PyroMotteFullHD]

Nice painting. Beautiful colour

[@jeremyjansen1932]

Happy birthday Tim! May God bless you with many more!

[@Shmee150]

Thanks so much

[@unknown81360]

@@Shmee150 happy birthday

[@vegardxf]

This will look awesome! Really like that you paint the back all yellow. But will the chrome on the doorhandle be the only chromw on the car? Thinking maybe some carbon or black vinyl would fit on that?

[@Shmee150]

We've got a solution for that coming, do not fear

[@soubido]

The stealth spec was really nice but the Solarbeam just looks amazing!

[@sumbochen2519]

Looking sooooo fresh! I really enjoy watching the whole process. Thank you for this. Can't wait to see the finish product 🙌

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

That's awesome. Thanks for showing some of the process. The new colour is so much better. Looking forward to the next video. Keep up the good work.

[@gentlecareledward]

Looks so cool!

[@kevinvanneste2500]

Looks awesome ❤

[@danielriley7903]

Wow! Sensational!!

[@kevmagill5163]

Literally 2 of my favorite cars....and the Solar Beam Yellow is EPIC!...Never did I think you were making the wrong decision and the proof is in the result...can't wait to see it in motion, fellow car guys...the adventures continue...💛

[@claudioagmfilho]

Awesome video Tim, appreciate it, thanks for sharing it…

[@spunkineye9516]

Wow! The progress is incredible

[@Shmee150]

Really cool

[@RemkoEHV]

This colour is so cool! Can't wait to see the car finished ! Big thumbs up for this video! Drive safe Tim !

[@sueholloway3369]

Looks incredible Tim, absolutely loving it

[@Excalabur50]

Looking EPIC Tim!

[@geoffreymckenzie5561]

Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Shmee!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrisflux57]

Looking absolutely lovely 👌🏻

[@NicolasEsparza45]

Such a cool video!

[@81MercTurbo]

Absolutely in love with this transformation! What a stunner!

[@Shmee150]

Just wait until it's finished!

[@81MercTurbo]

@@Shmee150 cannot wait… that color is amazing

[@nikolagrujanovic8407]

That car will look amazing when ist done Shmee Congrats of owning just a amazing Mercedes

[@Shmee150]

Thank you

[@joash9522]

This will look stunning!!

[@jo05dk]

So far it looks amazing. Excited for the final result.

[@oxygenC63]

Solarbeam looks so great! Hope to see the finished car soon! 🔥🔥 😍 😍

[@981porsche3]

24:56: Those AMG seats are actually Recaro Pole Position seats branded for AMG, and I think they are the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. I installed them in my Porsche Cayman S, and I have done over 80k miles-including several multi-thousand mile road trips, and my butt never even ached, much less hurt, after many hours at the wheel. As Shmee150 pointed out, seats are a very personal thing-a seat comfortable for one may not be for another-but for me, they are the most comfortable seats I’ve ever sat in. And, as a bonus, they come in FIA certified race spec too (with Velour fabric instead of leather because velour is fire resistant), so I have them installed in my race cars too.

[@maxmeyer74]

Great video, very descriptive and informative.

[@jmrracing7097]

Absolutely beautiful

[@spadgm]

Looks incredible!, very skillful job!

[@OibPC]

Im so glad youre brave enough to do this. AWESOME!

[@Shmee150]

Can't wait to see it finished

[@staney7831]

Ikr!! Everyone is scared to touch the paint work because of the value😭

[@unknown81360]

@@staney7831 understandably so too, the balls on this guy

[@3BGamersHD]

Incredible tim! What a car!

[@MegaSturrup]

It looks soo good! Great choice

[@Shmee150]

Thank you very much

[@jedgreco]

Amazing episode!

[@onkedilz198]

These guys are brilliant! I had no doubt after the excellent job they did with the SLS.

[@iam_nick]

So happy for you Tim!

[@wilmawillmal]

Happy birthday Tim. Since yesterday we know what you spend your time with on the plane - with the dice! Was very impressive!

[@Silver-st2zq]

Great choice and excellent content as always 👍

[@markbrochado1905]

Omg it’s going to look so good

[@carlos64030]

This video was so satisfying to watch!

[@Alex-nv6vd]

Happy Birthday! and congrats on the beautiful colored AMG GT Black Series!

[@davidfreeman4407]

Stunning colour can’t wait to see it sat in the collection

[@thebucketofawesomeness8700]

Looking great! Although personally I would have had the louvres on the front fenders left in carbon to tie in with the bonnet

[@sdmnsdb]

Looks soooo good already!! Best wishes

[@davidsmall7676]

Happy Birthday Shmee! Many happy returns. CHEERS !!!

[@MrMattb077]

Fantastic, thanks!

[@allanreardon]

That was really cool to see the process.

[@iainf6]

#Shquad......hi Tim, this new colour looking absolutely stunning, many congratulations buddy 👊😎😎😎😎😎

[@Shmee150]

Hey, thanks!

[@lloydbellis7360]

Thank you for showing us the paint process, going to look epic.

[@matthewmahy2604]

It’s fascinating to see the car dismantled like that, thanks for showing the process and not just the end result.

[@pjgreen1183]

Wow, beautiful, superfluous, gorgeous paint, lovely job,,,

[@CastleNightTCG]

Absolutely awesome video Tim. You couldn't have chosen a better color for this car. I can't wait to see it.!

[@kostasf4483]

Even without the panels the car looks so cool !! 💪💪

[@DownLow0099]

And now truly a one of a kind car. Nicely done sir.

[@leonardkleynhans108]

Happy Birthday Shmee🍻 God bless! Great choice on the colour!

[@shohamroshan]

Happy Birthday Tim 🎉

[@Shmee150]

Cheers

[@dereklee5939]

Looks stunning

[@Shmee150]

I agree

[@mustimustiman9384]

Wonderful, beautiful 😍

[@Shmee150]

Thank you! 😊

[@scubatrucker6806]

Looking good bro. Great paint shop 👍👍

[@TheLambo123254]

cant wait till its done!

[@mischavanderlinden9039]

Smee's Bumblebee, Transformed...love it! Congratz! Roll out!

[@kaybe3044]

17:40 That is just beautiful mate. Cheers.

[@MrMcFunkaDunk1]

It looks amazing, congrats! It’s gonna be epic when it’s finally all back together.

[@Shmee150]

Can't wait to see it done

[@jamesw6052]

Awesome job so far!

[@Shmee150]

I'm glad you like it

[@michael070]

Can’t wait to see this together 🙌🏻

[@jeffhorner6917]

Great work on the paint! Your audio is also sounding great! 🔉

[@legion1791]

This workshop is immaculate... that is very satisfying to see! Absolutely love the detail of changing the red background part of the logo to black! Very smart indeed!

[@richardbaron2948]

Now that is bloody stunning. The boys living the dream!

[@__xander9433]

Bumblebeam! Looks good!

[@ab_31000]

What a beautiful color, good choice

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

Amazing content, this is the kind of thing I can only dream about (BEAUTIFUL)😍

[@JustinTCC]

The attention to detail, time, quality and care that goes into this is crazy!

[@matthpotte]

Quite literally seen through glass, Sam would be proud 🤣 The car looks awesome Tim, well done, fortune favours the brave and all that.