Part 2 Saved From The Scrapyard Vauxhall Vectra

[@xtremeclean9049]

I love how you let your "real life" just happen all around, while you record. Makes me feel like I am really there in person! The dog, the grandkids etc. very authentic.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Jack, it's the life I live day to day. My family are part of that as well. Cheers Martin

[@johnrumble424]

nice to see old fashioned elbow grease nice one Martin

[@brendanbradyfan02]

I’m glad there’s people people like you Martin showing that with a bit of time patience and knowledge you can do things like this yourself. A perfectly useable car being saved from a insurance scrap-age

[@berndb.5097]

I have just noticed that sanding in time lapse is even more beautiful than hammering. Well done Martin. Just as I work in the garage ;-)

[@retrorestore]

Haha it's therapeutic to watch on time lapse lol

[@rockatansky1305]

Being an amatuer body repairer myself I really enjoyed your excellent video, great work thank's for posting it .

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Martin , only just discovered your channel and I must admit I have thoroughly have enjoyed the videos seen so far , very theroputic to watch and your a chap after my own heart where you repair rather than throw away .Keep up the good work !.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Roger, hope you enjoy the vids bud, there's plenty to watch lol

[@terryashe5106]

Hello Martin....Stumbled upon your chanel by accident. I like the down to earth way you explain things and the way you interact with your family. Im a new subscriber....Was nice to see your grand kids doing the Floss.

[@retrorestore]

Glad you are liking the vids Tez and the floss lol

[@robertbills4290]

Great to see you outside doing this kind of job again now the weather's picking up Martin lovely to see the little ones with you as well you must be very proud of them mate. Look forward to seeing the next episode. Rob

[@retrorestore]

I like to keep my hand in Rob although all the proper materials are down Jimmy's unit.

[@utilitarian]

Love a Vectra myself so nice to see one being saved!

[@codycheney3401]

Hey Martin, even after working in the industry for 20 years I can't tell you how many customer cars that I bought that were totaled for the same reasons as yours. They all drove perfect they just needed a few expensive parts that I knew how and where to get them. Your project is looking great ! People can't get it through their heads that you can do the work by hand with no special tools except their minds ! I think you are a great positive person that teaches in a way that others can understand ! Cheers

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Cody, its just my little bit to try and motivate people in this throw away world we now live in.

[@MRWonderingHaggis]

There’s nothing like a good old school home car repair

[@retrorestore]

Out in the open Matt lol

[@spunkworth]

Very good video. Great explanation . Wish this was out when I had to do my own vectra a few years back

[@stebenit]

coming along nicely Martin look forward to part 3 .. atb Steve

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Steve

[@jackgibbons7410]

I've only just started watching your channel and I'm enjoying it so far, can't wait until the car finish

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Ian, glad you are enjoying the vids. there's plenty to watch lol

[@danielcopp6773]

Great Vid Martin! I had a Dodge Caravan (a minivan in Canada), someone backed into the driver's side sliding door (no other damage), and the insurance company wrote the car off. I bought the van back from the ins. company and bought a good replacement door (same color!) at the salvage yard for $100, installed it myself. Sometimes the write-off practice is BS! Ps.cute grandkids!

[@retrorestore]

Yes I agree Dan, where's the common sense gone nowadays. Cheers Martin

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Pukka job mate. You've given me some idea on preparation etc. Thanks Martin

[@Cavalier_Steve]

Hey Martin it’s nice to see you doing some painting again, I have learned quite a lot from your videos they have given me the confidence to fully restore one of mine, please show / explain the paint and sanding process. Great video as always. Steve.

[@tonymccarthy9273]

Hi Martin I didn't know you have a bionic arm , that was some very speedy sanding , 😄 thank for the video , from Tony McCarthy from bedfordshire 👍

[@iamyourfuture808]

Nice work chief. Love it when you speed up the video as you knock the panel lol. Most peeps would just bung in a load of filler but good to see you attempt to get it straight before adding filler.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, had to make do with normal hammers though.

[@Jakov0007]

I am driving vectra c 2.2dti. Bought it new 15 years ago. That thing refuses to die! After 210000 miles still no engine problems, never opened.

[@retrorestore]

Nice one, they are roomy inside as well. Today's cars are getting smaller inside.

[@trufantom21]

Gorgeous kids....great work. Love this channel.

[@davidlough2182]

nice one martin good bit of progress there looking forward to the next video.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Dave

[@Phil-1969]

Good video Mart And nice to see the grandkids happy

[@retrorestore]

Yes Phil happy little chappies.

[@paulb4uk]

Nice work just goes to show what can be achieved with basic tools and a bit of effort .

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Paul.

[@jaggass]

Im currently repairing my mates rusty wing on his Focus mk2. They always go at the bottom. I masked off where i was painting and looked a dogs dinner. I then realized that you only have to mask the around the area you're doing eg the wheel etc to avoid overspray. It wants a bit more filler as the metal is pitted to death then once that's done have another go at it. Even though we have the correct paint blending it will be quite hard.

[@moodyjeep]

Coming along nicely Mart, Sweet. Baz.

[@garryhills8648]

Great news Martin I hope all your family are well

[@ianmedium]

Martin, other channels could learn a great deal from you with your use and choice of background music. It’s just the right level and of the sort not to be distracting but rather compliments. So often it’s either way to loud or it’s some sort of modern dance music or autotuned to death vocals and as soon as I here either the video gets a thumbs down and I don’t watch their channel again. Keep up the good work.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Ian, I like to keep it easy listening. Cheers Martin

[@CaptainBash737]

Nice job mate. Done like a true car enthusiast, on the path..😁👍🏻

[@retrorestore]

Haha yes Barry lol

[@jamesbond-pv7us]

Awesome work.

[@zedman442]

Quite expensive that bumper I’m surprised you couldn’t find one from a scrapper plenty of them vectra about. Nice repair.

[@shanekneeshaw3483]

Really been looking forward to this video

[@retrorestore]

Still more to come Shane lol

[@petefroud5308]

Nice job Martin . Nice find on the bumper.

[@retrorestore]

Saves messing about at that price Pete.

[@billsmith4840]

Really nice work good job

[@evojigger]

That's what I like to see, get the metal work as good as poss, then minimal filler.

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@garryhills8648]

Thanks Martin just ordered it too!! When the next video can't wait!!

[@retrorestore]

Tonight Garry.

[@bradley3667]

You’d make a great panel beater!

[@retrorestore]

I'm not that skilled but i'll have a go lol

[@baldanddangerous1572]

nice job martin.................all the best....dougie

[@TheCitroenman1]

would love to see some more videos of the triumph

[@retrorestore]

After the Trotter van.

[@nickskinner7682]

great videos i own 4 vauxhalls and 2 have been wrote off and only cost me under £30 myself to sort

[@retrorestore]

Nice one Nick, Cheers Martin

[@forevercomputing]

Just labour charges.. Cheap parts.

[@Parknest]

That's coming along quite nicely. It'll be done before you know it.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, Jimmy ordered the paint late so we'll have to wait till Monday to paint the bumper.

[@Cjrelectrical]

Love your car stuff nice one .

[@TheMaintenancePlumber]

Good video Martin looking forward to the next video

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Dan

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great work martin , Coming along sweet !

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Shawn.

[@paulyh4531]

Good task martin . the floss , my its not the Harlem shake all over again is it lol

[@andrewnoble70]

love yiour channel and vids keep em coming

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Good progress, Martin

[@retrorestore]

Thanks George.

[@stevehillier7018]

As good as Arthur Tussick. Good to watch

[@retrorestore]

Haha Steve, I wish lol

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Nice bodywork Martin. Me, living in my street, I just live with dint's. Some it came with 18 years ago, all but one have been done by others. Mine is on the back door, dropped a scrap washer on it when it overbalanced. I suppose being a banger driver helps me get used to them lol.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, yes, I know what you mean Malc, If the bumper wasn't cracked, i'd have left it lol

[@benoitzille]

Were you not tempted to get a matching bumper from a scrappers?

[@retrorestore]

I would have still had to paint the wings so the new bumper was the option I went for.

[@sibon4797]

Good work 👍🏻

[@robrusticwoodlandproducts6662]

Did you get that bumper from euro car parts? Me thinks not haha. Cheers. Rob.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, come on Rob, no winding up lol

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

What's going on with the old 80s car in the background Martin?

[@retrorestore]

That's the Triumph Acclaim. I have a set of videos in my car playlist on that restoration

[@jaggass]

Id still own a car that has had a bit of filler in it because at some point in a cars it will want repairing and even at the factory car bodies have tiny bits of filler on them as they have imperfections.

[@garryhills8648]

Hi Martin What make of panel wipe or grease and wax remover do you use? Cheers Garry

[@retrorestore]

I've just ordered a new 5 ltr tin of www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201535503206

[@brentsmith5647]

Brilliant man ♥️👁️👍

[@jaggass]

Do you have the original Vauxhall colour for it?

[@retrorestore]

Yes Saturn Blue 4BU

[@jaggass]

I though that was a Citroen C4 Picasso HDI i heard at 11:17. Very loud.

[@jaggass]

Rumour is that the air intake becomes loose and makes it sound like a tractor. It would be interesting to see if it's right one day.

[@creynolds6288]

Great video as usual and great to see the kids happy. Big part of your appeal is down to earth family guy 👍

[@williamweir300]

Really enjoyed your video (how's baby olivia )

[@retrorestore]

Not too good Will. Thanks Martin

[@williamweir300]

retrorestore I'm really sorry to hear that best wishes to your family lots of love

[@growingknowledge]

Such cute kids!

[@dnixon1974dn]

ya getting there mate.

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Daz.

[@farley1992]

Didn't windleys have a bumper?

[@retrorestore]

Didn't look but for £70. a new one was cheap enough.

[@farley1992]

retrorestore not bad but then factor in the paint and time,

[@retrorestore]

I don't count my time as its a hobby and I enjoy doing it.

[@matthewcalderwood3109]

What video editing software do you use?

[@retrorestore]

Sony Movie Studio 15 Platinium Matt.

[@chrisjohns1458]

No Arthur, but defo a geezer.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, cheers Chris.

[@andynorris3537]

Looking good 👌

[@jaggass]

Looks great.

[@forevercomputing]

I would have fitted the bumper and bolted it to ensure everything lines up. Once you know this, then you can check how everything fits and looks around it. With it not fitted, there may be a problem later as parts may bulge out. Better to sort and address this as early as possible.

[@retrorestore]

It's fine, All fixings line up.

[@forevercomputing]

Unlike the brake disc fiasco from ECP with the wrong size disc.

[@richards091]

Wow your nearly as good as Arthur Tussak Martin.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, I wish lol

[@priteshchampaneri4706]

Did you get the bumper from ECP? 😂😂

[@retrorestore]

Haha, a big NO on that one lol

[@johnmorrow7080]

Did a Ferrari 308 years ago damaged front wing was ripped open , boss said no filler so leaded it , wanted tiny amount of filler to finish so said to boss can I give a little skim NO FILLER I said can I use 2 pack stopper NO FILLER he said again , so skimmed with 2 pack stopper LOL .

[@retrorestore]

Haha, Lead loading is something i've only done once 30 years ago.

[@johnmorrow7080]

Leaded nearly everything back then or file up , filler was a last resort , I used to have bets with the boss I could do the biggest repair without filler , when I went to another garage the boss would go nuts because he wanted to replace panel and I would repair them , putting door skins on for a screwdrivered doorlock I would weld rip up and file up panel , in the town we were doing 2 or 3 door lock repairs a week , in the sticks they were doing 1 a month .

[@mercedes_and_more]

Great video (as ever). Next time you do some hammering could you give us a few seconds of real time to get a feel for how much effort/speed you use?? Apart from that I reckon every "yuff" should be made to have a car like that and cut their teeth on making it work. You can learn so much but I fear the skills you show will be out if we're not careful and then stealers will have it all their own way 😢😢

[@hardworker8030]

Where was your attempt at the floss.

[@retrorestore]

I'm good at it lol

[@hardworker8030]

retrorestore A video will only prove it. You, jimmy, gary and lee should do a floss video.

[@FIetch2002]

Nice!

[@69Phuket]

I'd just dark primer the bumper with added sand..Next one who reverses into it will come off worse!

[@retrorestore]

Why didn't I think on that lol

[@andrewhills6535]

More relevant today Martin as all this EV nonsense is being rolled out , this is the only way forward to look after what we have Global agenda rip off nonsense - working through the back catalogue and found someone busier than me ! Can’t beat being your own boss 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🙋🏼‍♂️

[@iamyourfuture808]

Btw, it'd be good if you used aerosols rather than a spray gun on this. So we can see the technique.

[@retrorestore]

Paint ordered for the spray gun now.

[@jaggass]

Not usually a fan of pattern parts alot of the time they don't fit properly or need a bit of work to fit in but at least that bumper does fit correctly. I can't imagine how much a genuine Vauxhall one would cost.

[@retrorestore]

I'd say a few hundred pounds Michael. Not for me i'm afraid lol

[@jaggass]

Its extortionate and that pattern part is just as good.

[@jack211111g]

Sounds nasty but why spend 70 pound on a bumper that needs painting wen you can go to local scrappies n pay no more than 30 pound 🤔 I’m honestly asking a question how come ??

[@retrorestore]

First, you have to find one in the same colour that isn't damaged, then you have to either have it shipped or collect it, then you have to remove the 2 wings and reinstall. All of that when I possess the skills to fix a minor repair like this with very little hassle and it gives me something to film for my KZbin channel. That's why.

[@brianpercival1829]

Getting closer to the finish. Another great 'How To' video on body repair. YES. Back ground music tracks are fine here. Obnoxious music videos can ruin a persons viewing experience. I noted a few times a new YT poster was using his own music preference. Hip hop nonsense. I couldn't watch without muting. Then was just annoying. Had to unsubscribe. Always pick a back ground that is generally accepted by all. Or none if it turns people away.

[@retrorestore]

I like to keep it easy listening Bri as you well know.