Bodywork & Engine Bay Respray - 1983 Mercedes w123 Restoration

[@Peter-gi3re]

The paint in this engine bay is probably better than the original factory job. Can’t wait to see the whole car painted.

[@MetalRestorationBho]

This is the best Editing and Restoration video on KZbin 🤩🥳, i love it😍

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks dude

[@alessandromeyer4888]

Check Greasy Fingers. 🙂

[@M1LAD81]

Hiya, Steve. It certainly is about 1 or 2 years later with ball joints. It great to see you again and the fabulous work you're doing. You have come a long way. Keep it up. Viva la restore it!

[@RestoreIt]

Hello mate! Thanks for the lovely comment and for watching.

[@LuisHenrique-tb2mo]

wonderful project

[@kevinford6420]

Lovely paint job and the colour is Fab. Brown is back!!!

[@RestoreIt]

Haha thanks Kevin!

[@cambo1200]

That root beer color really pops when it’s fresh.

[@RestoreIt]

It really does, i'm actually starting to like it...

[@jesperfinnborn9888]

Nice work! Sunglasses on when you open up the enginebay! So shiny!

[@RestoreIt]

Haha thanks Jasper!

[@jakenelson8338]

This is your first car related content since I started working in a body shop. I’m more than stoked with this result this was so much more interesting now that I actually work on cars. You were already one of my favorite KZbinrs now it’s just even more enjoyable

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers Jake! Good luck on the new job my man!

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Always enjoyable and inspirational to watch. The engine bay looks beautiful. 😊

[@dazt103]

Brilliant job. It looks to have been an immense amount of work, but hopefully it's coming together now. Look forward to seeing it finished. It's going to look fantastic.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Pheonix, it's been more work than I could ever have imagined haha.

[@martinkrongaard9070]

@@RestoreIt å7ml⁸

[@torquemada6781]

the paint of the engine bay looks better than some body paint jobs from other guys. As for the masking; another youtuber uses tinfoil for lines or parts like the brake booster, he says it´s faster. As always, perfect job, thumbs up.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Torquemada! Tin foil is a genius idea. Expect to see that in the future. Cheer!

[@E-hab]

I think it's better because you can shape it as you like on the things you cover.

[@zedlesshorseman]

The paint job looks phenomonal! Great job!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Dave, I'm really happy with it too!

[@datsunruss]

Lovely finish in the engine bay - it's coming along great 👍

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks mate!

[@E9JMX]

That engine bay looks phenomenal. I have a mk5 Cortina estate project lined up and it is Rio Brown. I think it needs redone this colour. Epic 😍

[@gustavopolanco8807]

Felicitaciones, excelente trabajo! Soy de Argentina y tengo un Mercedes w123 igual al que estas restaurando por tanto sigo con mucho interés tu trabajo. Nuevamente felicitaciones

[@darodarochan5076]

love your videos, and mercedes w123 is a beautiful car! Can't wait for when your done. Your videos truly show how actually long it takes to work on cars like these

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Daro! I am doing other projects inbetween but yes, doing cars especially on your own takes ages!

[@tomswindler64]

Glad to see you working on the Mercedes again,you’ve done a lot in to this vehicle hopefully the owner will make sure it stays this way for the future.and not fall by the wayside.keep on doing what your doing 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers as always Tom!

[@re-fix9678]

good restore👍👍😘

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@spainter1985]

Engine bay is looking great!

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers Spainter!

[@ilcooldj]

Great content, glad i'm seeing car works rather than tiny toys/tools restorations! Can't wait till you get this Mercedes out of your shop & get back to BMW's you own, without client distractions. thumbs up mate.

[@RestoreIt]

Big thanks mate, you're spot on there!

[@fabiofontes]

Thats a Shiny Engine Bay.. Always perfect jobs!! Well done!

[@rboeken6376]

love it, very nice looking engine bay and prep work for the other no longer rusty bits :-)

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers R!

[@E-hab]

I hope to see one of the cars get fully restored and work.

[@RestoreIt]

Me too Memories, me too.

[@smifffies]

Nice to see an engine bay painted properly, i.e. body colour as per factory, good job.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Smifffies!

[@Dan-dx3hr]

Great job, as always! I love how it simply looks like the engine bay got tipped into chocolate. Manganese brown is just gorgeous.

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers Dan! I wish i could just dip it in chocolate to achieve these results, It would be much easier and a more delicious process.

[@lodewijkscholten4261]

never put your self down . for a young guy you have done a great job cheers nick by the way i enjoy all video s thank you sir ,,,,,

[@reviewaccount469]

As soon as I saw you with the sander I wanted to stop the video and post a message to use a blaster. Thankfully I waited 10 seconds to see you switched to one so I didn't have to be that guy that couldn't even wait for the video to end to post! : )

[@RestoreIt]

Phew! Haha thanks for waiting.

[@willi530]

Brilliant Job dude! Just five cents from my side: before applying the filler, take an epoxy filler first (just like Mipa EP 100-20 2k EP Grund). Done so many Cars for years and no rust came back! I‘m doing the same job right now on a BMW 635csi😉

[@stephencrozier396]

Great job as always! Looking forward to the next episode

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers Stephen!

[@franciscoserrano809]

Lot of work in this but it's coming to its natural end 💪🏽💪🏽

[@RestoreIt]

It wont be too long now Fran!

[@mrc7478]

Love this car. So brown. Great video too.

[@RestoreIt]

So brown haha, cheers!

[@justinp2993]

Just a little comment, a year or more ago you mentioned doing away with the voice over. Among many others I said it would be better with the commentary. You quickly went back to it and I just wanted to mention it is noticed and appreciated. I guess I'm saying love the videos, keep up the good work.

[@erenolewis7043]

Too hard on yourself. You figured the issue with the filler out right away. What's important is your attention to detail and ability to learn. You got that in spades homie. Good stuff!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it.

[@sonyhk3824]

Wonderful job 👍. Cheers

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers as always Sony!

[@chriholt]

1. Beautiful work. 2. You have become an amazing welder. 3. Your dad must be so proud of you! 4. A beautiful engine bay paint job, but... 5. I was REALLY hoping that the owner wouild take this chance to change the color of the car :)

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Chris, thats very kind of you. I also was hoping for a colour change, I love these in a pale baby blue. Never mind aye :D

[@andrepienaar6459]

Always a pleasure watching your videos! Can't wait for the next one. Some useless information: scorpions glow green in infra red light.....

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Andre! That information may become useful someday... Thanks! haha

[@billakosl.a3227]

Perfect job and colour ☺️

[@RestoreIt]

Glad you like it :D

[@AutoMotivate]

Beautiful job man!

[@coolissimo69]

Bro so nice to watch another of your video. I was missing . Glad to have you back.And by the way that painting looks gorgeous.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks man! Im really going to start making sure i post once a week now. The mercedes is alsmost done and i have a lot of my time back! :D

[@coolissimo69]

@@RestoreIt Well keep posting , and we will keep watching and supporting you mate.

[@davebuts1921]

Looking fantastic mate love the colour.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks mate!

[@davidfirth6535]

Well done, some skilful work right there.

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@l...]

Thank you for chapters Thank you for 50FPS

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks for watching!

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome job on the Mercefes that car is going to look like a new car once it is completed,👏🏿👌☝🏽👍😎

[@ocoyocoy]

Finally new episode! Pls upload the next new one soon 😄

[@DieselKoks]

I know that filler is necessary but there is a possibility that it can absorb water before painting and start process of rusting under the surface. The best way is put filler on antirust primer, then adding the filler. BTW I appreciate your work and I think you'll finish that car perfect

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Awesome as always

[@jamilahmedalbalushi542]

I know you are quite busy but if there is any chance a video every week will be much better . Hope you make some time for that. You are doing great. Salute 🫡 from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@RestoreIt]

Trust me Jamil, One video a week is my absolute goal in life right now. I'm looking to employ someone full time to help me make videos weekly, evenutally getting to two a week, with more hands on deck. Stay tuned, it's all going to come together this year im sure of it :)

[@datboi8140]

Keep up the great content 🙏🏻

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you! Will do!

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Looking perfect!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks!

[@eightfivetwohk13]

Very nice work I’m envious of you.

[@migueljacques4202]

Absolute marble man

[@joeygaming2987]

Good job love the paint work

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Joey!

[@matthewnewsome9221]

all that time using the quartz primer, and getting the perfect method to reduce sanding....and you blagged the filler on like cake icing. 😂 looking good now, cant wait to see it painted.

[@RestoreIt]

I know I know, I think wtf just watching it back myself haha. Cheers mate

[@richardparish2207]

Great work.keep going.

[@stianhenriksen7141]

wonderful video as always :)

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Stian!

[@pascaljeske7307]

I Love it very good Work and nice Video the engine room very Shine Love it ❤️👍❤️

[@RestoreIt]

Heyy Pascal! Thanks man!

[@frk380]

great job

[@carlharvey8192]

Great job..

[@AraDeanMaffy]

DanG* - I have to fix the exact same panel that you decided to order brandnew. I have a very similar big hole in the bottom left "corner" and its giving me headaches. I am an absolute beginner in this -- with the help of a video I would have tackled the challenge...

[@bobjoncas2814]

LOOKIN' GOOD ,NICE WORK, KEEP SAFE..

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers Bob!

[@Imola.clownshoe]

Fantastic

[@Top10055]

Super 👍

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks!

[@Wolfiejohn]

i have been waiting for a new vid from ya and i have seen you improve your self you are getting good at what you do wish you where here to help me with my car lol thanks and see you next time.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks a lot John, very kind of you to say.

[@GenSmashsed]

Whilst UPOL Fant3 (the purple tub) is great, you might find Evercoat far better to work with. It provides better results in a lot of cases, in my own opinion. Our bodyshop use both, and personally i prefer Evercoat.

[@RestoreIt]

Yes I have this in a Basket. I was going to wait until i ran outn of Upol, I might just get some now. I wanted it for ages! Cheers!

[@GenSmashsed]

@@RestoreIt make sure to get the Evercoat pinhole eliminator as well. Handier than stoppers, and doesn't sink like stoppers sometimes does.

[@vaux_wolf4281]

Mate cut yourself some slack, you’re doing really well! 👍

[@markdaugherty6378]

You have had some difficult times with this Mercedes, I do not know how you could bid this correctly with all the hidden damage. Never the less, it has been a great journey. Next time you make a profit think about a ball joint tool that is more modern, the new ones work great and save lots of time and effort. Looking forward to the conclusion and seeing you smiling again

[@daviderhart3831]

Should you put the filler on bare metal or use a two component primer first?

[@RestoreIt]

Yes properly prepared bare metal is fine

[@mattieruth2171]

Whew ❗️TFS❗️

[@RestoreIt]

np! :)

[@Pedro5antos_]

Awesome!!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks, Pedro!

[@nealpedigo2842]

@Restore It that orange masking tape looks like it works very well! Who makes that? Top notch work, as usual.

[@map5332]

Nice!!!🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

[@suhayl5157]

I like your videos and I've been watching this w123 in particular but I feel I will grow old before I see the car finished. perhaps you would consider speeding up a bit?

[@fargogemini694]

We use to do car glass windscreens in the 80’s and 90’s this was a very popular car

[@RestoreIt]

Still quite popular among the Mercedes community to this day, cheers Fargo!

[@GalvanizedGreatness]

I feel like every project car ends up like this you plan on doing few things but end up taking everything apart

[@RestoreIt]

Yeah me too man haha

[@jayinmi3706]

Nice work...are you going to paint the brake booster?

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks! Yeah I'm going to clean that up a little for sure

[@ze_german2921]

German cars like Mercedes and Audi have some of the Best undercoating i have ever seen. Do you happen to know what product i could buy to undercoat classic cars? I have used raptor liner but that stuff will chip off over time

[@jusb1066]

May I recommend a good zinc primer under the underseal, in my experience underseal isn't very good on bare metal

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks dude. I will add some before the undercoating

[@ryanhanlon5243]

Great work! Any chance you can share what undercoating you used?

[@4CAR.]

👏🏻

[@cezarykaczorowski2685]

Hi, love Your content :) Why did You decide not to use any primer before applying filler? Did You consider epoxy primer for example?

[@Juntasification]

I also use alot of rust converter on my cars when I see tiny spotsof rust, but why use it on bare clean metal? Might it not interfere with paint adhesion?

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks for the comment Juntasification, the rust converter actually acts as a primer for paint.

[@sidney9534]

I agree, no sense to use a rust converter on bare metal. Sure, it will stick somewhat, but proper primer is better. Ideally 2K epoxy primer.

[@الضيغم]

😮👍

[@RestoreIt]

👍👍

[@mitchy8044]

you putty directly on bare metal? a little tip use either metal putty or glass fiber putty both don't draw water either prime first for that i would use an etchprimer/washprimer and then putty

[@pyro4ever729]

By the colour of the masking tape i thought you made a w123 hybrid💀

[@RestoreIt]

Haha, someone has im sure. If not it'll happen soon!

[@andreikashin]

What Rust Converter do you use?

[@RestoreIt]

Jenolite :)

[@victormanuelprietoiglesias9843]

😍

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers!

[@adamw4023]

Where is the epoxy under the bando ???

[@RestoreIt]

No priming or etching is needed as long as the metal is textured and not rusted.

[@ldenorio]

what is the brand of the brush on rust convertor you use? great vid as always

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks! And it's just a very basic brush from Amazon, nothing special at all :)

[@ldenorio]

@@RestoreIt not the brush but the rust converter. sorry for the confusion

[@irishwristwatch2487]

@@ldenorio it looks like Jenolite, which I think Ive seen him use before, its not half bad for the price

[@RestoreIt]

No, my fault. I read that wrong haha. It is jenolite, yes.

[@ldenorio]

@@RestoreIt thank you , i appreciate your time to respond

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

Man I wish you could restore it faster 😭

[@RestoreIt]

Me too! haha

[@ianbooth1290]

Isnt it better to paint the bare metal with an etch primer first. Filler has moisture and the rust starts straight away.

[@adampavella1225]

Hi, what kind of undercoat is that? Is it tar or rubber based?

[@lukeclayton7578]

Man this job looks painful af, I hope you're getting paid handsomely for it!

[@RestoreIt]

It's been a journey, I'll say that haha

[@Ahmedbaqi_]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Ahmed!

[@TheFresh1979]

What are you doing to keep the rust from coming out again? 😉

[@wolf1438]

Just a small tip. Instead one year later use Spongebob spot One thousand years later...

[@tomaszmarud6736]

If the rost is black they coming back!!!!!!

[@hansdk007]

Good job, though please center your mic when doing talk overs, kinda odd listening to

[@RestoreIt]

I did this just before I exported it and it seems something has gone wrong. My bad!

[@pharaoh.6366]

First like!

[@RestoreIt]

Hey Omar!

[@becomematrix]

Just a smal tip: metal grinding dust is very harmful for yer lungs. Always wear a suitable respirator