Restoring The Absolutely Thrashed Paint On My R129 Mercedes - A Nice Turnaround

1991 Mercedes 300SL paint restoration? You got it! In this video we take you through the paint correction of our R129. The paint was absolutely destroyed after 30 years of use. Some areas required wet sanding, others required heavy cutting, but it all came out great! Follow along and enjoy this satisfying auto detailing transformation. We're just getting started with this car. Plenty to come!!
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[@lucaraposo53]

the talent? the editing? the background music? the finish product? chef's kiss

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha a poet. Thank you boss!

[@drskate97]

I have no idea how this can happen and how I found your channel, but the E36 and this SL are literally my dream cars 🤯 the heck dude 😱

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha amazing man. I hope you get both of them. I also love them. Hoping to preserve them for awhile

[@belmethos]

I am on the same boat with you guys have an 300 sl 24 and e36 m3 cabrio myswlf :)

[@drskate97]

@@belmethos you HAVE them? Oh lord that’s awesome 🤩

[@belmethos]

not tip top cındition but ongoing progress

[@drskate97]

@@belmethos 💪🏻

[@915RaiderMike]

These videos make me want to open up my own detail shop so bad. I love this process so much. Amazing paint correction man!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha its hard not to want to play with cool cars and call it a career. All the best bro!

[@915RaiderMike]

@@ChromaticGarage no kidding all my life I’ve grown up in a body shop and have always enjoyed working on cars. But lately preserving them vs fixing them has caught my attention way more. Also less of a headache haha

[@typedrew]

A Mercedes driven through the 90s. I’m picturing just how many raggedy soft touch car washes that thing went through in its life to end up that rough. Beautiful result, great edits and music as always

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha same man. Im glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gas9642]

Gorgeous work documented with great video

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you very much friend!

[@alangligor]

What a video.... The camera angles..👌🏻👌🏻 The little details👌🏻👌🏻 Very pleasant to watch!! Real pro!! 👍💪👌🏻👌🏻

[@ChromaticGarage]

Happy you liked it brother! Cheers!

[@lancoston]

Well what to say ... I saw the notification of the new video, it was a joy. Perfect timing , 11 pm, just went to bed.... I enjoyed every minute of this amazing video, beautiful shots, beautiful music and impeccable work. Man you are the Man ! Hope you’ll never stop doing that. Ciao !

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you my friend!! All plans point towards many more videos haha. Much love from Canada!

[@aaronbard4420]

This is absolutely stunning. The cinematic shots and the brilliant transformation is a perfect combination. I need to fix the paint on my car and I hope it turns out half as good as this! Keep up the great work!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Aaron! I was a little shocked with the quality of the paint under the defects to be honest. A very welcome surprise haha.

[@admlucius7298]

I has do the same job months ago in mi w201....the car was from.a friend of my father, 27 years, never paint corrección before, now is flawless 😍. Congrats for that beautiful R129...90s benz are the best!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thats awesome Lucius! Congrats. Love the 90s euros!

[@15000volts]

I had to sell my grandad's W201 a few years after he passed away. Watching these videos make me miss the hell out of that car. I imagine myself taking care of that car like you do to this one though, and it makes everything OK again.

[@ChromaticGarage]

I love that man! I actually purchased this from a lady who’s husband passed away. Out of pure desire and respect I am planning to get it in as good shape as I can. It’s currently at a mechanic getting a massive overhaul

[@tempeststudios]

@@ChromaticGarage You should take another trip with it and post a video of that lady's reaction to seeing the car whole again. Would be sweet. Ottawa roadtrip!

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

The car looks amazing, as a matter of fact both of them do. I wish I had a setup like yours I could see myself spending 8 hours or more detailing a car of mine to perfection.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you brother! I wish we could all detail together haha

[@davefgs2399]

The only person on youtube allowed to use sandpaper on the car without getting me anxious 😂 by the way, the car is looking amazing! Well done!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha thanks Dave. I thought I was going to burn through at least one of those etchings. I guess not though!

[@jamesrussell1495]

You and Sandro from Car Craft Auto Detailing elevate car detailing to art. Nice vids man!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks James, glad you enjoy it. Sandro is the man!

[@alexmilkis3654]

Just saw this video, brilliant work as usual. It's so satisfying to see an oldie classic as the 300SL preserved with the highest attention. Great work bro!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Alex! There will be more,very excited about this car hahaa

[@carsonsteneck7937]

Awesome video man you’re my favorite car detailing channel!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Carson! Glad to have you on board

[@RamboS1KRR]

That Beauty of a car itself was so much work but you even took your time to give us the dope camera angles too nice!

[@alexanderramirez3308]

Love how much you're responding to the comments. Amazing work brother

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! It’s light work, if you guys are taking the time to comment the least I can do is spend 10 seconds acknowledging that😊

[@JohnnyStacks]

Just wanted to say mad respect bro! People don’t realize how much time the filming takes between adjusting camera settings, moving and adjusting tripods, B-roll, etc.- on top of an already very long detailing processor that. but you killed it man! Keep up the good work

[@daheralexandre]

Greetings from Brazil! I’m glad KZbin brought me here! What a beautiful work on a gorgeous car! Just love the R129!!! Also, what a great soundtrack!!!

[@rigomartinez8252]

Stunning!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Rigo!

[@alexauais924]

Everything about this channel is perfect... Video, music, content, EVERYTHING! How many pads per stage do you normally use on one car?

[@ChromaticGarage]

Everything about this comment is perfect!! haha thank you Alex! I usually use about 20. You can typically get away with one every panel or so

[@thero00]

As always, I never tire of watching a quality professional. Well done man. Looking awesome!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Wesley! You're the man, always!

[@nate_meador89]

Stunning, great job

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Nate! Volvos!

[@rayoflight39]

My Bru... I speak for myself when I say this... But THANK YOU for the peace of mind your videos bring

[@ChromaticGarage]

Of course buddy! Hope all is well for you! 😊

[@cringecatto5520]

Okay we have seen you detailing a Mercedes and BMW. Now it's time for a classic Audi for us Audi lovers 😍

[@ChromaticGarage]

This car was about to be an Audi! But yes you’re right. An Audi could absolutely be next. Which one would you prefer?

[@cringecatto5520]

@@ChromaticGarage the Audi A8 D2 is a beautiful car, or maybe an Audi 80 cabriolet. Both cars are beautiful :)

[@OBSDoug]

absolutely killer work dude, Ive been waiting to see the correction on this awesome car and you did a great job. cant wait to see more

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Doug! Lots more coming your way.

[@Leviise34]

You made it look soo good! In the beginning there where so much swearls and in the end it’s like a mirror! Fantastic work!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you! It was definitely in need of a little spice haha

[@TheTapMusic]

These videos are so good. Easily one of my favorite channels, no question

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Tyler! Stay hydrated tomorrow!

[@199947]

Watching a master at work..amazing work as usual and the editing is once again top notch...salute to you bro!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Appreciate you bro! Blessings!🤝

[@jasonhumphreys261]

Nice save! Those swirls were pretty intense.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! Yeah that was pretty brutal!

[@MrTrollin86]

Wayne, Garth & us Subscribers: "We're not worthy, we're not worthy!" Amazing come up!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha! Super happy with it so far!

[@godowrk3360]

Love the video! And I love how absolutely thorough you were. Also I like the new logo!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy! thought I would change it up for the new year

[@johnwallace7104]

Excellent work! Your attention to detail is top notch.

[@detaildivision]

In for the re-watch on my TV with the kids, very few things seem to calm them down haha! Awesome as always bro and thanks once again

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha love you man! Hope you’re having a great week. Breaking order to ship records everyday!

[@graypanther3615]

Amazing work!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Gray!

[@96muttrix96]

Wow that Benz is looking brand new again! 👌 Amazing video!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Jakob! Let’s go for drive

[@olliemorgan974]

Really amazing work here man, that colour is phenomenal. Can't believe how well that paint came out too!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Same man! Quite surprised myself haha. Thank you :)

[@corvettenyc72op21]

I wish you were in New York City, my car would have been with you tomorrow ! Great work!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Wish I could be man! Love that place foreal.

[@jaspalvirdee]

Perfect way to wind down the evening. Glass of vino and some detailing 👍🏽

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha sounds good Jaspal! Hope all is well

[@carlosgallego267]

Rocking the KL!N towels!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Really enjoying them man!

[@thizz408]

Damn! You got some talent man and I'm not even talking about the detail work yet. The videography is fantastic! I usually skip to the end on these videos but I was completely engaged on this one. Keep doing what your doing man! And your detail work is fantastic!

[@joshuakidd6180]

Smooth! Well done!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Joshua!

[@valentinh_benz5039]

Man this is just amazing. This car look so good when she is polished

[@ChromaticGarage]

I agreee! Two tone is super cool. Thanks Valentin!

[@michaelhynds8035]

Absolutely top class result on a stunning car. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks for watching Michael. Appreciate it!

[@BloodyRedSquadron]

13:44 Damn, that was almost sexual...

[@ChromaticGarage]

That was a little naughty 😝

[@mattduffy2023]

Buddy that was amazing. Jason Killmer would be impressed with your wet sanding skills. Have tons of questions for you but still in awe. Again amazing video and editing skills . Very top professional detailer there....damn.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha yaaaaa right! Thanks Matt, the means a lot. I hope you are doing well!

[@Darthvolvo]

Your process is so relaxing to watch. I hope you acquire a few more older project cars. Would love to see a W123 wagon. Keep up the good work.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man!! That would be incredible, I actually saw one for sale last week but I think I’m going to wait until March or so. Lots left to do on this and the E36😊

[@mathewjones5520]

Beautiful cinematics and editing very soothing to watch, great job man 🤘

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Mathew!

[@DedCorp]

Stoked!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hope you like it king!!

[@tomasgustafsson2331]

A lot of knowledge, a lot of patience and a lot of elbow grease creates this stunning result. It's an inspiration for The averge Joe dreaming IF Boeing a good steward. Thanks

[@nandowusthon4422]

You deserve more than a million subscribers

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha wouldn’t that be something! I’m sure with consistency anything is possible! Thanks Nando!😊

[@nandowusthon4422]

@@ChromaticGarage good luck bro!!

[@cleanwagen]

Amazing save on that paint. Exceptional!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy! Very excited to get the bumpers back on!

[@josepvalls6702]

I think it's time for the wheels, don't you think? Hopping to see it soon. Congrats for this one man, absolutely loved it!

[@ChromaticGarage]

I did the wheels a couple videos ago! Or last video, I forget haha. New wheels coming soon though!

[@j.3854]

Awesome work brotha on some iconic REAL German cars.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Justin! Love these things!!

[@calmyoursoul3839]

Amazing work!!! Absolutely stunning. Now want to do this to my Mercedes.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Mark! Hope to it buddy

[@777planefreak]

Great work!! No idea how I made it here but I was thoroughly impressed with your work. One quick question. Where did you learn how to wet sand and cut and polish? You’re definitely a motivation!

[@MrLovegospel]

Best detailer KZbin .....period!!!! Everytime i watch this guy's detail, I feel like I'm watch a detailing movie and I love every second of it....I appreciate the detail of how every detail is done from removing emblems to the finished product...i just love it... Where are you located if you don't mind me asking?

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thanks so much man! That’s the goal, get better at documenting and make each week a mini movie. I am located in Ontario, Canada

[@chuppa23]

Wow - Such a cool video 🔥 It is really fun to watch!

[@1995RangeRover]

Great work for great rides over great beats my dude...nice!!!

[@hydewizard]

In the future, can you upload a tutorial video on how to tape delicate areas on the car before polishing process? Love your videos man. I've learnt a lot from you 🙏

[@ChromaticGarage]

Forsure man! I think we will introduce tutorial videos in the future. Not sure if in this channel or a second. We’ll see!

[@alisenkal5542]

Wow! You are one of the best!!👌 I love your channel and your viedeo quality is incredible ❤️ greetings from Germany my friend i see you next week on KZbin 👋👋

[@ChromaticGarage]

You’re the best Ali! Thanks for watching! Yes yes, see you next week🖤🙂

[@typhoon35gaming83]

Thanks For uploading This Nice job i do not know why but is is so nice and Relaxing watching This THANK YOU!

[@kadaaek9742]

I think this very nice video that I have seen with detailing very beautiful youngtimers car ,also very good choices for you combination 😀

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Kada! Much love from Canada!

[@jaimesantamaria7282]

Simply awesome. Great and hard work!!!! Congrats from Spain.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Jaime! Much love from Canada!

[@johndunnington]

Dude, I love all of your content but damn, this transformation is wild! 💥😍🔥

[@ChromaticGarage]

Not bad right!?Thanks John!

[@johndunnington]

@@ChromaticGarage Any chance I can get the name of the track playing at around 9:36? 🙏🏼

[@SETProtectiveFilms]

I love your area man looks so peaceful up there

[@ChromaticGarage]

Even more peaceful with everything closed 😅

[@laurencedelarosa9047]

So relaxing detail and bg music

[@ChromaticGarage]

Glad you liked it boss!

[@JoeyMrTurbo]

This dude is cooler than anyone you know. I want to see him detail a delorean....Admit it, you do too.... that his vibe..... also, Rupes needs to sponsor him- no one makes an ibrid look sexier.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha yeah right man! You're too kind. I'd love to do a delorean, we know of one so it is a possibility. Hope you're having a good weekend bro! Much love

[@laflame-ii311]

This is art! Again crazy work ✨

[@ChromaticGarage]

Trying my best man! Thank you

[@Clint_L]

Incredible turn around. Love it!!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Clint! This was a fun one forsure

[@BigDaddySn0w]

incredible finish! Amazing job!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Shawn! Hope all is well⚠️

[@picklesvr2619]

Video is top notch. Your skills are fantastic. Great job.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! Enjoy the rest of you week. No fast food

[@andydavid9]

Ahhh mate, this is definitely your most impressive video yet! Brilliant!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Andy! Trying to learn a few new things between each video. Hoping it will do is good long term 🤟

[@mimarburakcivcik]

What a cinema shot and editing! 👏

[@KyleBrightman]

What I’ve been waiting for. So satisfying.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thanks for the patience Kyle! Much love

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

Just the best!! I never click notifications this fast .

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha thanks buddy!! Love the speed 😊

[@tjus3131]

This is an incredible turn around! Man I wish you were local to me! Great job as always my dude!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank TJ! All the best this week :)

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

EPIC!! Epic car, epic result and epic video!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you bro! Epic comment 🤝

[@TransformationDetail]

Absolutely Incredible! I hope to achieve this with my Jag one day ✌🏾

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks! You got that! No problem :)

[@deepinsidedetailing4172]

Flawless and peaceful as always..like it😌

[@ChromaticGarage]

Just how we want it. Thanks man!🙂

[@sergioleon6439]

Excelente trabajo, bravo!

[@jesusayala5934]

Fantastic

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Jesus!🙂

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Unreal buddy! Such a crisp finish, abs awesome editing skills too 👊🏼

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! Very happy with how most of it turned out. Was convinced I was going to sell the car prior haha

[@The70s80scollection]

excellent, quality video, the content and editing 10 out of 10....

[@damianmontanez7182]

Hi my friend, the best you tuber in detailing 🙏🙌💯 hi from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@ChromaticGarage]

You really mean it Damián?! Haha much love bro🖤

[@damianmontanez7182]

@@ChromaticGarage 🙌💯👍🏼

[@georgetafounas3355]

i like the new green theme!!! keep up the great work!!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks George! Thought I’d switch it uuuup!

[@moholdt3335]

Amazing work dude

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate it

[@Edmo]

Nice, the old Merc got one hell of a make over :)

[@ChromaticGarage]

Yes sir! Thanks for watching 🌳

[@lucasrommel6545]

Oh wow, this is so well made!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Lucas!

[@devinhosbach4046]

I also learn so much from your videos. I like the new green logo also!!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hell yeah, love to hear that Devin! Thanks man!

[@DmDetails]

Cool to see your videos gaining traction! Keep it up

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks buddy! Hopefully well enter 2021 like a set of warm pilot sports

[@AyozeLugo]

Amazing! It's better than brand new 🤯

[@ChromaticGarage]

It turned out pretty good! Very hyped to see it with the bumpers fixed!

[@eric8588]

Bruh. It’s too cold to detail here but this makes me feel warm. 🌴

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha very relatable. I have never appreciated heat so much

[@BLacknesmonstaz]

Highly enjoyed Well done sir!

[@jtr-fw5th]

Amazing high quality work!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

High quality comment from a high quality guy. Thank you!

[@francisarsac32]

Super travail, comme d'habitude. Bravo.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you friend! Hugs!

[@YoussefYoussef-jq8vp]

Sometimes I love KZbin when they suggest channels like yours😁. You got a new fan😁

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I also love when youtube shows me what I didn't know I needed. Thanks for watching friend!

[@ianmitchell9102]

Great job as always, lovely car 👍🏻

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you Ian‼️🤝

[@reyliruiz1219]

again with a beast video dude ! best in the game forsure !

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Reyli! Hope you’re doing good this week!

[@djmanu.z2167]

Nice rotoscope intro bro keep it up with the videos 👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Manuel!