CLEAR COATING PATINA FOR £23 DID IT WORK!? Abandoned Volvo 245

[@RichieRouge206]

People who say you're spending too much on the 245 simply don't understand old cars or the fact that you are literally stopping her from being scrapped. You have done a great job and the fact that isn't perfect is actually.... perfect. People who don't understand the patina vibe never will get it. Not everything has go be factory fresh. Why can't they understand this? Great video man.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy yes a few comments have been about budget and time and it’s not worth it. My view is if we all gave up on cars like this we wouldn’t have any left. For me I want an old tired looking Volvo as it would have been all those years back as a usable old workhorse. Maybe even tow the trailer one day to aha

[@alexmacdonald4270]

Ignore the nay sayers and haters. It looks amazing and will be able to live on for many years. 🏆

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

Yeah l too was a victim of a bad back many yrs ago & all l did was bend over/down to pull out a Bin liner by the office desk & bang my back went , l was laid out for 2 weeks & returned to light duties for another 2 weeks.... It's not Fun I so get you , just remember to bend the knees 🤔😲😲😲😲😳

[@StuK323]

Totally agree, you can’t put a price on motoring perfection. Most of them likely drive something German and noisy.

[@peterobrien3539]

It’s great you’ve saved the car Marc & she’ll be back on the road which is the main thing. It’s given you pleasure which is very important. Keep up the good work, look forward to seeing you at a show soon.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks Peter. It would have been scrapped and now it hasn’t. It can look like this for now and maybe a full repaint later down the line…

[@DeanofMachines]

I love how this thing turned out!! A lot of people are upset with patina. F them!! Enjoy your car😂🎉🎉🎉

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks man. This car has such a story to be told so this is how it’s staying

[@recreativesigns4571]

Marc just remember you have achieved a lot on this car. You wanted to protect its patina, repair the area around the front screen so not to have it fall out or leak. You’ve added a few scars along the way to marry up the patina so it blends into the appeal you’re looking for. Yes, it won’t be to everyone’s taste and if they are wanting perfection then they can watch videos you have of the ‘89 Mini. You set yourself a goal and are heading in the direction you want to take the car. I think even if you spent hours cutting back any areas of the lacquer to remove the nibs etc you’ll find your time better spent on getting it running and sorted. We can then see a video of you and Mrs S take it for a nice scenic drive with the shop dog. Perhaps take a hamper and a flask of tea for a picnic perched in the back with the boot up. Perfect. Great job.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy your comment is much appreciated for sure. The finish will do for the way the car looks it shouldn’t be perfect as it’s far from that it’s a case of just making it more usable. The mistakes in all honesty have mate it look more authentic if anything🤣 Cheers for watching 👍

[@lonmar2645]

Should be fine once it's been polished up and it's all protected now. Looking forward to seeing it in the sun.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yeah I will do after a bit of cleaning up but nothing major it’s really not worth it. Time to get it driving outside now

[@ianwheeler7903]

You have done exactly what you set out to do with the 245. I think it looks good.

[@jameskyle380]

I think it looks better than I thought it would. Brought out the colour and patination really well. Be good to see it in the sunshine.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers 👍

[@heckmacbuff]

I think it looks great! You've done what you wanted, and the gloss was definitely the right choice.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers 👍

[@michaelsimms76]

To be honest i would leave all imperfections alone even the run as it all adds to the character of the Volvo , makes it look lived in but fully protected . Keep enjoying it and it looks good to me .

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers thanks buddy

[@103erik]

Looks pretty darn good!

[@Slippingclutches91]

That's really good chap. Looks good. Don't worry about abit of dirt in the lacquer. It's all preserved. As you said it's a £23 paint job. Get it on the road now and enjoy. As you said. Save perfection for the Amazon. Should be getting some new to me panels for mine soon!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy it would also look really odd if it wasn’t done really good so that’s my excuse aha I look forward to an update 👍

[@alexmacdonald4270]

The 245 looks amazing, can’t wait to see it all done and on the road where it belongs, and £23 is a lot of bang for your buck, its not about money with old cars, it about the connection you have with them and being able to save them from the scrap yard. Really well done done Marc 🏆. What is next for the 245?

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy it’s definitely been saved from scrap now whether it looks good or not at least it’s still with us. Next steps are windscreen and get her back up and running again along with a few smaller jobs

[@theskinnybiker5908]

Great job, enjoyed watching these

[@JamesBrown-rr4yk]

Looks banging , it will be a head turner

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy

[@robertwilson6020]

Hi Mark . Your health and happiness MUST come first. Sad for you and Minimine that you no longer work for them but glad they still support you. Your learning curve and skills get better and better - a major plus - keep it comming we are all learning from you! . Great you are saving the 245 even though this approach is not for me. I am not a fan of the Rat Look and feel the efforts put in would be better directed to longer life extending process for the car. I just hope soon you will make this change in direction especiallity with the Clubman Estate - whilst understanding the cost angle (I have got a 71 Cliubman Estate of my own i progress). I will continue to follow you whatever and wish you the best for the future.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thank you Robert the comment is much appreciated.

[@crumplecrink]

Good effort, It looks cool.

[@vwcoco]

Cracking job Marc 👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy

[@velmathemini]

Looking good 👌. To take on a massive roof & bonnet... I take my hat off. How was the arm doing, going around?

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yeah and I guess it doesn’t need to be perfect it sort of looks right aha Bloody sore after doing that but it’s done.

[@velmathemini]

@SimpsonsClassics I suppose the bits of dirt & imperfections add to the character of the car. Have you just got to get it running now?

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@@velmathemini yep all adds to look. Well that’s what I am telling myself 🤣 yep windscreen and get running are main next steps

[@andersaxelsson2196]

Ah looks good hey

[@MiniDaly87]

Looks fantastic Marc it really does I'd say you can't wait for it to cure now and bring it for a spin. I've no problem in painting your amazon for you just saying 😅

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks man! I honestly cannot wait to drive this thing now

[@alanothen3962]

Pretty good for £23 - it will protect the motor car pretty well.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

That’s the idea. It should be good enough. Time to get it running now!

[@alanothen3962]

@@SimpsonsClassics Ah yes, I’d forgotten it isn’t a runner yet. Get it running and riding without spending too much more and it will have been a really good project. Focus on getting it running - don’t get seduced by opportunities to fit turbochargers, undercar lighting or go faster stripes. :-)

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@alanothen3962 well we know she is a runner from the previous episodes but I want to go through and do a service and full check over. No engine mods planned just want it running. Stay tuned 👍

[@simonmercer9530]

Lovin this Mark. Nice job mate I want one !

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy glad your enjoying it 👍

[@shepshepherd]

Great job! Be sure to get some Waxoyl or similar underneath it and in the box sections, though :)

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Oh we will don’t worry 👍

[@shepshepherd]

@@SimpsonsClassics You've done a great job resurrecting the car, especially with regard to the scuttle, which looked like it was terminally rotten in the introductory video. It would be nice for it to last a good few years longer :)

[@matthewwiddows6319]

Nothing wrong with the upol, used 2k direct gloss for my 850r front bumper refurb, cam out really good.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Nope it’s a good brand. Remember we didn’t want really good it just needed to be covered and look like it’s not been done

[@matthewwiddows6319]

Get yourself a lvlp gun, I used a burisch one, and a load of water traps, I had one compressor with reg, another with reg on end of reel, then those little ones that screw onto your gun.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Again it was about budget and just getting the car covered appreciate the tips. My biggest issue water my compressor really but lessons learnt it’s all a bit of fun

[@tonypage1056]

Wow, what a difference! What pressure at the gun did you use?

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks 30psi as recommended to me by the company I got the paint off

[@tonypage1056]

@@SimpsonsClassics thankyou.

[@louishavenhand6993]

The car being mint defeats the whole point of it. It’s got super cool patina that you can’t replicate and it’s even more usable now being water tight, should be buzzing now you can just drive the wheels off it.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Exactly the car is now protected and can live another day. Time to get her running next and out on the road. Oh windscreen might be nice to 🤣

[@Fourwheeledfarming]

Mistakes happen. It’s not a show car and you’re saving it from the scrapyard. Get it out on the road and get that mini finished 😅

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@gamerwhipup]

have i missed part of this series or does it still not run?

[@SimpsonsClassics]

We got it to run briefly but haven’t touched it since, a full service and check over needed first

[@gamerwhipup]

@@SimpsonsClassics that’s where I thought it was I was just checking I hadn’t missed anything

[@matthewwiddows6319]

Nothing a bit of wet sanding wont sort!!!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Honestly depends how much bothers me the car would look silly perfect the idea is to look like this is how it should be and really doesn’t look that awful. A few ares need attention that’s all