The Full Respray - Mercedes W123 Restoration

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In this episode of Restore It, the Mercedes finally gets a full respray after many months of welding and bodywork. Big thanks to Vehicle Paintwork Specialist for helping me out with the painting! - profile.php?...
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Sanding the first lot of HB primer
00:57 - Sanding down the car with 1000 grit
02:10 - Removing the old grill sealant
02:42 - FIlling the grill and a few other spots
02:55 - Sanding the filler
03:38 - Masking the left windows
04:37 - Masking the rear lights
05:14 - Masking the boot
06:01 - Masking the boot lid
06:17 - Masking the rear windscreen
06:42 - Masking the right windows
07:13 - Masking the front windscreen
07:40 - Masking the sills
08:02 - Masking the engine bay
08:24 - Marking all of the imperfections that I've missed
08:41 - Highbuild priming over the white paint and filler
10:02 - A bit more sanding
10:15 - Back to the primer
10:39 - Sanding the primer
11:22 - Off to vehicle paintwork specialists
11:28 - FInal, final prep done by the pros
11:58 - The paint we're using
12:21 - The first coat of basecoat
13:09 - Second coat of basecoat
13:39 - First coat of lacquer
14:06 - Last coats of lacquer
14:52 - The finished results
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[@mrc7478]

Car painting = 90% prep. Well done

[@Peaceof59]

97% with polish for "Mercedes show room" level finish 🔥

[@ElectricGears]

One thing that becomes very noticeable when watching sped up video like this is how much work one does with their dominate hand. After noticing this for awhile, when I'm doing something in the workshop I've been challenging myself to switch hands with very repetitive motions to reduce fatigue and to build skills and muscle memory with my off hand.

[@Ipsissimus]

Good idea. Helps prevent tennis elbow and the like.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Very wise

[@carsugarmodels]

Nice notice man!

[@alejonin]

At 1000 grit the first coat of primer will have nothing to hang on to. Anything higher than 800 grit will not let the paint stil. You use 1000 and higher after painting to get rid of orange peel. Good luck with the project.

[@peakperformance8960]

Yeah as a painter this video did make me cringe a lot, some research would’ve helped him for sure

[@mrlondon963]

I really enjoy watching your work, glad to see you work with your father and you listen to him😊. The low music you play doesn't drown your voice or the show itself, well done.

[@USM247]

What hard work!! Your attention to even the smallest details continue to impress me. Thanks.

[@mrpoki9]

I can’t describe how much I like the freshly painted Mercedes, It’s jaw dropping and Id love to see that paint job in person.

[@michaelskinner896]

I think you're seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on this one. The new paint looks great and super props to you for all of that prep!

[@wolfgangbalu1253]

Congrats, looks great. All efforts for such shining car. Be proud on you

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

You've done a really amazing job on this car and you must have learned so much in the process, not least how to avoid under recovering for your time, well done.

[@mobydoux]

At the end of this awesome project, please take some vacations. It's a pleasure to admire this paint job, congratz !

[@zedlesshorseman]

Dude, I love the work you do. As for you going insane because of it, that just shows that you do a good job. Looking forward to seing it fully assembled. Great job!

[@Pedro5antos_]

Looks great!! The effort you've put into this car is gonna pay off

[@fixedandrestored9423]

That color is just amazing , great work 👏🏼 can't wait to see this done

[@joeygaming2987]

Yes I have been waiting for this part I love painting cars and model cars

[@augustinasgriskevicius4110]

Really good job. I have one of these and am fixing it up myself. I go through periods of giving up and wishing I sold it already onto someone else. Can be complicated cars and can eventually kill your love for them but once you see the progress you have made you get to witness the light at the end of the tunnel. Good job

[@squareyes1981]

Beautiful colour on a superb car. As always, your work is detailed enough to demystify and inspire

[@chriholt]

Even though I'm not crazy about the color, the finished paint job looks absolutely beautiful!

[@spainter1985]

Oh my, what a colour - great job!

[@TheDaf95xf]

All that effort has paid off looking at the finished paint job 🤩

[@sweissco345]

Worth the time and effort that was put into it The car looks amazing

[@The_Dee_Jay]

Great work, I've been looking forward to this vid ☺️

[@RestorationApprentice]

Turned out amazing!

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Looking already perfect!

[@robinwalton-gm5ms]

Great job guy!

[@dave787]

Wow, car looks so good. I do love that colour.

[@RoderickSpoke]

Dry nice indeed. A work of art.

[@jimleon7894]

Beautiful work!

[@michakowalczyk8784]

It is amazing how good bonnet and left fender fit together. I wish mine had fitting this good

[@danijelcar5184]

Great paint work😎👍

[@miloradmartinovic3678]

Sehr Gut geworden. Kompliment.

[@AutoMotivate]

Been looking forward to this man!

[@kungfusing1]

Great choice of colour !

[@ChrisNLger]

This color is amazing

[@christophermarshall5765]

Nice colour. Looks great.

[@michealewk]

Amazing work man hands down

[@mortarion420]

Absolutely brilliant 👍👍

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you mate!

[@babuthomas2258]

You and your work is great👍👍👍👍

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@josiptadic8301]

Great work!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks, Josip!

[@devisionhun]

Turned out gorgeous, but I’m also happy you’re getting back to the e30s ;)

[@utagull2176]

Bravo grande capo lavoro

[@baxterboy23]

I. CANNOT. WAIT. To See The Finished Result.

[@TheRyamrebo]

Amazing!

[@pascaljeske7307]

Wow it's Looking amazing Beautyfull Work Love it very ❤️⭐👍❤️

[@thetruthshallsetyoufreejoh8859]

Great stuff buddy your on the home straight light at the end of the tunnel. I know when you get into some projects you can get in to a right rut with them. but good on you

[@re-fix9678]

Good restore👍

[@Hursh1]

That's a great color

[@bullethelldemon]

even just by the music choice in this episode i feel like it's evident that you've got a huge weight lifting off your shoulders. the mercedes looks fantastic and i can't wait to see a return to the bmws.

[@Shtirle_c]

Very beautiful work👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Shtirle_c]

Thanks for your job posting on KZbin 🙏

[@igorjanigors6324]

Perfect

[@f.k.3762]

This was indeed a job well done

[@oibal60]

Superb. As someone who has done this, I found that I HAD to split up the sanding job into dozens of 'little jobs'. Why? Because fatigue quickly sets in and you won't be as conscientious about the sanding, twenty minutes in, with a sore back and forearm, as you were at the very beginning. Fatigue makes you sloppy and you start skipping steps. Having said that, I also endorse back-masking! Prep is 99% of the job, and you sir, have done a fantastic job!

[@jasonlee-os1qi]

FANTASTIC!

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers, Jason!

[@Pabl0_88]

That merc looks gorgeous. Im hoping for 10 minute restoration video

[@bobjoncas2814]

LOOKIN' GOOD, KEEP SAFE..

[@jayinmi3706]

Looks awesome, and I'll bet you'll be glad to be rid of it. lol. Suprised they had you sand it to 1000 grit prior to paint. I don't think I've ever seen anyone recommend going that high. Usually 600 is most common with the occasional 800. But you did a great job and it looks great! Cheers!

[@faycalbemmoussat3478]

looks great...just one thing I've noticed:you should paint the sunroof on its own,it gives you a cleaner finish

[@eugenfeinmann597]

Finally... Now can you go on with BMWs

[@RestoreIt]

So soon Eugen, so soon!

[@davebuts1921]

Mate, wow that is some fine work. fancy doing some work on my merc, I know it will be done well.

[@bobansupergenije7512]

Bravo

[@drews6616]

Incredible work gone into this lovely old Merc 👍.

[@mucahidakbiyik6833]

Very nice waiting next video

[@RestoreIt]

Wont be long!

[@dane.1847]

You are doing an incredible job on this Mercedes. It is a real joy to watch you work and your attention to detail. Cheers.👍🏻👍🏻

[@punelopepunstop5515]

True 1000 Grit!

[@mostchilldude]

as a w123 owner/enthusiast i loved this series

[@victorprietoiglesias2846]

Great 😍

[@dangerousandy]

Looking forward to this

[@dangerousandy]

It didn’t disappoint! Good job on that

[@RestoreIt]

Glad you liked it Sandy!

[@jonasl2549]

Nice

[@Kuze21]

Watching from 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@danielprivate7442]

What makes this project different from your other restos is that you bid this out to a client. On the last installment, I'd like to hear what you have to say about that. What you learned. What you might do differently moving forward. Stuff like that.

[@richdyer2000]

the first you do for an enemy, the second for a friend, the third for yourself.

[@MP-nl6he]

Yesssssss

[@regulolopez2194]

Considering you got one of the most iconic Mercedes Benz Coupe, and probably with an M110 engine, there is a video that I love to see in youtube that is entitled Tinos 123 Coupe. Nice car.... if you got the chance to do an I.provement to the engine, and if you have that M110 engine, make a conversion to electronic fuel injection and ITB... that will make that engine more reliable. And if you want to go even further, try to make it hybrid, by changing the gearbox and replace it with a new one from ZF with an electrical motor in its Interior.... you have a killer machine

[@4CAR.]

💎

[@izsaratova]

Good tip - if make wheels wet a polyethylene stiks well to them

[@cinnamonrage]

I love and wish I could do what you do. Issue is, I freakin’ hate the feel and sound of sandpaper 😂

[@germancar59]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 magnifique

[@keremardicli4013]

That turned out perfect. Well done my friend...

[@fastboy8315]

NICE WORK ..........how many color you needed ? 5 Liter ?

[@bmwe34-i]

👍👍👍👍🇰🇿🇰🇿 I'm from KAZAKHSTAN

[@fastboy8315]

any problems with dust in the garage ? i also want it do in my garage !

[@nehuge]

How many hours in prep?

[@Saskinny]

As a former auto body repairman, NEVER use finger tips to sand. Always be as flat as possible with your fingers or use a block.

[@FaskaRestoration]

Amazing Work! Where do you get the Quartz Paint from? Im from Germany but can't find it anywere.

[@bobfrankish8883]

It is supplied exclusively in the UK by Sprayguns Direct Ltd but I thought it was actually made in Germany?

[@FaskaRestoration]

@@bobfrankish8883 Oh ok. Yes it seems Like it. All the Labels are in German, but I never found it here.

[@alfonsod.m.8626]

Hello I am restoring my father's Mercedes w123 and I have a question, is there a small hole in the lower part of the rear window frame to evacuate the water into the trunk? Greetings from Spain and thanks

[@calculatorfreeworld1876]

I wish I could hear the music playing from that speaker inside your workshop

[@user-or7kx2go2t]

👍

[@jironmeister]

Why you haven't removed the windshield washers? They are easy to remove. As same as the trunk sill trim.

[@bagamax]

Watching this video I kept asking myself if MB still making cars that will deserve such restoration when they will become old? For sure that is not my W245, but maybe some other MB? Will C207 be worth such attention in 2040?

[@tigervv6437]

Did you paint the engine bay as well? It should be matt paint for a factory finish, same for the inside of the bonnet.

[@DashDrones]

Watch the last episode. It's the same as the exterior which I prefer over the Matt..

[@DenizPain]

😀nice

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Baris!

[@ldenorio]

what are some of the tunes you are listening on your headphones?

[@TheVwgolfmk1]

Only just seen this video, found it by accident at that. I usually get notified about new videos but didn't get this one.

[@andreikashin]

how do you sand 1000 without water?

[@Gabi-dz2qo]

Hello! Color its 404 Milan Brown Metallic? Thank You 🙏

[@Krzys_D]

Why even wet sand it? It has minimal orange peel

[@suhayl5157]

I guess we will be much older by the time this car is on the road again.

[@opticaltrace4382]

hope whoever this car belongs to has the sense to sell it before the paint starts falling off!

[@bobfrankish8883]

Yes indeed. Finished result looks good for a first attempt. I never like saying anything negative about Steve's work because he tries so hard, but I'm afraid the prep. work is a bit suspect. I always sand the old paint down to 320, any finer and old orange peel is left showing. 320 is a good scratch for primer to stick. Then block the primer down with 180, then 320 and finally 800 for a metallic basecoat.

[@AndreysLife]

how much would something like this cost to do someones car?

[@RestoreIt]

A full respray with bodywork can be anywhere from £800 - £5000 specifically depending on what work you'd like to have done.

[@bajkonurr]

👍🙋‍♂️

[@jankindl915]

You should use 600 grit and sanding with bare hands isnt a good idea. beside that, good job