TURNING an $8k BMW E30 325is in to a $20k+ - EXTREME MAKEOVER

We’ve got the iconic BMW E30 325IS in for a deep restoration that brought it’s price tag from a $8k E30 to one that will bring home more than $20k+! This BMW 325IS came to us in rough shape with some of the paint in such bad condition that we had to send pieces off to be repainted. We had a set budget for this car and had to do what we could within that to make this car come back to life.
We opted to save some money on the undercarriage cleaning by using steam cleaning instead of dry ice cleaning, and saved the dry ice cleaning for parts where it was the most ideal use case. You've got options when undercarriage detailing, and we used this to optimize the budget for things like a good ol BMW engine cleaning.
We needed to do paint correction to the front fenders before we could send the hood off to the body shop to be repainted because we needed an accurate paint sample to work with. We also repainted the spoiler while we were at it.
The only other panel that was repainted (before we got the car in our shop) was the driver side panel, which we had to wet sand because the previous body shop didn’t do a great job.We completely restored the interior. The seats were very dry and cracked, the steering wheel was trashed, and it was pretty dirty under the seats. We brought this all back to life, refreshing and dying the seats, and it came out great!
You’ve just got to love the car that coined the term “the ultimate driving machine”You’ve been asking for another e30 video, and we delivered! Did you catch our last e30 video that broke the internet?
You can find it here: • The CLEANEST BMW E30 3...
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[@entasis.fifty-four]

Even though the budget was optimized, there was still a substantial amount of work done to this automobile. As always, IAM is the best in the West!

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽🙌🏽 we really appreciate the support!

[@area0426]

You 5 star General... You the best

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

@@IAMDetailing you guys do amazing work!

[@IAMDetailing]

@@sneakersonfeet9045 We really appreciate that!!

[@bartbu6569]

Soo good!

[@no_lft_shft]

See this is why I love detailing. This exact scenario. Taking something and without major mechanical and body shop work turning it into something you can put on a show room floor. Just brilliant work gentleman. .

[@IAMDetailing]

These are the comments I love to hear. Thank you for the support and the kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to watch the channel and join us!

[@reddysteddy2195]

@@1Youyourself1 the key word you missed was "major."

[@iTz_Plewtoe]

The fact that you get so much of the small simple details that could be overlooked, just blows me away

[@dqwaszx]

Well that was extremely satisfying to watch. Not only because of the dramatic transformation, but also because this is one of my all-time favorite cars, and it doesn't have any of the tacky mods that you see on far too many E30s these days.

[@GaryKari]

E30, the real icon in the automotive world. Nearly everyone knows the model. And really superb job detailing this legend!

[@GLXY_1000]

Detailing? More like a restoration.

[@markd1882]

Not only the workmanship is amazing! your camera and editing skills are off the hook!

[@SuperFritoGaming]

THANKS FOR DESCRIBING WHAT YOURE DOING IM EACH SECTION MAN FR! I appreciate it and it helps me have a bit more direction for when i wanna start my own build. as someone who’s never worked on a car before, you’re helping bring new people into the hobby by being thorough with something as simple as that

[@tahoetom9932]

This is every Tweakers dream! 2000 hour detail!

[@IAMDetailing]

🤣💪🏼🫡

[@HC-qw3gj]

Wow what a transformation. You guys do amazing work. That paint was trash and now it looks beautiful. The value that you added to that car is unbelievable. You guys are the best

[@HaKoka94]

Absolutely perfection! 18 minutes of breathtaking eyecandy at its finest. Even the 80s vibe synth music is perfect! Keep up the fantastic work guys 💪🏼

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks much!!

[@zactidwell77]

The most beautiful 3 series built. What a stunner and you guys are angels for restoring such a machine.

[@ZombieOreos]

I can’t believe I just discovered this channel. 10/10 quality and content guys. You have earned another subscriber ✌🏻

[@jotighe2]

these are the best restoration/detailing content videos you could possibly produce. this is the one that got me. I am subscribed

[@math101ca]

next time a classic car is going to be put up in a museum, I know who to refer to them

[@elks270]

Nice ride. Nice work. Nice to see an E30 restored with style and not zip ties.

[@recharge5620]

Awesome work. Nothing beats an original restoration.

[@paulratcliffe8255]

What a thing of beauty. The shine on that black is beautiful. Would love to own one of these again. Nice job guys,well done.

[@persistencewins]

Congrats to you guys. Top notch paint restoration. Keep it up! Proud of your high quality service!

[@IAMDetailing]

That means a ton! Thank you!

[@dhirenbdave]

Incredible work! Loved watching this - thank you for the explanation along the way too.

[@carriecusenz6173]

Wow, what an absolutely stunning (and satisfying to watch!) transformation! I've had my beloved E30 for four years and it's awesome to see other owner's restoring their cars to the original look, I'm definitely not a fan of the drifting/wide body look a lot of people are doing to these cars. You guys knocked this one out of the park, it looks phenomenal. (And it was fun to see the other beautiful cars in the background at your shop, too). I'm going to go check out your other E30 video right now, this one was great!

[@yitlernyga42069pl]

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[@peterbellini6102]

Jake, 1. You are a "black paint ninja" and 2. Whatever it co$t, it was worth it ! Easing into a nice Sunday. Thanks

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much Peter! I like that ;) black paint master

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

You did an excellent job on this one, Jakub! Turned out amazing, considering the state it started in.

[@IAMDetailing]

That means a lot 💪🏼💪🏼 thank you

[@jp6975]

That really was a very impressive turnaround. All those swirls in the paintwork mostly gone. There still seems a lot of defects in the paint but you guys smashed this one out of the park. Well done! And... I only watched the video as it popped up in my feed and took me back 25 years to when I had one of these.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks!!

[@Craig-fg1hm]

Nothing beats old school BMW'S!

[@iTz_Plewtoe]

I’m absolutely speechless watching this. I would be drop dead lost in amazement if this was my car.

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽🙌🏽 thanks so much for watching!

[@devonyoung9985]

Royalty vibes thabks for the motivation i am passing thru by the spartanburg south carolina BMW searched and this came up Stay Royal

[@etubetv7383]

This is still one of the best bmw’s ever build. Just love it.

[@gk-m5855]

Beautiful. Another classic E30 saved keep it up nice work. You can learn alot from those type of vids. A big one is it takes TIME to really get a car right.

[@biskogrigorov3666]

Amazing work, the bmw is like brand new, just wooow, im impressed!

[@CraigSoupen]

This car would be worth a fortune in my country. One of the most sought after cars.

[@brothersgarage3748]

Noone would buy it where I am right now lol not even for 1000

[@CraigSoupen]

@@brothersgarage3748 wow, that's insane. There's good examples going for a million ( 60000 usd).

[@brothersgarage3748]

@@CraigSoupen yeah korea isn't very car friendly they see this as just a old car worth nothing new Hundais is what you see here

[@maspamobiledetailing8907]

💥Boom Brother, taking an ordinary E30 from a Dud to a Stud, adding value to the resale price of this now rare to find 325iS

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@januaruno]

I feel spechless .. that is the cleanest E30 325is I've ever seen, DAMN!!! Amazing job guys! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@IAMDetailing]

We appreciate it!

[@mrbluedemon4417]

Truly amazing what you guys are doing. Genius.

[@CoffeeKing1]

Great job guys, impressive attention to detail.

[@grissom2513]

I just found your channel, and i’m glad I did. This video was super entertaining. You just earned a new sub!

[@julianpaulus6245]

Wow this ridiculously nice I'm so amazed by the work done ✔️ Wish I can take my E30 to you

[@DashDrones]

Now this is what you call a Detail... Incredible 🔥🔥🔥

[@sherazahmed4207]

❤ king of the 90’s Miss mine so much Wish u guys where about them days .. Awesome job guys Looks brand new 👏👏👏

[@Peter.A-A]

Wow, That was dejavu. I had one excatly like this in 1988, same wheels and a coupe. Mine was "just" 320i, with 127hp. It had the 7x15 BBS Split-rims, 205/50/15 in front, and 225/50/15 in the back. Dreaming of having a striped out coupe again, with a little more hp, to have fun on trackdays.

[@zaigamkhan454]

One of the greatest cars of the 90’s, privileged to have owned one

[@Crypto82738]

80s*

[@demetrios72]

Fantastic transformation!! Great work guys! 👌

[@hvytb1]

Great job guys! Btw this continental radio is super neat "oldie" looking.

[@ColocasiaCorm]

So clean. Love it

[@aq7705]

This is beyond skill. This is ART! Beautiful car. BMW should pay you guys for that.

[@user-me3ew4cd6g]

В чём тут исскуство, просто почистить салон и отполировать кузов что ли?

[@fightclub7577]

You guys have done a phenomenal job

[@jasonkundrat3825]

That was absolutely bad ass detailing. Wow!!

[@gabevancappellen6090]

Amazing work. Seats turned out great.

[@mikeycruz_]

this gives me sooooo much motivation to finish my e30 build

[@2mStor]

Amazing work as always 🔥🔥🔥

[@marklouieadame]

Amzed by cozy soundtrack and video editing its so satisfying to watch

[@DJCrisisUK]

Forget lamb's and ferrari, this is my dream car, absolute classic 👌

[@IAMDetailing]

🥹🤝🙌🏽

[@jodecemason3029]

Greatly enjoyed this video. While watching, making me want to get back to detaling amd also wanting to detail my e30. Very similar condition with just a fee dents. One i did myself closing the good with my knee🤦🏿‍♂️. This definitely gives me motivation to clean my car up and ket it shine.

[@dromesb8319]

This is my favorite bmw body style. Awesome restoration.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@MaximilianHoyer]

Damn this is soooo nice, what a good and satisfying work, gorgeous

[@paulgeek]

Wow you bought in near perfect condition car with no mechanical issues perfect interior no damage to the body all parts in excellent condition and polished them and put some new screws in wow

[@Thor_Asgard_]

Ahh the good old BBS. My E30 325i m technik 1 from 86 now has original 46k kilometers. Its fully restored, rust removed on the frame and axis. Original paint without any chippings.

[@IAMDetailing]

Fantastic!

[@TheDetailersRO]

Now, this is real detailing. Amazing!

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@shinshan666]

Amazing work, it's à real pleasure to see the work in progress and to see you your work 🤩. Thank you for this video 😘

[@DrRadelj]

Awesome job done! I couldn't believe when I saw Zastava 750 at back in your shop, these are very rare nowadays even in the Balkans

[@soonyeawee3008]

Amazing Piece of Art Work!!!

[@bestdjintown]

Great work on one of the most beautiful BMW's ever built.

[@IAMDetailing]

Agreed :)

[@ZERG81]

U guys did a mean job on that classic. Looks as good as new

[@masjienistje]

I used to own a 325ix 4door still miss it. The E30 will always have a special place in my car hart.

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

Amazing work! You left no stone unturned

[@thomasschafer7268]

Sehr schönes Ergebnis. Tolle Felgen. Alles schön dezent!!😎😎😎

[@ginkgol7258]

Good lord! It is such a joy watching this!

[@belmkmuhammed3533]

Piece of art ❤️❤️❤️🎨🎨🎨 great job

[@davidhalley9795]

Amazing restoration! I sure miss my 325e. Was young and dumb to get rid of it.

[@---mn3kv]

Nice work. It's not the first time I've watched your videos. And every time, with pleasure. I'm from Russia ))

[@IAMDetailing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@EgG-xj6vh]

When BMW used to build beautiful cars. What happened? Great job guys.👍

[@wgm247]

Amazing work..wish i lived closer to get my car done

[@scottietoohotti]

Wow great job on a beautiful car. That front reminds me of my 88 E34

[@davidcampos268]

The amount of work they did is insane

[@buckeyeg4888]

I used to have one of these, loved driving it

[@MartinSnook]

Mint job that car I had the BMWE30 318is wish I never got rid of it now love the old 3series 👌👍

[@obstinatus88]

What a beauty!!! Respect my friend....

[@joshimitsu96]

Very satisfying watch, subbed.

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

Good work. The result is insane 👍👍

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks much!

[@vitagepaul]

Good job, beautiful car!

[@imidzovic]

Your work is stunning! But that Zastava at 7:12 caught my attention (I'm from former Yugoslavia) :) Keep up with the great content!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Ivan!

[@phil1pd]

Amazing work guys!

[@joe.olivet]

You’re a magician, my man. Banged it out! 😎👊🏻🔨

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Much Joe! Have a fantastic weekend, my friend

[@rdtr911]

Such a beauty..outstanding job.

[@stevensims3342]

You know when that baby rolled off the factory floor she was just a beauty to behold.

[@365JohnDoe]

Man! I had so much fun modding these and drifting them in and after high school haha!

[@fireboyspirit3474]

There are levels to this detailing game. Are you boys are at the highest of them levels. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you 🥲🙌🏽🫶

[@claytonburris3874]

Loving the E30 content!

[@tomasbiro5204]

Kenn Dejan schon sehr lange,dem Mann könnt ihr vertrauen,ist ein korrekter Mensch,ps...auch wir hatten Erlebnise mit unseren damaligen Autis....weiter so...Meister

[@devin3891]

This channel is very underrated. Content is much better than others who get 10x views. Keep up the good work. The views will come.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks for the support Devin!

[@jask320]

I like this e30 doesn't have any stupid DIYs and all original! Awesome car, I used to have 318i long time ago... thinking to buy again for fun, but it is very difficult to find this model in Canada

[@jask320]

100%

[@lollypop9580]

911 G séries, mx-5 na and E30... Perfect garage. ❤️

[@TheRaularya]

🎉loooks sweet! Spend 15 gain 20 in a week sounds like a deal. next driver has a fresh start too 🎉 everyone wins

[@mr.rogersplayhouse3376]

A+ guys! 👍 What was the final cost, on this restoration? I have the exact same model and year. I'm currently having the engine worked on, after that project is complete it's on to the body and interior. Hope it turns out as nice as your restoration. Cheers! PS: I'm the original owner.

[@sampoulsen]

Incredible! just 1 thing though, can you polish the glass? I saw it still has scratches in it at the end when you were filming the walk around.

[@mohmoudfarah1897]

I bet it smells like new inside, if not even better. Great job, anyway!

[@Dawid698]

Its looks like brand new car ❤ Great job

[@cwilder1116]

Amazing work. Love your videos and work.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you!

[@chrisleech333]

Stunning car and an epic job 👏

[@TinkerPrepper]

The lights make a huge difference

[@MrOscarSthlm]

Thanks for awesome video! You have my sub. For the next car I recommend to polish the windshield wiper arms. May seem small but it is in eyesight and gives a big feeling of attention.

[@IAMDetailing]

Good eye!