We Completely TRANSFORM The Look Of Our Cheap Mercedes For Just $80!

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On this episode we paint the faded plastic bumpers on our Mercedes and completely change the entire look of our Budget Mercedes ML 320!
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[@ronsmith7880]

Looking good guys...I love those tires..Thanks Tommy and Roman.. Nice job

[@Jaxav8or]

Don’t like the red squares. Take those off and bed-line them.

[@7cougar0]

I like 'm. Leave them on!

[@jamesbeaman6337]

Nah, just need to paint the side moldings the same color to make the whole thing really pop!

[@KyleTraeCaswell]

jchad_1017 100% agree

[@danh655]

@@7cougar0 somebody miss Baja bob

[@ldmtag]

You even cover the pavement to do spraying. This is something we never worry about here in Russia.

[@peternorton188]

3:45...exact copy Benz drives by! What are the chances of that!

[@poppyneese1811]

At Disney in Orlando, just wishing they had a TFL Park, I wouldn’t go anywhere else. The Raptor liner looks great on the Benz, but the red covers need to be black, sorry Roman, but Tommy got his Mother’s good taste.

[@PoshCountry]

I’ve got a 2002 ML320 that is supercharged that I use for Overlanding. It is lifted with a few other modifications. These are phenomenal off road. I’ve done mud, sand, deep snow, and even rock crawled. Pretty interested to see how you build yours.

[@outofthinair1]

I have a 1999 ml320 with 203,000 miles on it.This spring I will be doing the plugs,wires, valve cover gaskets breather hoses ,bumpers, side molding , wheels and a couple of paint bubbles on the body. They are GREAT vehicles VERY dependable quite thirsty and require the good stuff for gas ... but my wife LOVES the thing so I must keep it in top shape for the queen...

[@centrice12]

This is great! I have been wishing the two of you would do more of these little projects together where you actually do the work yourselves (like you did on the Jeep). You should always have a project vehicle the two of you work on together. (Maybe bring Andre in once in a while for comic relief?) It is really fun to see you abandon a scripted format once in a while. Loved this video and keep them coming!

[@chipholland9]

Despite all the warranty problems I had (the first one being a misaligned rear bumper!), I will admit the 4Matic system was unstoppable in snow. We got 10" one winter and I took a coworker to the supermarket because his Audi A4 Quattro didn't have the ground clearance to get out of his driveway.

[@stephaneleblanc5468]

Take it offroad!! Love this project. Big fan of jurassic park and that ml in the movie was awesome looking. I was hoping to have seen more action from the ml in the movie.

[@MP_-ek8ij]

I’m with Tommy on this one, the red things don’t look to good.

[@shanevaughan6980]

Times have changed,it used to be that when a dad and son work on a car the dad did the work and the son held the flashlight but now it's son does work and dad holds camera lol

[@lewsmith4279]

That liner is gonna peel. You need to sand the surface for adhesion. Painting on top of already peeling paint, it’s just going to keep peeling.

[@driftology]

no adhesion promoter either...

[@DoctorSkillz]

I’ve used this stuff without any preparation or even cleaning. After about 20K miles through some pretty harsh climates, the paint holds up nicely. This isn’t your granddaddy’s paint in a can.

[@lewsmith4279]

Dr. Skillz I have 10 years in the auto body industry and have used a variety of rattlecan liners. You still need to prep the surface, PARTICULARLY in this case because it doesn’t matter how good the stuff in the cans is, the paint underneath is still breaking down and peeling

[@targeterror4044]

@@lewsmith4279 what if you buy one new that comes primed? Do you still need to sand it down before using this spray?

[@DesertFJSummit]

That missing grill is dying to be replaced by a light bar 😬

[@paularcher4607]

Did you guys paint the main grille. Seems like it got better.

[@kevinburroughs6583]

Plastidip on the side molding and rocker panels. You can put it on without removing anything, just cover with painters tape.

[@TFLclassics]

Thanks for the great tip

[@LukeEdward]

You will absolutely love that coating. I did that to a set of Bumpers on a Sprinter and it is ridiculously durable.

[@cjvx7208]

But would the coating hold up to minor scuffs and bumper flex

[@LukeEdward]

Carlos Rohena Accidentally pulled too close and banged the front bumper into a pole a week after. It was just fine. Lovebug season is harsh on a vehicle and I had to go back and forth across the state of Florida destroying the front end. A soapy power wash and a stiff bristle brush took everything off 2 days later. I was dragging in 4x8 sheets of plywood and 2x4’s one day and there was some of the coating rubbed off in spots on the top of the rear bumper, BUT, it was super easy to touch up and it disappears. As for scuffs, I also found a $6 can of Rustoleum semigloss black that matched, and a quick clean with denatured alcohol and it touches up nice. It isn’t perfect, but if your prep it well, it’ll strongly adhere, you can touch it up for years to come.

[@cjvx7208]

@@LukeEdward thanks for the tips and durability info

[@carsandkids414]

6 weeks ago I bought almost the same car to use for overlanding ( thought it would be interesting as not many do)It’s a 2004 ML 270cdi. Have just upgraded the tyres to Maxxis Bravo A/T and done all the normal service items so now can’t wait to see what you do to yours and how you handle upgrading the front torsion bar ?? But looking forward to watching. Great channels. Hello from the UK

[@Bigben-pz8bx]

I’m really looking forward to this project

[@Mcmerc01]

Good job! Some guys like to cut the bottoms of the bumpers off to give you more approach and departure angle. Also the rear bumper can act like a scoop in mud and sand but personally hasn't bothered me

[@philippk.2001]

Im glad you got a Mercedes you will have lots of fun with that car! I hope it will stay many miles with you!

[@1leggeddog]

Wait a second, isn't this the same car from Jurassic Park 2??? Yeah it is! According to the Wiki, they used ML320s4-wheel drive, front bull bars, a front tow cable, a winch, fog lights, rear tail light guards, custom step bars, leather seats, camo paint. one of them had the rear section taken out, making it look like a subaru Baja.

[@guy4432]

I don't really watch yall, but this series you guys have is pretty entertaining and fun to follow the challenge

[@noahmather3131]

I did the same to mine but I didnt the side trim too and just masked it off but that was a mistake cause when I took the masking tape off it pealed the bedliner so I have to restart

[@hickboy360]

I don’t remember what company it is but there are spacer lift for them. I think it’s 2” front and 1” rear lift. But it would also help out for clearance when overlanding. Kinda like my buddies KL Trailhawk with the MFC+Dobinson 3” lift on it. But he runs 32s without rub.

[@RichieRouge206]

Looks so much better already guys - love the black finish against the silver paint

[@bonkbonk92]

Love these ML videos.

[@icare7151]

The Grey Ghost Shines on!

[@duancoviero9759]

I always liked it ML320 the most bulletproof of all the benz 4 matic mall crawlers 😎

[@hikebikewalkrun133]

Wrap the steering wheel with Paracord. Perfect for overland since it can be used in emergencies. Did that with my 80 series.

[@hikebikewalkrun133]

Also, name could be Benz Over(land)

[@seizinglife]

Hello, What were the types of paint you used for this? Thanks

[@AlanTrades]

I missed it but did you have to sand the bumper down as well or just use the debris removal spray?

[@cameronr7223]

How do these videos not have more views? They are great, keep up the good work guys!

[@ponyfred8196]

Thanks for your video. Could you please provide me with website where I can find plastic rear bumper that you put on. I'd like to get one of those. Thanks!!

[@graygryphon2008]

So cool you have done a thing. Put a light where the lower grill went.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Mel the ML is looking good with that new bumper paint! Tommy is right though. Take those ridiculous red things off the rear bumper! It makes it look like a drivers Ed car or something! Can't wait to watch the progress. I think this was motor trends suv of the year in 1998ish or something. I have an old VHS tape that has that episode somewhere and I remember they couldn't get it stuck and they loved it.

[@streetmuscle215]

No need to take the side molding off just tape it off around the molding and tape newspaper for overspray and there you go

[@rossbowman202]

I am with Tommy on this one. Not a fan of the red covers on the rear. BUT it does look 100% better than before.

[@kevinburroughs6583]

Steering wheel cover is a nice cheap fix for the steering wheel.

[@alexandrebrandaoarq]

Kevin Burroughs No it’s not. It’s cheating, looks cheap and most of the time wears off in an instant

[@chuckhpnwx]

Not if you get a quality cover such as Wheelskins. They are a bit of a PITA to put on, but will pobably last longer than the original factory leather and look factory if you install them correctly.

[@chuckhpnwx]

A Wheelskins cover will fix up the steering wheel and it will be hard to tell it's not factory if you put in the time, effort, and sweat to do it right.

[@dippitydoinit]

i still don't understand why this channel has so few subscribers compared to TFL Car and Truck.

[@garretlewis4103]

Yep, used bed liner for many things. Good use!

[@rlessmeier]

"Tuff ML" would be a good name. The TFL TML

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

I love seeing you guys work on the car yourselves.

[@SantiagoCh01]

Are those MT tyres noisy on highway?

[@jordankeen1]

Put led work/back up led lights in the bumper back holes

[@joetool4016]

New bumpers, roof rack, lights, and wheels obviously. But I'd like to see TFL have a brain-storm and collectively pitch in and enact their individual ideas of what they think an overlander should be!

[@badillo50]

Is that Mercedes going with the F-250 to Alaska ????🤟👍🤟👍👌👌👌

[@TerminusVox]

LED light bar instead of that grill.

[@derekchisholm972]

purple civic in the back 😳 2:27

[@lance_r72]

That really looks good! Nice job Tommy! How many cans did you end up using?

[@TFLclassics]

2 cans

[@LukeEdward]

TFLclassics Like the bird???? Ha ha

[@tuckswelldrilling]

what size tires are those?

[@christianbarros1580]

I'd go for Black rims, just spend another 40!....Get rid of those red caps, go black, if you really want red on this ML...you can add some spice to the rims caps, there are some with red accents very nice and cheap.

[@habibug1]

Please don't forget to spray front grill

[@WBOS72]

Awesome job! If you have an air compresdor, you can buy upol raptor on amaxon. Great job.

[@EderANavarroPereyra]

Excellent project!! Can't wait to see the rest, any plans to install a lift kit? What reference are those tires?? Hope you the best with this project, greetings from colombia.

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

Love this series!

[@wallersby]

Ha... Budget Benz... awesome. Great idea on the Raptor paint. -Wyatt

[@RenÉ_MiG]

lift kit for the rear (shock spacers) cus the front is torsion bars easy to lift, or hey upgraded torsion bars!!!!!!

[@EspiritoTT]

WOW !! Very good job !

[@jamieshields9521]

Great vid n great mods👍if was my cheap budget 4WD you have icebox on slide out system, power points n add some country snob feel horse Polo sticker.

[@paulmcfeeters5554]

Rear fog lights for European market not taillights. I would have sprayed them black too.

[@jesseweirmalave]

Where the grill was you should put a small light bar

[@Topsiie]

What size are the tires?

[@DarthDainese69]

Steering wheel cover or replace? Your mistake was spraying outside, slightest bit of breeze would effect your spray

[@wallersby]

you gotta put a snowplow on that ML. LOL -Wyatt

[@damilolaakanni]

Were you guys able to fix that fuel gauge?

[@dus000]

i’m about to do this to my whole car

[@hotwheels8092]

It looks way better!!!

[@chuckhpnwx]

Maybe instead of the red covers (which don't look good, IMO) you could install some reverse lights there?

[@b-genspinster7895]

chuckhpnwx they make it look like a rickshaw or Amish buggies.

[@ardweno]

Why won't you change the headlights to LEDs or HIDs

[@bekabeka71]

The king of the suburban!

[@yonhysantos3290]

What’s the name of the product

[@gmtcolt45]

Light bar where the missing grill goes?

[@malifestro7596]

That is a dust filter, you want a respirator. Take it seriously, who care what it looks like. You'll actually look like a pro that cares! Protect your eyes, ears, and lungs when you know you probably should be! I even use a respirator when I am spraying weeds/etc. I don't care what my neighbors thinks, I don't want that crap in my lungs! Put a LED light bar in that spot on the front bumper!

[@barlux88]

Tommy, I can feel your anxiety. its okay man.

[@RoverRacer913]

Let's to a battle of the budget mobile's on red cone once we have the projects done, my seqouia is getting very close! 🤘 @tfl

[@vicfazio7847]

Looks good

[@rossbowman202]

I call a foul. I saw a 10mm socket in that tool kit.

[@rickjames5998]

TFL should go full mighty car mods

[@angie624]

Thank u

[@colindmac78]

I really enjoy your classic and budget builds. It's more realistic to me anyways. As much as I love seeing all the reviews on new cars and trucks but I won't be buying a $70,000 truck anytime soon on the money I make. Plus I live in Canada so those vehicles are even more money. Some of the older trucks u buy are nice to watch and say hey i might actually be able to afford to do something like that. Anyways my point is thanks for mixing it up and for people that are a a tight budget. Love see all the new and the old. Dream about the new and maybe buy the old. For now anyways

[@Johnathan_Waters]

You'd better get a new key shell for your key ASAP!!! If ANY liquid or water of any kind gets into the key through those breaks in the buttons, it will corrode and kill the circuit board. If that happens, you're SOL, as MB does NOT make these flip keys anymore!! You have been warned!

[@ripfletching]

I would spray inside the fender wells and your rocker panels that would look pretty bad and when I say bad I mean good

[@romeoroze2357]

TFL CUSTOM'S... Come see us in Boulder Colorado and meet our vehicle enhancement team. Head designer Tommy and his helper Roman.

[@nathankestin1922]

Install LED headlight bulbs!

[@Vaino_Hotti]

They should change the whole housings, if those are the original xenons,they're utter garbage, even with new bulbs. It would also liven up the overall look

[@edwardgreenjr167]

Is it really a rip-off if the results are good? I mean, take it somewhere to get the same parts line-x and see how much they quote you. If you are doing more then just a couple small parts just get the kit off amazon.

[@chadsteele1]

Tape all the molding off and paint it right on the SUV.

[@SuperDave01]

Maybe you should get it aligned.

[@davidryde6296]

Black Back will work on the rest of the plastic.

[@toyotarockcrawler]

Get some custom rock rails/sliders

[@ripfletching]

Roman I love you brother but I got a Telya there’s two things you can’t do that’s drag race and video laugh out loud good job guys and you were right that red looks good on the bumper

[@jerroldshelton9367]

I'd say that $40.00 well spent. Still not convinced that the $4,000.00 for the ML was, though.

[@yjhuoh]

tommy was right, the red covers look terrible

[@markdugan6231]

My sister owned one of these, nothing more than a rebadged Jeep Liberty.

[@MrGreatness412]

Not even close the Liberty is a whole separate vehicle. They share nothing.

[@osvaldo8393]

On the next episode of backyard bodymen....

[@Bigjobrob]

Excited for this build. Have you considered painting the wheels? I used farm and implement paint on the wheels on my Montero and it has held up great.

[@calholli]

Red covers are a no go on that back bumper.

[@rpeterson223]

It’s not too late to sell the “Budget Benz” after the cosmetics to hopefully have you break even, or only take a small loss before the drivetrain and electronics launch a kamikaze attack on your wallets 🤪

[@bowlingmatt1]

Tommy's right, paint them black