WORST PAINT JOB EVER! Mercedes C43 AMG Detailing NIGHTMARE

We were tasked with bringing a Mercedes Benz C43 AMG back to life after it has seen better days. This legendary AMG, the first V8 AMG of its class, came to us in pretty rough shape. The front bumper was completely cracked and the back bumper looks like it met a sign post one time, intimately..
After getting this car back from the body shop.. we realized that they didn't do such a great job on prepping the car. There was overspray everywhere, paint covering every seal and door jam, along with TONS of orange peel. The paint had complete lost it's luster.
Jakub and the boys got to work on restoring this shine in the way only I A Detailing can, starting with dry sanding, moving on to wet sanding, and finishing with a multistep paint correction that brought this silver looker back to life!
After they tackled the paint, it was time to dye the leather interior back to factory spec. Using a new Colourlock system, Jakub mixed the factory paint color and matched the steering wheel, driver's seat, and shift knob back to light gray.
This car got a full dry ice cleaning of the undercarriage, wheel wells, and engine bay. It also had numerous parts replaced and restored.
This car took over 5 full days on just the paint, and was at our shop for almost two months between the body shop and interior restoration.
How do you think we did?!
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[@sandyvalentin3072]

Unbelievable… That’s why I AM DETAILING is the best automotive detailing shop in the U.S hands down , what a magnificent job on this old Mercedes Benz .

[@IAMDetailing]

That means a ton Sandy 🙌🏽

[@idontlikecops1]

Agreed that ammo NYC guy is a tool

[@leosheepman]

This is awesome to see. My first car was a 1995 C200 in Brilliant Silver so this w202 body style is always special to me. The C43 is such a cool car and it's good to see them finally be looked after and appreciated nowadays after being neglected for so long. They may not be as sharp as an M3 but that era of Bruno Sacco Mercs are just so cool. Respect from the UK. Keep up the great work.

[@garywilliams7819]

This was almost a full-on restoration. Nice job guys!!!

[@-Matte]

This was by far one of the best restorations I've seen, and I have been working with this for 7 years

[@IAMDetailing]

Love to hear it!!! 🙌🏽🫡

[@itsjustme9318]

It always amazes me the horrendous quality product some shops are more than willing to push out the door and charge good money for it. Some take no pride at all in their work!!! You know it's bad when you have to start out with a DRY sanding!! Well now it's in the very best hands where it will get tons of PDL (professional detailing love). As always gentlemen superb work!!!!

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jimk7882]

This video wouldn't have been ever made if that ' horrendous quality ' silver metallic paint job hadn't been put on so well.

[@toyotacorollaaltis8613]

@@jimk7882But it wasn’t give me a spray can I can do better and thats a fact

[@bigguy43055]

Great video! This and the C36 are bucket list cars for me. The attention to quality and detail shows that you guys are second to none!

[@tonyglass1740]

You fellows did an amazing job restoring the gloss and depth back to the finish! Beautiful job!

[@itsjustme9318]

Jakub I've been watching you since day one and this has to be the biggest transformation EVER!!! You guys put a TON of time and effort into this one. Sure I'm glad I didn't have to pay the bill ...WOW!!

[@IAMDetailing]

Definitely a big job! Thanks buddy!

[@limitlesspharma2124]

This is so satisfying to watch, it's unbelievable the quality of workmanship here!

[@RickCT2000]

Most epic paint correction and detail I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot). Great video and sound too. Very well done guys!

[@ems324]

I am totally blown away by the amazing transformations that you pull off with these cars. You guys truly are magicians. Awesome job. 👍👍👍

[@IAMDetailing]

🫡🙌🏽 thank you George

[@SongwriterPlayer]

True Craftspersons, very professional work! True Artists! Amazing! All the people should be very proud of the work they do.... Stunning!

[@oliverleopando8331]

Your work ethic is a reflection to the detail you give in every work you do. It is evident how much dedication you’ve shown in perfecting your craft. You guys always go above and beyond in providing the best service possible. More power to you Jakub and I AM DETAILING!!!

[@IAMDetailing]

That means a lot to us Oliver, thank you 🙌🏽

[@stevenwilhite4026]

Outstanding! I’m in awe of the transformation on that Benz. Loved that generation

[@MuhamedWorldTour]

That’s awesome One of the rare unique car detailing video I ever watch It deserve millions of views 👍

[@andrewb325]

Dry sanding? You guys are absolute heroes.

[@MichaelLee-gb7hb]

Great job in restoring the C43 AMG in its original factory condition very meticulously done with attention to details. My Best, M.L.

[@jimc9222]

Just wow! Amazing transformation.

[@switawivr6]

Damn that is great work. You guys should be proud of this one, especially with the stunning improvement over what someone else called a finished job.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Reid! Appreciate it 🙌🏽

[@liakouration19]

unbelievable result!!! AWESOME WORK!!!

[@Lavagante25]

Oh my god... The result of this car!!!😍🤩😍🤩 The Best Work and the Best cars... 👏👏👏👏 I still saw a Gullwing, an SLR and a 993 Turbo! I will wait!

[@calmyoursoul3839]

Outstanding job. This car looks amazing!! This is one of my favorite cars!! Enjoyed watching

[@raulsaenz9085]

That's amazing. The transformation.

[@edwardschlodder343]

You guys are the best! Follow a ton of detailing guys on KZbin and your work is superior to most! Great job on this one!

[@IAMDetailing]

Really appreciate hearing that Edward! Thanks for being part of our community!

[@glifellas7809]

professional , excellent results ..

[@wentworthvandenbosch3730]

Bro always i Watch your Videos i am fascinate By the Work you and your Team have done. You are doing an unbelieveble Job! Many Greetings Form Germany!!

[@hadef1977]

Excellent service and great job 👍

[@jotighe2]

great video. much improved. I like how you move the dry ice to later in the video, even maybe shortening that part. even just showing the highlights of the dry ice, or compressing it a bit more would make it even better. really like the details of the paint correction and the interior overall. no engine bay? maybe it didn't need it. would of liked to see how clean it was, then. keep 'em coming.

[@vashsant9749]

This might be the best channel on KZbin for 2023. Amazing.

[@andreasmartin9296]

Such a joy to see real professionals at work! Too bad we don't have shops like your's in my country. In fact, that's a shame for the country that invented the automobile! Greetings from Germany!

[@reinaldodombueno9276]

Sublime result!!! Extremely satisfying work!!!! How wonderful!!!! Mrs. Mercedes appreciates all the dedication in the beauty treatment!! Hugs!!

[@IAMDetailing]

Pretty stoked on how it came out!

[@wgm247]

Absolutely amazing

[@slimeprivilege]

insane work. amazing job

[@DirrdyMoe]

Amazing work :)

[@REVolutionsAutomobile]

One of your best videos ever. Liked your process and the transformation is great.

[@IAMDetailing]

Love to hear that!

[@yasalame5374]

Unbelievable transformation 👏 Love the car and love your job❤️

[@IAMDetailing]

THANK YOU!

[@scottfindley1345]

Incredible job. I cant believe the kinds of results you guys are able to get. I will definitely be bringing my '86 535i through when resto is completed.. p.s. like the housey tunes!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Scott! Love to hear it!

[@sebouhakharjalian6707]

Wow. Great job guys

[@Renny1953]

One of the best detailing jobs I have ever seen

[@brienmacgearailt7801]

A unreal transformation for an equally great vehicle!

[@711yours]

Amazing job as usual. Although you’ve stated the poor paint job. Even in the after shots I was able to notice the defects on the trunk. But again “Job Well Done” 👍🏻

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

Can’t believe what I’m seeing, FREAKING AMAZING 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😍

[@rodrigomartinsuarez7796]

What an awesome work guys!!! Keep going!!!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Rodrigo!

[@peterpayer9677]

Super Video Thank you 😚👌👍🤟

[@mehrabr8687]

What a job! Welll done!!!

[@elinahodgson5959]

Awesome work! That’s getting stuff done the right way ✌️

[@IAMDetailing]

Gotta love that!

[@rustysa1389]

Wow !!!! What a awesome job !!!

[@michelszvetecz3243]

beau travail, bravo les artistes👍

[@carson294]

Just great work. You must have alot of patients

[@Kamfidence]

Have the same car with the two tone and white exterior. Love it! ❤

[@3076gds]

That was an impressive transformation

[@giovannipicasso1627]

Amazing 🔥

[@javadaghrab5687]

Fantastic job I wish I was close by I could take my w140 there to get detailed. This is truly art no other word for it

[@georgeg6755]

Great job well done impressive

[@Jon-ug3le]

You saved that AMG@ Well done, soon as JA finished my Porsche Im coming to see ya!

[@machargs123]

Just wow best detail I’ve ever seen what a service I wish you were in Uk 🇬🇧 as I said best I’ve ever seen the attention to detail was unreal

[@Mekaeshi]

I really Love This Kind of content. This is a true legendary masterpiece of Detailing what a BLAST!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Edited: More if these please. Old Cars restoration is GOLD

[@IAMDetailing]

We got another one for you this sunday!

[@Mekaeshi]

@@IAMDetailing OH Thank You SO MUCH ❤️

[@cprx77]

Great job! ❤

[@kostasvasilagas8254]

Great job buddy keep it up. Especially i love your job for a rare car such as this C43amg w202. My dream car in black colour.

[@giovanniazzone8309]

Amazing video and job, as always! May I ask why didn't you correct the black paint on the leather seats?

[@simonrussell6372]

Fantastic transformation guys! 😳👊🏻

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Simon!

[@loan-shark]

Omg I want this car so much.. my first car was a Mercedes c180. This is really rare to find in good condition. Already have a E63s B800 saloon. AMG 4 life! This would be a great Sunday car 😍

[@Asad-zeetwo5241]

Man, you guys are excellent!👍👍👍

[@stevehines5256]

Class work…correcting that shoddy body shop’s abysmal “work” must have been especially satisfying. Cool vid 😎👍

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Steve! We’re glad you enjoyed it

[@Sylta50]

High level of entertainment. Awesome work. 👌🏼

[@IAMDetailing]

Love to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@ChrisNLger]

Amazing car. Great job! How did you manage to make the seatbelt buttons nice red again?

[@chrisb8052]

Wow ... identical to mine. Silver on the black/white Designo interior. Mine's pretty clean but I would love to see what you could do with it. Nice job. Great attention to every detail.

[@mamoonmohameed6949]

Nice work

[@ericmcfarland9687]

Amazing results! I'd love to know what this all cost to bring this car back to this.

[@CherylCold]

Cheap respray, expensive detail... I hope the paint stands the test of time. Great work guys

[@m.serhataktas9323]

great job. 🤩

[@andycool9918]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@raw-amg4396]

Super job

[@nameless450]

Masters of their art.

[@andyfranklunamorales2511]

congratulations friends really impressive, ............................ waoooooooooo.

[@KynangsongTV102]

Great results!!

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you!

[@4tv914]

incredible work inside out...

[@IAMDetailing]

Appreciate that 🫡

[@turkinamerc6857]

These guys are the 🐐

[@andreaquagliata308]

EL MEJOOOR VIDEO DE TODOS exeleeenteee trabajo son GENIOS👏

[@mrmatthewpaul]

Incredible....

[@sebestiantan1]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@sebestiantan1]

@@TAP................PROFILE hi, thank you. What are the digits you are referring to

[@ArjanSchepers]

Yeah this is the real deal right here. Awesome job.

[@konstantinosliarostathis2084]

Sehr schön 🤩 top Arbeit 🔝🔝🔝👏👏👏😊😊😊

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

Nice. When i get my GT3 im get a detail like this.

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

Holy shit what a transformation. I think you doubled the value of the car. In my book you did, anyway. More power to you.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks buddy!

[@MarkCordell]

That was very gratifying. 😎

[@turkishexpress]

Wow, amazing work.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you very much!

[@Petemitchel34]

Félicitations 👍🇫🇷 good job

[@urielvaladez5916]

Maravilla de auto 👌👍

[@blackeunosmk1662]

Great video. What process was done to the exhaust?

[@blakelip3]

C43 AMG w/monoblocks will always be my favorite Merc ❤

[@IAMDetailing]

It’s truly iconic 🙌🏽🤌🤝

[@anariochannel8778]

Good job👍

[@RobBread1]

If I am going to buy another classic it would be this W202 C43. You guys did an incredible job restoring this classic car. I have the W210 E55 and W202 C36. Please set up shop in the Pacific Northwest so I don't have to spend thousands of dollars shipping my cars to you.

[@michaeldawkins3758]

Great job!👍

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks Michael!

[@man2524]

Wow very beautiful toyota 👍

[@deanclark9951]

Jakub is a magician.

[@razifhensem5589]

Amazing video. Subscribed!

[@IAMDetailing]

That's what we love to hear!!

[@massinissabelkouche648]

Bravissimo 👏🏽

[@jstoli996c4s]

Wizards at work 🧙‍♂️

[@RainPerest]

Amazing 😎

[@IAMDetailing]

Glad you like it :)