LEGENDARY Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster \\ Preservation Detailing

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
  • One of the greatest cars ever made, this Mercedes 300SL Roadster came to us for a restoration detailing from our good friends at Silver Arrow Cars. This is one of the most well known 300SL roadsters to ever be owned by a Gullwing Group International member. This car has spent more time on Gullwing group tours and events than any other 300SL through Silver Arrow Cars.
    This car comes with its original hard top in ITS ORIGINAL shipping crate, tool roll and a great history file showing the lore of this classic beast. is the perfect 300SL to get in and drive on any event and not worry about a stone chip. The paint has patina, the interior is original and we were tasked with making this 300SL look as good as she can be, regardless of her mileage.
    We started with a dry ice cleaning of the undercarriage, wheel wells, and engine bay, before we applied a new protective coating, to help it last another 100 years. Then we brought it over to our main shop for a deep interior detailing, scrubbing and restoring every inch of the entirely original interior. After, we got to work on bringing the paint back to life and polishing the various chrome and plastic pieces on the car.
    After us, this is heading to the Mercedes Benz Classic Center for a complete service and inspection.
    Is the Mercedes Benz 300SL the greatest car of all time?
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    Thank you!
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    Chapters:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:51 - Wash A Mercedes 300SL Roadster
    03:32 - In the shop & disassembled
    04:30 - Paint Inspection
    04:52 - 300SL Paint Correction
    05:38 - Hood Before & After
    11:05 - Chrome Polish
    13:31 - 300SL Parts Restoration
    16:09 - Interior Detailing
    22:56 - Detailing 300SL Luggage
    23:59 - Restoaring Original Tool Roll
    24:53 - Spare Tire Cleaning
    25:37 - Parts Cleaning
    25:49 - Polishing the Interior
    27:39 - Restoring 300SL Soft Top
    28:23 - Dry Ice Cleaning Undercarriage
    32:39 - Before & After Dry Ice Cleaning
    32:57- Dry Ice Cleaning Wheel Wells
    33:40 - Dry Ice Cleaning 300SL Engine
    33:46 - Finished Product
    #mercedes #300sl #roadster #dryicecleaning #300slroadster #classicmercedes
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Komentáře • 191

  • @emiliodonate
    @emiliodonate Před rokem +11

    Very very nice job. The car wasn't in the best condition, so the change is huge. I like the work of the undercarriage, seems that car has been driven for a lot of km (I think that some silent blocks will be replaced at Mercedes), but the new look is extreme. As ever, the best job. Beautiful car (I remember Bruce Meyer's gulfwing in black too)

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před rokem +3

      Thank you Emilio! This car is definitely a driver! Probably highest milage 300sl thats been through the shop by a long shot. But great patina and cleaned up real nice

    • @roderickvandekimmenade4854
      @roderickvandekimmenade4854 Před rokem +3

      Single stage paint is surprisingly magical. Once that tarnish is off, it reveals such great finishes.
      Yea, 300SLs are in my top 3 of my favourite classic cars. Love the Pagodas and most old and new vintage series like the M102, S123, R107 etc... Once you detail this stuff, you realise how great the quality is of those cars. You just don't see this in new cars.

    • @juliusdavis3672
      @juliusdavis3672 Před rokem

      Very very ñice th3
      Best

  • @geofffikar3417
    @geofffikar3417 Před rokem +24

    I think all the SL roadsters were the most beautiful cars Mercedes ever made.
    Beautiful job!

  • @brunorivademar5356
    @brunorivademar5356 Před rokem +3

    One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

  • @tsepakme
    @tsepakme Před rokem +3

    Damn! You've reached museum condition. GJ

  • @user-xp9gc8bv8t
    @user-xp9gc8bv8t Před rokem +2

    The real detailing company! Detailing is not only washing, polishing and cleaning. But you fix rock chips, trims etc! It’s outstanding!!!

  • @RATADATUAVELHA
    @RATADATUAVELHA Před rokem +1

    this is the most beautiful Mercedes ever.

  • @QuidproMoto
    @QuidproMoto Před rokem +1

    Wow 😮. Just wow. The fact that this beautiful car is driven regularly just make me happy to see. Congratulations on an excellent job and preserving history for generations to come. Bravo.

  • @zekelucente9702
    @zekelucente9702 Před rokem +1

    I’ve watched many of their videos and I watch everyone from beginning to end. This shop is the epitome of restoration and preservation detailing.

  • @emiladjalov4039
    @emiladjalov4039 Před rokem +3

    Выглядит просто потресающе, у меня слезы пробирают, когда видешь, что такие авто ценят и любят, не то что некоторыеч покупают новые авто, а потом просто уничтожают их, взрывают и так далее.
    Выражаю большой уважение, монтажеру этого видео, сотрудникам и владельцу.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před rokem

      That means so much to hear Emil! Thank you!

    • @pianoboy8589
      @pianoboy8589 Před rokem +2

      С таким климатом, как в Калифорнии, легче сохранить кузов автомобиля, солгаситесь.

  • @Eric-pw5yf
    @Eric-pw5yf Před rokem +2

    Every part of this car is a piece of art! And you being an artist to reveal the beauty of it! Respect!

  • @Stevie_GMT
    @Stevie_GMT Před 7 měsíci +1

    The dry ice cleaning is like an epiphany.

  • @jgcruisers
    @jgcruisers Před 7 dny

    just wow! awesome job! beautiful piece of machinery!

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade Před 12 dny

    ❤ amazing!... This one just kind of takes you to another world 💕

  • @craigstrickland1572
    @craigstrickland1572 Před rokem +3

    Work of art, the car and the detailing job!

  • @supervette9953
    @supervette9953 Před rokem

    that car is gorgeous, has to be one of the best looking cars of all time

  • @peterpayer9677
    @peterpayer9677 Před rokem +2

    Super Video Thank you Happy Weekend for you 😚👌👍🤟👍

  • @pianoboy8589
    @pianoboy8589 Před rokem +1

    That`s absolutely the new car! You are the best as always.

  • @roderickvandekimmenade4854

    Man, I would give anything to have that weather. I prepped an MGC today freaking 7C, 25mph wind and continuous light rain. It took forever for everything to work. Will be happy to crack on polishing indoors the next few days. Keep on bringing those magical cars. Looking forward to see your next vid on the E46 project and great job as usual on the Merc.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před rokem

      Thank you Roderick! That sounds FREEZING! Oof. Definitely glad for our socal weather :) enjoy that indoor polish!

    • @roderickvandekimmenade4854
      @roderickvandekimmenade4854 Před rokem

      It's a chock to the system those british days. Thanks, man! I am winning... love single stage paint. Finished last weekend a lovely S123 Station Wagon in Artic White ready for sale.
      The only thing I need is that blimming expensive dry ice set up.
      Was going to put a link here in the comments, but that would be cheeky. Take care mate.

  • @joevanseeters2873
    @joevanseeters2873 Před rokem +4

    That's amazing seeing the condition of the automobile before and after. Almost looks like a brand new car after your intense detailing treatment.

  • @Lavagante25
    @Lavagante25 Před rokem +1

    Once again. The best work and the best cars. Beautiful 300 SL Roadster......

  • @local56
    @local56 Před rokem +2

    One of the most stunningly beautiful cars ever made and the detailing and time you put in is amazing. I love the way the car still looks used and that its had a life and isn't perfect but still fabulous. Great video.

  • @peterbellini6102
    @peterbellini6102 Před rokem +2

    My new favorite 300SL courtesy of Jake & Co. What a great-looking ride ! 🏁🏁🏁

  • @throughmyeyes9940
    @throughmyeyes9940 Před rokem

    The car was in AMAZING shape to begin with.

  • @bstewartexecutivecarcare3797
    @bstewartexecutivecarcare3797 Před 11 měsíci +2

    That’s one sexy looking car ‼️ In my dream I am driving up to the Hotel/Casino in Montecarlo in THIS car‼️ That would be classy 😂
    Good job 👍✌️☮️

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci

      That’s for sure the dream! Ive had many a dream of driving a 300sl roadster through the italian countryside

  • @extraordinarylawns
    @extraordinarylawns Před rokem +3

    Wow

  • @marcpacey
    @marcpacey Před rokem +1

    Stunning result ! An absolute joy to watch .

  • @gregorykennedy6869
    @gregorykennedy6869 Před rokem

    I find your videos very instructional and theraputic at the same time, well chosen music!

  • @adiazcroce
    @adiazcroce Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent, greetings from Mexico!

  • @lebumser4170
    @lebumser4170 Před rokem

    The Most Beauty Mercedes Classic car !!! My absolutly favourit. Good work

  • @jundialhaqiqa9907
    @jundialhaqiqa9907 Před rokem +1

    A ridiculously good looking car

  • @bjs4291
    @bjs4291 Před rokem

    Insane transformation .... to me the SL cars were and still are beautiful. The 300SL having classic body style. Beautiful job.

  • @jib6984ify
    @jib6984ify Před rokem

    Now THAT is a beautiful car. Great work guys.

  • @ronsweeney5898
    @ronsweeney5898 Před 4 měsíci

    Wonderful, your dedication s admirable.

  • @russianbot1420
    @russianbot1420 Před rokem

    The zenith of detailing, congratulations on a beautiful job 👍

  • @andreasmartin9296
    @andreasmartin9296 Před rokem

    The GODDESS of cars! ❤

  • @madmike6942
    @madmike6942 Před rokem

    work of art...

  • @Stilo95
    @Stilo95 Před rokem +1

    Really good edit and spectacular car! Thank you 💗

  • @joe.olivet
    @joe.olivet Před rokem +2

    Nailed it. Such attention and care. 😎👊🏻🔨

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Joe! Hope you’re gearing up for a great long weekend! Have a good one my friend 🫡🙌🏽

    • @joe.olivet
      @joe.olivet Před rokem +1

      @@IAMDetailing yeah, man. I’m off for the next nine days. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🥃

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před rokem

      @@joe.olivet enjoy!!

  • @MultiCutaway
    @MultiCutaway Před rokem

    Best of the best - absolutely outstanding! Artwork.
    👍💌🇿🇦

  • @harshabiliangady3211
    @harshabiliangady3211 Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing transformation. And yes very interesting I hadn't seen a white Benz (even as a toy) saw one in real life. This is the most beautiful car!

  • @lisagil4756
    @lisagil4756 Před rokem +2

    Dang! editing and the video is really good!

  • @danieladamski6628
    @danieladamski6628 Před rokem

    this is some creazy barn find jam

  • @lloydlee5905
    @lloydlee5905 Před 8 měsíci

    Pure quality and what a amazing build 🎉

  • @alistdetail5006
    @alistdetail5006 Před rokem +1

    I work on some amazing cars...but this is an amazing project. Congrats guys.

  • @frederickpretotto7507

    Superb end result 👍👏

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade Před 12 dny

    World's first True $upercar

  • @richarddarling5871
    @richarddarling5871 Před rokem

    Amazing job, excellent work!

  • @zekelucente9702
    @zekelucente9702 Před rokem

    The 300SL is an absolute classic, but I really like the 60’s era Pagoda style.

  • @Mur-o-xard
    @Mur-o-xard Před rokem +1

    Excellent!not so easy in this car.Beautiful in white

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade Před rokem +1

    Museum piece... vintage automotive high tech! 😍

  • @uuusi-7349-gk
    @uuusi-7349-gk Před rokem

    감동적이네요 정말 대단합니다 영상 감사합니다

  • @sogaita
    @sogaita Před rokem +1

    What a final result! I wish it would have a red interior!

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před rokem

      My goodness that would be something, wouldn’t it?! Just love that color on this car

  • @justhimo2728
    @justhimo2728 Před rokem +1

    omg this car is a legend 🙌 😍 I'm wandering why they dosen't use it in fauoms movies like 007 or classic movies

  • @bklynbatallday104
    @bklynbatallday104 Před rokem

    I can't believe the extent to all this amazing

  • @pure_awareness
    @pure_awareness Před rokem

    Its a mechanical masterpiece underneath also

  • @jeffreyrobert9460
    @jeffreyrobert9460 Před rokem +1

    Simply spectacular

  • @REVolutionsAutomobile
    @REVolutionsAutomobile Před rokem +2

    Couldn’t watch the interior detailing portion of the video. That leather brush used on everything and knocking into nearby parts, and the sprays dripping all over the dials. Wheel centre caps being stacked on top of each other.
    Rest of it was awesome.

  • @joopacshalom2725
    @joopacshalom2725 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice detail on a legendary car

  • @stefan9945
    @stefan9945 Před rokem +1

    Timeless Car

  • @tylerthornton3107
    @tylerthornton3107 Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @douglasthompson9482
    @douglasthompson9482 Před 6 měsíci

    Gorgeous car…. I too have a 300sl, except mine is made in 1990. Still a nice car…..

  • @BLACK_WOLF_W124
    @BLACK_WOLF_W124 Před rokem +3

    Amazing job 😍😍guys !! You have gold hands 👌👌

  • @COBRA3479
    @COBRA3479 Před 8 měsíci

    awesome

  • @josesousa3581
    @josesousa3581 Před rokem +1

    Very nice

  • @iiMOHAMMEDii
    @iiMOHAMMEDii Před rokem

    Flawless

  • @carsfabio
    @carsfabio Před rokem

    I would love to be able to say I just sat in one. It is one of my all-time favorite cars in the world. This car, just exudes luxury. It’s the a pitta me of perfection and wheels. And you guys do an absolutely amazing job.

  • @dannybeun948
    @dannybeun948 Před rokem +1

    Perfect job 👌

  • @onlyone7318
    @onlyone7318 Před rokem +1

    wow~~~!!!
    good~~~!!!

  • @BIZON-507
    @BIZON-507 Před rokem +1

    Было время когда делали автомобили это называлось искусство сейчас это просто дизайн и ничего больше а мужики молодцы привели машину в порядок это тоже тяжёлый труд уважение к ним !

  • @jonboy9912
    @jonboy9912 Před rokem

    Would love to own one of these, have to be grateful with my R129! Great job the car looked new apart from the corrosion on the front of the wheel arch on the drivers wing!

  • @reinaldodombueno9276
    @reinaldodombueno9276 Před rokem +1

    what a sublime car!!! born to be highlight!!!! Wonderful at age almost 70!!! great job, as always!! I've had a 1/18 scale miniature for over 25 years now, I love this car!! 😊👏👏👏

  • @ricardopaiva3409
    @ricardopaiva3409 Před rokem +1

    Video muito bom

  • @bluestove4716
    @bluestove4716 Před rokem +2

    Stunning work as always! Do you re-apply the rubberized wax “schutz” to the undercarriage? It looks prettier without it- but schutz undercoating was a thing through the early 1990’s…

  • @kookiedabear
    @kookiedabear Před 7 měsíci

    But...there is no trunk lock! Awesome outcome!

  • @ovidionieves855
    @ovidionieves855 Před rokem +1

    Most impressive detail work on a classic. Enjoyed every moment. I don't know why they don't have a car show detail shop like yours on cable? Motor Trend if your viewing this, I'm just saying. It would be a hit! My opinion.

  • @Zfast4y0u
    @Zfast4y0u Před 7 měsíci

    i saw few of theese in personal on autobahn :)

  • @ivorwm2291
    @ivorwm2291 Před rokem

    Edelweiss looks fantastic! I think it's great that he is using a tooth brush to clean the trunk hinges. Who needs fancy brushes? I've used old tooth brushes for years

  • @thedrivechannel83
    @thedrivechannel83 Před rokem +1

    I wish you guys were on the east coast. I have a Ferrari 355 that could use a little tlc I AM detailing style.

  • @bugsan
    @bugsan Před 4 měsíci

    Nice, i noticed that the gearknob-letters was faded after polishing, for that price(8k according to your website) i would have painted them.

  • @niccolocatuzzi
    @niccolocatuzzi Před 10 měsíci

    M E G A JOB!

  • @geofffikar3417
    @geofffikar3417 Před rokem +2

    Is the trim on this car stainless?

  • @giannimostosi2290
    @giannimostosi2290 Před 10 měsíci

    Wow!!! But is it a good idea to clean the car in full sun? I dont kind so...

  • @adamjacobadamson
    @adamjacobadamson Před rokem

    33:40 Brand New 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster!

  • @spiro190
    @spiro190 Před rokem +1

    These guys are really Restorers, not detainers.

  • @9fiveb180
    @9fiveb180 Před rokem

    Looks spectacular!
    Did you guys re-spray the undercarriage with more anticorrosive material (that lumpy Rhino-bed liner lookin stuff) after you used dry-ice blasting to strip it off?

    • @9fiveb180
      @9fiveb180 Před rokem

      @I Gotta Say I think they're just not used to seeing how manufacturers used to go about preserving the underside of vehicles, and instead of washing it first with a pressure washer, they go straight to the dry-ice. But hopefully that'll change. The more you know, right?

  • @raphaelszok8561
    @raphaelszok8561 Před rokem +2

    What a lujcky person to onw this car. What year is it?

  • @dsicky
    @dsicky Před rokem

    Love the videos, perfect way to start the morning.
    What chemicals do you use in your air diffuser?

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před rokem

      I typically run a heady mix of Doterra "Breathe" and Eucalyptus 🤙

    • @dsicky
      @dsicky Před rokem

      @@IAMDetailing lol I meant to say what do you put in the high pressure air cannon @27:45?
      I’ll be sure to try that combo in my air diffuser 😂

  • @rong3795
    @rong3795 Před rokem +22

    The Germans. Make many amazing classic and modern cars, unlike any other country.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 Před rokem +3

      Brits made dozens of amazing cars that are now classics.

    • @Amor1990
      @Amor1990 Před rokem

      I heard they also got big di*ks too! Or at least that’s what I’ve been told.

    • @28ikqdyw6q
      @28ikqdyw6q Před rokem +5

      German cars of the past few decades may be popular in design and in other marketing and brand aspects, but they are pretty bad cars in general and have a lot of problems. Behind these brands are also ethically dubious companies. They have cheated and betrayed in terms of the environment (see the diesel emissions scandal) and are investing in Chinese regions where a series of ongoing human rights abuses against the Uyghurs is happening. I used to love German cars, but they are absolutely not a vision today anymore. A modern car manufacturer of the future will have totally different values and offer environmentally-friendly vehicles not potentially produced by slaves. Sadly …

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 Před rokem +1

      @@28ikqdyw6q No one makes a bad car anymore, and all have considerable warranty.
      Just take care of them and put proper fuel in.
      There's always a "reliability c*nt" around Wien you don't need one. Cars virtually never break down.
      Who doesn't have factories on China? It's a bigger market than USA and Europe combined so show me who doesn't operate there.

    • @MrAllstar
      @MrAllstar Před rokem +2

      The Italians and British beg to differ 😂

  • @liviofazi4017
    @liviofazi4017 Před rokem

    I get the feeling that every job is specific....but what does a project like this cost ? Is there a name to this type of detailing ?

  • @davidr6865
    @davidr6865 Před rokem

    I hope you re-did the undercoating

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade Před rokem +1

    💯💯💯💥❤️❤️❤️

  • @patrickfoteff4994
    @patrickfoteff4994 Před rokem

    It would be appreciated if you could say what this service costs. I would be really interested to know.

  • @bernalbant
    @bernalbant Před 6 měsíci

    I think at the bottom you removed whole the bottom protection what we call tectyl here in europe...it protects the body with thin polyurethane like barrier for small gravel and salt.

  • @lonesoldier2485
    @lonesoldier2485 Před rokem

    Was the trunk lock missing?

  • @minkodima
    @minkodima Před rokem

    I'm still concerned about dry ice, is it removing undercoat?
    I'm seeing clean coror, but under dirt before it was a some waxy like solution cover, and after blasting it vanishes

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před rokem

      Oftentimes, yes. Typically we are looking to replace the surface with a more even coat of a modern protection wax. If the factory cosmoline is in great shape, we often times insist on keeping it original. But this was a very well driven and loved 300SL - it had seen some use! So we stripped it down and allowed for the new owner to choose how they want to protect the car - with a full cosmoline replacement, or a waxoyl coverage that looks slick and is a more modern protection, or keep it clean and basic with a 3M clear matte protection wax. We are always applying some level of protection to the sensitive parts after cleaning. Not to mention we’re in southern california and risk of rust and corrosion is quite minimal here

  • @toroseduto192
    @toroseduto192 Před rokem +1

    What's in the 20.000 USD box?

  • @idonjohnson6999
    @idonjohnson6999 Před 8 měsíci

    Did I miss it? What’s inside the box?

  • @tarik9n
    @tarik9n Před rokem +1

    hello gentlemen. huge! magnificent, sublime! how lucky you are to work with such jewels! do you do private collections? open franchises😁💛👍👌

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před rokem +1

      We most certainly do private collections. They are a substantial amount of our business. We’ve been thinking about that franchise idea ;)

    • @tarik9n
      @tarik9n Před rokem +1

      @@IAMDetailing come to France ! 🇫🇷or in Europe!🇪🇺😉👍👌🙏thank you for making us live this passion, our passion for cleaning and detailing.

  • @fuffoon
    @fuffoon Před rokem +1

    Nice nice nice car. You can get one better than new at Brabus Restorations for 1.5 to 2 million dollars.

  • @huseyinsaydam9293
    @huseyinsaydam9293 Před rokem

    Yul Bruyner's Mercedes Benz 300 sl