I ATTEMPT TO RESTORE 25 YEAR OLD PAINT - BEGINNERS MACHINE POLISHING

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024

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  • @erniearambula3525
    @erniearambula3525 Před 17 dny +1

    There's that satisfaction you get from transforming dull paint to a brilliant shine, great shine great job by the way I'm watching your videos here from United States 🇺🇸

  • @addappt
    @addappt Před měsícem +7

    Love being gaslit with the GREEN car. That car is BLUE sir.

    • @jfv65
      @jfv65 Před měsícem +2

      How about TEAL? Or TURQUOISE?😉

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před 19 dny +1

      @@addappt gaslit is a bit strong? 🤣 It’s more Turquoise/Green in person though 👍🏻

    • @addappt
      @addappt Před 19 dny

      @@Mk2Mitch 🤣

  • @mikeandcheryl
    @mikeandcheryl Před 18 dny +1

    Great job on the polishing. Judging by the MOT history I'd say the lower third is pretty much filler over welding lines :)

  • @paulgee6150
    @paulgee6150 Před měsícem +4

    I like your narrative skills ,i could listen to you all day . Well done ..

    • @charlesallanstewart-kl2op
      @charlesallanstewart-kl2op Před měsícem

      @paulgee6150:
      Are you serious mate ?
      I thought you were joking .😲😲😲😲

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Thank you pal, glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @humourless682
    @humourless682 Před 20 dny

    It is possible to mop paint with a cheap DA sander, but it takes a very long time, and if the paint is very bad there might be a need to wet flat it before using compound. Good thing about DA sanders though is that they dont take very much off, so little chance of burn through, which is possible if a beginner is using a pro type direct drive machine.

  • @johnlewis3756
    @johnlewis3756 Před 2 hodinami

    Great video I’ve got a facelift t5 red and need to bring the colour back
    Cheers

  • @JariSuominen
    @JariSuominen Před měsícem +1

    I'm about to give my mk2 her first polish next week and this video arrived just in time to boost my confidence levels for that!

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem +1

      Glad the video can lend you some help! That’s what it’s all about 😁

  • @tinybartini
    @tinybartini Před měsícem +1

    thank you for breaking this down very shortly and nicely, I have watched a lot of vids from various 'pro detailers' and none was so to the point, giving quick tips and even idea of products used without glorifying the one sponsor. In my 'normal car guy' eyes you've done a great job and you passed on knowledge or at least basics of it. And to you guys reading - question - how to properly do it incl. waxing, on the white car? (sounds a bit stupid I know, but I had a problem with polishing some scratches by hand in the day light).

  • @tigertigerpantherfox3714
    @tigertigerpantherfox3714 Před měsícem +2

    Knowing how long this process actually takes it come out amazing! Well done

  • @dalesimpkins2628
    @dalesimpkins2628 Před měsícem

    Really useful guide, never machine polished before, but looking forward to giving it a try.

  • @mcjjordan
    @mcjjordan Před 24 dny

    Ohsoretro is a great car show

  • @tonyevans5853
    @tonyevans5853 Před měsícem

    Looks well, did use G3 on my black bmw and wasn’t to impressed, but was told to keep spraying with water so not to burn through the paint, that’s were I must have gone wrong

  • @ianbailey9130
    @ianbailey9130 Před měsícem

    Good to see you and your dad yesterday

  • @fintankilpatrick1458
    @fintankilpatrick1458 Před měsícem +1

    Great work Mitch, it's a great feeling seeing your work paying off👍👌

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Thank you pal! It certainly is a good feeling 😁

  • @RobertSmith-di5ll
    @RobertSmith-di5ll Před měsícem

    That is a magic result.

  • @tvdel
    @tvdel Před měsícem +1

    Quality video as per usual
    Looking forward to seeing the van completed

  • @bigsquatchsasfoot1964
    @bigsquatchsasfoot1964 Před měsícem

    Great result Mitch looks much better 👌 Dampen your pad slightly mate it’ll last a lot longer ! Good thing about these vans is because of the body lines they’re pretty easy to do a sympathetic restoration or tart up around the bottom half that’s probably why you see so many in two tones …nice job 👍

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Cheers for the suggestion, I’ll try this when I machine polish the rest!

  • @Bucharestguidedtours
    @Bucharestguidedtours Před měsícem

    Great results on the camper van, its some difference. Dampen your polishing pad a bit, it will lessen it tearing apart as quickly and stop as much vibration during the cutting process. Top stuff, its hard work, specially the clay barring..Best wishes .

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Thank you! I will use this advice for tackling the rest of the paintwork and see how long the pads last! 😁

  • @Jefhek
    @Jefhek Před 21 dnem

    Good job!

  • @moreton61
    @moreton61 Před měsícem

    A nice set of audi rotors would look ace on that old girl

  • @ammo1g
    @ammo1g Před měsícem +2

    Good work pal looking good, you should do this to escort van. Cool video 🤙

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem +1

      Cheers mate, I’m planning on mopping the escort van soon 😎

  • @robertoneill2685
    @robertoneill2685 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant Job considering mitch

  • @derbyjohn972
    @derbyjohn972 Před 29 dny

    It's definitely not a turd brv . Cracking work 👍🏻

  • @Christophergriffiths1972
    @Christophergriffiths1972 Před měsícem

    Looking great! Amazing what you can do with a little bit of hard work. I’m glad you put some protection on that paint work as that’ll fade faster than my tan when I come back off holiday 👌

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem +1

      Haha, cheers mate! Yes got to get it waxed and I like to keep it topped up every 6 months 😁

  • @Geckatron
    @Geckatron Před měsícem

    Very impressive - proper bit of work to get there so fair play. 😁👍

  • @gar6446
    @gar6446 Před měsícem

    Ever considered wet and drying it and giving it a coat of acrylic lacquer?

  • @madtwatter2
    @madtwatter2 Před měsícem +1

    The van come up class , I'd save yourself a few quid and just get some rattle cans made up and do the rear quarter yourself...

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      I agree, think I’ll get some 2k gloss cans 😎

  • @stevielegrand
    @stevielegrand Před 9 dny

    The short answer is, 'no you can't' hehehe, but well done for trying, Mitch.

  • @NickHudson2
    @NickHudson2 Před měsícem

    Nicely done Mitch you got a nice finish there! Clean your Car is still going mate use them myself always been happy with the service from them 👍

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Cheers Nick! Great to hear they’re still going, I’ll have to browse their website!

  • @vanlifenomad
    @vanlifenomad Před měsícem

    Top job mucker im a T4 owner myself, get some 303 - Graphene Nano Spray Coating on it job done, good channel

  • @andybrace4983
    @andybrace4983 Před měsícem

    Lovely old job

  • @dealermike1331
    @dealermike1331 Před měsícem

    Great transformation. Only now catching up on the T4 content. How much did the van cost to purchase if you don't mind me asking ?

  • @user-yx2vy1sf1l
    @user-yx2vy1sf1l Před měsícem

    Excellent video mich enjoyed how you explained every part of the cleaning and polishing keep it up mich can't wait for next week video cheers Neil

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Thank you Neil, glad you enjoyed the stages of the video 😁

  • @derekmilton4490
    @derekmilton4490 Před měsícem

    Good we hack for you use a heat gun on the plastic black bumpers it springs out the oil of the bumper to make it block Love the videos dek🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Thank you for the advice mate!

  • @terryteed1903
    @terryteed1903 Před měsícem

    Yes you can. Put it in the freezer for a bit. And use Dark tan Parade gloss. 😅

  • @blairoutproject
    @blairoutproject Před měsícem +1

    You can't polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter....

  • @hoggmotorsport
    @hoggmotorsport Před měsícem

    Spot on mate, looks like a different vehicle!! Came up well 👍

  • @clivebannister7016
    @clivebannister7016 Před měsícem

    That’s amazing. Great job Mitch

  • @bear1245
    @bear1245 Před měsícem

    Great job. Spin your whole fleet up!

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Thank you! That’s the plan, when I get round to them all 🤣👍🏻

    • @bear1245
      @bear1245 Před měsícem

      @@Mk2Mitch 🤣👍🏻

  • @georgemorrison6689
    @georgemorrison6689 Před měsícem

    Usually use a mist of water when machine polishing because its easy to overheat the paint with the machine could be why your pad packed in early, looks good man well done you said any one could give me any tips get a set of alloys on to your dads first van wheels look rank 😂

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Cheers for the advice, will give the mist a go! 😁

  • @CBombsToms
    @CBombsToms Před měsícem

    Fantastic Video, the results are fantastic welldone, looks like one of your fleet know👏👏

  • @andyt2704
    @andyt2704 Před měsícem

    Great work and amazing results 👌👌

  • @darrenmetal3338
    @darrenmetal3338 Před měsícem

    Nice job. The difference is huge. I got a question about the polisher. How much is the rpm? It looks like a steady small and handy to use polisher. Keep up the good work

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Thank you! Unfortunately I do not know the rpm, this machine polisher is fairly old now 👍🏻

  • @dale3852
    @dale3852 Před měsícem

    And doesn’t feel good at the end of the. Nice job mate

  • @seabassmastermatt80
    @seabassmastermatt80 Před 26 dny

    Nice!! Feeling inspired. 💙 What wud u recommended for removing cement spots?

  • @SandysAutoDetailing
    @SandysAutoDetailing Před měsícem

    Looks great mate gotta ❤ a T4 👌🇬🇧

  • @welcometfreddysplace
    @welcometfreddysplace Před měsícem

    Great job, you might want to lock in that hard work with a true ceramic coating.

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Thank you for the advice, I’ll have a research and see what I can find 👍🏻

  • @geoff9759
    @geoff9759 Před měsícem

    No, but you can roll it in glitter... Fantastic job done

  • @shuttayerface503
    @shuttayerface503 Před měsícem

    Well done Great effort pays off

  • @stephengraham6194
    @stephengraham6194 Před měsícem

    Some difference well done mate

  • @msmrepo3271
    @msmrepo3271 Před měsícem

    I think you should lacquer it.

  • @paul-zh7ek
    @paul-zh7ek Před měsícem

    Great job mitch well will certainly be purchasing that fusso wax 👍

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Great to hear! The fusso wax is my favourite and reasonably priced too 😎

  • @southcrest.detailing
    @southcrest.detailing Před 25 dny

    Great work!

  • @richarddinning6901
    @richarddinning6901 Před měsícem

    Well done mitch looking great 👍. You went the extra mile not like my pal Marcus fairy washing up liquid and your done 😅😅

  • @mrdeafa25
    @mrdeafa25 Před 19 dny

    I am pretty sure that whatever product is dreamt up for Detailers, they will buy it. Its just washing a car mate, nothing more than that.

  • @rossmclaren71
    @rossmclaren71 Před měsícem

    Nice one mate ! Probably polished 1000 pound into it 👍👍

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem +1

      Cheers pal, I hope so 🤣

  • @Lukestives2023
    @Lukestives2023 Před měsícem

    Looking mint mate fab job

  • @micktuck5377
    @micktuck5377 Před měsícem

    Good result. Crack on get it done mate👍🏻

  • @n22pdf
    @n22pdf Před měsícem

    Wow great job dude.. top work 😊 Pete

  • @LeeRestoration1275
    @LeeRestoration1275 Před měsícem

    looking fresh

  • @PB200559
    @PB200559 Před měsícem

    Great job

  • @erniearambula3525
    @erniearambula3525 Před 17 dny

    What density of the clay bar are you using for this paint.

  • @MrBoama
    @MrBoama Před 11 dny

    have you sold it ? sure saw one same at auction

  • @EmDeeCee6147
    @EmDeeCee6147 Před měsícem

    Good job 👌🏻

  • @barrywood5357
    @barrywood5357 Před měsícem

    The differance was tenfold can you do a break down on costs at the moment as i am looking to do the same with a van in the near future crack on

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Thank you! Unfortunately I won’t be able to do a breakdown of the costs but I have left all the links to the product websites in the description of this video 👍🏻

  • @RichardPuddiphatt
    @RichardPuddiphatt Před měsícem

    😊😊😊😊

  • @bobskiale
    @bobskiale Před měsícem

    Great video

  • @markbuckman4393
    @markbuckman4393 Před měsícem

    Il bring my van round you can do that 😆

  • @user-gz9er6gj7n
    @user-gz9er6gj7n Před měsícem

    Keep Good job 😊

  • @RobertSmith-di5ll
    @RobertSmith-di5ll Před měsícem

    only one pad?

  • @_stoatchaser
    @_stoatchaser Před měsícem

    Yes it would seem you can polish a turd. Well done on your turd polishing indeed

  • @christophernugent620
    @christophernugent620 Před měsícem

    hi were is the mk2 waiting for the update,,,

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Slow progress on the escort but I’m chipping away at it 😎

  • @lukesteel8848
    @lukesteel8848 Před měsícem

    Been doing this job for over ten years… tell me how bad those shoulders burned afterwards mate 😂

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Yes it was quite the workout for sure! 🤣

  • @billywhizz98
    @billywhizz98 Před měsícem

    What’s happening to the escort

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Progress is slow but I’m chipping away at it!

  • @misterbojangles07
    @misterbojangles07 Před měsícem

    No,you cannot polish a turd,but you can roll it in glitter

  • @dreammaker730
    @dreammaker730 Před měsícem

    💪💪👍👍

  • @Jut123
    @Jut123 Před měsícem +2

    Prepare to be skint, I’ve had loads of T4s and T5s / T5.1s so so unreliable but they look cool as F so I keep going back 🤣, german engineering makes me laugh so much 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Orangedog24
      @Orangedog24 Před měsícem +2

      I’ve been driving T5’s for 17 years they are very very reliable if you look after them

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      This old girl has treated me fairly okay so far 😆 got 216,000 miles on the clock too!

  • @andytaylor1562
    @andytaylor1562 Před 20 dny

    101 will dull the paint

  • @ianyates7742
    @ianyates7742 Před měsícem

    That’s the strangest shade of green of green I have ever seen looks a bit more like blue to me 😂😂😂

  • @frederickbowdler8169
    @frederickbowdler8169 Před měsícem

    VW paint comes up trumps.

  • @nigelhills5473
    @nigelhills5473 Před měsícem

    Nice an shiny. 👍

    • @Mk2Mitch
      @Mk2Mitch  Před měsícem

      Cheers 😎

    • @nigelhills5473
      @nigelhills5473 Před měsícem

      @@Mk2Mitch I was watching another couple at an auction a few weeks back. And I thought I wonder if Mitch is there. And as tho by magic there yo where filming.
      I gotta catch with one of yours at the auction as a capri went for quite big numbers they wasn’t expecting.
      Any way take care stay safe. Keep up the good show love watching an chilling out. 👍.