How we RESTORE the ULTIMATE W126 // Mercedes 500SEL AMG Restoration Detailing

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  • čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
  • This Mercedes Benz W126 500SEL AMG came for deep interior restoration, paint correction, and dry ice cleaning. Is this the Ultimate W 126 S-Class Benz? Arguably the coolest limousine on the planet gets a facelift, new wheels, and the boys leave it looking nearly as good as it left the showroom floor.
    Does the long wheel base w126 grab your attention better than a swb?
    All I know is, this is one of those classic Mercedes that I wouldn't mind sitting in the back of.
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Komentáře • 341

  • @grassfedcontent
    @grassfedcontent Před 11 měsíci +33

    It's pretty amazing that dry ice can be such a powerful cleaner yet be so gentle on everything like the delicate electrical connections/wires

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +10

      It truly is! You can make it super gentle or you can strip paint with it if you wanted. Unreal

  • @ccwnyc5671
    @ccwnyc5671 Před 11 měsíci +101

    We were grumbling "All this needs is the AMG gangsta wheels." and bam! You found em black too. *faints*

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +17

      We try and deliver what the people want 🤣 thanks for watching!

    • @caput1615
      @caput1615 Před 8 měsíci +2

      ,🔥👏🏻💔

    • @Boterberg
      @Boterberg Před měsícem

      @@IAMDetailingdoing a darn good job. Unfortunately you are not in Belgium. I need a few classics done like this pronto!

    • @knaughtyknight2970
      @knaughtyknight2970 Před 9 dny

      I pray to God you're being sarcastic 🙏🙏

    • @werdobros
      @werdobros Před 3 dny

      Bro you are very dramatic, calm down and ride an old GM🙂‍↕️

  • @ScrappersDetailing
    @ScrappersDetailing Před 11 měsíci +28

    Great job guys! The dry ice cleaning is just mesmerizing. And how you are able to take EVERYTHING apart and get it put back together perfectly is just awesome.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Appreciate that buddy! Hope you have a great weekend!

  • @oliverleopando8331
    @oliverleopando8331 Před 11 měsíci +54

    The work speaks for itself. What else can you say… You guys always deliver! Excellent job Victor and everyone involved…

  • @krh007
    @krh007 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Nice work!! I have an 89 AMG 560SEL in midnight blue so appreciate this golden era of the 80's (also own 2 x SEC coupes) & good to see you re-waxed the underneath with the protective sealant.
    Glad those wheels were swapped out for the AMG/Oz 3 piece at the end.

  • @SongwriterPlayer
    @SongwriterPlayer Před 11 měsíci +3

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

  • @jaykjayk9707
    @jaykjayk9707 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Absolutely stunning 😍 great work guys! 💯💥

  • @ianmuir3640
    @ianmuir3640 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Love this channel the effort they put into the smallest detail makes them stand out from the rest

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +6

      😊 we appreciate hearing that more than you know! Thanks for watching

  • @Alpay283
    @Alpay283 Před 11 měsíci +7

    It's just an amazing car and a restoration that this car deserves. Lovely job

  • @samerkourdi3285
    @samerkourdi3285 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Best Mercedes ever made and such a beauty. Great work guys

  • @VinceroAlpha
    @VinceroAlpha Před 10 měsíci +7

    putting those wheels on was the cherry on top! once again fantastic work guys!

  • @niccolocatuzzi
    @niccolocatuzzi Před 9 měsíci

    Incredible job guys. You're amazing

  • @aomar9449
    @aomar9449 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Great work as always, your attention to detail never fails to impress. I def took a few notes. The owner must be blown away by the result.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +3

      We are honored to hear that :) thanks for watchin!

  • @Totyroby
    @Totyroby Před 10 měsíci +1

    Amazing work! A good addition would be a Rupes Ibrid Nano, the 2 and 1 inch pads work amazing on small trim pieces like that. Keep it up!

  • @DEEuroworks
    @DEEuroworks Před 10 měsíci +2

    Looks amazing, best looking w126 sedan I have seen.

  • @newtechgs7471
    @newtechgs7471 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I could be perfectly happy just cleaning stuff with dry ice all day. So satisfying 😂

  • @erichjeske
    @erichjeske Před 8 měsíci

    Ihr versteht Euer Handwerk. Perfekt! Glückwunsch Erich Jeske

  • @EmpoGTR
    @EmpoGTR Před 10 měsíci +5

    Condition of this Merc is just fabulous. Almost no rust, just old dust

  • @TurboPepsi
    @TurboPepsi Před 9 měsíci

    This car was iffy but now... holy mackerel! What a timeless piece of class - like an old watch! Great job!

  • @tonywalton2333
    @tonywalton2333 Před 11 měsíci +10

    You guys are masters of the art of detailing..❤

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +1

      🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🫡 thank you 🙏

  • @craigstrickland1572
    @craigstrickland1572 Před 11 měsíci +14

    A timeless classic, looks incredible!

  • @metaverse_8
    @metaverse_8 Před 8 měsíci

    Works like magic!

  • @mohmoudfarah1897
    @mohmoudfarah1897 Před 10 měsíci

    Meticulous work = Amazing result. I ❤ it!

  • @m.r.809
    @m.r.809 Před 11 měsíci +5

    That‘s what I call NOS! Respect! Greetings from Stuttgart 🇩🇪

  • @FuJiKi.
    @FuJiKi. Před 8 měsíci

    sSs tier detail job! Perfection overlapping perfection. Well F-ing done 🔥

  • @haleemulhassan9158
    @haleemulhassan9158 Před 9 měsíci +3

    What a timeless beauty. Its one of my dreams to buy and restore this classic from scratch, including a full engine swap to get it up to speed with modern standards…

  • @finaltouchautodetailingllc
    @finaltouchautodetailingllc Před 11 měsíci +2

    Doing some amazing work! Keep that awesomeness up!

  • @Shockwave_App
    @Shockwave_App Před 10 měsíci

    Incredible craftsmanship!

  • @hawkertyphoon4537
    @hawkertyphoon4537 Před 4 měsíci +2

    What a BOSS Car.
    Well done!

  • @FulaniTribesman
    @FulaniTribesman Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is so satisfying to watch.

  • @lajayson
    @lajayson Před 11 měsíci +3

    Beautiful work! It's like showroom new!

  • @DenHvideHund
    @DenHvideHund Před 9 měsíci +5

    What a nice car and what a nice job you did restoring it. These older cars deserve to be kept and driven :) That dry ice is really next gen. Is it as tough as aqua blasting ?

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you! We completely agree :) Aqua blasting will definitely be abrasive, while dry ice is non abrasive blasting method. Dry ice cleaning uses a physics process call sublimation to remove contaminants from surfaces. Super interesting stuff!

  • @aileronsintowind6835
    @aileronsintowind6835 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Owner of this knows that in another 20 years this car is gonna fetch a serious premium

  • @tedlym.3390
    @tedlym.3390 Před 11 měsíci +2

    The Mercedes looked marvelous when you finished restoring it.

  • @gorexgo5809
    @gorexgo5809 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Nice Job, just for future reference. The door light bezels and the glove box bezel have the positive and negative stamped on them. No need to write them in. The wires are self explanatory. Ground is solid brown. Cheers.

  • @Idontlikethatshit.
    @Idontlikethatshit. Před 8 měsíci

    Truly magnificent make over..She's ready for a nice long road trip

  • @liuruiyang7168
    @liuruiyang7168 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I’d love to know how much would this cost.

  • @curiosity_guy
    @curiosity_guy Před 7 měsíci

    Wow, beautifull AMG right there.👍 Maybe in few years I'll own one. 🤩

  • @inoraitno7109
    @inoraitno7109 Před měsícem

    Wouw..incredible work👍👍
    I wish i could do the same thing like that

  • @CherylCold
    @CherylCold Před 11 měsíci +2

    Completely another level.

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade Před 11 měsíci +3

    That was a lot of tedious, precise labor to restore that interior trim 🍻 Great Work 👍

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Yes it was lol! Big project for sure! Thanks for watching :)

  • @jeffwalker7640
    @jeffwalker7640 Před 11 měsíci +1

    great as usual!!!!!!

  • @iconicetiquette4546
    @iconicetiquette4546 Před 11 měsíci +2

    You did an awesome job well done i love detailing my car so 👏🏾😀

  • @BoothsEurotrash
    @BoothsEurotrash Před 10 měsíci +1

    Holy crap thats a beauty! Nice work

  • @woodshed_moments
    @woodshed_moments Před 10 měsíci

    You guys are simply amazing

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor Před 10 měsíci +1

    Fantastic job

  • @infovideos7355
    @infovideos7355 Před 10 měsíci

    Super satisfying 😌

  • @joe.olivet
    @joe.olivet Před 11 měsíci +2

    A methodical detail. Excellent. 👊🏻😎🔨
    Beautiful car.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Just the way you like it! Thanks buddy! Enjoy the weekend! And happy father’s day!

    • @joe.olivet
      @joe.olivet Před 11 měsíci

      @@IAMDetailing Thanks, my man. I appreciate it. Have a good weekend.

  • @marabr4796
    @marabr4796 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Amazing once again!

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Appreciate the support and thanks for watching :)

  • @imported1970
    @imported1970 Před 10 měsíci

    Next level!

  • @geofffikar3417
    @geofffikar3417 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Beautiful job. No one does an interior like Victor.

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +2

      The man takes so much pride in his work 🤌🤘🏼🤜🙏

    • @geofffikar3417
      @geofffikar3417 Před 11 měsíci

      @@IAMDetailing And it shows!

  • @ASMROW
    @ASMROW Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for the music. I always open car detailing videos to listen to music.

  • @user-nx9bh6rj1j
    @user-nx9bh6rj1j Před 6 měsíci

    Excelente trabajo y muy detallado 🧐👌

  • @cesarefoligno7957
    @cesarefoligno7957 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Gran bel lavoro...bravi!!! 😉👍🇮🇹

  • @djomtv196
    @djomtv196 Před 10 měsíci

    Great job!

  • @jpmagana8917
    @jpmagana8917 Před 3 dny

    No se de qué países son las personas que trabajan en Iam detalling pero se nota la mano Latina que es la mas trabajadora de USA. Mis respetos para los trabajadores. Felicitaciones.

  • @peterbellini6102
    @peterbellini6102 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Superb. I love the tobacco brown interior, don't see that coming and going. "Lord Vader, your ride is ready"
    🏁🏁🏁

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +1

      This is definitely the car I’d imagine Vadar rolling up in before he mows down an entire squadron lol thanks for watching Peter! Have a great weekend

  • @bjoernaltmann
    @bjoernaltmann Před 9 měsíci

    A very nice Benz

  • @genetung8590
    @genetung8590 Před 11 měsíci +1

    After all these years, still imposing and cool

  • @ernestbhatti1030
    @ernestbhatti1030 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great work guys just like how I would have done it

  • @acikgozm
    @acikgozm Před 11 měsíci +1

    nothing but respect!

  • @hollandibolygo9172
    @hollandibolygo9172 Před 10 měsíci +1

    That twisted rubber brake hose at the right rear wheel. Completely life-threatening.

  • @lanciay9519
    @lanciay9519 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice work

  • @carlobinda1127
    @carlobinda1127 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is straight up asmr-ish! 😂

  • @Asklu1
    @Asklu1 Před 10 měsíci

    Just wonderful, best way to honore german engineering!

  • @gregorygonzalez2685
    @gregorygonzalez2685 Před měsícem

    This series of the iconic 450SEL is by far the most beautiful in design, ergonomics and function!
    I believe this model is so distinctive!…when introduced to the American market!
    Ad campaign I recall showing this classic elegance on wheels as it pulls up to some random exclusive hotel…country club!!!
    “ Mercedes Benz “…show them you’ve arrived! as it were
    This and the 280SL Pagoda model are absolutely some of the best designs in auto history! My opinion and will. ever waiver!

  • @Massimo1975Max
    @Massimo1975Max Před 7 měsíci +1

    im so grateful for all the hours you guys put into this video. Great job. I understand the cleaning side of things! the concourse look is amazing. I do have one question ? some of the stuff you are removing is fisholine " rust protection" is removing it detrimental? do you then re coat with weather proofing?
    I'm not judging you I just want to learn so im formed when I do this to my 911

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 7 měsíci

      We get this question a lot. We are removing the undercoating and replacing it with a modern coating alternative

  • @s.t.8898
    @s.t.8898 Před 4 měsíci

    VIELEN LIEBEN DANK EUCH...FRIEDEN und FREIHEIT...

  • @artcodemedia7685
    @artcodemedia7685 Před 9 měsíci

    what a beautiful car...

  • @johnconelly9139
    @johnconelly9139 Před 4 měsíci

    This is for Benz lovers, and those with OCD lol. Impeccable attention to detail.

  • @finaltouchautodetailingllc
    @finaltouchautodetailingllc Před 11 měsíci

    I do like watching your adventures

  • @pagamevideofiles665
    @pagamevideofiles665 Před 6 měsíci

    YALL DID THE DAMN THING THERE .... SALUTE!

  • @robertsalanon2909
    @robertsalanon2909 Před 2 měsíci

    Superbe voiture...Trés beau travail ...

  • @khaleedabdul-azeezedwards9523

    That old Mercedes-Benz leather is the best. It lasts forever, if taken care of.

  • @danvasse8075
    @danvasse8075 Před 10 měsíci

    DAMN! AWESOME!

  • @thorbenweede2275
    @thorbenweede2275 Před 10 měsíci

    Super einfach tolle Arbeit

  • @user-of6on3yd6w
    @user-of6on3yd6w Před 10 měsíci

    good work!

  • @harold7142
    @harold7142 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Wish I had that dry ice gun for my house, car, sneakers, magic that thing😂

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci

      You aren’t kidding lol that’s why WE had to get one in the first place 🤣

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor Před 10 měsíci +1

    Showroom fresh

  • @nadk8886
    @nadk8886 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Absolutely stunning. Apart from the wheels 😔
    Edit: just saw the Oz's at the end 😂

  • @XXXandeRRR666
    @XXXandeRRR666 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Какие же красивые были машины в 80е и 90е годы!

  • @jacquesdedawg5840
    @jacquesdedawg5840 Před 4 měsíci

    Timeless

  • @LandoMorales
    @LandoMorales Před měsícem +1

    beautiful job

  • @Montana-ot5cq
    @Montana-ot5cq Před 10 měsíci +1

    W126 & W124 are 2 of MB's most successful model

  • @foadrightnow5725
    @foadrightnow5725 Před 11 měsíci +4

    You guys never cease to impress! I know this job wasn't cheap! But whatever the cost, the value of the vehicle increased by at least as much! If not more so! The murdered out Benz looks sick! Well Done, guys! Cheers!

    • @IAMDetailing
      @IAMDetailing  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Thank you! We appreciate the support and the watch!

  • @jackswing-ep7cf
    @jackswing-ep7cf Před 14 dny

    That's Is Hard....I Miss My 1991 AMG Really Badd

  • @pauloschmae681
    @pauloschmae681 Před měsícem

    Espetacular. Parabéns

  • @player2-Red-
    @player2-Red- Před 10 měsíci

    nice one lord

  • @dions.blignaut7187
    @dions.blignaut7187 Před 9 měsíci

    Master's indeed. Excellent. Side note: Could have just resprayed the horns for that added touch. Otherwise, splendid work on a splendid car. Magic Touch.

  • @jundialhaqiqa9907
    @jundialhaqiqa9907 Před 11 měsíci

    One thing I remember about these 126 Mercedes is how springy the seats are. It is like sitting on a trampoline.

  • @BuiltToRace_com
    @BuiltToRace_com Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice. Rear nets on back of seats need a tighten up.

  • @badman5356
    @badman5356 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Wow, you guys detailing everything 👍

  • @carfagen2158
    @carfagen2158 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Очень круто, давать новую жизнь это дар!

  • @TomCook1993
    @TomCook1993 Před 6 měsíci

    never seen the dry ice thing. Looks effective

  • @TitokRS
    @TitokRS Před 10 měsíci

    14:38, oh boy if that blanket has a loose fiber , that would make one hell of a spin

  • @Nam-id7kj
    @Nam-id7kj Před 6 měsíci

    What are you spraying on the brush to clean interior? I did not see any reconditioning the leather. THX!

  • @EMHMarkIX
    @EMHMarkIX Před 10 měsíci

    Love it. Disassemble the ashtray to make it shiny - forget that you actualy can remove the headrests to clean them and seats properly. And remember to replace classic alloys with some bling-bling crap.

  • @garyjackson9641
    @garyjackson9641 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I'm from Lafayette,Louisiana and this is the first time I've ever heard of dry ice cleaning.I got to admit that this video got my attention.

  • @Dynamighteee
    @Dynamighteee Před 10 dny

    Nice work, do you coat everything you blast with dry ice afterwards? I feel like surface rust and dirt will come back again quickly (stick even easier since its new bare metal)?

  • @user-ff1ew6ou1d
    @user-ff1ew6ou1d Před 3 měsíci

    Bravo ❤❤❤