The Full Respray - Mercedes W123 Restoration

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Sanding the first lot of HB primer
00:57 - Sanding down the car with 1000 grit
02:10 - Removing the old grill sealant
02:42 - FIlling the grill and a few other spots
02:55 - Sanding the filler
03:38 - Masking the left windows
04:37 - Masking the rear lights
05:14 - Masking the boot
06:01 - Masking the boot lid
06:17 - Masking the rear windscreen
06:42 - Masking the right windows
07:13 - Masking the front windscreen
07:40 - Masking the sills
08:02 - Masking the engine bay
08:24 - Marking all of the imperfections that I've missed
08:41 - Highbuild priming over the white paint and filler
10:02 - A bit more sanding
10:15 - Back to the primer
10:39 - Sanding the primer
11:22 - Off to vehicle paintwork specialists
11:28 - FInal, final prep done by the pros
11:58 - The paint we're using
12:21 - The first coat of basecoat
13:09 - Second coat of basecoat
13:39 - First coat of lacquer
14:06 - Last coats of lacquer
14:52 - The finished results

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[mrc]

Car painting = 90% prep.

Well done

[ElectricGears]

One thing that becomes very noticeable when watching sped up video like this is how much work one does with their dominate hand. After noticing this for awhile, when I'm doing something in the workshop I've been challenging myself to switch hands with very repetitive motions to reduce fatigue and to build skills and muscle memory with my off hand.

[mrpoki]

I can’t describe how much I like the freshly painted Mercedes, It’s jaw dropping and Id love to see that paint job in person.

[mrlondon]

I really enjoy watching your work, glad to see you work with your father and you listen to him😊. The low music you play doesn't drown your voice or the show itself, well done.

[mobydoux]

At the end of this awesome project, please take some vacations.
It's a pleasure to admire this paint job, congratz !

[USM]

What hard work!! Your attention to even the smallest details continue to impress me. Thanks.

[wolfgangbalu]

Congrats, looks great. All efforts for such shining car. Be proud on you

[malcolmlane-ley]

You've done a really amazing job on this car and you must have learned so much in the process, not least how to avoid under recovering for your time, well done.

[TheDafxf]

All that effort has paid off looking at the finished paint job 🤩

[michaelskinner]

I think you're seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on this one. The new paint looks great and super props to you for all of that prep!

[zedlesshorseman]

Dude, I love the work you do.

As for you going insane because of it, that just shows that you do a good job.

Looking forward to seing it fully assembled.

Great job!

[baxterboy]

I. CANNOT. WAIT. To See The Finished Result.

[michakowalczyk]

It is amazing how good bonnet and left fender fit together. I wish mine had fitting this good

[Pedroantos_]

Looks great!! The effort you've put into this car is gonna pay off

[joeygaming]

Yes I have been waiting for this part I love painting cars and model cars

[squareyes]

Beautiful colour on a superb car. As always, your work is detailed enough to demystify and inspire

[chriholt]

Even though I'm not crazy about the color, the finished paint job looks absolutely beautiful!

[AlejoMX]

At 1000 grit the first coat of primer will have nothing to hang on to. Anything higher than 800 grit will not let the paint stil. You use 1000 and higher after painting to get rid of orange peel. Good luck with the project.

[sweissco]

Worth the time and effort that was put into it
The car looks amazing

[Pabl_]

That merc looks gorgeous. Im hoping for 10 minute restoration video