BMW E46 M3 RESTORATION! // Wet Sanding & Paint Correction // Part 2
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Welcome to PART 2 of our BMW E46 M3 restoration project car! This iconic M3 sat in the desert for 10 years before it found it's way to I Am Detailing! In this episode, we give this BMW the deepest wash of its life and prepare the paint for the body shop. We wanted to see what we could save on this E46, as we want this car to be PERFECT when all is said and done.
Is this the greatest era of BMWs?
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Chapters:
00:00 - BMW E46 Part 2!
00:38 - First Wash BMW E46 M3
02:33 - Paint Decontamination
03:21 - Measuring Paint
03:43 - Disassembly
05:30 - Paint Inspection
05:44 - Wet Sanding Rear Quarter Panel
06:50 - Paint Correction
09:03 - Can we save the front end?
10:42 - Orange Peel Repair
11:37 - Cleaning under the Door Handle
12:21 - Roof Repair
13:53 - Mineral Deposit Repair
14:29 - Final Prep for Body Shop
15:04 - Washing under the bumpers
16:20 - Off to the Body Shop!
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Omg! What a task! As always the level of your attention to detail is just impressive. Can’t wait to see the final results. You guys are the best….
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Oliver! We’re stoked on this one!
@melvynobedmendez8270
Жыл бұрын
@@IAMDetailing what does something like this cost (ballpark) and what is the timeframe ?
@dr.heckenpennerpfaff9965
Жыл бұрын
I would be interested to know how much such a job costs.
@Layya-m3
Жыл бұрын
Waiting for part 3
Love your attention to detail and how you’re so meticulous, eg, removal of bumpers, door protective strips, door weather rubber strips, roof frame, emblems, etc. Practically any concealed parts, nooks & crannies are brushed, washed, and cleaned. Nothing escapes your eyes. Wow!
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Just the way we like it :)
I keep coming back to check for part 3 or the finished product.... its like I cannot get closure from a breakup :( but great video guys!
I saved this video after I watched it several times. I have a 2000 E46 328 Ci that I'm restomoding, and I found this video both informative and really therapeutic and relaxing. I love doing this to my own cars. It's nothing for me to spend 2 hours or more detailing my cars and my wife's cars. Keep up the great work, guys. 👍🏾
Such a dream job
Even a car can say "aaahhh" after a nice shower! Enjoying my coffee and your video Jake & Co. Evan, nice work as always.
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter!!
You guys are THE detailers. Victor does a killer job as always. Regards from Sweden
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonathan! I'll make sure to pass that along ;)
Great work guys!! Really impressive ! Thank you for sharing 👌
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Victor's face! Ha He is a trooper, looks like it is going to turn out factory fresh!
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
That part cracked me up 🤣
Best m3 best restoration! 🔥
Holy crap dude. You guys deserve much more credit than you get. New sub!
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
We're working on it ;) Thanks for the support!!
Mind blown 🤯 Excellent work! 😎🔨👊🏻
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe!! Have a great weekend!
@joe.olivet
Жыл бұрын
@@IAMDetailing right back at you all. 🤘🏻
Super Video Thank you 😚🤟👍👌
Отличная работа. Как всегда вы супер .
I can only imagine what you charged for this! I have the same car and you guys do take it to another level!
Amazing.
I always wonder how the previous owner could show such little love to such an iconic vehicle. Really great to see you guys slowly bringing the vehicle back to life.
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Excited for this build!
@edwinargueta7616
Жыл бұрын
I am a current owner of one and can honestly say I have badly neglected mine. Due to long work hours and studying late nights and weekends. After seeing this video it made me teary eyed but it gives me hope that detailing experts like them exist. When I get through this I am calling them up!
@holgerbecker2980
Жыл бұрын
@@edwinargueta7616 I have an F82 M4 and it's my first vehicle that I've really taken care of. But I understand you well. Before that I had an M2 and it ended up being in pretty bad shape because I had little time and a lot of work.
Beautiful work as always. Victor, please make a video showing us cleaning the interior of your Mercedes. Pleez!
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
I’ll make sure we get that done!!
Wow... Take my money! I need this level of detail on my M3.
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Bring it on in!
What fantastic work my friends.
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@P4SDetails
Жыл бұрын
@@IAMDetailing always homie.
Another great video guys! Just wondering who edit the video? Really did great a job! Love the ASMR ,music so relaxing and slow motion over all very satisfying 😊
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
We have a couple different people working on it. Several recently have been done by me (Evan). I used to do all of them back when I started working with a couple years ago, and since we’ve had several team members work on them. This one was done by me ;)
@lisagil4756
Жыл бұрын
Great! What a team work. Congrats again guys!
I didn't know you guys talked in your videos. Why don't you do this more often? And where is part 3?
@IAMDetailing
8 ай бұрын
Working on it ;) this next step is a big one
I wish I knew a place near me that did this level of detailing. I need something like this
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
@SVTJD
Жыл бұрын
@@IAMDetailing in the suburbs of Detroit Michigan
Awesome. I am preparing my carbon black M3 to be resprayed to steel grey You could help me greatly by answering the following question: What parts do you recommend to order for this project? I mean stuff that will most likely break during disassembly or things that are not obvious? Thank you in advance!
wait for a long time :D
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Glad you waited!!
Muy genial
Man, my dream car. You guys should do a full csl conversion to it. If not at least do a carbon roof.
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Lovin the suggestions 🫡
Loving this video, too!! Whoever picks the music for your videos deserves some kind of KZread Grammy!! This lo-fi jazz tracks are on point! What's the whole story on this BMW? I know you mentioned it was found in the desert, but is it the cheapest E46 M3 found in the desert in Cali and is this the first wash in TENNNNNN YEARS? 🤣😂
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Tell Jakub that a couple times about the music please! LOL Jakub is always on the hunt, and he's been in a bit of a e46 M3 kick lately. While searching, he found a few good options. This one came up on the radar, and as you might guess, the ones that look the most beat up tend to be the most affordable! And he knows what he's doing to make it perfect again. The white wasn't the most popular car, and you can still find these cars for a pretty darn good price. Excited to see it all come together
Excellent work as always!!! If it’s not to much to ask. Where do you buy the kovax dry sandpaper?
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
We have a detailing and autobody supply shop in Costa Mesa, CA in town that we purchase them from
Excellent video. Question, everybody wets sands by hand. You did it with a machine, which is what I want to do. Can you elaborate more, for those of us that want to use a machine? how many rpm's, what type of machine/tool etc. Thanks.
Avid watcher. Can you fix clear coat issues? One of the cars has red paint and the clear is peeling. We tried to fix ourselves but after a short period reoccurs.
This is fucking amazing!
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
🙌🏽
What app shows factory paint depth? Want it also.
What pad did you used for windows?
If bumpers are removed to clean behind them why not take the wheels of to clean them too?
@TheZeror
Жыл бұрын
Lol too true.
Are we going to get a part 3?
Take my money!!
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Which app did you use für the car paint ?
When is the E46 coming back from the paint shop? Don't leave us hanging... 🙂
😍
Any estimate on how much a job like this would cost?
How much those it cost to do this ? I have a 225 ci
How much did this cost? Trying to guage?
its a shame to see a beautiful car get wasted...but it sure did turn into a jewel. videos are so relaxing to watch.
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
We should be doing an update of this soon!
Where is 3 video??
LETS WETSAND RIGHT OVER THE PERFECTLY FINE CONDITION TAILLIGHTS!
Why isn't there part 3? ☹️
My brother had an E46 m3 silver with red interior, but he sold it in 2020 and bought a 2018 m4 , and now he regret selling it and wants to sell the m4 to buy 2 more e46 m3 in white just like this one
How much does it cost for a job like this?
After all that work, is it still getting a full repaint?
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Define *full* LOL
Where is the part 1 ?
What App is this where you document the paint thickness?
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
It's the NexPTG app that comes with the device
I thought the front bumper bar was carbon on m3
PT. 3 ?
hello, which summer tires are the quietest?
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
This should help! bfy.tw/Tq60
Where is part 1?
@lollypop9580
Жыл бұрын
Hello, There is a link in the description below.
@srt4swapped
Жыл бұрын
@@lollypop9580 thanks man! I couldn’t find it.
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Stoked you’re checking out Part 1!
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Amazing work as always guys. This car dit not need simply detailing, but complete restoration as you had mentioned. I think it's the first time I see a white M3 E46. Definitely not flattering the car, terrible choice from the owner in my opinion.
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Probably the first one Ive ever seen thats ACTUALLY an M3 in the wild. Excited to see what it will look like when we’re done!
@TopGear21
Жыл бұрын
@@IAMDetailing We are looking forward to the final part!
Very nice job!.......but you gotta wear a mask bro if you wanna keep those lungs. Lol. Safety first.
Where is part 1? Can't find it 🤔
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Right in the description my friend
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얼마에요?
The car was very tatty (word used here in 🇬🇧)… but very nice work to make it spot on 😎👍
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much Steve!
👌👌👍😉🙏
Will you ever get a ROI for this restoration? This is not a CSL.
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
If he ever decides to sell it after this, I would imagine yes. Jakub's got a knack for finding these gems and finding them new life. He got it for a heck of a steal because the condition, and these cars are likely the next on the list for becoming a modern classic
Personally not a big fan of white m3’s never the less cool resto
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Maybe we’ll change your mind ;)
I cringe every time they sand the paint
@IAMDetailing
Жыл бұрын
Victor says to me all the time how many people are scared to sand the paint. He says if you know what you're doing, its the best way to get the results you want. I trust him.. but it still makes me nervous on occasion lol
@rhbb228
Жыл бұрын
@@IAMDetailing I know that its the best way but its going to thin out for sure.
Whoever painted that bmw needs to find another job. Painting cars isn’t for them
also wir in deutschland, waschen autos immer von oben nach unten. In den USA macht man sich doppelt arbeit und fängt von unten an. Wie dumm