BMW Youtube restorations

[Matt Barnes]

I know it's not a Z3, but I'm following a guy on YT called .."BadE30".. who's doing a nut and bolt restoration of a BMW E30 (and we know Z3s use a lot of the same mechanicals)...strips to bare metal and is completely restoring it. He lists all the products he uses like rust killer, epoxy primers, tools and attachments.....well worth a visit...

 

[Matt Barnes]

few stills from one of his videos

 

[Pingu]

The playlist...

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UULFQaORPKBqxEwHlIm4-69AGA

It looks like it plays backwards (newest first). You need to open the playlist, and select the videos individually, or watch them in reverse order. Unless I'm missing something.

 

[Jam03]

few stills from one of his videos

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Looks too clean to ever drive!

 

[Matt Barnes]

The playlist...

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UULFQaORPKBqxEwHlIm4-69AGA

It looks like it plays backwards (newest first). You need to open the playlist, and select the videos individually, or watch them in reverse order. Unless I'm missing something.

what I've posted are photos from his YouTube Short.... how you want to watch them is up to you but...if you want it made easier... here is his channel https://www.youtube.com/@BadE30

 

[Matt Barnes]

Looks too clean to ever drive!

his work is amazing... he even DIY zinc plated all the bolts and fixings..

 

[Jam03]

his work is amazing... he even DIY zinc plated all the bolts and fixings..

Neighbours must love him

 

[Matt Barnes]

Neighbours must love him

actually he does mention that... he limits his outdoor activity to about 2 hours so as not to upset his neighbours... hence stripping, stabilising and welding the underside took him about three months... I'm hooked up with him on Instagram, so hoping I can meet up with him at some point...

 

[Pingu]

Neighbours must love him

Mine still love me - even after I burned out the rear bushes and covered the sky in black smoke

 

[Jam03]

Reminds me of an E46 I saw in the very posh village of Crondall in summer.

 

[HenryPatterson]

These BMW restoration videos on YouTube are addictive! It's amazing to see these classic cars brought back to life. It's made me wonder if restoring vintage cars could be a viable side hustle, but I know it's a lot of work.
On the other hand, some of these channels seem to be killing it with YouTube monetization! There's something about seeing the whole restoration process from start to finish that's super satisfying. But I imagine there's a lot more to it than just filming the wrench work.

Do any of you experienced restorers out there have a YouTube channel? If so, what are your biggest challenges and tips for someone who's new to the restoration game (and maybe even YouTube)?

 

[John_B]

I just bought 100x 8mm hex screws to replace the corroded ones on my sill covers and wheel arches - does that count?

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Reminds me of an E46 I saw in the very posh village of Crondall in summer.View attachment 288757

Every town has someone like that, no matter how posh the area, if your town doesn’t - then it’s you!
Although bizarrely Woking doesn’t.

 

[Matt Barnes]

Do any of you experienced restorers out there have a YouTube channel? If so, what are your biggest challenges and tips for someone who's new to the restoration game (and maybe even YouTube)?

I have two youtube channels...one's mainly music and the other one is a fun character called Mr Plumb who bodges his way through DIY....in terms of youtube it's the time taken to film and edit...the youtube part often takes way longer than the job itself!