REBUILDING A CHEAP BMW M5 COMPETITION | PT 2
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I bought a crash damaged 2019 BMW M5 Competition from a mechanic who decided not to fix it after finding some structural damage along with the rest of the damage. After some thought i decided to try and fix this myself. But can this car be rebuilt and restored by a DIYer like myself?
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Tbh, I do not think I have seen you angry, disappointed, or show any signs of negativity, just pure enthusiasm & positivity in all your videos.
i love what i do so its really hard to get upset about anything on these cars haha
@@MatArmstrongbmx Your editing is superb !
For real
So much enthusiasm, its great.
@@MatArmstrongbmx Really got lucky on this project with less damages than most people have initially taught.. Looking forward for next upload and finishing results.. cheers Mat !
Having spent 45years repairing damaged cars you have done that spot on mat,your methodical way of working things out has paid off,well done, great video again.
Your right before I joined NHS I worked in a bodyshop and ive seen big jobs carried out the the level of repair is just as good as Matt's. You could also argue that going on some of the previous repairs Matt has carried out he's as good as a professional
@@markrhoden68 love the positive comment
As a Body tech, I was worried in the last video when you said you we're going to repair this yourself, but I was happy to see that you did your research and repaired it properly as per BMW's instructions. Good job Mat!
This is still crap, u cant glue most of the time instead of weld. that is surely not what bmw say to do.
@@rapst0r Panel bond, rivets and flow screws are the only way to secure aluminium panels to aluminium or steel. Aluminium welding is not the recommended way
@@BraidedButthair Facts! 20 year tech here to back this up.
I’d take the word of someone called braidedbutthair over loony toon any day of the week 😂😂😂
@@rapst0r You would be surprised to find out how many cars are glued/bonded together from factory, he fixed it the right way and exactly how it's built from the factory 🤣
A Father & Son working together in harmony is a rare thing which you should cherish as it is a rare thing in my opinion. I always strived to gain my Fathers approval but sadly I felt that I didn't ever get it although in his last few years I think we bonded a little by giving him updates on his beloved football team but he never understood my love for cars and detailing and driving. My knowledge on engines & bodywork is non existent so I will watch & learn. Looking forward to the next installment.
I’m a young(ish) car dealer and when my motivation falls off I watch your stuff and then spring out of bed the next day and start smashing through jobs with a smile! Thanks mate!!
You're not the fella off the Facebook selling dingas 🤣🤣
Its amazing just how much Mat motivates ppl! hes class and has exactly the same effect on me
Remember as a car dealer it's sold as seen 😉
@@hassyg4083 That’s a strange assumption 🤣 what do you do? Whatever it is I hope you don’t scam people either haha
@@6894jack he's the wakey wines of car sales
Your dad is the real MVP behind all the projects you had. What an absolute legend.
Minimum viable product?
@@drewbase most valuable player
I'd have guessed that you dad would be Kinks 🎶 fan 🤔
Two things. Mat is the king of Sponsor integration, the way he seamlessly goes in an Ad is amazing. Second he is proof of starting with small project and working to bigger one, after awhile when a new issue you have never dealt with comes up you use your previous experience and knowledge to help you with the new issue, the more you do the more you can do; we should all try and use this in our lives.
Bruv, the fact that you are doing this rebuild with your old man, is absolutely golden!!!! I salute you for that.
There's lots of cowboy mentality out there but e very thing learn from my own dad who was someone abit nuts and would not change anything at all .Gone but not for gotten. A job worth doing should be done right and no short cuts at all well done mate keep up the work and let the lazy people see how it's done well.
I was a painter for 12 years and still struggled with sealer. You nailed it mate, it’s serving it’s purpose regardless how it looks
Mat: “As you guys know, I’m no mechanic” also Mat “Look at these crazy high performance cars I restored back to life”. I can’t wait to see this one finished!
Is there anything you can’t do? I’m blown away. And big credit to your dad. So nice seeing you both work together 🎉
I love seeing these rebuilding videos done proper. It's so incredible the amount of R&D and engineering put into these vehicles. Amazing!
It's very inspiring 🙌
I even got my 75 year old mum and 78 year old dad watching Mat's videos - my mum said 'he's so smiley and got so much energy' bless her. The viewing numbers speak for themselves. Congratulations Mat
I love how much his dad is on the channel and helps out
He is the brains behind it all. Mats just for show 😅 top dad!
@@forutub Only difference is Matt doesn't try to sell a bit of the car for like a 1k and crappy Dang hot sauce.
Yea wish my dad would be that supportive like this
@for utub goonzquad pops is a g.. actually runs lots of errands for them and it just amazes me
@@forutub save your money
Props to BMW, for willing to sell the replacement parts and bonding glues. But mate, you made the wholecomplicated process seem so easy. Great enthusiasm from a car lover.
I’ve worked with cars for 23 years as an ATA panel technician and now ATA VDA and this was mega impressive to watch. Boy done good! Awesome channel, awesome content, massive respect 👍🏼
For a bloke that's not a mechanic or a body man you are willing to take on some big jobs and you have done an amazing job on this. I have been in the trade for 30 years and I don't think I would have took this on to be honest. Good on ya. That's why you channel has blown up so quickly and at the end you will have an m5 comp result.
Couldn’t agree more Steven!
This guy deserves far way more subscribers and viewers, than it currently has. Compare to other youtubers who have millions of subscribers doing stupid, pointless stuff unlike Mat he motivates and inspires his viewers and at the same time you learn valuable knowledge in every one of his videos.
He’s close to a million, I’m happy for Mat.👍🏻
He will
all in due time
He will be one of the biggest in time. His channel is growing rapidly 🙂
@@JohnCBradley Definitely, I remember subscribing because of a carly OBD2 scanner video on his TT
I am PROPERLY impressed with that repair, all the planning, measuring, and care really shows through. Well done
The results of your body sealer application came out really good. You have to remember that a machine or special tool is what probably applies it at the factory. Considering that it was your first time. It looks great!
The fact that this is so repairable and so straight, shows just how well engineered these cars are. Keep up the good work Mat, looks like you're having a load of fun with this project.
for a BMW,it seems surprisingly straightforward,lol.
Your dad must very proud with what you've achieved in such a short space of time. Great come back on the M5 front end 🙌
bro hats off to you, nobody can do everything perfect and there's always gonna be a guru somewhere to say they can. Your a legend mate for simply having a red hot go and persevering and i think you did a bloody good job
Next time you do the sealing of the gaps, mask off the areas as best as you can with tape, apply the sealant, and then using an old bank card or something similar, moving the card in an up and then down forward motion thin the sealant layer. It will also give a similar and more uniform pattern. Then remove the tape and wait to dry. Should then be a more uniform result
Use 3M riplle tips, you can adjust the nozzle to replicate the factory sealant pattern almost dead on with small practice runs.
I’m 23 and been repairing cars for a few years now. I’m far from a master mechanic and have got A LOT to learn. But your videos give me the determination to keep going. Thanks bud 👍
I like the fact that you brought your dad for this unbelievable journey!! With the amount car jobs you do and your dads experience in cars makes him worth wild plus it allows him to spend every day with his favorite person …
Worth wild?
@@AdminAbuse most likely a typo, should be "worthwhile"
Mat I'm always blown away by the way you approach every rebuild and how you adapt to every job...the wealth of your knowledge is exceptional and I know you play your skills down but u really must be congratulated on them...a joy to watch yet another of your videos and can't wait for some more...Take a bow Mat along with you dad on yet another superb job well done 👏🏻👏🏻
Your dad laughing after you got the strut tower panel off.....the best!
A couple of seam sealer tips: use masking tape on both sides of the seam to create the perfect width and straight lines. Apply the seam sealer evenly and use an old creditcard (or similar) to create the ribbed pattern.
E villa there are special nozzles available for the right type of sealants. No need for credit card or similar.
@@zachariasvan3965 In an ideal world, you'd always have the right sealer and nozzle. But in the event that your forget to buy a nozzle for it, it's good to know you can use alternative methods to get the same finish
Credit card chop it like your chopping up lines of coke.
@@sfefsew Most will know!
you can buy the right products for the job no need to bodge
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Dude, you have noo idea how much I love your content. If you make a video that is a hour long and has a steady pace as you do in this video then I would 100% sit and watch the entire thing. Thank you for making this golden content.
Your enthusiasm, perseverance and aptitude to learn is phenomenal. I'm in absolute awe of your drive and dedication. I'm a long time subscriber since the TT and while you may not think yourself a mechanic, you're certainly that AND a lot more. I'd happily let you work on my car or anything, truth be told. Great seeing you working with your Dad too - easy to see where you get it from. Keep it up Matt - stellar and eye candy work 👍
You just keep surprising us mat. You made that look easy. Love to see more of your dad in the videos he looks like he has a laugh with you and supports you, bet he's well proud of you mate.
Mate I love how you have got your dad involved in your journey. FAMILY right there 👍🏻
Matt would make a great Automotive engineering teacher. He has a great understanding of what needs to be done and he's practical😊
I love the videos with your dad in them. I wish he would say more. I have to imagine he is proud of you carrying on the family trade.
I’ve never been so engaged in a repair series! Absolutely loving this, keep it up! Can’t wait for the next episode.
same here, dude has a natural talent to make his videos interesting
Loving the series and that your'e working with you dad. Looking forward to more.
@@IanZelbo I know rightttt .. never expected an ios guru on a car rebuild channel lol
@@IanZelboyo whaddup, never expected to see you and zollotech here!
@user-uy5xv8by5x lol/. I’m way more into cars than iOS. Maybe I should do something about that?
I just don’t understand how a absolute shi*ty garbage amateur zero effort tech channel as over a million subscribers, and Mat who does amazing content and is a super dedicated and hard worker isn’t over a million yet. It’s disgusting how some get it so easy and others have to sweat tears and blood to reach their goals. Absolutely shameful. Some people don’t deserve the luck they have.
@@miguelm4801 yikes
to go from knowing nothing abt cars, to this, absolutely inspirational, to this day you earn the title for world's best youtuber by far, the passion, enthusiasm , consistency , assertiveness and heart you put into these builds, is truly out of this world, as i've said to you multiple times before, i aspire to be just like you my friend, and if i ever do reach my goal, i will be sure to make a video solely to what helped me push towards my goal, a great man known as Matt Armstrong!
When applying bead sealer & silicone sealant etc, to get a smooth finish, keep a bottle of isopropyl alcohol around. Keep dousing your fingers in it & then rub the sealer smooth. The alcohol causes it to not stick to your hand or gloves & gives a really smooth finish over the top. It’s not what they do in the factory but would look a lot better. Im a mechanic & do this all the time 👍🏻. Keep up the good work.
You made this look sickeningly easy, which, even though you say you don't know what you're doing, shows really how far you have come in both experience, skills and your setup! You could have no way done this so easily on your first driveway when you did the TT, but look at you now! As much as you don't think you know what you're doing, you're head and shoulders above so many and we all love watching this evolution of Mat!
I think it also shows that modern mass produced cars are really well developed and engineered meaning a competent person can work it out. A brilliant video.
I used to work on cars with my Dad, he was a time served coach builder so I was in great hands! He’s no longer with us and he’d love your videos and that you’re doing the rebuilds with your Dad! Thumbs up Mat you’re channel is brilliant!! 👍🏼
That was a splendid job mat. Your channel is now my new Netflix, it’s worth every second
So glad it all went so brilliantly well Mat 🤩. I was dreading the "it was going really well, then this happened" moment. And don't be too hard on yourself with your sealent techniques. Looks more than good enough and it'll do its job. Looking forward to Part 3 👍🏼😊
i like how matt always finds a solution to problems that seem hard keep it up mat😀
best car youtuber on the platform, recently subbed and watched a lot of the videos already, they are entertaining and informative, both at same time, keep up the content mat💯
thanks man!!
couldn't agree more...
This sure good car youtuber, i like it.. i also like a lot: M539 Restorations
I 100% agree there is no one better on KZhead who loves wat they do
I really can’t wait to see the next episode…. I’ve enjoyed watching this from where the car was taoled to the garage. Kudos to you Mat Armstrong and your team. I love this.
Mat. Loving the M5 rebuild. You and Hannah are terrific role models to all those people out there who go through life without exploring their talents, hidden or otherwise. Like you I self learnt most of my skills, listened to experts and now I’m “retired” I’m deciding on my next “risk” project to do. You are inspirational and humble, constantly undervaluing your skills. Keep it going. Oh yeah, forgot to say that if in the future you lay your hands on a damaged Lotus Emira I’ll buy it once you’ve worked your magic on it. Or I could do a deal and kit your new home out with a properly designed Home Cinema….. Chris
I check daily for any updates on your videos! It really pulls at the heart strings when I see your dad helping as my dad and myself spent many a day and night working on cars. I know that he would have loved watching your You Tube videos. Keep pushing, learning and teaching at the same time Mat! Cheers all the way from South Africa.
Been following your channel for a while and love it. I'm a licensed aircraft engineer and watching how you removed and refitted everything with super accuracy was impressive. I use those trammel bars for balancing flight control systems. There amazing. And lastly we have unbelievably high standards when making airframe repairs but you'd do well Matt. Great job and great KZhead channel !!! Keep up the great work 😃
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I bet matt got a buzz out of your comments
Rebuilding a crash damaged aircraft… now that’d be a challenge!
What degree you’ve went up to before you got licensed ?
Humility is a virtue when one is showing their mechanical prowess to thousands of others. You have Balls of steel to do what you do. Great job.
What a great video! Love it to see such a passion for cars and always findings ways to fix them. Cannot wait for P3 of the M5!
I’m so jealous of Matt getting to work with his dad! Awesome relationship…
Been here since the TT and 120D days, absolute legend and a top top grafter! Been an epic journey and hope you continue to climb, nobody else on here putting half the work and detail in that you do🤌👌🏻🙏🏻
Same , I almost cried watching how far he has got 💪🏾💯🔥
Fantastic work - I love your enthusiasm and energy. Must be so rewarding to have it all come together perfectly. Great to be working with your dad too!
You hooked me up so excited to see the part 3...... thumbs up for your efforts. Things gone pretty awesome sofar. I was bit worried it would be a mess but everything went as it should be lucky for you the only serious damage was on the strut tower and nothing got bent. Paint job was 11/10 he should be feeling proud on that. Now if I were you I would take this opportunity to clean, polish and seal coat entire engine bay so it never reveals a fresh paint unless someone points out and match the seals to feel where the repairs had been carried. Over all awesome job done. Waiting for next part
Your a 100% top chap and by far the best repairer of cars on YT now. Try not to change Mat, you deserve a hell of a lot more subscribers than you've got though.
Very true.
Goonzquad boys are of equal skill
Very true but for just under a sub million subscribers his views on every video are very high more than other channels with more subscribers, very active channel which is nice to see Will only keep growing it was like 500k subs half a year ago
That is by far most genuine, most positive and still relatable car enthusiasts' content on KZhead. Love what you are doing and wish you a good luck with this and future projects
I've just realised that all of the parts you ordered for the M5 would have come through me and my team. Therefore I feel like I'm helping with the restoration. Glad to be part of the journey. Tricky in Northampton
You guys deserve a tv show or something like that. Love your content, keeps me entertained, it's interesting and exciting at the same time. Love you guys, keep up the good work and good luck!
Every video is getting better and better .keep up the hard the hard work. Mat deserves 10 mil subs
he deserves everything
Wow, brilliant, that’s the only word to adequately describe this rebuild. Great to see your dad working alongside you too … something every son should enjoy while he can. Amazing channel ❤
Joking aside as we all love a laugh this what you have done is no easy task, it shows that your skills are getting better and better the more you do, it’s amazing that you have the space and the ability to give it a go I’d love to do this but don’t have the space or the ability that you do, another cracking vehicle repair vid well done Matt
Behind that very hard work, immense patience, and persistence you smile and laugh making it so easy, and fun to crack a hard challenge. Absolutely love all your videos. I always look forward to seeing the next video. Well done mate.👏👏👏
Hey Mat, your videos help me go through the bad times i'll be going through at the moment🙂 your positivity helps alot! greetings from belgium❤️
Your energy levels and drive are extraordinary! You’re never phased by any problems and the levels of self belief and the “ can do” attitude are truly legendary. You are an inspiration Mat. Hope you have another outstanding year. 👍🏻🍺
Much respect to all the team working on this restore!! What a journey .. yet its still part2.. cant wait for the next
The thing I really like and appreciate with matt and the crew is that you are so confident and just with the small amount of repairs I've done on my Merc's I found that I was just more confident and got stuck in I would do a lot more instead of paying others. For example I had all the instructions from Mercedes to replace oil cooler seals. A common fault with ML's and GL's of a certain age but I just got intimidated by what had to come off once I looked at it all. I started then put back what I had taken off and it wasn't much admittedly but I let my nerves get the better of me. This was after I had worked on the transfer case chain with removal of the drive shaft and 3 different types of hex bolts and allen key fixings. Just a matter of overcoming nerves and confidence. Keep going Matt. I know you will
Matt is the best at making great videos. I love the way he has no fear and takes us through his journey and how we all are so gripped and can’t wait for the next video. Thanks Matt
I’ve repaired lots of cars. Everything you’ve done was bang on, so congrats to you. I was really pleased to see you used all the panel bond before the nozzle went hard! Seam sealer.. I always use masking tape on both sides of where I want it, and after applying it I use a paint brush to get that look. Then peel back the masking to get the straight lines. Congrats again, and keep going!
Considering the extent of the damage, you made it look really easy. Don't be hard on yourself about the sealant, a robot did the original, no human can match that accuracy. Great job, keep up the good work! Can't wait to see you clean up the lump and plop it back in! My favourite car content on YT!
must be a great feeling to know that the original top gear presenters are all drooling over your videos. You are my top gear replacement dude... It is awesome to have a proper gearhead channel to watch... well done and thank you.
Just a slightly useful tip, not advisable to all applications, but often you can bush down panel bond with a small paint brush. This will provide a cleaner looking finish, while ensuring the panel bond goes on evenly. You can also use a paint stick going side to side to replicate the oem panel bond look. You can also do this with seam sealer, but I don't always recommend the paint brush for that. The stick usually works though.
I love it Mat, detailed, methodical and disciplined. It's great to see you tackle each job, and keep going backwards to where you KNOW it's safe and sound before proceeding. And your Dad is the exemplary unsung hero. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Dude! Totally enjoy watching your enthusiasm and determination to take on these projects. You have INSPIRED me to find myself one even though I’m 60 yrs. old. You make it look fun!
I think we need to appreciate the scale of the task being done here by someone who hasn't done this before, its quite amazing, sealing stuff is a bit of a knack and art form anyway don't be so hard on yourself, amazing work and effort.
Matt, You and your dad are amazing, you never give up and always find a way of overcoming the most difficult problems. Great videos, so entertaining and so much better than all the other stuff out there. You’re a true inspiration.
Such a quality work! Idk why ppl complain about professional work when your doing things this properly
This is my first time watching Mat work on a car. I watched the entire video. What a guy. Energy, skill, and content all 10/10. Keep it up!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Let's goooo one huge step towards the finished product! I've never seen a rebuild like this, I absolutely dig how you've edited and brought us on this journey. Also love your positivity as well! I've never lived a privilege life so I know any time wasted on negative thoughts is a literally a waste of time. Glad to see you're the same man! Cheers 🍻
Absolutely brilliant job! Love watching you working with dad ! He must be proud 👏
Other contributors have commented about your lack of negativity, it does come across loud and clear and an attitude I applaud.
Matt, you might be surprised that this is the best video you have done 😁 Just spot on level of technical, learning and entertainment. So glad that went well for you 👍
Absolutely fantastic video Mat. Great to see you and your dad working together. I’ve watched alllll your videos even from the bmx day’s playing bike as I use to also ride bmx and am now a mechanic. Congratulations to you success well done🎉
Just amazing work. That whole thing with the rivets, the bond, the sealer and lining the whole lot up seemed impossible, but you did it! Very impressive.
I’m so impressed they sell these parts at an reasonable price. Makes me wanna pick one up myself mate. Good job btw it looks amazing.
Matt, I can turn my hand to most jobs, but what you are doing with no formal training is amazing. Love the rebuilds, keep up the brilliant job you are doing with this build. 👏
He has his top dad. Who is a true mechanic
It's videos like this that make your channel so compelling to watch Mat. Brilliant stuff, can't wait for the next one!
Been watching your videos for a while, and thought you'v been doing some very challenging stuff, but this one just topped it. Unbelievable, really. This is properly technical, a misplaced panel and the thing would be out of spec, huge congratulations for getting everything square!
The repair looked more difficult than it was .i learned lodes .it’s literally glued and riveted together Good content
A 22 minute video with the highest quality as always. You never disappoint and soon you've even cracked a deserved 1 million mark! So Proud ❤
I am blown away by the progress you're making by each video. Watching this channel since that white e350, amazing journey you're on Matt. Thanks for great knowledge you share with us!
Wow! I was so sceptical about this project - and now I'm so glad you proved me wrong! Your father is a force of nature - loved to see you two in action, so there is the reason for you being so skilled! Just couldn't believe how everything came up beautifully! Hat down!
Mat you take me back to my university days at Loughborough University. I spent a lot of time at BMW Sytner Leicester. I went there so much that they decided to give me first-class treatment and come and pick up my car for service! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Great job so far on the build! Peace Out
Mat and everyone else that helps him are insane , I cannot express how happy I am for them , they never disappoint with the amazing unique content 🔥🔥👌🏾 road to a million closing in 💯
You should consider giving your dad this M5 once done, he is such an awesome dude👌🚗
What a great idea and agree his Dad is our Dad 🙌😊
Watching you and Chris fix cars really makes me work harder to get my house ... this year - i'll start doing this ... just can't wait for my driveway / garage ✌🏻😅
What a fantastic work !!! Congrats ! About the sealing on the left side, to get the same as OEM, you put some WD-40 on the right sealing, you mask it around with an adhesive, and then, you put hot wax on it. You let it cold, and once you remove it, you get a mold that you can apply on fresh sealing (put your sealing, wait a few minutes, put WD-40 on it, and place your mold on it, let it dry. Once you remove your wax, you get exactly the same texture... Only for visible parts. 😉).
Ah yes my dose of Mat! Makes my day :D Not going to lie, I think I'm going to go back and watch his first video from the very beginning all the way through until today, just to see the massive changes & improvements, he's made!
Wow! Is there nothing you can’t do? Once again I’m blown away by your talent & determination. Keep it up Matt your a Legend 👍