Start To Finish Engine Restoration On A BMW S52 - Satisfying Transformation

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  • @ChromaticGarage
    @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +7

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  • @daxkindle5154
    @daxkindle5154 2 года назад +157

    You have a real gift my man. I have severe PTSD and watching your videos really calm my symptoms and as an added bonus your detailing is top notch. You can clearly see the dedication in both your work and videos!👍🏼

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +43

      Wow! That’s really really nice to hear, you don’t really think of that stuff when you’re making the videos but to hear it genuinely helps others bring me a lot of joy. I appreciate you spending any of your time here. Much love 🖤

    • @Vgk36
      @Vgk36 2 года назад

      If you have PTSD and want to cure it you should try overdosing on either mushrooms or lsd. Look it up. Seriously

  • @LinguraDeLemn93
    @LinguraDeLemn93 2 года назад +3

    I know this feeling of accomplishment. i too have spent countless hours tinkering with many engines and there is nothing that compares to the satisfaction in your heart after seeing all your efforts make such a huge difference in this new "piece of art" as my dad would tell me growing up back when I would buy an e30 for 1000 bucks, and do exactly what you are doing. taking every individual piece and making it spotless, because of the love. keep on loving brother! 🤙🏻

  • @Peacoben
    @Peacoben 2 года назад +15

    Amazing quality as always man. Really love seeing more videos like this about older BMWs. Can't wait to see the progress on the E36!!

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Thanks man! I’m excited to finally start sharing what is planned for it. I’m hoping it’s above and beyond what is expected 🙂

  • @rayoflight39
    @rayoflight39 2 года назад +1

    21:50 is why I watch... the attention to DETAIL... Thank you for sharing these with is Mestre....

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Haha I’m glad you like that man! I appreciate you playing such close attention 🖤

  • @Darthvolvo
    @Darthvolvo 2 года назад +1

    The day isn't complete without watching a video on your channel. This is the dirtiest I've seen your shop since you moved in! That feels like ages ago! Great work as always!

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Haha thanks man! This definitely was dirtiest I have made the floor, no doubt about that. However I think it’s about to get worse with some upcoming stuff haha

  • @AidanTemplin
    @AidanTemplin 2 года назад +7

    You’ve really got the ball rolling on all the projects right now and I’m here for it 🥺 you absolutely nailed this bro

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Man the balls really are moving rn! Just how we like it. Love you and can’t wait to do april 😭🖤

  • @tyler951
    @tyler951 2 года назад +9

    There’s that S52 content! Excellent work on the restoration, that was a ton of wire wheeling. Lots of satisfying ratcheting too. I love my power tools but manually ratcheting just feels right. Engine looks mint.

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much bro! I agree, hand tools on engines have always felt right. Hope you had a rad weekend!🤝🙏

  • @JGV_IX
    @JGV_IX 2 года назад +2

    This is such a beautiful video from a uniquely gifted creator. Cars, for me, are a pure joy and an escape from the depressing nonsense that overwhelms our lives. It’s the one thing I am allowed to enjoy with a childlike sense of wonder. Your videos rekindle that awe and appreciation for these gorgeous mechanical souls that never cease to fascinate. “Thank you” can’t convey enough appreciation, but truly- thank you!

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Johannes! I believe that everything you just said is very relatable for a lot of us. There are very few things in life that allow that genuine disconnect. Appreciate you for taking the time to watch 🙂🖤

  • @rookiezgarage9844
    @rookiezgarage9844 2 года назад +4

    Well I have to say, result is really nice. Camera work is great too and it was really satisfying to watch. Keep up the good work!

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it man! Thank you for the kind words 😊

  • @derter3632
    @derter3632 2 года назад +9

    Hey man just wanted to say thank you for the great content :)
    You’re the only car guy on RUclips with a shop looking like a Designer store, a great eye for perfect shots, great editing and a sense for style.
    But most of all i admire your dedication to detail aswell as to your community.
    And all of that all while being as calm as your background music…truthly amazing man
    Ps: Hope you cleaned your shoes afterwards tho :)

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much man! You really pointed out all the things I really do care about and genuinely just enjoy. I appreciate you for watching the videos, it means a lot! Much love 🖤

  • @jeffreyrobert9460
    @jeffreyrobert9460 2 года назад +1

    My man …not only are your videos next level, your mechanical inclination is boundless.

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Haha I donno about that man! But thank you 🖤🖤

  • @ryanbuchanan931
    @ryanbuchanan931 2 года назад +2

    Just love resto videos like this! So many folks want to talk to death in their videos, I watch for the action! Great work

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      I appreciate you noticing that man! Glad you enjoyed 🖤🤝

  • @Kingkustomsmedia
    @Kingkustomsmedia 2 года назад

    i bought the drivetrain out of my first car at the junk yard recently. sad to see my first car is going to the crusher, but im extremely happy to still have the drivetrain out of it. with that being said, im excited to start tearing it down for a full restoration and swapping it into my 88' ED6 civic. thanks for the inspiration!

  • @P4SDetails
    @P4SDetails 2 года назад +1

    So sick bru. Loved the blanket intro. You are for sure a paragon in the industry.

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Haha I appreciate you bro! Hope life is blessing you 🖤🙏

  • @olliemorgan974
    @olliemorgan974 2 года назад +3

    Nothing beats a freshly painted engine! Awesome work as usual man

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Ollie! This was really fun

  • @Leviise34
    @Leviise34 2 года назад +1

    A wednesday evening couldn't get better with a new video of Chromatic! What a pleasure to watch!

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Lil hump day special! Thanks for watching buddy. Hope you’re having a great week!

  • @joshuafuoco6419
    @joshuafuoco6419 2 года назад +1

    i really appreciate you just using hand tools and in some sick shoes, amazing video!

  • @TD_prod8
    @TD_prod8 2 года назад +2

    Those poor Syracuse dunks! 🤣 Great shoes and great video! 🙂

  • @bearbjorni
    @bearbjorni 2 года назад +2

    The carpet intro 😭 So good !

  • @papayeezus
    @papayeezus 2 года назад +1

    Dude you always have the best kicks on, idk how you wear them without fear of them getting dirty but you manage to keep them clean af

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Haha admittedly these got totalled 😭

    • @Vgk36
      @Vgk36 2 года назад

      So all the cash heade from the video went to replacing them shoes. Merrp lol jk 🤯🤣

  • @Teunslang1999
    @Teunslang1999 2 года назад +1

    Super excited to see the swap, S52 is looking fantastic. Can't wait to hear those ITBs work

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +2

      Thanks man! I’m very excited to get it all pieced together! Waiting on a few more parts and then I’ll get that video up🙂

    • @Teunslang1999
      @Teunslang1999 2 года назад

      @@ChromaticGarage I'm in the middle of a 2-week long wheel bearing adventure on my E36, your vids really help me stay a bit more motivated

  • @austinalmiranez748
    @austinalmiranez748 2 года назад +1

    Love the video! Well… half of it so far since it put me to a power nap haha, very relaxing content keep it up!

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Hahaha my bad! Thanks Austin, glad you’re enjoying it 🙏

  • @kabelonamane9914
    @kabelonamane9914 2 года назад

    Finally , a RUclips channel that I relate to

  • @DyingPharaoh
    @DyingPharaoh 2 года назад

    Videos like yours are what inspire me to work on my car.

  • @EuroAutoEnthusiast
    @EuroAutoEnthusiast 2 года назад +2

    Another masterpiece 💯 Your body of work is inspiring and calming. Thanks for continuing to share your artwork 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      I am glad you’re enjoying it my friend! It sure is a lot of fun🙂

  • @DreBrooks
    @DreBrooks 2 года назад +7

    RIP to those dunks 😢

  • @HypnotizinDetailz
    @HypnotizinDetailz 2 года назад +1

    Massive thanks for the cleanest and best presented mechanic in the universe - you are doing sooooo dunkin’ well My Friend! 👌🏻🤩👍🏻

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      No no a massive thank you to you for watching! Hope your weekend was awesome man!

  • @irkone537
    @irkone537 2 года назад +1

    Mesmerizing . Surgical work . Greetings from France .

  • @vbBegin1957
    @vbBegin1957 2 года назад +1

    Back on 2012 i replaced the headgaskets since im already there i cleaned the plenum the rods rockers etc. For the heads i used a acid from BettyMills worked wonders. The engine was entirely clean and sparkling that same year i lost my 1992 Acura Legend to Sandy. But an engine sparkling clean is at best.

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      I agree man! Spotles engine is the best engine. Glad you put in the work 🖤

  • @Khan_Art_
    @Khan_Art_ 2 года назад +1

    Extremely relaxing and satisfying video to watch.

  • @jDubbT8
    @jDubbT8 2 года назад +1

    insane transformation. Great work again man, this was it.

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Jerwyn! I hope you and your family are loving life🖤

  • @marcopratas8369
    @marcopratas8369 2 года назад

    Looked like XMas, the way you unwrapped the engine!
    This process makes me eager!
    Keep push forward

  • @jdmfreak22
    @jdmfreak22 2 года назад +1

    This is how you watch Chromatic videos: make coffe, sit back, hit like, hit play, enjoy.
    You can thank me later boys.

  • @muhammadpanjwani3887
    @muhammadpanjwani3887 2 года назад +1

    This is the work of an artist! Top stuff!

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      I appreciate that Muhammad! Have yourself a fantastic day!

  • @Qharisma
    @Qharisma 2 года назад

    I feel like you're such an introvert. But you do this so well. I know that's a feat from a fellow introvert. Great job and Channel.

  • @aakash15sharma
    @aakash15sharma 2 года назад +1

    just so amazing how it looks in the preview image!!

  • @petrosst
    @petrosst 2 года назад +3

    You did an excellent job mate. It came better than the factory 🥵🔥

  • @CinemotiveShopcraft
    @CinemotiveShopcraft 2 года назад

    I absolutely loved watching this!
    *taking notes*

  • @Fiat_176
    @Fiat_176 Год назад

    When i do this, i only paint the parts that where either painted from the factory or have had corrosion so paint would help prevent it happening again.
    Also a steel wire is not suffecient at getting all the corrosion of, the correct method would be blasting.
    Also 2K paint is reccomended, the one you used wont last if it sees fuel or oil...

  • @LateNightRituals
    @LateNightRituals 2 года назад +1

    Im litteraly doin this today after im fone eating. Perfect timing. Had no idea how to power wash the bare block

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Heck yeah dude! I hope it turns out super rad 🙏🙏

  • @spencer6064
    @spencer6064 Год назад

    Nice to see love for the S52

  • @yazeedpatel9564
    @yazeedpatel9564 2 года назад +1

    Wait all week for these vids

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      I genuinely appreciate that bro! I wish I could make em faster

  • @iSoo0Hidda
    @iSoo0Hidda 2 года назад +1

    This is crazy ! I’ve never seen anything like this !

  • @muffintv6273
    @muffintv6273 2 года назад +1

    this dude really disrespected his garage floor for our entertainment. legend.

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +2

      Violated for it! Haha I have a feeling I’ll be doing some much worse stuff soon 🤭

    • @muffintv6273
      @muffintv6273 2 года назад

      @@ChromaticGarage yes 🗿

  • @kevinpcook
    @kevinpcook Год назад

    About five minutes into this job, those sneakers would have been covered with oil and my down jacket ripped in three pieces. Props for all you did, but especially on keeping clean! :P

  • @merlindaley758
    @merlindaley758 2 года назад +1

    yessirr this is it! love it
    my face when the nikes got more & more dirty during the video tho

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Haha you know I appreciate you! Dirty but they survived, kinda 🤠

  • @TheTrevorReznik
    @TheTrevorReznik 2 года назад +3

    Świetny kolejny film, przyjemnie się to ogląda. Gratuluje umiejętności. Świetna muzyka 👍

  • @jaydtayler6942
    @jaydtayler6942 2 года назад +2

    First Class man!

  • @saekabura
    @saekabura 2 года назад +1

    Watching you clean that engine is inspiring me to clean my ultra shitbox, not that it matters but the car will probably appreciate it hahaha

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha nah it does matter man! Get to it!😳🤝

  • @joshuakidd6180
    @joshuakidd6180 2 года назад +1

    So good!great camera angles as usual!keep up the great content!👌😊

  • @subarubrat
    @subarubrat 2 года назад +2

    Really enjoyed the video.👍 Great work on the engine it looks superb.😎👌

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +3

      Thanks so much John! I’m very excited about it!

    • @geofffikar3417
      @geofffikar3417 2 года назад

      @@ChromaticGarage You can do this in your sleep!

  • @ethanmiller3527
    @ethanmiller3527 2 года назад +1

    You gotta get a 3/8ths impact, unless you want to keep ratcheting but impacts are nice

  • @cleanwagen
    @cleanwagen 2 года назад +1

    Fake it till you make it hahaha. After these cars you will be a seasoned pro!

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Haha the plan is to get better then everyone else

  • @DarioSpeed.
    @DarioSpeed. 2 года назад

    Yoooo been a minute since I watched one of your vids good job man

  • @t-boy-maximus8333
    @t-boy-maximus8333 2 года назад +2

    Gee that looks tricky. Sweet job dude 👌

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Thank you man! A lot of time involved but also quite a bit of fun!

  • @CounterWorksDesign
    @CounterWorksDesign 2 года назад +1

    Turned out so damn clean

  • @SseMM1
    @SseMM1 2 года назад +1

    Love the videos man! Pretty ballsy move working on the motor in the 1's 🙃

  • @matthewromano8801
    @matthewromano8801 2 года назад +1

    Nothing like some Dusty Decks to jam to while doing this 👍👍

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Heck yeah Matthew! Thanks for watching 🤝

  • @fatoputso7375
    @fatoputso7375 Год назад

    What an underrated motor

  • @henrycollins2478
    @henrycollins2478 2 года назад +1

    You know the final product is going to be awesome when a dremel is used in prep

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Haha I think the Dremel will be coming out a bit more this summer. Thanks Henry!

  • @despatcho4239
    @despatcho4239 2 года назад +1

    I wish when I worked on cars it would go this smoothly

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Haha if only everything made it in the video. This car stuff ain’t easy 😭

  • @BMWiE-lz3nu
    @BMWiE-lz3nu 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely amazing bolt organization...

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      They’re getting plated so they were fling to get messed up regardless

  • @maxime_vhw
    @maxime_vhw 2 года назад

    while its out change bearings, vanos revision, timing chain, ... Now is the moment. You wont regret it

  • @31acruz
    @31acruz 2 года назад +1

    Hey, how come you are not filthy, messy and disorganized like most mechanics? Very nice work, you make me want to work on my car!! lol I just had to like and subscribe based on how clean this is being done.

  • @hansjorgkarcher9504
    @hansjorgkarcher9504 2 года назад +1

    That’s what I call a proper job!! Insane 👍

  • @TheJorgePelaez
    @TheJorgePelaez 8 месяцев назад

    Beautiful engine, amazing job!

  • @haruntopal196
    @haruntopal196 2 года назад +1

    good job, is there a reason why you are not using impact or cordless ratchet? isnt that the easy way

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      No real reason! I find hand tools more methodical when taking more delicate things apart like engines 🙏🤝

  • @Wanielias
    @Wanielias 2 года назад +1

    Amazing detailing video

  • @jhuynh95
    @jhuynh95 2 года назад +1

    what socket set brand are you using? the black ones?

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      I honestly wouldn’t recommend them so I’m not even going to tell you. They break constantly 😒

  • @NewBeRVer
    @NewBeRVer 2 года назад +1

    Luv those high tops!

  • @S1ckbg
    @S1ckbg 2 года назад +2

    Imagine if you had something else to cover the valves like a valve cover :P

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Haha I preferred to do it this way, it felt like the right way 😭

  • @FhVW
    @FhVW 2 года назад +1

    Which wrench are you using with what brand sockets? i'm looking for a quality set.

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      They’re Stanley, I actually wouldn’t recommend them unfortunately 😎

    • @FhVW
      @FhVW 2 года назад

      @@ChromaticGarage No worries, but right now I'm using all different tools I found at the thrift shop.

  • @m3nameisjosh464
    @m3nameisjosh464 2 года назад +1

    the amount of time it must take to set up each angle of taking a component off must be insanity

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha yeah it isn’t the smooooothest 😎

  • @Marcel-lp5rp
    @Marcel-lp5rp 2 года назад +1

    Amazing !! I hope I can do this on my W220 in my freetime

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      You got that Marcel! Thanks for checking out mine 🙂🤝

  • @Niftym50
    @Niftym50 11 месяцев назад

    Very nice but why not reseal the vanos and timing cover gasket while you’re there?

  • @ManuelFelipeMasiasRomero
    @ManuelFelipeMasiasRomero Год назад

    I have a e39 528i with a M52 Engine and i love it.

  • @The1Aroma
    @The1Aroma 2 года назад

    Loving The Content!

  • @samisvideo
    @samisvideo 2 года назад +1

    Almost makes me want to rip out my engine out and clean it :D

  • @details2378
    @details2378 2 года назад +1

    Stunning

  • @multicons
    @multicons 2 года назад

    I think dry ice blasting is faster in cleaning the outside parts of the engine.

  • @zk9964
    @zk9964 2 года назад +1

    You should have used Dupicolor primer, DE1612, at least for the block. The paint will most likely have adhesion issues. Source: I did the same thing a decade ago with the same motor.

  • @sucinam
    @sucinam 2 года назад +1

    Another awesome video !! ✌️✌️

  • @Bacon__SteezBurger
    @Bacon__SteezBurger 2 года назад

    **This video is sponsored by Shop Towels**😂
    19:28 did I just spot some Lorinser RSK2’s!?!? Wtf man!? 😂🤣 out here buying all the wheels I want just to hurt my feelings
    This video was so incredible man. I dig tf out of your content, your style, your builds, your mod choices, and overall vibe. This video especially gets me hype since It’s exactly what I’m wanting to do with my e36 after I get my coils on. Want to pull the motor, fully clean the bay and do a respray, refinish the block/head/components, and just have a fully perfect/mint OE bay but lightly shaved (I’m not giving up power steering or AC, because fuck that) and do a full wire tuck with some trunk and fender well relocation 👌🏼
    Can’t wait for more dude 😎 hopefully one day in the future, when my e36 is “done”, I can road-trip for a BMW/Euro show or something and actually see your build(s) in person 🙌🏼

  • @CCM911
    @CCM911 2 года назад +1

    Another great video! Is this the 240hp engine used in the e36 M3?

  • @bunyamin774
    @bunyamin774 2 года назад +1

    nice vid nice edit nice contend. bit u shoul have sand the engine for the spray colour to stick

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Thanks man! The white wheeling in different directions has a very similar affect as paper. Creating valleys in the surface to help adhesion

  • @Tshirtguy2020
    @Tshirtguy2020 2 года назад

    Did you disassemble and rebuild it or was this an external refresh?

  • @ProductionsofTCAS
    @ProductionsofTCAS 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work!

  • @lucasboulder1
    @lucasboulder1 2 года назад +1

    Nice Video Bro

  • @thiagobartolo
    @thiagobartolo Год назад

    May I ask how does wire brushing compares to media blasting for this specific application?

  • @tobiast.313
    @tobiast.313 Год назад

    Did you measure your used pistons? What size were they exactly??

  • @dcrasta
    @dcrasta 2 года назад

    good ole PB Blaster !

  • @calebtucker3461
    @calebtucker3461 2 года назад +1

    let’s have a garage tour my friend

  • @Crypt0Khan
    @Crypt0Khan Год назад

    First off, how many hours of work did this take you (roughly) not including dry time on the paint? Frickin amazing work, the fact that you were able to accurately remove everything is my fav part 😂 really awesome
    Second, man you made this look way easier than it is 😂
    I’m currently on day 1 doing this on my m54b30. Like the tape over the holes, that takes me 1 minute minimum each one 🤣 don’t get me started on getting all the crud out of the crosshatched patterns. I thought it was gonna be a nice, enjoyable cake walk 😭

  • @sjorsdewit9394
    @sjorsdewit9394 2 года назад

    you took it apart half the way and painted it?

  • @MILKTON7
    @MILKTON7 2 года назад +1

    Excellent job

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Thanks Milton!🙏🙏

    • @MILKTON7
      @MILKTON7 2 года назад

      @@ChromaticGarage No problem. I have only watched Ford, Chevrolet or even VW engine restoration videos but no one of BMW videos. Is nice to see something new. 👌🏻 Greetings from Mexico City 🇲🇽

  • @PapaSmurf918Detail
    @PapaSmurf918Detail 2 года назад +1

    Smurf here for some satisfaction!!! ( grabs his tissues ) let's goooo LMAO 🤣

  • @anaveragepro8678
    @anaveragepro8678 2 года назад +1

    Okay, how the hell are your sneaks not ruined from the oil, grease and rust from the engine? 😂 I could never survive that. also I'm a sneaker head too. Im down to see some shoe detailing for sure! 👟

    • @ChromaticGarage
      @ChromaticGarage  2 года назад

      Hahaha I have to admit these shoes are now done after this. Mostly because of paint overspray 🥹

    • @anaveragepro8678
      @anaveragepro8678 2 года назад

      @@ChromaticGarage ahh damn. Lol well every video I watch I always wait to see what you're going to be reppin

  • @LateNightRituals
    @LateNightRituals 2 года назад +1

    Get e90 studs (w torx at the end)

  • @ZHPBrent
    @ZHPBrent 8 месяцев назад

    Great work