Ya there’s def something to be said abt that! Do what you do best and if your channel is any good that means you’re a likable guy and people enjoy watching you be you! That’s what makes a good channel, when someone is enjoying their life while doing something interesting!
TO remove the tint from the rear window, here's what I did with one of my cars with a rear defroster: I bought a cheap steam machine (in the same section as the clothes irons) and some plastic scrapers from Walmart. I also laid some shop towels at the base of the rear glass and the package tray and started heating the tint up with steam. Once the tint started bubbling up, it came off in sizeable chunks as I scraped the glass gently. This process did take some time and it was messy to deal with, but the results are worth it!
Jepp, thats where I would have gone with my comment aswell. Steam or even pure boiling water puring over it helps losing in up. Although I can't tell wether your defrost stays on. Here is a link: ruclips.net/video/IY3WaUny3W0/видео.html
I was going to suggest this as the best method, makes the tints softer and more pliable. Even the steam will rehydrate the next bit to come off. But that you've done this and proven it's an effective method is excellent!
Always been routing for Mike. As a young Audi technician, I feel similar to how Hoovie(Tyler) introduced his backstory. He is an honest, hardworking, transparent mechanic, that's hard to come by. Also similar to Wizard who made the excellent decision to hire Magic Mike!
Mine is a 1998 SLK 230. I changed out those headlights for clear ones with the Angel Eyes. The car looks so much better and up-to-date. Good first post, Magic Mike!
Keep the AMG!!! Would love to see a series of the repairs and upgrades!!! Also, use a heat gun and Goo-gone to remove the rear tint!!! Looking forward to more content!!!
Tip on tint that somebody mentioned to me. Part of a new tint install service is removing old tint. If you wanted tinted still, removing the old tint might be somebody else’s problem :) A steamer and citrus cleaner can help with removal as well. Glad to be here and looking forward to some good old wrenching content!
Hi Mike, great to see your new channel, I subscribed immediately. Would love to see you succeed in this new venture - keep the SLK! Small encouraging tip - at the Wizards we see you smiling and upbeat - adds a great vibe - in your video you appear like you are under pressure from the camera - it must be difficult, but I’m sure it would help to see the real you come through - happy and confident in what you are doing. All the very best mate, love to see you succeed.
Very nice, Mike! This was such a cool and generous gift. I really enjoy your appearances on Hoovie's and Wizard's channels. This SLK AMG really seems to have great bones, so I'd love to see you continue the work on it and fully bring it back to life.
It would be nice to see what diagnostic tools are needed to check over an AMG like this and what to look for as a owner that does their own maintenance.
@Lincoln, that is an excellent idea! Mike mentioned "scary" and I honesty find it scary with some of these Mercedes, the numbers & types of diagnostic codes that are sometimes found when connecting such tools. It would be nice to see what is available for them because no doubt there are a lot of cheap knock-offs that just won't work. It's unbelievable just how many "scanners" there are on the market and how many of them don't do much more than the other but they're varying prices and I wonder how many of them will actually work with these cars because they're a bit more complex than average domestic cars. I know it's likely not a priority but I'd also like to see Mike polish the headlights if he isn't replacing them. When I saw them I wanted to polish them for him, lol. And then there is the paint which could use some polishing. I'm interested to see what he will do with the car before he parts with it. I'm glad that he's happy with the gift of it.
Fantastic and very rare car, please keep it and enjoy it and sell other two because I would like to see this car more on your channel, thanks for a great video
I'd have a professional tint guy take care of that rear window. They know all the little tricks and super nice steamers that make it well worth a few dollars.
YOU HAVE A RUclips CHANNEL?! Mad excited when I realized who this was popping up on the feed after seeing you hear and there on the other channels. Looking very forward to this video and another channel I'll have to check out every day. Cheers!
Honestly, I'd be happy to see more work done on this AMG. Small cars with big engines is quickly going to become a thing of the past and it would be kinda nice to see this one gone through and fixed...especially by someone who's Mercedes-knowledgeable, as you are...unless of course, you find the right buyer who is somehow interested in fixing it up. Just my 2 cents!
Hi Mike , when I used to have to remove old tint on defrosted windows I used a heat gun to get it started then use ammonia and water solution in a spray bottle, protect the interior and wear a respirator, but it will turn the glue to a rubbery soft consistency then a 3m plastic scraper will remove it easily 🤷🏼♂️Give it a try ☺️😁
Hey guys, I had to remove tint twice in my life and both times I used steam to heat up the old glue and then pulled the film off easily. Then used “Goo-Gone” to remove the glue residue… Good luck
Great video Mike, I look forward to your channel growing enough to start giving you some return. You have a great car knowledge and put things across very well. Best wishes for your future and thanks for sharing. Bob M. South Wales
One of the reasons you are a fan favorite is because of your positive attitude and you always have a smile on your face. Don’t forget to bring that smile to your channel.
You’re the man Mikey! Glad to see you with the channel and let’s get you some of that Hoovie cash off YT. Loved watching you and the Wizard last few years ❤
Keep this one, do some videos on it, buff the headlights up, clean up the engine bay, lower windshield plastic thing, de-tint and see how it is to live with. I think value wise, it would only increase as they are rare and collectable. Plus the history of Hoovie and now you, makes it worth a little more!
Yes! The headlights! So annoying! I don't know about regulations in Kansas, but elsewhere in the world, headlights like those would make the car fail to pass yearly inspections/MOT.
@@JohanNilsson1966 agreed, it's dangerous having the headlights so badly fogged. I think a lot of places in the US they don't have any annual safety inspections, so unless your car is obviously dangerous and a cop pulls you over for it, you can drive any old shitheap.
Hi Magic Mike, that's really a cool car! And it's a very nice gift. I bought a similar car (with the small engine) two weeks ago. It is two years older, but with only 50 kmiles in very good condition. If you want to do more content with it: how about cleaning the water drains in the front and in the back? I assume this might be a helpful job as your car lived on a field for a while.
You guys have stumbled into some RUclips golden zone there in Kansas. First Hoovie, then the Wizard has nearly 800k subs. The Wizard who was the most camera averse person ever to be caught on camera. Now you. Good on ya for the ambition and success.
When Hoovie gave it to you hahahaha "you mind if i flip it" I almost died laughing! But... Still might be the thing to do here dude. Thinking being not enough under the hood to do for us all to watch!
I enjoy all "get your hands dirty" car restoration/maintenance videos. The more challenging the better, but make sure all projects get some sort of closure. Bring us along on "your ride" when replacing front window, handle rear window, find all other quirks. Good Luck, looking forward to more videos.
Hey Mike, new subscriber here, I think more AMG content would be great as long as it doesn't ruin your checkbook. As for the old tint, take it to a tint guy. They should be able to remove the old stuff without damaging the defroster grid.
The Soundtrack was awesome. I too would watch anything you put on RUclips. I don’t know how I missed it until today that you had a channel. So I am hitting the subscribe button. Thank you
For the tint, high pressure steamer. Heat up the whole glass first, then focus on the area you want to start. A small cut will help you get your fingers on a loose piece. Steam at the locations you're pulling off. Be gentle. It will come right off, somewhat slowly. If you're careful, most of the glue will come with it - be careful pausing as that will tend to leave a glue line. Isopropyl alcohol (maybe ammonia) and plastic scrapers will remove the leftover glue, if any. Done 2 cars this way in the last year, one of them with >10yo tint. I used the Bissell 39N7H after trying a generic Amazon piece of crap that failed immediately.
Use heat lamps or a heat gun on the outside of the glass, stretching the tint slightly as parallel to the glass as you can to help keep the adhesive on the tint. Clean the leftover glue with Sprayway glass cleaner using 00 steel wool or preferably white Scotch Brite pads so you don't damage the defogger grid. I used to be a 3M tint dealer in Garden City area for 7 years and have found this to be the safest way to get the old tint off and prep the glass for new tint.
Wow, talk about timely! Just bought a Tundra where the owner used Windex on the tint. Now I have metallic bits flaking off everywhere. Thanks for the tip!
Random question since you might know the answer, I remove the tint from my car about 2 years ago, but I accidentally scratched one of the defogger lines on the inside of the rear hatch. (03 civic si) What would be the best way to solder, paint, or fix the line? It's not a huge issue, but it's been bugging me for 2 years or so, and I want to fix it.
@@Rokkator there is a metallic resistive paint specifically for defogger grid repair. ConductiveX comes to mind. I just get the paint and mask off the grid above and below the line, put on 2 coats, and it works up to 2 1/2 inches long. I also cut the paint at the tape line with an Olfa stainless blade. The stainless steel won't scratch the glass. Hope this helps.
I concur with using a steamer or hair dryer (not a heat gun) to remove the rear tint. To remove the adhesive residue, spray WD-40 on a paper shop towel and use that to remove the adhesive, testing first to make sure it doesn't remove the heater grid adhesive. Then you can use glass cleaner or alcohol to remove the WD-40 residue.
Would like to see you keep this one and show all the little things you have to do to keep it running. Hope your channel gains the traction it deserves/
That m112k engine is a very well built engine, as well as the transmission. They are small, and lots of fun too. There is a lot of interchangeable parts with cheaper models, especially interior parts, basic suspension stuff, all of the top mechanisms.
Hey Mike! Congrats on the SLK32!! that is a fantastic gift and couldn't believe it when I watched Tylers episode giving it away! Well-deserved for sure. Due to his episode, I found your channel and am excited to watch some of your other episodes to see what your channel is all about! P.S I have liked and subscribed as well! I am newer youtuber also and love to support up and coming channels like this. I have a R170 Slk230 Komppressor myself ... ( 2.4L I4 Komppressor aka M111) and have lots of Mercedes Content on my channel that you may enjoy. Regarding the window tint in that condition will not be fun removing but have heard ammonia and steamers are a good go to product for easier removal. Hopefully that will help and will certainly look much better once removed. Keep an eye on the hydraulic rams as well if the seals have not been replaced as im sure you know they are prone to failure. Hopefully they have been done and seeing from looks like a replaced headliner you may be safe! I look forward to seeing some R170 content and what ever else you may have in store. That being said if you do decide to part ways with the R170 please reach out as I would love to discuss further with you, and we could even collaborate on some episodes if that was something of interest. Feel free to reach out anytime to Full Throttle on RUclips/Instagram/ or Email.. Keep up the great work! - Full Throttle
Mike, a steam cleaner is pretty much the only option on the window tint. I had the same issue and tried all kinds of chemicals like aircraft remover, but in the end the steam softened the old tint to where a plastic scraper can remove it
I think you should keep the Buick, but it really needs to be your decision. I love the content on the Buick, Suzuki and the Leaf. Congratulations on the Mercedes.
Oh you've gotta keep the Roadmaster "Rhoda" should be with you. If you have a steam plate that might be the route to take on removing the tint, that worked for me
M112k is a bulletproof engine and the 722 tranny is bulletproof. One of Mercedes last truly reliable engines. The only issue they really have is leaking valve covers and cps going out every few years.
I'd definitely suggest trying a steamer. It may be a pita with the small confines, but it should help heat up the glue and loosen it. I used this method with a regular clothing steamer to remove PPF that was cracked and discolored on my 911 when I got it. It took some time and patience but worked great. I found another video where someone explains how to do it for the exact purpose you are looking to do, to protect the defroster lines: ruclips.net/video/xhBEEC5seEA/видео.html As someone else mentioned, it may be worth taking it somewhere to retint and just have them remove the old tint (they may just remove without new tint, I have never asked a tint shop). Good luck with it either way.
....but the other tint shop might not tell you they trashed the defroster lines when it peels off with the old tint...that shop has to be real good and you have to TRUST them A LOT.
I drove truck in the N.Dakota oil fields. For 600 bucks I bought a '95 E320 for "off time". Trunk lid was whacked in a bit, but it ran and drove great. I often drove on roads [literally "where the buffalo roam" ] that were slippery slick clay/dirt and rock. It would straighten itself out "like it was on rails".Only problem I had was a brass/ceramic fuse that had a little corrosion on it and wouldn't power the door lock/cylinder - key to disengage security system. 5 minute RUclips video. Felt great to find the answer and fix so fast.
please keep the amg its such a gem plus hoovie already paid for all that fixing LOL. didn't know you had a youtube channel and now that I do Im definitely subbed
Great to see you with your own channel. Your insight on many cars is wonderful to have. I'm dealing with the same tint-removal process on my 1981 Porsche 928. I'm finding a hair dryer helps quite a bit but with the defrost bars on the back window, it's still a pain-staking process. Go slow, be patient!
enjoy all the cars, experience them, produce the content on them, and then sell all of them and start again. I'm thankful I found your channel. This is just my opinion, but I have a lot of experience in this.
Don't break the bank. I look forward to seeing the projects you get into. Your knowledge and approach to issues is what I want to see. Above that, you having fun and enjoying yourself.
Honestly, I'd watch any car you want to make content with as long as it is not a financial burden on you.
@John Doe 🤣
Ya there’s def something to be said abt that! Do what you do best and if your channel is any good that means you’re a likable guy and people enjoy watching you be you! That’s what makes a good channel, when someone is enjoying their life while doing something interesting!
Agree, the car does not really matter ;)
@John Doe Unless he puts nos in it
@John Doe 😂😂😂
TO remove the tint from the rear window, here's what I did with one of my cars with a rear defroster: I bought a cheap steam machine (in the same section as the clothes irons) and some plastic scrapers from Walmart. I also laid some shop towels at the base of the rear glass and the package tray and started heating the tint up with steam. Once the tint started bubbling up, it came off in sizeable chunks as I scraped the glass gently. This process did take some time and it was messy to deal with, but the results are worth it!
Jepp, thats where I would have gone with my comment aswell. Steam or even pure boiling water puring over it helps losing in up. Although I can't tell wether your defrost stays on. Here is a link: ruclips.net/video/IY3WaUny3W0/видео.html
I was going to suggest this as the best method, makes the tints softer and more pliable. Even the steam will rehydrate the next bit to come off. But that you've done this and proven it's an effective method is excellent!
Have used this technique, would recommend. The better steamer you can get, the easier the job but a cheapo does the trick too.
A hair dryer will work as well
I used to work in a tint shop and this is what we did. Use a small plastic scraper to avoid damaging the defroster lines.
You should keep mercedes it is only going up in value. That is car you can enjoy.
Always been routing for Mike. As a young Audi technician, I feel similar to how Hoovie(Tyler) introduced his backstory. He is an honest, hardworking, transparent mechanic, that's hard to come by. Also similar to Wizard who made the excellent decision to hire Magic Mike!
No Michael, thank YOU for taking the time and effort to make and share these videos! Looking forward to the next one!
Mine is a 1998 SLK 230. I changed out those headlights for clear ones with the Angel Eyes. The car looks so much better and up-to-date. Good first post, Magic Mike!
You should definitely keep the Mercedes. I love the Roadmaster but I understand that it’s expensive to drive with current gas prices.
If it's a 90s Roadmaster they get 25+ mpg.
@@BeingMe23 on the highway but yeah probably 21 mixed. Bet it gets more then the AMG.
Ditch the merc, one on every corner of the street here, we don’t have roadmasters here :)
@@Cornetto1997 no...ditch the roadmaster....it's not stylish at all....with the Mercedes u will have 2 different looks...lol
Well deserved gift from Hoovie Mike! You’re an awesome mechanic! Love the content! 👍🏻
Keep the AMG!!! Would love to see a series of the repairs and upgrades!!! Also, use a heat gun and Goo-gone to remove the rear tint!!! Looking forward to more content!!!
Im really happy Tyler was so generous to give you this beast. I'd love to see you build up an audience and have a go here on the tube. Good luck!
I really appreciate how practical this guy is.
I like the way your shoes match the era of the car.
Tip on tint that somebody mentioned to me. Part of a new tint install service is removing old tint. If you wanted tinted still, removing the old tint might be somebody else’s problem :) A steamer and citrus cleaner can help with removal as well.
Glad to be here and looking forward to some good old wrenching content!
I used a steamer to remove old tint off a defroster window. Frustrating given the bending around to get to the back glass, but it took it off.
Hi Mike, great to see your new channel, I subscribed immediately. Would love to see you succeed in this new venture - keep the SLK! Small encouraging tip - at the Wizards we see you smiling and upbeat - adds a great vibe - in your video you appear like you are under pressure from the camera - it must be difficult, but I’m sure it would help to see the real you come through - happy and confident in what you are doing. All the very best mate, love to see you succeed.
Such a nice gift from Hoovie. Just shows what you mean to him ❤
Very nice, Mike! This was such a cool and generous gift. I really enjoy your appearances on Hoovie's and Wizard's channels. This SLK AMG really seems to have great bones, so I'd love to see you continue the work on it and fully bring it back to life.
It would be nice to see what diagnostic tools are needed to check over an AMG like this and what to look for as a owner that does their own maintenance.
@Lincoln, that is an excellent idea! Mike mentioned "scary" and I honesty find it scary with some of these Mercedes, the numbers & types of diagnostic codes that are sometimes found when connecting such tools. It would be nice to see what is available for them because no doubt there are a lot of cheap knock-offs that just won't work. It's unbelievable just how many "scanners" there are on the market and how many of them don't do much more than the other but they're varying prices and I wonder how many of them will actually work with these cars because they're a bit more complex than average domestic cars.
I know it's likely not a priority but I'd also like to see Mike polish the headlights if he isn't replacing them. When I saw them I wanted to polish them for him, lol. And then there is the paint which could use some polishing. I'm interested to see what he will do with the car before he parts with it. I'm glad that he's happy with the gift of it.
Didn’t know you had a channel, nice! Here at 14k subs. Thanks Hoovie
Fantastic and very rare car, please keep it and enjoy it and sell other two because I would like to see this car more on your channel, thanks for a great video
I really like this Mercedes! Please keep it and post the work you will be doing on it.
I enjoy your channel, and I hope the AMG helps your numbers grow to make the effort worthwhile. Keep wrenching, and I'll keep watching.
I'd have a professional tint guy take care of that rear window. They know all the little tricks and super nice steamers that make it well worth a few dollars.
Good luck with the channel! keep producing this good content and we will keep watching!
Mother Tyler giving birth to more RUclipsrs. Here is a sub!
Definitely keep the SLK. The more videos the better. Very few out for this car. Cannot go wrong with any AMG video.
YOU HAVE A RUclips CHANNEL?! Mad excited when I realized who this was popping up on the feed after seeing you hear and there on the other channels. Looking very forward to this video and another channel I'll have to check out every day. Cheers!
Like your philosophy on convertibles and they match mine. Keep up your content.
Honestly, I'd be happy to see more work done on this AMG. Small cars with big engines is quickly going to become a thing of the past and it would be kinda nice to see this one gone through and fixed...especially by someone who's Mercedes-knowledgeable, as you are...unless of course, you find the right buyer who is somehow interested in fixing it up. Just my 2 cents!
Look at all that enthousiasm! And such cheerfull music!
Hi Mike , when I used to have to remove old tint on defrosted windows I used a heat gun to get it started then use ammonia and water solution in a spray bottle, protect the interior and wear a respirator, but it will turn the glue to a rubbery soft consistency then a 3m plastic scraper will remove it easily 🤷🏼♂️Give it a try ☺️😁
Hey guys, I had to remove tint twice in my life and both times I used steam to heat up the old glue and then pulled the film off easily. Then used “Goo-Gone” to remove the glue residue…
Good luck
Great to find your page Mike! I look forward to seeing your projects!
I’d keep the Buick and sell the Suzuki. That’s just me. You do you and keep filming it. We’ll keep watching 👍🏼
Great video Mike, I look forward to your channel growing enough to start giving you some return. You have a great car knowledge and put things across very well. Best wishes for your future and thanks for sharing. Bob M. South Wales
Awesome little car, I'm glad you got this thing, you deserve it! 🙂
Mike, great video. Keep up the good work. Your insight into this vehicle and knowledge about them will keep us coming back. Good fortune
Keep the SLK! Please take us along your journey of fixing it up. Thank you, Mike.
I think the SLK should be minted and kept - the association with Hoovie and Wizard will make it a great one to show and enjoy 😊
One of the reasons you are a fan favorite is because of your positive attitude and you always have a smile on your face. Don’t forget to bring that smile to your channel.
You’re the man Mikey! Glad to see you with the channel and let’s get you some of that Hoovie cash off YT. Loved watching you and the Wizard last few years ❤
Would like to keep seeing more of this.
Keep this one, do some videos on it, buff the headlights up, clean up the engine bay, lower windshield plastic thing, de-tint and see how it is to live with. I think value wise, it would only increase as they are rare and collectable. Plus the history of Hoovie and now you, makes it worth a little more!
Yes! The headlights! So annoying! I don't know about regulations in Kansas, but elsewhere in the world, headlights like those would make the car fail to pass yearly inspections/MOT.
@@JohanNilsson1966 agreed, it's dangerous having the headlights so badly fogged. I think a lot of places in the US they don't have any annual safety inspections, so unless your car is obviously dangerous and a cop pulls you over for it, you can drive any old shitheap.
Thanks for sharing and your lucky to have a gracious boss that let's you work on your car at the shop.
Hi Magic Mike, that's really a cool car! And it's a very nice gift. I bought a similar car (with the small engine) two weeks ago. It is two years older, but with only 50 kmiles in very good condition. If you want to do more content with it: how about cleaning the water drains in the front and in the back? I assume this might be a helpful job as your car lived on a field for a while.
You guys have stumbled into some RUclips golden zone there in Kansas. First Hoovie, then the Wizard has nearly 800k subs. The Wizard who was the most camera averse person ever to be caught on camera. Now you. Good on ya for the ambition and success.
When Hoovie gave it to you hahahaha "you mind if i flip it" I almost died laughing! But... Still might be the thing to do here dude. Thinking being not enough under the hood to do for us all to watch!
I enjoy all "get your hands dirty" car restoration/maintenance videos. The more challenging the better, but make sure all projects get some sort of closure.
Bring us along on "your ride" when replacing front window, handle rear window, find all other quirks.
Good Luck, looking forward to more videos.
Hey Mike, new subscriber here, I think more AMG content would be great as long as it doesn't ruin your checkbook. As for the old tint, take it to a tint guy. They should be able to remove the old stuff without damaging the defroster grid.
The Soundtrack was awesome. I too would watch anything you put on RUclips. I don’t know how I missed it until today that you had a channel. So I am hitting the subscribe button. Thank you
I would love to see more content on the AMG. Since it does have a “rare” status it would be neat to see what you do with it
Your awesome Mike !! And I love seeing you on Hoovies and the Car Wizards channels. Good luck with your RUclips endeavors and you have my support !!
For the tint, high pressure steamer. Heat up the whole glass first, then focus on the area you want to start. A small cut will help you get your fingers on a loose piece. Steam at the locations you're pulling off. Be gentle. It will come right off, somewhat slowly.
If you're careful, most of the glue will come with it - be careful pausing as that will tend to leave a glue line. Isopropyl alcohol (maybe ammonia) and plastic scrapers will remove the leftover glue, if any.
Done 2 cars this way in the last year, one of them with >10yo tint. I used the Bissell 39N7H after trying a generic Amazon piece of crap that failed immediately.
Hoovie and The Wiz sent me! Can't wait to see what you do with your channel Mike!
Use heat lamps or a heat gun on the outside of the glass, stretching the tint slightly as parallel to the glass as you can to help keep the adhesive on the tint. Clean the leftover glue with Sprayway glass cleaner using 00 steel wool or preferably white Scotch Brite pads so you don't damage the defogger grid. I used to be a 3M tint dealer in Garden City area for 7 years and have found this to be the safest way to get the old tint off and prep the glass for new tint.
Wow, talk about timely! Just bought a Tundra where the owner used Windex on the tint. Now I have metallic bits flaking off everywhere. Thanks for the tip!
Maybe, it’s purple with metallic “dust” coming off everywhere. If you roll the window down, it’s like someone blew fine glitter. Lol
Random question since you might know the answer, I remove the tint from my car about 2 years ago, but I accidentally scratched one of the defogger lines on the inside of the rear hatch. (03 civic si) What would be the best way to solder, paint, or fix the line?
It's not a huge issue, but it's been bugging me for 2 years or so, and I want to fix it.
@@Rokkator there is a metallic resistive paint specifically for defogger grid repair. ConductiveX comes to mind. I just get the paint and mask off the grid above and below the line, put on 2 coats, and it works up to 2 1/2 inches long. I also cut the paint at the tape line with an Olfa stainless blade. The stainless steel won't scratch the glass. Hope this helps.
Dish soap also helps get the glue off
Hoodie did you a solid. This is a great car and I would love to see how you fix this one up. Good luck.
I concur with using a steamer or hair dryer (not a heat gun) to remove the rear tint.
To remove the adhesive residue, spray WD-40 on a paper shop towel and use that to remove the adhesive, testing first to make sure it doesn't remove the heater grid adhesive. Then you can use glass cleaner or alcohol to remove the WD-40 residue.
Yay, a magic Mike channel! Best wishes for your endeavour Mike, you seem to know what you're talking about and we like that.
Would like to see you keep this one and show all the little things you have to do to keep it running. Hope your channel gains the traction it deserves/
It's great to see your video! Your style of presenting is very nice to watch. Greeting from the Netherlands, Hein
That m112k engine is a very well built engine, as well as the transmission. They are small, and lots of fun too. There is a lot of interchangeable parts with cheaper models, especially interior parts, basic suspension stuff, all of the top mechanisms.
Wow FREE!!!! What a gift !!!! Awesome!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS WOW!!!!
Hey Mike! Congrats on the SLK32!! that is a fantastic gift and couldn't believe it when I watched Tylers episode giving it away! Well-deserved for sure. Due to his episode, I found your channel and am excited to watch some of your other episodes to see what your channel is all about! P.S I have liked and subscribed as well! I am newer youtuber also and love to support up and coming channels like this. I have a R170 Slk230 Komppressor myself ... ( 2.4L I4 Komppressor aka M111) and have lots of Mercedes Content on my channel that you may enjoy.
Regarding the window tint in that condition will not be fun removing but have heard ammonia and steamers are a good go to product for easier removal. Hopefully that will help and will certainly look much better once removed. Keep an eye on the hydraulic rams as well if the seals have not been replaced as im sure you know they are prone to failure. Hopefully they have been done and seeing from looks like a replaced headliner you may be safe! I look forward to seeing some R170 content and what ever else you may have in store.
That being said if you do decide to part ways with the R170 please reach out as I would love to discuss further with you, and we could even collaborate on some episodes if that was something of interest. Feel free to reach out anytime to Full Throttle on RUclips/Instagram/ or Email..
Keep up the great work!
- Full Throttle
Just like with Wizard and Hoovie, I can't wait to watch your fututre video's, Mike. Keep them coming!
Mike, a steam cleaner is pretty much the only option on the window tint. I had the same issue and tried all kinds of chemicals like aircraft remover, but in the end the steam softened the old tint to where a plastic scraper can remove it
This is why I love the internet! Great tips!
I’m glad your channel came on my feed
I think you should keep the Buick, but it really needs to be your decision. I love the content on the Buick, Suzuki and the Leaf. Congratulations on the Mercedes.
Gonna be a great channel . I like watching the vids with guys that know how to wrench as well as explain what's going on an what they working on ..
Oh you've gotta keep the Roadmaster "Rhoda" should be with you. If you have a steam plate that might be the route to take on removing the tint, that worked for me
M112k is a bulletproof engine and the 722 tranny is bulletproof. One of Mercedes last truly reliable engines. The only issue they really have is leaking valve covers and cps going out every few years.
I think you deserve this one. Enjoy it a little before you sell at at minimum!
Love the ominous music. Adds to what might be some great videos down the line.
I'd definitely suggest trying a steamer. It may be a pita with the small confines, but it should help heat up the glue and loosen it. I used this method with a regular clothing steamer to remove PPF that was cracked and discolored on my 911 when I got it. It took some time and patience but worked great. I found another video where someone explains how to do it for the exact purpose you are looking to do, to protect the defroster lines:
ruclips.net/video/xhBEEC5seEA/видео.html
As someone else mentioned, it may be worth taking it somewhere to retint and just have them remove the old tint (they may just remove without new tint, I have never asked a tint shop). Good luck with it either way.
+1, and it also helps leaving the car at the sun so the window gets hot to the touch and the adhesive is easier to pull off
....but the other tint shop might not tell you they trashed the defroster lines when it peels off with the old tint...that shop has to be real good and you have to TRUST them A LOT.
Congrats, Mike! Keep the mighty Roadmaster!!!
Keep the AMG and show us the work you do on it !!
Didn't realize you had a channel, until Hoovie hooked you up with said Mercedes.
Keep up the hard work Mike!
Mike you are a natural at this. I subscribed and I think this may go somewhere for you. Looking forward.
I drove truck in the N.Dakota oil fields. For 600 bucks I bought a '95 E320 for "off time". Trunk lid was whacked in a bit, but it ran and drove great. I often drove on roads [literally "where the buffalo roam" ] that were slippery slick clay/dirt and rock. It would straighten itself out "like it was on rails".Only problem I had was a brass/ceramic fuse that had a little corrosion on it and wouldn't power the door lock/cylinder - key to disengage security system. 5 minute RUclips video. Felt great to find the answer and fix so fast.
please keep the amg its such a gem plus hoovie already paid for all that fixing LOL. didn't know you had a youtube channel and now that I do Im definitely subbed
Great to see you with your own channel. Your insight on many cars is wonderful to have. I'm dealing with the same tint-removal process on my 1981 Porsche 928. I'm finding a hair dryer helps quite a bit but with the defrost bars on the back window, it's still a pain-staking process. Go slow, be patient!
enjoy all the cars, experience them, produce the content on them, and then sell all of them and start again. I'm thankful I found your channel. This is just my opinion, but I have a lot of experience in this.
Nice to see more content up here. You're a natural, I'm pretty sure people would watch cement dry with Magic Mike the Cement Guy if that was a thing.
Great to see you on RUclips Magic !
First video of you I watch and I liked it very much. Nice job!
Wow I can't believe that, congratulations to you and good luck with your new ride.
we love you mike! ill love to watch yoour videos no matter what car you will work on! keep up the good work..
Great video mike I’m here from the car wizard I look forward to seeing more videos on your AMG God bless you
Way to go magic Mike! Keep crushing it I will support your channel just as much as we love supporting hooves you are a rock star.
Just subbed to your channel! I love the Car Wizard and you are a great addition to his shop! Looking forward to much more content from you both! 👍
Your a natural well done I look forward to many more vids
I just recently heard you had a channel - do whatever you can work on when you can - I enjoy honest work and learning. I wish you the best of luck!
Congrats on starting your channel - very good start and looking for more Mercedes cars!
Glad you made this vid Mike. I think you are excellent and funny.
The biggest gift was the continuity foi the car in your chanel, that’s why i watched your video
Love your content. Keep the AMG videos coming!!
New to your channel and had no idea about it. Look forward to more content! Kudos Mike
Wow. Big uptick on the channel. Looking forward to your content.
Use a blower to heat that tint and you're done! I did that on my 2000 Civic!
You seem to be a super smart man, I really hope you have a ton of success here,I know I'll watch 👍
Wish you the best of luck with your channel.. you deserve it 👍🏼
Don't break the bank. I look forward to seeing the projects you get into. Your knowledge and approach to issues is what I want to see. Above that, you having fun and enjoying yourself.