Body Restoration Video

[Skye]

Greetings, I'm a new member and in the process of exploring the options for restoring my 1969 280 SL. I found this interesting video that focuses on the body restoration process. I hope you enjoy it...

Schad Oldtimer Mercedes-Benz Restauration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdK-2M26OQ8

[Jonny B]

Interesting video. Cool to see the spot welds being done.

What is the material being used at ~23 minutes, applied with a large syringe. Some type of sealant. Was that also done at the factory?

[Skye]

Yes, it's a sealant. I like the attention detail - it would be interesting to know if this was done at the factory.

[doitwright]

I think that is body wax injected to flow along panel seams. Old school method. Effective but not sure if used in modern assembly methods.

[mbzse]

.../...What is the material being used at ~23 minutes, applied with a large syringe. Some type of sealant. Was that also done at the factory?

That is body seal. Yes, certainly done at the factory, it is the stuff on the underside of the body floor plates and in the wheel wells that is really difficult to scrape off.
I reason, as long as it adheres well, I leave it on
The factory used Wurth body sealant, light grey in colour. Available today, see picture attached.

A lot has been written in our Forum previously. See for instance: https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=13922.msg94592#msg94592

[Shvegel]

I used a really thick urethane caulk as a seam sealer then brushed it down with a small paint brush with the bristles cut down to 19mm or so.  Done in primer and topcoated it was pretty much a dead on match of the factory appearance.  I will look for a photo or post one when I get home from my holiday travels.