Restoring A High Mileage Car To Its Former Glory: Part 2/2 - Summary

Summary

The video is part two of the restoration of a high-mileage VW Golf, nicknamed "Miles." The car undergoes a full respray, and the owner is impressed with the new color, a lighter blue with metallic flakes. The car also receives new brake pads and discs from EBC, as well as new Bilstein suspension. The owner explains the features and benefits of the new brake pads and suspension. The car's alloys are also refurbished, and the owner polishes the car's body to get it ready for the next stage of the restoration. The owner also answers questions from comments and provides updates on other projects, including a V6 conversion for a Mazda MX-5. The video ends with the owner admiring the car's new look and expressing his gratitude to the team that worked on the restoration.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The video is about restoring a car called "Miles".
2. The restoration is being done at Rent Studios.
3. Miles is getting a full respray with a new color.
4. The new color is a slightly lighter blue with metallic flakes.
5. The car is also getting new brake discs and brake pads from EBC.
6. The brake pads are EBC's Green Stuff pads, which work better in colder temperatures.
7. The car is also getting new suspension from Bilstein.
8. Bilstein has 50 years of experience and makes suspension for OEM and aftermarket.
9. The car's old suspension is being replaced with new shock absorbers and springs.
10. The shock absorbers reduce vibrations from the springs.
11. The car's wheels are being refurbished by John from Wrench Studios.
12. The car's grill is being wrapped to match the wheels.
13. The car's panels are being polished to prepare for a final coat of lacquer.
14. The car's trim is being refurbished with plastic-specific paint.
15. The car's engine is not being replaced, but project mx-5 is getting a v6 conversion.
16. The v6 conversion is using a Rocketeer kit.
17. The car's owner, Russell, is aware of the restoration and will see the finished car in the next episode.
18. The restoration is taking place over two days.
19. The car is being worked on by Alex Kirsten and other mechanics from Wrench Studios.
20. The car's transformation is complete after a week of work.