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Cleaning and Detailing a Mercedes Engine Compartment- On Demand Video Instruction
$4.99

Extreme Detailing Part 4: Cleaning and Detailing an Engine Compartment Safely - On Demand Video

Kent will show you how to get it super clean with minimal water and overspray

In this 14-minute video instruction, you will get to see how Kent cleans and details an engine compartment in a W210 E430 using his favorite chemicals and techniques. This includes using less than a gallon of water and controlling the spray rinse so you protect sensitive electrical components.

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$19.99

Door Hinge and Latch Lubrication Procedures - On Demand Video

With the right grease gun and lubricants you can make your doors close oh so smoothly!

Door hinge lubrication has to be one of the most neglected maintenance items on the older models. I think part of the problem stems from the fact owners don't know how to do it or don't know how to acquire the proper grease gun to lubricate those special fittings on the door hinges.

$99.75

Complete Lubrication Kit w/ Applicators in Carrying Case

Revised May 18, 2024 to now include Kent's Miracle Lube. This is your grab-n-go for all your lubrication needs on your older Benz

If you own and maintain an older car (especially 15 years and older) you must be willing to take care of its lubrication needs or you may spend big money later in repairs.

$84.50

DELUXE Windshield Fine Scratch Removal and Glass Deluxe Polishing Kit w/ Power Tool

WARNING! Not guaranteed to work on all scratches. WILL NOT WORK ON SAND PITS. Do finger test on wiper scratches BEFORE ordering!!! Read and see more below.

Contains all supplies and video instructions you need - including a high speed power multitool to remove very fine scratches. Purchase together and save $$$$. Ever wish you could get rid of the annoying wiper scratches on your front windshield (or rear hatch glass if you have a rear wiper)?

$49.95

Windshield Fine Scratch Removal and Glass Polishing Kit

WARNING! Not guaranteed to work on all scratches. WILL NOT WORK ON SAND PITS. Do finger test on wiper scratches BEFORE ordering!!! Read and see more below.

Contains all supplies and video instructions you need - except a multitool (see description. )Ever wish you could get rid of the annoying wiper scratches on your front windshield (or rear hatch glass if you have a rear wiper)?

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$15.99

How to Remove Fine Scratches from Your Car's Windshield - On Demand Video

Video instructions using Kent's glass polish kit to remove scratches with less mess and less heat!

This video will take you step by step through the process of using our glass polish kit with a multitool to remove those fine scratches from your windshield or rear hatch glass. It also works great for polishing the water and acid rain out of any glass, including shower doors!

$8.95

Anti Corrosive Gel for Magnesium and Aluminum

For protecting clean and bare aluminum and magnesium engine parts

Kent has been working a long time to find a way to stop the ugly corrosion on aluminum and magnesium engine parts. Particularly valve covers and intake manifolds.

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Mercedes Muffler Repair - On Demand Video
$12.99

Center and Rear Muffler and Exhaust Pipe Replacement and/or Repair - On Demand Video

Common Rear Exhaust leak troubleshooting, component replacement and hole patching DIY techniques

How can you tell if you have a hole or leak in your exhaust system? What are the symptoms? Can the leak be patched? When will you have to get either a new center muffler or rear muffler or pipes or all three? Can you replace the mufflers yourself and what are the tricks?

$29.50

Custom Made Large Angled Head Clamping Tool

Multiple uses for hose removal, assembly, and holding parts safely for cleaning and polishing.

This is one of Kent's favorite tools around his shop. It is used almost daily. The tool rose out of a need to be able to safely hold fuel inectors while cleaning when with a large high speed wire wheel. No tool like this is availabe so it had to be built in our shop!

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Dragging Brake Dust - On Demand Video
$9.99

Testing for and Troubleshooting Causes of Dragging / Sticking Brakes - On Demand Video

Could be multiple causes - don't assume it is a bad caliper!

Old cars and brake issues go hand in hand. Especially if the car is not driving very often. Brake problems usually first show up as “dragging” or sticking brakes. If this issue is not dealt with immediately it can lead to serious problem including the car catching on fire. 

 

$28.95

Early Fuel Injection Electric Fuel Pump Pre-filter Upgrade Kit

For MFI fuel injected 6 cyl. 220SE 250SE 280SE, 280SEL, 230SL, 250SL, 280SL and 6.3 only

Worried about the internal condition of the fuel tank on your old 1959 to 1972 mechanical fuel-injected Mercedes? Not sure if it has rust or other contaminants inside it.

$79.95

2 Quarts of Miracle Paint with Spare Empty Pint Can

Cost saving option when tackling some major rust repair
If you are working on some larger rust areas or rust holes, you will probably need more than one quart to complete your project. This two-quart kit will generally cover and seal all areas if you are doing a rust cleanup on the underside of the car.
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$18.99

MFI Fuel Injector Tester: Assembly, Testing and Cleaning Operations - On demand Video

A video instruction manual explaining in detail how our special tester kit works

Would you like to find out how well your old (1959 to 1972) mechancial gasoline fuel injectors are working? Now you can do it yourself at home with our custom bench mount hand pump pressure tester and cleaning kit. These are the full instructions that come FREE with the kit.

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Under Body and Under Trim Spot Rust Repair - On Demand Video
$12.99

Under Body and Under Trim Spot Rust Repair - On Demand Video

High moisture "hidden" rust areas have to be treated and coated properly or they will not be permanent

On older Mercedes spot rust can be a hidden problem under side moulding trim, under fenders and rocker panels and inside the bottom edges of doors.

$42.95

24" Measuring Machinist Straight Edge with Protective Sleeve

A must have when working on engines.

When working on automotive engines a long heavy machinist straight edge is a must. This is the best way to tell if the mating surfaces are flat and true. That includes cylinder heads, engine blocks, intake and exhaust manifolds as well as critical sealing metal to metal covers and housings. 

$19.95

HD Diesel Engine Glow Plug Circuit Tester

Every diesel owner should have one of these in the trunk to quickly test glow plug functions

A 12 volt test light is a very handy tool to have when working on any car but it is particularly important if you have a old diesel. This tool will allow you to quickly determine if there is power getting to your glow plugs, and if not where the power is breaking down.

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Using Lipo Batteries - On Demand Video
$3.99

How to Use Small Lithium Polymer Batteries to Work on Your Car - On Demand Video

If you are into RC (radio control) you will already have these batteries and special charger

Tired of lugging around heavy batteries or battery boosters to test electrical components in your car? It does not have to be a Mercedes. It does not even have to be a car. Anything that runs off 12 volt DC power can be tested by these small, light weight but very powerful batteries.

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Bleeding a Mercedes Diesel - On Demand Video
$2.99

Bleeding the Air Out of a Diesel Engine Fuel System - On Demand Video

Needed when changing filters, injectors, fuel lines or heaven forbid - running out of fuel

If you are new to older Mercedes diesels and have not worked on them before, this is one of the first things you want to learn. Especially if you ever run out of fuel. Without knowing how to do this you will never get the engine started again!

$24.95

Miracle Paint For Permanent Rust Repair PINT Black - Free Brushes and Gloves

PLEASE NOTE: This kit contains liquids that can only be shipped by UPS ground. Due to this requirement we can only ship to the continental lower 48 States Sorry for this inconvenience.

NEW and improved HD formula. This new formula has a thicker viscosity for easier application on vertical surfaces and when using fiberglass cloth.Miracle Paint is a unique moisture cured non-porous paint that bonds to rusted and corroded metals like no other coating.

$42.95

Miracle Paint For Permanent Rust Repair QUART Black - Free Brushes and Gloves

Receive Related Bonus-Product Free! (Can only be shipped UPS Ground)

NEW and improved HD formula. This new formula has a thicker viscosity for easier application on vertical surfaces and when using fiberglass cloth. Miracle Paint is a unique moisture cured non-porous paint that bonds to rusted and corroded metals like no other coating.

$34.50

Miracle Paint Rust Repair Starter Kit - with manual and Fiberglass cloth

Limited Time Special Price: We want to help you get started using this amazing product. Watch the videos below for more details.

This new formula has a thicker viscosity for easier application on vertical surfaces and when using fiberglass cloth.  Works on any rusty Mercedes Ponton 190SL 230SL 250SL 280SL 220SE 300SE 250SE 280SE 300SEL 450SL 450SEL 300SD 200D 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD and others.

$80.00

OM 636 Diesel Engine Monark Fast Glow Plugs x 2

DISCONTINUED BY MONARK FEBRUARY 2018 --We have 2 plugs left for someone who needs spares.

Only two plugs are available. These are best for spares with an engine that already has fast pencil plugs installed.  They fit 4-cylinder flat head diesel 636 engines built in the 1950s.

$178.50

190D 200D 220D Early 240D Fast Glow Plug Upgrade w / Manual Push Button Control

All early 4 cylinder diesels 1961 to 1976 - override factory glow system -- PDF Digital Instructions included!

Tired of having to pull and hold the glow / starter knob on your old 110 or 115 chassis diesel? Hand getting tired? Waiting forever to get the glow plugs hot enough to start the engine? Wish the glow plugs would not burn out so often?

$16.95

Early Diesel Fast Glow Plug

Upgrade to better glow plugs for 1969 to 1979 220D 240D and 300D

New German made fast heat glow plug designed to replace the series loop tip style glow plugs that were installed in all non-turbo diesel engines up to 1979. These have the large thread built in so they will install directly into the older heads.

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$4.99

Waking Up An Old Benz That Has Sat For Years Part 1 - On Demand Video

Kent covers what you may have to do first with the engine and fuel system

When an old Mercedes ( or any other car for that matter ) has sat idle for over a year it can be a challenge to get it safely back on the road again. If it has sat idle for more than 5 years you may find it difficult to even get the engine running. 

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$4.99

Waking Up an Old Benz That Has Sat for Years Part 2 - On Demand Video

After getting the engine running what's next?

When an old Mercedes ( or any other car for that matter ) has sat idle for over a year it can be a challenge to get it safely back on the road again. If it has sat idle for more than 5 years you may find it difficult to even get the engine running.

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Buying a Mercedes Benz
$3.99

Going on the Hunt to Buy an Older Mercedes Benz with Kent Bergsma: Part 1 - On Demand Video

Avoiding three common pitfalls that can become big money pitts

In this 10 minute video class Kent shows you what you should initially look for when checking out an older Mercedes for sale. He routinely does a quick 3 to 5 minute walk around to determine if the car passes his priority three part test. 

Those three areas on inspection are:

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Detailing the Interior of an Older Mercedes Benz by Kent Bergsma
$10.99

Extreme Detailing Part 1: Interior Carpets, Upholstery, and Panels - On Demand Video

Learn how to use some unique products make the job easier, faster and more enjoyable

In this video Kent shares his secrets on how to make the inside of an old Benz look like new again. Now granted, you must have a reasonably good car to start with.  He is not going to show you how to reupholster, change seats and door panels, etc.

$74.95

Anodized Aluminum Window Trim Polish Restoration Kit

Bring that new car shine back to most milky and spotted window trim with Miracle Paste! A power tool is required.

Mercedes 114, 115, 107, 116, 123, 126, 124, and 201 chassis window trim has a super strong anodized coating that is impervious to hand polishing but still can oxidize when exposed to harsh environmental elements. When this happens the trim becomes spotted and milky in color and it is NOT pretty!

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$3.99

How to Easily Remove Tie Rods and Tapered Shaft Ball Joints - On Demand Video

Do it without special tools and without damaging the rubber boot. Important if you plan to reuse it.

In this short 3-minute video, Kent will show you a trick that few know about. You can get those tapered shaft ball joints ( like to find on tie rods and control rods) loose without damaging the rubber boot. It can be faster and less painful than using traditional methods. 

$34.00

7-Inch Round Halogen Sealed-Beam Headlight Set ( Left and Right)

Fits Ponton, W110, W113, W114, W115 and W123. New Halogen technology makes them brighter than originals.

H4 headlights are still brighter ( see below) but these are your best option if you are on a budget. Easy to install. Video instructions included. 

These are actually a little brighter than the originals, and they look correct on the older Mercedes.

PDF
$6.99

Diesel Valve Adjustment Procedures - PDF Download

Instructions for 1961 to 1985 4 and 5-cylinder diesels with an overhead camshaft - excluding the 1984 and 1985 190D

To read or download in a 2-up format. Kent will walk you through the steps of adjusting the valve clearances on your older 190D, 200D, 220D, 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD, and 300SD. This procedure should be done every 12,000 miles. Two special wrenches are required.

$9.75

Rear End and Manual Transmission Filler Wand

Can be used with our Pressure Brake Bleeder tank to conveniently fill your rear end or manual transmission with new fluid

If you have one of our pressure brake bleeders, you can easily attach this wand to the end of the hose by removing the brake master cylinder reservoir cap. You can place the exact amount of fluid in the tank, hang the wand in the fill hole, lock the valve open, and walk away.

$29,800.00

Kent's Super Rare 1959 220SE For Sale

Only 1400 220SE sedans were made. Kent is the second owner ( past 25 years ) of this beautiful preservation example Ponton.

Kent purchased it from the original owner in Seattle in 1990, this beauty spent its entire life in the Pacific Northwest and is a rust-free preservation example of a very rare fuel-injected Mercedes. It has NOT been restored but has been well maintained.

$12.95

THICK Fiberglass Cloth Assortment for Rust Repair

Two types to be used with Miracle Paint to repair LARGER holes from 1/2" up to 2 inches in diameter.

These two types of fiberglass can bridge over small to medium rust holes and give a lasting repair to what otherwise becomes a very time-consuming and expensive repair.

$36.50

Kent's Ultimate Door Lubrication Kit

Instead of 4 to 5 different lubricants to get everything lubed inside old Mercedes Doors - NOW these two will do everything!

Kent has been "into" lubrication since his younger years, flying and working on airplanes over 50 years ago.

$21.98

Ultimate Synthetic Grease Application Kit

14 oz. extreme performance grease with applicators as shown.

Kent has been "into" lubrication since his younger years, flying and working on airplanes over 50 years ago.

On Demand Video
$14.99

1960s Era Flat Trunk Rusty Floor and Small Hole Repair - On Demand Video

Common rust area on W110, W111, W112, W113, W108, W109, W114, and W115 chassis trunks

In this 32-minute, very detailed video, Kent will show you how you can fix some heavy rust pitting and small rust-out holes in the trunk of your classic Benz. This technique also works on floors and under body panels.

$44.25

Small Hole and Heavy Pit Rust Repair Kit w/ Video Instructions

Don't believe that can work? Watch the video below for before and after scenes of two types of repair.

Rusty, pitted metal can be pretty ugly, even if you paint over it. If you try to fill it with regular Bondo, that will not work long-term.

$72.95

1965 To 1987 Diesel Pre-chamber Collar Ring Nut Removal Tool

Hand tighten version from Europe. Very High Quality. Needs 32mm socket to remove or install the ring.

This tool is required to remove the prechamber on the OM 615, OM 616, OM 617, OM 601, OM 603 four, five, and six clyinder diesels through 1987 ONLY!  Easy tool to use.

$78.00

W110, W113, W114, W115, W123 Performance H4 Headlight Upgrade

7 inch diameter pair of headlights with replaceable H4 bulbs that will really light up the countryside but won't blind oncoming drivers.

For the past 20+ years, we have promoted H4 headlight upgrades for these old Mercedes. The original sealed beam headlight bulbs lacked light output, and we found them sometimes downright "sketchy" on dark roads, especially when deer were known to be present.

$28.50

Heavy Duty Solid-Band Fuel System Hose Clamp Kit - 30

These are the most common sizes in the older gas and diesel models

You will receive ten each of the following sizes:  8/12,  10/16, and  12/22. These are much better than U.S. style hose clamps that cut into the hose.

$75.00

1960 to 1993 Diesel Glow Systems Theory, Troubleshooting and Repair Book Set

Collectors edition. Only a few sets available. Written and signed by Kent Bergsma

These will no longer be printed when these are gone. They will still be available as a download. All books are signed by Kent. This is an end of an era for us.  Most books are approximately 15 pages in length and covered with heavy clear plastic.

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