Auto Finesse 250k Mile Sh*t Box Detailing Transformation

We love a challenge and this was certainly that in more ways than one. When a Facebook fan sent a message to us asking how many likes he would need to get for us to fully detail his "250k mile shit box" the challenge was set "get a like for every mile on the clock and we will go to town on it". Well, the Facebook detailing groups was on fire that week with people backing Matt to get his car detailed by us, from far and wide people supported by liking the post and within a matter of days, he had done it. True to our word we got Matt along to the Auto Finesse Detailing Academy, drafted in some reinforcements and set about the task at hand in just 2 days.
Products used:
Citrus Power - pre-wash: www.autofinesse.com/en/citrus...
Avalanche - Snow Foam: www.autofinesse.com/en/wash/s...
Eradicate - engine cleaner: www.autofinesse.com/en/eradic...
ObliTARate - tar and glue remover: www.autofinesse.com/en/oblita...
Lather - Shampoo: www.autofinesse.com/en/lather...
Aqua Deluxe - drying towel: www.autofinesse.com/en/wash/d...
Clay bar kit: www.autofinesse.com/en/wash/d...
DPX - Machne polisher: www.autofinesse.com/en/dpx-du...
Revitalise No:2 pad: www.autofinesse.com/en/revita...
Revitalise kit: www.autofinesse.com/en/revita...
One-Step - Compound: www.autofinesse.com/en/one-step
Illusion - Show Wax: www.autofinesse.com/en/illusi...
Finished with: www.autofinesse.com/en/finishing
With Special Thanks to:
Liam of Urbanvalets
H from Mr Car Geine
The Dent Men
3SDM wheels
R-Tec Auto Design
For more info on detailer training at the Academy visit: www.autofinesse.com/en/training
For more information on services visit: www.autofinesse.com/en/car-de...
Find out more about Auto Finesse’s history here: www.autofinesse.com/en/our-story
For helpful tips tricks and guides on how to detail your car visit: www.autofinesse.com/en/blog

[@paddycoleman1472]

This actually brings a tear to my eye. There is something magical about seeing this car turning he clock back.

[@chazteb]

Its why I love detailing so much, the results just bring so much happiness 😂

[@Rtecshop]

Blown away by this transformation! Proud to have been part of it - excellent film Team AF! 🏆

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thanks for jumping in and helping out on it at such short notice.

[@supersecretninjame]

Where can I see more pictures of the shitbox supreme?

[@nikolamilosevic2021]

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE INFORM ME ABOUT THE BRAND AND THE MODEL OF THE WHEELS? PLEASE

[@Rtecshop]

@@nikolamilosevic2021 Hey, the wheel brand is 3SDM, it's named the '0.05'. Contact our Sales team with your vehicle details if you are in the UK and would like a quotation!

[@JammNickk]

Brand name drop of the coilovers used?

[@TwanVRr39O]

This is how pimp my ride should have been

[@curtisnaidoo2841]

I defs agree with you on that one mate.

[@deancary6676]

That was the most enjoyable detailing video I've seen yet. The look on the owner's face said it all. The quality of the work was top notch. I hope that this project really puts the company on the map. That old car was transformed. It was no shit box however. It's one quality machine. With 400,000 kilometres under it's belt, I think that's been proven. And that's coming from someone who is NOT a VW fan.

[@Evildandalo]

Diesel VWs are allergic to dying. I drive a 91 Jetta TD with 298,000 miles on the clock

[@Masseffectinator]

@@Evildandalo Quite the opposite, VW Diesel engines are the most reliable ones if maintained and driven correctly. That of course applies until the end of the mk4 golf era. Mk5 diesels and newer are quite shit...

[@eugbrat]

@@Evildandalo I drive a mk6 golf tdi and it's got 125,600 miles on it and it still drives nice and pulls well just the dreaded rust coming through in areas

[@art-pro]

when detailing costs more than a car

[@joelmoura2150]

True...but if the guy is happy with the car so...why not?😉

[@Danny_Transition_Patrol]

It was done for free as explained in the video!

[@nikolamladenoff3516]

@@Danny_Transition_Patrol there is no such thing as free, mate...someone had to pay for all this

[@omgUniqueName]

257k likes, not to be sniffed at.

[@TomoHawKzZ]

@@miawallace2785 how was this a valet...? Which valeter do you use that does paint correction? 😂

[@jonjoe9606]

Who else was expecting a “pimp my ride” reaction? 😂 car looks amazing btw 🔥

[@DavidC1]

xhibit would be caught dead with pants that tight

[@fluzzerr]

Those reactions were fake af 😂

[@davisdesigns1153]

Owner: "What did it cost?" Detailer: "You're gonna want to sit down for this..."

[@c7uk]

I paid nearly £400 to a local detailer for far less detailing than that!

[@christianmarian367]

600€ Detailing 500€ Price of car 🤣🤣🤣

[@karim_tobias]

​@@christianmarian367 I think the same thing wtf jajajaja

[@Gellybellyyyy]

Always wondered how a professional detail would look on an aged car like this. You guys killed it!

[@FeZerret]

Pimp my ride but they actually do good work

[@Dan23_7]

Helmuth Weidling I was expecting Chip Foose to pop out 😂

[@gregoryleonov6681]

Lol

[@Hows_Ur_Oulwan]

“And if you check under the carpets.. yeah that’s right.. we installed a 50 inch flat screen tv”

[@mlfishing842]

Remember the one the made the front seats look like bits of toast so it was "toasty" when using the heated seats😂

[@nodsib]

We heard you like to detail, so we detailed your details, so you can detail while you detail

[@joelmoura2150]

Im just tired to see that only big great sport and expensive cars who diserved such detail ...perfect 👌 great job guys 😉💪

[@AlexJD85]

Come out looking like a pit crew then just start washing a car 😂

[@MarouaneHM]

that's funny !! but detailing is not a joke !!

[@LadyJustice86]

I loved it

[@Entertainmentinc1]

@@MarouaneHM really not that big of a deal I've done all shown in this video in 3 days on my own

[@carenthusiast6748]

when you have the same car, which is titled as a "sh*tbox"in the video...

[@gatsz5495]

i know right? lol

[@CristiBaciuHD]

im quite proud of my shit box

[@IamNotInIlluminati]

Don't worry im gonna buy one tomorrow

[@carenthusiast6748]

@@CristiBaciuHD same

[@triiad4811]

Rare car tho

[@raoulraoul7129]

It looks like taking care of a nice old lady,that's nice.

[@teamaf304]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bUi4adnb2Vl7c

[@olivercox5824]

I have a mk4 golf estate and she's called gladis 😂

[@Deaddriftbum]

Be prepare for asks like this to start flooding in. Will never be a one off question now

[@Driving4bangers]

Justin Meyer can you do this to my car too

[@kennethsev7243]

Justin Meyer can you do this to my car too

[@midenking9651]

Plenty of us out there who do even more then this regularly.

[@roddydykes7053]

The most professional effort anyone has ever put into a MK4. Great videography guys it was inspiring

[@bhapampa]

KZbin did a pretty decent job recommending this to me, you guys did an even better job on that ride. Much love from Mauritius.

[@Gabersonny98]

I can't believe a page that does work like THAT only has 28.1K subs. Fantastic work, truly incredible

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thanks

[@georgestangaciu3322]

that's a f big RESTORATION project :P, as I would expect from you guys, PROFESSIONALISM in every aspect !!! ON TOP !!!

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Tha Thank you very much for the kind words and support.

[@Vesper778]

This is why I love detailing cars a hobby and side gigs. Every time people return they feel like they just got a new and it makes me happy.

[@Onhaey]

Amazing work. Everyone that had a hand in detailing that car should be proud of themselves

[@Mr.SparkleOG]

Car looks fokin MINT!!! Great job to everyone who had a part in bringing this car back to life!!! Im floored!

[@LickyDischarge]

Best thing I’ve watched in ages. The wheels and coilovers were an epic finishing touch!!

[@holbroni]

On a cold winter's day this is heartwarming, good to see someone doing a kindness for another. Cool job the car looks great.

[@SootyIsMunchy]

No shit! I remember liking this on Facebook and being doubtful he’d get it the numbers. How good!

[@Jayg80]

Lovely thing to do, really enjoyed watching this, that chap fully deserves it too 👌🏼

[@jamielaw9798]

im having a really hard time family wise but my god lads i laughed and cried amazing turn around on the car it really did cheer me up, thank you

[@garymowbray6442]

jamie Law - Hang on in there mate 🤝

[@jamielaw9798]

thanks mate

[@varis1218]

I saw the post and I can't believe they actually managed to pull this off. Amazing!

[@rogerserafin]

Glad i found your channel yesterday. I've been watching so many sweet videos of all your content. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@j.s.3414]

Casually revealed in front of two vehicles that probably cost 100x the value of that little VW. Looks incredible.

[@JC-jw2kw]

This is one AWESOME team. Love it.

[@odfkjdhgovj]

You guys are proper legends for doing this for that guy, car looks unreal now! Just goes to show what a few days of proper love and care can do for an old car. Great job lads.

[@ismaeljunioralmeida8868]

This service was top, there are few professionals at this level here in Brazil. congratulations.

[@hawagi_1526]

This is called QUALITY

[@KingEire]

Amazing the work that goes into it. After seeing this I definitely understand the pricing for this kind of service. brilliant work.

[@sergiosuastes8527]

This Is By Far One Of My Fav Detailing Videos

[@joannaatkins822]

I am extremely impressed with your dedication and integrity, not to mention the quality of your work which speaks for itself. I hope to see much more of your work on KZbin!

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thank you very much. Appreciate the kind words and support.

[@StaufferGarage]

Can you let me know what steam cleaner and attachment was used on the headliner??? That was amazing

[@Entertainmentinc1]

Just google steam cleaner like are you that dumb they're all the same

[@Thekidsinafrica14]

McCulloch steamer

[@elguima]

@@Entertainmentinc1 bro you're the dumb one for thinking that every steam cleaner is the same 😂😂

[@brock2872]

Fernando Guimarey he’s an idiot

[@mammytoalittleman9107]

I wouldn't give this guy any tips. Have you heard what him and his wife done they bought a child from china for clout then give him back when he got to much for them.

[@sphession]

Christ what a transformation, did think it'd come up that well!

[@mountainmanjim6366]

You all are doing the lord's work!! Yall have a business to run and by no means are you required to do hand outs, but here you all are! Killing it. The car turned out amazing! Wish I was closer, my Nissan Titan has 300,000 miles and it certainly looks it. I've been wanting to get s professional detail, but I dont think anyone is going to provide this much detail or professionalism. I admire your company for doing this project and have a new follower because of your contribution!!!

[@yesplease3567]

Unreal! Goes to show the quality of your products and staff! Well played

[@vajkfustos8346]

I have an VW mk2 1.3 petrol. My car is nearly 30y old. I work in every weekend on my car. I try to restore. Try to do what those guyz did with this VW Fcking hard work. ✌ I always try to learn something new from videos like this. Keep up the content guyz, this is an art of work with car

[@safballer]

After this vid i went to the carwash and washed my car. So satisfying😁

[@MopedTime]

Me neither

[@EvilPiggy101]

It's always so nice to see nice detail on older cars

[@jaybarcas7886]

Props for holding true to your word and coming through for the lad 👌🏻

[@hakimramlan648]

Not a typical car wash video. This is the next level bro

[@CJ-is4nb]

I have a MK4 Golf myself, PD130, would love for this insane transformation to happen to it. One day!

[@Zekriax]

This is amazing. Solid effort boys. Love from Sydney, Australia

[@blackdawg242]

Love seeing so many hands being so detailed and working so well together. Well oiled machine for sure

[@Dkcode]

It’s not a shitbox, those things were built to last.

[@brunoteixeira6408]

It's a Volkswagen, dude it's not built to last

[@ospup]

Bruno Teixeira they are, actually.

[@yeeyee5054]

@@brunoteixeira6408 I guess you dont see how many miles are on it ?

[@tjallaballa]

@@brunoteixeira6408 wtf are you on about?

[@visible44]

@@tjallaballa VW's have a reputation for being unreliable in the USA. Opposite in Europe, I don't understand either

[@ScrubbinLyfe]

The song at the beginning is dope. Getting a sub just for that

[@gvergel74]

That is how is done mate!!!!! Congrats on that awesome job

[@1str893]

Amazing transformation really good to see a normal car being done rather than a 100k car. Great job everyone!!!

[@JustinsSupercars]

My MK4 GTI looked like this all the time. I took really good care of it.

[@betomafia1]

Muchos coches antiguos preparados se ven muy bonitos, se ve antiguo igualmente,antiguo pero bonito el tiempo pasa igual para el golf que para todos

[@jamiesquance8624]

All I could think about is that drivers side wing covered in rust!

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

We can do alot but thats going to need a new wing ideally.

[@jamiesquance8624]

AutoFinesse wing aside amazing transformation! 👍🏻

[@maxisanglier7945]

My MK4 has 370k km and 3 rusty wings 😂 Nice work !

[@djdom1uk]

It's a common problem with Mk5 Golfs, caused by sound deadening foam within the wheel arch rubbing against the paint...

[@djdom1uk]

@@maxisanglier7945 www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,48873.0.html?PHPSESSID=mcpig94mqdc07mu9fr0lt21nk0

[@TheMrEscape01]

Wow! That was stunning guys! Very nice to see how people can make someone so happy!

[@amounifnd]

Brilliant. Gotta be one of the best transformations on the net. Great entertainment and film skills. Well done !

[@backseatdriver8902]

Do more cars like this. Older, but cool cars. VW's and Honda's.

[@awwyehhh]

The editing is FIRE. I want to wash my car now but it's raining on Monday...

[@user-sn5kj1gy1t]

Lmao

[@Drewmk-sc9zv]

wow that vw looks better than new now ,same colour as my 21 year old passat 2.8 ,wish you guys could breathe life back into mine .Superb transformation guys .

[@phcollins101]

Definitely need to see more of these. Older cars being brought back to life 👏

[@yayofalcom]

Pues muy chingon y todo pero en el 1er charco valio madreeeee!!! 🤘😂

[@danielkerekes9053]

Wow! Literally looks like as it rolled out of the factory

[@gatsz5495]

even better tbh

[@eoink8219]

I have watched this a few times it's fascinating ! You are obviously nice people to this for him as it can't be cheap doing this kind of detail well done all round ! The coil overs and wheels were the icing on the cake I never thought one of these could look so good you really knocked it out of the park. I love the track at the end of it Color of Napalm, in fact your taste in music is fantastic , keep up the excellent work !

[@fahgina]

First time I've seen these guys. Wow. Awesome job. So impressive!

[@Jonathanmocan]

I need that first song to live in peace again

[@MyJarrus]

long live the p130 engine most reliable engine made in mass production in Europe

[@lrfmechanics9453]

Pd150 gt tdi my friend all the way 👌🏽

[@MyJarrus]

@@lrfmechanics9453 sadly very rare only the golf and seat came with it

[@brunoteixeira6408]

Nothing speacial . It just lasted cause it diesel

[@scottrc5776]

@@MyJarrus skoda fabia vrs had it too, and some b5 audi a4s

[@ashsimon4787]

@@MyJarrus and the Passat and Ibiza

[@AirohThird]

Amazing job! Keeping the good old normal cars looking pretty on the road is helping to preserve automotive history.

[@solomedia8914]

Great job again guy! And the wheels and coil--over stock's nice touch.

[@piero2611]

Well done guys, you just made this dudes Xmas lol Great that you went the extra mile! Hope you gave him some detailing tips before he drove off into the winter months of weather 😉

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Of course, the owner is now away looking after it and cleaning it each weekend him self. He's been sending us updates.

[@zaink7037]

Hey piero, do you have the G60 rallye with the reg 'G60 PW'? You might remember me back at slims detailing in the Easter weekend event. I had that black fiesta parked next to you 😊

[@piero2611]

@@zaink7037 sorry Zain, the G60 is just on the bucket list I'm afraid!!! I snapped it at a car show lol R32 is my ride atm 😊

[@zaink7037]

@@piero2611 lol no worries 👍. Yeah I met the owner of that golf back on April in a car detailing shop event. Heard he spent a lot of money on it including getting it resprayed. Decent owner too. Do love the R32s. One of the guys in the detailing shop has one and it's eye watering hearing the running costs of it. He pays more a month on road tax then I pay a year for my car and he states he puts in £30 of fuel every 3 days.

[@maksimec92]

Конечно же детейлинг - это вещь. Но как колеса меняют вид авто. Безусловно получилось отлично!!! Привет вам с солнечной Одессы!!!

[@viborgdk4142]

Ja lige præcis 😂😂

[@alexroe2963]

Best detailing job I’ve seen 👍

[@lukepjd]

This was awesome. Was a great watch well done guys

[@davevq]

"Wow that car looks amazing with just a great was...." *Rolls car in under the lights "Oh......." Amazing transformation with the final product!

[@guiguigodro]

If "Pimp My Ride" was more respectful to cars it would've looked like this. Great job guys!

[@danielaraujo44]

This is awesome! Thank you KZbin for putting it in my recommended section!

[@omarangulo2939]

That’s love man wish there’s more people like you guys in the world helping out that’s love

[@r.veugelers4426]

Better then pimp my ride. You guys schould make a show.

[@alexisamtosta]

Very good video. If you want to do this on my 1995 Fiat Punto...I"ll drive it all the way from Madeira to Hertfordshire!

[@rashedsatter1868]

Excellent mate, what a great service and video!

[@tkdmaste12]

Love the crew, the job, the attention to detail, the absolute amount of work and manpower required to get it done right. The surprise at the end was the best!

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thanks

[@AIJLarkin]

Great job, just wondering how much that would cost with all the man hours and products that have gone into that compared to the worth of the car.

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Probably more than the car's worth - but that's not what it's always about, it was just one of those spur of the moments "let's do it" type of days.

[@jakecann5571]

Wonder also how much the exposure they've had would've cost through advertisement haha

[@Dan23_7]

AutoFinesse I'm so happy you you used "spur" and not "spare" Kudos man 👌🏼👊🏼

[@TunedVXR]

Just wow 😱.. At first was like why ??? then I'm like I would daily that 😏

[@vassiliskoronis3485]

Incredible quality team work. I like your satisfying detailing on this mk4. Thank you very much for your video. Regards from Greece.

[@jillianvanliew]

Holy sh*t!! That looks so damn good!! You guys knocked it out of the park!!!

[@misterdroneboy8999]

You can do my TT Quattro sport anytime!!!

[@hankgs]

New wheels, tires, struts, body work and lots of liquid spray potions...$$$$$

[@LessThanHandy]

We didn't see much of the interior detailing but the exterior sure got the million-dollar spa treatment. What a treat for me to watch this! Thank you.

[@cosmicallyderived]

Incredible results. Great videography of the before and after. Not so much a DIY video buy great to see the ends achievable by mortals. Incredible.

[@thewaymaker6001]

All of the sudden the car turns into a 2019 vw Passat estate!

[@Olliebobalong]

Which is amazing considering this is a golf estate 🥴

[@c4st114]

Great work!!, song name minute 0:50-3:38 , please??

[@ratoulmohammed8289]

Did u find out ?

[@danieljrhelie2791]

Vibe flow

[@ratoulmohammed8289]

@@danieljrhelie2791 can you give me a link to it please 🙏🏻🙏🏻 still didn't find it

[@ianlachhander1030]

Incredible transformation! Amazing job guys

[@mann318is]

From old to new transformation. Very nice

[@aaront8221]

Seems pretty half assed for a dude who just got a fresh set of coils, alloys and tyres😂

[@paddycoleman1472]

It would be great to know how much something like this costs...

[@MrCrijns]

Paddy Coleman 2500,-euro

[@midenking9651]

All depends on who you go too. This is still quite timid in regards to the level of detailing. The main thing that made it more expensive was the wetsanding.

[@user-sx4yu3nw4j]

Miden King when were they wetsanding? I saw them use clay after the chemical decontamination, and before the one-step polish, but not wetsanding.

[@TheLegenDacster]

Just totally WOW. Amaaazing job guys.

[@polishdude001]

one of the best detailing video's i've ever seen jeez

[@mattiel9156]

They used like 1000£ worth of products

[@dolarmangr]

matias lorenzo that’s what I wanted to say also 👍only the bottles they used it will definitely coast 1000€

[@ze3bar]

300,000 people have seen this video. If 1% of the people who seen it go to the shop and get a detail they made their money back.

[@josebangz1874]

Peter Abou Gharib dont forget the ad revenue

[@stevencamacho6474]

@@josebangz1874 which at the low end is $4/1000 views, meaning this video made them at least 2 grand

[@midenking9651]

Not really. Didnt cost them £1000 in stock at all.

[@SiyxmTTS]

How about you guys detail my 358k miles Mitsubishi Colt 😂

[@FabMeca]

Mohammed Siyam which year is your Colt ? 😁

[@yasarramzan8016]

Wow Wow Wow wat a transformation. Bad ass wagon. Just need tints now 🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelweisner5550]

I swear this about made me cry. Awesome job guys. This was incredible.