Can I Save This JUNKYARD Car? | Car Detailing Restoration

[@TheDetailGeek]

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[@shannonp1656]

I was wondering if you would get a sponsorship from Vessi. Looks like now is the time to place that order I've been considering.

[@TheDetailGeek]

@@shannonp1656 Yes! Highly recommend grabbing a pair....or 9 like me 🤣

[@Jennifer_MB]

Oh heck yeah!!! A vessi partnership?! Let's go!!

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

Oh darn! The purple shoes were sold out for women already. 😮❤

[@joelbuchanan471]

Thanks for the code. Glad you have a partnership with Vessi. Go Mitch. Always thinking. I love that.

[@bobbipetty7411]

I love the way you treat every car the same whether its a $600K car or a hunk of junk. Goes to show your character and work ethic. You rock!

[@shannonp1656]

Yes - this car and the McLaren got the same treatment.

[@HardstylePete]

That's because the cleaning process is the yt content.

[@stevecarter1302]

Glad to see someone saving a car. I know you can’t save them all, but some cars still have life in them. Some people just love the nostalgia.

[@ink3539]

I agree - I love these cars because they remind me of my childhood and also of the first car I ever drove - which was a few months older than me !

[@stevecarter1302]

Absolutely. I'd love to get my hands on some of the cars I drove back in the day. They're not worth anything now, but the memories are priceless@@ink3539

[@Lauterec]

Not just that, these cars are really important for society. Not everyone can afford a new car or if they can, drowning in a car payment can keep you from working your way up. A car like this would be perfect for a teen or young adult just joining the workforce, or someone down on their luck needing cheap transportation to get around to a job or wherever and provide for themselves or family.

[@stevecarter1302]

Great point. @@Lauterec

[@bred2018]

a lot of people rip on sunfires and/or cavaliers but personally i think they have a certain charm to them, my old man had one :)

[@scootytamra]

That's awesome! Older cars are the best! Sometimes they are more reliable than newer cars i believe, they are more straightforward in function, and there seems there is less high tech stuff to have to deal with when it breaks! Love it!

[@nowhere2471]

I completely agree! They are way easier to work on too! Only downside being most older cars may not be as economical or be as safe as a newer car.

[@scootytamra]

@@nowhere2471Unless they have been owned and taken care of and you have proof of that care.

[@nowhere2471]

@@scootytamra Oh yeah, any car can last a long time if properly maintained. I meant that cars back in the 1990s weren't built with as many standard safety features or technology as a car from today would. And the engines were less computerized and forced induction was still a rare thing to see on cars, so they were less economical. However with simplicity, comes reliability. Less things that can break!

[@scootytamra]

@@nowhere2471 You are right. I still love my 14 year old and i hope i can keep it for many more years to come.

[@lenci9524]

Yes, that's why I love driving my 1998 Toyota Camry

[@amandagross9256]

I miss my 2000 Grand Am. She was the best HS Grad gift ever. Easy to clean and I could do some maintenance myself. New cars are so hard to work on and they will all look the same soon.

[@clutchkikn.]

I feel your pain too, man. My grandmother had a 2004 grand am. She took me to go to Quebec to see her sister in 2007. Good times.

[@Nikki7B]

I had a 2001 grand am, my first new car, I was 19 when I bought it. It was with me for 18 years. I miss it.

[@trishhoapili7587]

The quality of the carpets and upholstery on what was a basic commuter car is astounding compared to the cars now. This car is cleaned out, and all set for someone to get a new start in life because of it - this is good stuff! ❤😊

[@miltonpomales5405]

Exactly my thoughts!!!

[@lordbrennanofsealand5772]

GMs always seem to have quality carpets fitted.

[@y87_99Firebird]

Especially since cars today have the thinnest seat upholstery and carpet. A pain in the ass to clean them

[@RichieRouge206]

This is a perfectly good car for someone. I enjoy seeing cars like this rescued far more than a supercar being detailed! Excellent work dude - and loving the guitar too

[@Schmeekss]

I love beaters, for winter or not. And seeing you detail it makes it even better. An old beater that looks nice and new(ish) is always a nice little touch, and makes me happier.

[@sterlingstauffer2915]

This is one of my favorite episodes ever! Seeing an old forgotten car get love and attention is one of my favorite things to watch.

[@UnrealKinniki]

Same! She'll make a good little car for someone ❤

[@CarCrazy24]

I have a suggestion: make a new channel or a new series of just saving cars from the scrap heap. These transformations are incredible and it’s really nice to see these cars come back from the brink.

[@alejandroromo3710]

it would be cool if he added some nice hub caps to this. and maybe touch up some of the clear coat. and it seems like he didnt restore the headlights

[@martialartssoldier249]

As a former car detailer i love watching your vids. Gets me back into the spirit of cleaning and detailing and wanting to get back out there and pretty up a car lol. I remember the most types of trucks i had to clean were duelies. I hated them but accepted the challenge of cleaning them. They helped me get better at detailing

[@TheBreakfastLover]

the Pontiac Sunfire aka the Saskatchewan Porsche... love it!

[@schoonergirl2658]

There’s magic in your hands Mitch, that and years of experience. If anyone can resurrect this vehicle it’s you. This was highly entertaining! So glad you took this challenge on!

[@itzchaseyboi]

It makes me so happy to see another J-Body saved from the crusher. These are fantastic cars, very cheap but reliable. Their main downfall is the rear frame rails but you really can’t beat these old units. That 2.2 pushrod engine is literally bulletproof, I’d even go as far as to compare it to an Inline 6 engine in a Jeep. Too often people destroy these things just because they need a little work and they are disappearing at an alarming rate. This video made my day though to see this car get saved. Great job my friend.😄

[@SockyNoob]

It's a DOHC Ecotec

[@jrodak]

@@SockyNoob The Ecotec was available in later model years but this car has the 2200 SFI 2.2L OHV inline four.

[@tekarock]

This type of detailing is why I started watching car detailing to start with! Great job! Give us some more please but can you include more explanation about products that can be used in the outside painting to make look better 😊

[@cgreenfield6655]

Nice change in music, Mitch. Keep up the great work! Your guitar skills are definitely improving, btw!!

[@noranlexer8108]

I like this idea! You should make this into a series! Saving older cars from being junked is awesome.

[@Skateman108]

22:22 - Сarrie Underwood - Take me out 🤩 (Apple Watch 😁)

[@phoenix11185]

Not gonna lie, really miss Pontiac. Also, a hilarious observation: the screws on your extractor almost remind me of eyes. It almost looks like it's gobbling up all of the dirt. So I was thinking, googly eyes on the extractor head would be even more hilarious.

[@sundayhutton4683]

Midwest Magic Cleaning just told me to say "Hi!". He just did a funny car detail video and he's a big fan.

[@mikehittner1424]

Not done watching this video yet, but I can feel this car already going... ahhhhhhhhhhhh, thank you!!! :) Also I dig when you clean up a car that is more on my level of what I can afford. :)

[@beeniejo9911]

I love "junk" cars. Their little quirks are endearing to me. They also have a history and deserve some love.

[@Moth11]

Love to see more 90s cars detail geek

[@sorrowcat2724]

Good on you for saving this Sunfire. My mom had one years ago and it was the exact car I learned how to drive in, so there will always be a sweet spot for me with these cars.

[@TeeDubb]

Digging the new background music! Another amazing transformation - great job!

[@chelsealangley5144]

There’s something so amazing about restoring the old cars. I can imagine being an adult in in 1999 or 2000 and this car being brand new, popular and all over the market. There’s never going to be cars again like 20-30 years ago

[@reginagurganus3064]

Oh that sure cleaned up nice on the inside. Maybe someone will give it a new little paint job and some hub caps and keep it for many more years. You did a great job, Mitch!

[@pokedude104]

This car brings me back to my childhood. So many people had these, they were cheap, abundant, great on gas and damn near bulletproof. You could run down to the junkyard and there'd probably be like 20 of these things with any part you could need. Wasn't uncommon to see these pushing 400,000km as they were the perfect highway cruisers. Most of them have rotten away to nothing at this point and the few still on the road are really clapped out now. This is one of the best I've seen in a long time.

[@fytghggyungf7601]

What a fun trip down memory lane! These tin cans were everywhere in the 90’s!

[@alil4586]

Absolutely love the car color!

[@81MercTurbo]

GM has had some good greens!

[@skullmax7216]

23:08 best satisfying part. And yeah Mitch you should start adding more of the part when you're washing soap off the car that's satisfying too

[@Driver0378]

Sure brings back memories of detailing these cars when they were new. 😊 Not to mention the good times and memories with my Cavalier Z24. They were so much simpler and easier to work on too. As much I love my current car, there are days I’d give almost anything to drive that old “Z” again.

[@nnadozie6190]

I remember the Sunfire! My ex owned the cousin - the Chevrolet Cavalier, same year as this, I believe. Fun little cars, and I'm sure glad you saved this one from the junk yard.

[@Radioactive_Slime]

These are the transformations we love to see; a $500 car looking like a Million Bucks! Not a million dollar car looking like, well, a million dollar car. As always, great work!

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

Great job saving that old Pontiac Sunfire Mitch! It's amazing what a little TLC and hard work can do. The interior came out so clean, and that engine bay looks fantastic now. It might not be showroom ready, but it's definitely ready for a new lease on life.

[@EcstaticNerv]

This is great man. Awesome to see a Junkyard save. I've saved many from the wreckers and have been blessed enough to get them back out on the road to lower income families to utilize.

[@delskioffskinov]

Love the new Jazzy music!

[@Flavum]

Another great job! Buffing out the fogging on the headlight covers would have looked good.

[@MarkSmith-lf6sx]

Looks 100% better than when you started. Not bad for a 25 year old car. Especially up there with y'alls winters. Great job

[@dystopianpresent1544]

Great editing at the part where you're cleaning the passenger door window.

[@Valiant_1971]

17:28 where are all those 80s and 90s car details? I’d love to see more. Keep up the excellent work!

[@ec53001]

Tire Wet was a MUST on the SUNFIRE!!!!

[@LongNeckLives]

For 25 years old, that car looks fantastic!

[@nighthawk6895]

It's transformations like this that really keep me hooked on this channel! While I like seeing luxury SUVs and sports cars, I absolutely love it when you get in an "ordinary" vehicle... something more relatable, I suppose. Props to you and the work you put in, not only on this Sunfire but in everything you do! 😁

[@LarkMan-d4p]

Love the new jazzy music-was dancing in my chair 😀

[@ronnietalarchyk-kh3pq]

Happy Friday Everyone!The weekend is here Yay.Can I get a heck yeah.

[@Trance88]

So glad to see this decent old "daily" not seeing a junkyard anytime soon. Based on the "PLATES EXPIRE NOV 30" sticker, I assume this car was used as part of a fleet. Possibly a loaner car at a "mom & pop" auto repair shop? I remember in the late 2000's/early 2010's, an autobody shop near me these old Sunfires as loaner vehicles.

[@Kitfox942]

I can't like this enough! Sunfires are such durable and joyful cars! Sure they're cheap and they rattle and wander all over the road but they'll always get you there and back!

[@Rickmakes]

Last time I drove one of those was in 1999. It was a rental car. It didn’t even have cruise control.

[@douglasmannor6510]

I like the music selection for this video. The song at the beginning reminds me of something you would hear on Gran Turismo.

[@LONpaulDON]

I guess those Vessie shoes would be handy for playing golf in especially here in Ireland where it rains alot

[@richardnedbalek1968]

🤩05:16 Love the clip with both Mike AND the demo shots of your awesome Vessi shoes and socks!👟👍

[@lloydchristmas8282]

You have saved a lot of cars lives.... Trust me I've watched tons of your videos lol!

[@Botdog614]

It’s truly amazing the actions you’ve put into this world. It’s an amazing act of saving that Pontiac. I’ve gotta say those carpets looked great after they were clean. Have a good weekend and stay warm!

[@joelbuchanan471]

Hey Botdog, glad you're here. That Pontiac was 25 years old. I am not sure the Pontiac label exists anymore. I think it was gone about 10 years ago. That interior did clean up well. Have a great weekend! Hope you get some fresh air and sunshine.

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

Hi Botdog614, Good to hear from you again. You are enjoying watching the videos. Have a great day and a good one! 👍👏

[@Botdog614]

@@cynthiahopkins7090 thank you!

[@Botdog614]

@@joelbuchanan471 I loved the Pontiac logo. Have a good weekend

[@callum_b0486]

Good Choice of music, really suited the car aha

[@kennethparks3568]

Yes!!! I use my leaf blower too!

[@FleaMarketJohn]

Always a good day when I hear a guitar clip at the end of the video!

[@cj4ebay]

I like this theme, saving old cars!

[@RelentlesslyBrave]

This was definitely a nice change of pace. I love it! Great work!!😊

[@131dyana]

Loved the detail on that old car it looks really great now.

[@maggiesue4825]

I find it interesting that these jewel tones are becoming popular again. This car should fit right in - you've given her another chance!!

[@RWJSJG]

Hi Mitch ❤ thanks for another great entertaining video 😊 have a wonderful Friday and enjoy the weekend ❤

[@tonytorres4535]

Wow, amazing job!! And a side note: loved the music 🎶 today too. (Those shoes look awesome too.)

[@iansmith3975]

I completed all my drivers ed training in a red Pontiac sunfire. That was back in 05’ which feels like a million years ago man

[@3guysgarage]

You need to do these but giveaway series for people in need! I would a 100% support that

[@Isabellekaterina]

I'm not really a TV person, I really prefer my books but I look forward to your videos on Fridays and can't wait for the Yard Geek video tomorrow! xx

[@rsgcarter400]

I like the change in music!

[@jmc9281]

For you younger people yes that is a window crank to roll the window up and down! Very nice work though Mitch you can tell how much pride you put into your work even if it is nearly impossible to look new again

[@b2bgood870]

They still have those in cars today... in basic models

[@TenchiFox]

This was the first of your videos I've seen in a good while, and I'm glad I caught this one. It's really special - my parents owned a '99 Chevy Cavalier, which is this car with different lights and bumpers. Bought new, did about twice as many miles as this pontiac, and soldiered on with no complaints. The seats weren't always the most comfortable, it wasn't very quick or fun in the corners, the interior plastics would've been more appropriate for a Fisher-Price toy... but it was a solid, economical, cheap family car. It took me home from grade school, took my mom to work, the family on road trips, the weekly grocery run, my sister learned to drive in it, I did the same. In all that time, while we tried to keep it clean, it never once in its life received this level of detailing. This video was a 28 minute long trip down memory lane, and from all of us that grew up in the back seat of one of these humble little "disposable" sedans: Thank you for helping to save this one.

[@lucilleking7495]

Great job Mitch, They were amazing little cars for something that was designed to be a disposable, We bought a used one for our daughter, she abused the he'll out of it , then our son got it , he did many a roofing job with it , drove from ONT. to NB several times. Had over 400000km when he traded it,still running but beat . Thanks for your posts. Gord.

[@EVRLYNMedia]

this makes me extremely extremely happy to see. my 1998 saturn car unfortunately had to be written off due to similar rough shape and the unrealistic repair costs. most people would send these cars to the junkyard as you saw..... but im just glad someone sees the potential beneath the rust

[@HeatherLedford-s3p]

Thank you so very much for everything you do. I absolutely love watching your videos. Your hard work and dedication is outstanding. Enjoy your day and take care

[@romeored3889]

This is my favourite video on the channel. Idk why but the era and simplicity of the design and materials on these area vehicles are so appealing to me.

[@cgraham6]

Good work on this one. Heck, if it can get you back and forth to work reliably, that's all I'd need it to do.

[@Moonsician]

Also, this is probably my favorite detailing video, 'cause I recently bought a car that looks like this (regarding dirt and outside painting), and since yesterday I'm trying to clean it with tips I get from this and other youtube channels. Thank you

[@zorak1704]

My dad helped build many of these at the Lordstown Plant

[@TrixR4Jesus614]

No way this detail just convinced me to buy myself an old beater, clean it, and make it my daily.

[@sherrahfox3718]

My first car was a Sunfire! This brought back so many memories!

[@Jako-fh8zg]

Those shoes look amazing - that engine transformation was unreal - love and best wishes from Cardiff UK, plus my mates in Kaukapakapa near Auckland New Zealand love your channel too 🙏❤️🔥🙏

[@christinebauer3489]

Considering the age of this car, it's in much better shape than a lot of the vehicles you detail. No chewing gum stuck to the upholstery, no crayon drawings on the vinyl, no sticker adhesive stuck to the windows, no PlayDoh ground into the carpet. I think someone loved this car.

[@victoriacowles2647]

OMG 😲! This was my first car ...mine was the sport edition and blue but who cares ...the memories the fun the love and laughter the freedom of ur first car 🥰😢💙Thank you for saving her amazing work as always im new to ur channel but have been catching up quick ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS VIDEO 💙💙💙

[@lindadefoe6114]

I would think cleaning this type of car would be really satisfying! Giving the car a second chance! Marvelous job!

[@forestminuet]

Back in the day my friend had a white Sunfire that I was so jealous of. It was so pretty and I wanted one so bad. So I have a soft spot for the Sunfire. It looks great and will be a nice little car as someones DD or for a teens first car. Awesome transformation!

[@some_have_called_me_tim3107]

I really like the music you choose for this. It's a refreshing change from your typical soundtrack.

[@johnnelson2566]

Soundtrack sounds great

[@punky100]

What a frickin blast from the past! This car was one of the two that, to me, is the quintessential high school girl car, or the car your friend's older sister had (the other one being a Dodge Neon lol) What a great job! Between this and the N Sync reunion, I feel like I've gone back in time to 2000 lol

[@FanOblues51]

Dodge (or Plymouth) Neon...oh the HORROR! Engineers behind those stinkers should return their engineering degrees.

[@iagoabreu4841]

i love to see simple cars like this getting detailed, its closer to my reality since im not from north america, you nailed like aways brother

[@segolily76]

My goodness…..nice job. My husbands mom had this same type of car. The starter motor went out and my husband nearly had to dismantle the engine to put a new one in. Crazy days back then !!!!!

[@akshady]

Awesome job my dude! You even made the swamp sludge green color POP!

[@jaywillet-cruz]

Hey Mitch, This was an oldie but a goody, way to save it for a few more years!!!! As Always Amazing!!!🤗♥️💯😎

[@NickyBobby83]

Nice - finally rocking the IK Foam Pro!

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Great job on the engine, it really looks showroom new 👏 👍

[@schamblin45]

Great transformation, Mitch! I could, absolutely, see Lord Mike putting on a new pair of Vessi's and driving that Sunfire!😁

[@grimreaper5521]

I had a 97 sunfire 2dr in Georgia like 10 years ago same color loved that car not bad to only visit the gas station twice a month

[@shazzorama]

Awesome to see an old car getting some respect and love.😊

[@krystopherwashington1708]

I have a 97, looooove the video man🙏🏾

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Amazing job on the Pontiac

[@Username_993]

I had a '90s Pontiac Grand Am in high school that was the same teal/green color, same interior. I hadn't thought of that car in ages, so it was a flashback to see the inside of this one.

[@Neilmobile95]

This is actually hilarious cause I also have a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire, pretty much identical to this one except mine is red, and it has pretty much the same issues as this one does. Except the fading and peeling clear coat is way worse on mine.😂 I still love the car though, and I am going to drive it until it is completely destroyed beyond repair

[@LPSDevon26]

Are all the hubcaps gone also like this one has

[@Neilmobile95]

@@LPSDevon26 all the original ones fell apart but I put new generic Canadian tire ones back on.

[@LONpaulDON]

Another awsome job Mitch well done