Car Mouse Damage, how to remove the smell.

doing more work on my 1965 vw karmann ghia that sat for a long time outside. the car needed a bunch of work and some of that is do to what mice did to it. lets purge what we can and fix the rest so it can be enjoyed on the road again.

[@johnylinen479]

I am enjoying your Karmann Ghia videos. That was the first car I learned to drive at 10 years old. My dad bought a 1957 model in Germany when he was stationed there. Just after the war. The German owner had put a Porsche 356 engine in it. Porsche 356 seats. In the place they normally have a clock, he put the Tachometer. The car had an emergency tank that you activated with a little lever under the dash to get you home. So it was really a Porsche 356 in Ghia clothes. We brought it back to the USA from Germany to El Paso. Unfortunately, my Dad sold it in 1968. Wish I had it now. It was really neat.

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I like those cars. This one is getting better and BETTER

[@805ROADKING]

Good stuff Bud!! Nothing worse than looking at a beautifully restored Classic on a hot Summer day and smell mouse piss reeking outta it eh!!☺

[@gmugrumbach]

I could feel the filth through the video! Well done!

[@scottfirman]

I used to make head liners for cars back in my upholstery days. You need to save the old pieces CAREFULLY to make a pattern. Too many guys just RIP the old ones out then expect us to magically fart a new head liner that fits. If you want a good fitting restored head liner, leave the thing in and let the guy who is restoring it take it out. Most of the head liners I worked with were falling down from tobacco smoke. It causes the glue to crystalize and fall off. Convertable tops were much harder but after a while I figured it out. Sewing the rear window panel in was always a treat. Lots of fun times! I do remember the rodent ridden cars. Usually the wiring was chewed up if it had a dome light. Rear decks were ALWAYS full of nests. Wouldnt white paint make the interior brighter than black paint?

[@paulcopeland9035]

I believe he said he was not going to do the headliner. That will be for the next guy.

[@DubWerks]

That padding in the headliner was gross! Glad to see it's all cleaned up now, great video!

[@bmh67wa]

I almost puked when you pulled that headliner foam out. Ick! So glad you wore a mask.

[@motorv8N]

Thanks Mustie - always fun hanging in the garage!

[@vwnut1967]

thanks again for the help with my windshield. Evicting mice is my least favorite part of old cars. great job Sir. HUGE THUMBS UP. The 2387cc was a lot of fun

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

True, true Just ask Mr. Jinx

[@borginator1493]

I binge watch this channel, absolutely love it.

[@rdbz4520]

Thanks for the informative yet entertaining vids. Makes me want to go out and find an old motor to get running! Keep up the great work!

[@rickg4802]

Oh hell naw!

[@malcolmrowe1794]

I was sitting at home feeling sorry for myself recovering from surgery and up pops a Mustie 1 video. That is sooo much better than what the Dr ordered! Thanks yet again Mustie

[@mustie1]

hope it went well for you

[@garyorban1585]

Just to let you know, The next time you park a car or anything else just put some dryer sheets in them. Don,t know why but mice wont go anywhere near it. I parked 2 cars and my boat in my pole barn, put a couple of sheets in each one. Not one mouse or anything else for that matter even went in the barn! Learned this from the fella next door.

[@jaxflfreebird]

Mothballs would probably be better and last longer.

[@tordlingvall899]

Nice work with the mouse! Good sound of the engine in that car. Remember me of my first car a VW back in 1968. It was a 1960 model with 34 hp engine. It has a sunroof and was very nice.

[@mikeflight9]

I have to say that Mustie 1 is an amazing engineer. This channel is "ALWAYS" brilliant. I have never watched a video I did not like. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Mustie. :D

[@pneumatic00]

Mustie, I enjoy 99% of your mechano-adventures, but I'm especially happy to see you get onto a project that's gonna require some work but will turn into a neat little runabout that you'll certainly enjoy about 5000 times better than some dirtbag lawnmower. Thanks for taking us along!

[@Salmonaxe223]

I work in pest control and BAC A ZAP is what we use to sanitize an area after a dead rodent has been removed. It works pretty darn well.

[@kennycybertron1]

Where can you buy it?

[@Salmonaxe223]

kennycybertron1 not sure since it’s supplied to us from our facilities cage. It’s not regulated, so I’m sure you probably could find it on Amazon.

[@ShercoBill]

Well, that's a fine looking automobile ya got there young fella. Thanks for cleaning the window's

[@jacilynns6330]

Rubbered in windows are great since you can remove and reinstall them without any special sealers. To remove easier use a product called releaseall or something that actually contains an oil. WD 40 doesnt work. to install clean rubber really well with real thinners, sometimes marked as Lacquer thinners. Pretty much if a white rag comes off black its not clean yet. Clean window glass with Windex, no subs to that product. Install by wetting rubber down with windex to act as lubricant. leave dry clean off window after. Wont leak. You add any sealants to a rubbered in window and guaranteed it will leak every single time! Mustie1 Fantastic works just as well for neutralizing mouse smell. Spray scrub and your done. Keep old headliner if possible for bar locations. Most upholstery shops can make up a cheap headliner for you as long as they have the old one, and some measurements for a pattern. Might want to wash it down with some old solvent though so it dont smell as bad.

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

I hate mold and mildew. Makes me sick. Nice job on getting that smell out. Smells better all the way down here in Kentucky!

[@daleburrell6273]

...well, if you HATE it so much, then why don't you KILL it?!!

[@andynightingale7335]

What a great project this is, really enjoying this over here in the UK. When you asked, "Shall we start her up?..." can just imagine everyone nodding and saying , "Hell yes!" Keep up the good work fella!

[@JONMEREDITH]

I really appreciate your knowledge and workmanship! Your videos are addictive, too! Thank you!

[@Mrcaffinebean]

It’s getting there! Great video Mustie!

[@JScott.33]

This channel has grown so much. Thank you for entertaining us mustie I’m so glad your channel is growing❤️

[@brucehutcheson5371]

My 71' Bug had a mouse nest in the rear seat that was repeatedly removed and put back during a 2 month long rebuild much like your project. It wasn't until the final victory ride after a full engine rebuild and replacing about everything you are replacing, did I find them when one of my girlfriends stepped on one during the test drive. But that was 1975. Great memories brought back by your videos! Thanks Mustie1!

[@steviebboy69]

Nice car, I hear Ozone from an Ozone generator works well, it probably has been mentioned in the comments.

[@danielfisch655]

Great job and thank you for taking us along with you with this project.

[@boudvard]

After the source of the smell is cleaned up. You could use an air purifier / ozone generator inside the vehicle. Just air the ozone out of it before entering the vehicle afterwards. Ive used one in my garage, and other parts of the house. Works great. Just be sure its an unoccupied space.

[@pebear]

I saw a perforated vinyl white Headliner for your car on eBay. It was going for 79.00 new.

[@ricardorios5291]

Love how is coming together by far you are the best.. I've seen a lot of your videos and every time I get so impressed...you really are the man..!

[@tomdale1313]

great project, lots of your experience display as you work out those ideals as to how far you will go on said problems... good stuff to watch

[@dirtyroofer3678]

You been working hard on it , welding body work motor , cleaning windows would have been last thing I thought about. Great job so far .

[@SailorAllan]

Mustie ! that Ghia is a sweetheart , if your counting votes PLEASE keep the whitewalls ---those and the white roof and that gorgeous red body really make that car !

[@tbthomps0007]

Just found this channel the other day, and Mustie has the best personality. Great KZbin.

[@auntifranny]

Absolutely LOVE your vids - really enjoy watching you work and listening to you share your process & the knowledge you impart to us!! Keep 'em comin' please!! Cheers!!

[@mustie1]

thanks franny

[@gutsngorrrr]

One thing I would check is for mouse colonies up in the dash especially any tubing. If the smell still persists, get hold of an industrial ozone generator and put that in the car for a few hours. That will sort it out.

[@ckeller07]

The ozone generator would definitely help with odors!!!

[@rickbrownsberger8181]

Thanks,it’s still a cool car. Always interesting content in you videos . Keep them coming!!

[@AREA-sj4ec]

very cool. i never was into vw now that i have been watching your videos i think it would be fun.

[@tlrptg]

check the membranes of the loudspeakers too. mice love eating that stuff.

[@WareWolf801]

That black beetle is really cool! Great vid, as usual. Thanks Mustie1.

[@davidmeek3104]

That brings back memories when I used to have my Volkswagen and used to get Squirrely and I blow a belt looks familiar have a good day enjoy watching the vlogs

[@cajunabear1]

Mustie, you are doing a great job with the longer weekend videos. Can't wait for spring yard sales and freebee videos.

[@comtrans123]

my sister had a black ghia (66) she got it as high school graduation gift in about 68. i converted the stock motor to a 1600 cc. and restored it as a daily driver for her husband. very cool segment. thanks Mustie1 its a Mustie1 all rite.

[@niceguy2171]

Man oh man, I swear I could smell that interior through the video! Had thoughts that maybe you could wash that headliner at 1st, but the more you got into it I could see it was a 'trash' item. Good job on that tightening up of the E-brake linkage, and the painting of the interior as well. Really good how that little motor you resuscitated for that Ghia is now running quite well. Had doubts when I seen that substance "formerly known as oil" inside it, but a testament to those bug motors how well it came back with some love.

[@Jewelrymaker]

Ahhhh, it is such a pleasure starting my morning with a new video from Mustie1. I have learned so much from your channel. Thank you! You should have a million subs!

[@scottsmith1525]

I've always liked ghias. This one keeps getting better and better. That 200hp bug engine would be epic in this ghia, but for drivebility, maybe 150 or 175 might be enough. lol. That is a really nice car, I love it. The red, with the white roof, It just needs those big white walls and stock hubcaps. It does it for me. It just works.

[@TechGorilla1987]

Hell yeah! Just made coffee too!!! I frigging love this channel!

[@haydenuk02]

Evicting mice is like the job that you hate but you have to do. Thanks for the content and keep up the great work

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

I replaced my roof lining with 1/2 inch thick soundproofing felt, which I first covered with a lace material. I simply glued it to the roof.

[@jackwood8307]

The heating system on these is a big weakness. Had a vw westfalia camper that the tubes rusted out and you’d get exhaust fumes inside the cabin. Finally just pulled them out and carried blankets for my self and passengers! But I loved that old camper and a had lot of fun back in the day with it!

[@mongosaqqara]

Thanks Mustie...another good one...looks cold there...were freezing out here in San Diego...its 60 degrees!

[@kentuckyfriedjoe7370]

Here is where I am with my truck. Got lichens (the ones that grow on trees) growing above me on my headliner. Also only my gas and speedo work.....lol. It looks like you got that mouse problem doctored up! Cleaning up nice! 👍🏻

[@chetgreenwood484]

You aren’t Mustie1 for nothin! I’ve messed around with too many old cars and you don’t ever forget THAT smell. Great job👍🏻

[@MrDemonchild71]

Its a good thing you got that done before the weather got warmer, that would have stunk real bad in summer

[@michaelb.5345]

I’ve found that watching Mustie for a loooong time, he can and will fix whatever is necessary. I call him Teach and that he is.. Long live Devon the teach AKA Mustie 1

[@carhead9397]

All kidding aside I enjoy your videos a great deal. You have heard it all before but I know it's nice to hear.

[@captainwallard2788]

I love your progress on this gem. Actually I love your whole channel in general. I strongly suggest you get an ozone generator and run it in the car with the doors closed for a day or two to kill any mold or biological material. It will help very much with prolonged odor reduction, especially in the areas you can't reach like the heater ducts. A STRONG WORD OF CAUTION! Do this with your garage door open or leave the car outside while you run the ozone machine! It can cause respiratory harm!

[@MrBalaku671]

Looking really good Mustie!!!

[@ricktempleton4886]

I have appreciated your scenic drives.

[@ElectroStrong]

Keep 'em coming mustie - love your videos :)

[@timhill2849]

That's a sweet car Mustie. Can't wait till you get it done. Going to be a keeper.

[@willieobermann1528]

Thanks for your always great videos.

[@sdvma]

Arm & Hammer Mountain Rain Carpet Oder Eliminator It's a powder. Get it at the grocery store. Sprinkle it on, wait, vacuum. I use it on everything. Great stuff

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Coming along nicely!

[@aspectcarl]

Looking great Mustie 👍

[@Mike-pu3ot]

Mustie1 your awesome vw,mopar,Porsche and anything else that makes you happy love love your videos! ! Also your friends

[@drinkwise1007]

Hi Mustie 1. Enjoying the build. Thanks.

[@joolstaylor5038]

That black bug sounds great, started real nice, looks like a lot of fun!

[@mjmcomputers]

Looks really good and I’m sure it smells even better.

[@ups3357]

Going to be a nice car, great job

[@thomasjohnson9768]

The hits just keep on coming! Thanks

[@salvadoravila3426]

Again thank you for bringing up videos more often.

[@karinadler2308]

Great video series. Thanks!

[@VeeDubP8]

Hell yea!! I like your work!! The ghia looks good with the white walls!!

[@ralphups7782]

When you reached into the roof lining and pulled out the nest, I was waiting for the mouse to run up your arm and head for the door.🐀🐁🐭

[@mustie1]

me too

[@brandonfloyd6321]

@@mustie1 I was waiting for the squirrel scene from national lampoons Christmas vacation. Lol

[@richardcline1337]

Or even worse, run up his sleeve!

[@rkelsey3341]

He would have done his best "scream like a little girl" and ran out the door as well!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

@@mustie1 😄👍

[@irocket]

I'm from Poland, I love your videos (especially with engines). I really enjoy watching someone repairing cars and other things :) Last year I have repaired bodywork of my Seat Toledo (it's based on VW Rabbit/Jetta MK2 and MK3, but it's liftback ;) ) and probably this summer I'll start repairing VW Scirocco MK1 (sitting about 15-20 years in shed) or Lada 2103 (it spent about 12 years outdoors). One problem with this cars is (except they are old, rusted, not started long time) that they aren't registered. Even if I fix them, I probably can't get license plates for them on normal way, but there is something as "historic vehicle". If car has more than 25 years and it isn't produced for more than 15 years and most of parts are original (car left factory with that type of part, f.e. engine) it can have special license plates, but it becomes "monument" and cannot be modified. Should I start fixing one of the cars or should I leave them as they are because it will be waste of money and time?

[@mustie1]

you guys have it tuff as far as your laws,

[@huck01955]

Moving forward niceley

[@richardwarnock2789]

The Mice Hotel Royal they have been naughty very naughty Mustie!!!; ) Nice work for sure!!!, Thanks for helping Brian with the Windshield Nice!!, Brian layed rubber down huh!!!

[@gremlin1396]

glad to see you took it out and got rid of it I was afraid you were going to throw out your parts washer clean it and reinstall it

[@johnbolongo9978]

Wish this guy was my neighbor.....he can get just about anything running and running well. Amazing.

[@michaeljbaker3492]

Great video! Cant wait for the next one !

[@madox76]

Okay ads are getting silly first ad that popped up was the entire 22 minute first episode of Miracle Workers.... What we got show-mercials now. Just crazy, great stuff as always Mustie!

[@DoRC]

Ugh. Gasoline and a match? If mustie is wearing a mask you know it's bad.

[@mohinderkaur6671]

Hopefully a Mickey Mouse Mask!

[@philtripe]

i agree...i bought a motorcycle once that had a slight mouse smell to it and after i sold it twenty years later when i sold it i could still smell it when it started

[@DoRC]

@@philtripe as long as as the absorbant parts are tossed and the rest is sealed it should be ok but yeah sometimes it's hard to get on every nook and cranny.

[@mischef18]

Crikey almost a mouse commune in there bro. Great video and loved the sound of the carbs on the black 67. ATB

[@jackjacke4654]

I believe that was added for insulation purposes Daren. Looked like carpet padding.

[@johnmilner7603]

Good job. Don't forget to take measurements of the old headliner so it can be duplicated where the rods go. I would also paint the rest of the floor up front.

[@paulcopeland9035]

I believe he said he is not fixing the headliner. There was a mention of putting something on there, but the true upholstery will be left to the next guy.

[@aliasfred]

Place an "ozone" generator in an enclosed interior for 24 hours. It will eliminate any residual odors remaining. We use them to get rid of musties of mold and mildew from flooded vehicles.

[@estpst]

this would make a good scary movie, as mustie reaches in, something grabs his hand and pulls him in

[@mspysu79]

Yuck, HATE mouse mess with a passion! Glad there was not too much damage from the urine, as it is horribly corrosive stuff. I am one who is glad there is not Smell-O-Vision.

[@mikebiron7339]

Had a friend in High School, (30 years ago) that had a bug like your friend's black hot rod. We used to go hunt for Mustangs, and embarrass them! LOL

[@aliasfred]

he should go look up Farm truck's "Azn's" Beetle. Would be a fun drag race to see.

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing.

[@medaugh]

At 4:15 I haven't been that anxious watching something since I watch Flash Gordon's test against the Hawkmen guys when I was a little guy. Yeesh!!

[@lear60man]

I had a mouse chew a small hole through the HP fuel line on my 911. Fuel line was $197, $3,800 in labor to drop the entire front end to replace said line. Asked the folks what they recommend and dad said to cut up a dish sponge in 1 inch squares, soak in peppermint oil and zip tie them in various places (including around the engine compartment and under the car).

[@TheDuckumz]

Man i cant help but have the "I smell poop" look the whole time you pull that head liner apart. Those seats seem to be in really good shape though 🐭

[@SailingWithVampires]

Glass looks good!

[@boobalew]

She's looking better every day!

[@andyparker522]

Thanks for another great video. I've been binge watching your old bike builds. You have one of the best channels on youtube. Any Q&A / shop update videos coming up?

[@paulelliott2861]

Great work mate.👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

Thanks for letting me hangout with you bud👍

[@Bill-cg6oh]

Im still waiting on you van/boom truck. Going to be neat what you do to it. Keep up the video's buddy