Cleaning a disgusting MG ZT (Rover 75) car detailing /dirty car

[@dunkelheit6341]

It's my birthday today! Thank you for this present. I can't wait to get home to watch this with my wife over dinner. What a treat!

[@hansinglauw863]

Happy Birthday !!! All the best for you. GBU always 👍👍☺☺

[@autoshineblackpool]

Happy birthday 😊

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Happy Birthday from Puerto Rico, best wishes and health 👍🇵🇷

[@bobthebarsteward]

Try some sandpaper on those alcantara bobbles, works a treat and no worries about cutting skin or fabric. Bonnet release cable is a common fault on those cars, it's quite often the small plastic box on the wing that the cable goes into into that's at fault, not the cable itself, that and the two catches in the slam panel being bolted on too tight, slacken the small bolts off just enough to allow a little movement and clean them out. Sorted.

[@WhisperingSoundscapesYT]

As somebody who's had three MG's, (2 ZT's and a ZTT) this genuinely brought me joy. Cracking effort!

[@andrewfoster1316]

thats another rover/mg 75 saved and looks amazing as it did if not better than from a rover dealership. well done as always loving your videos better than the detail geek that just wants to promote his stuff which is just self labelled other cleaning products but higher priced.

[@shannonjude1]

the best way to remove all of the alcantara pilling is with a cordless beard trimmer.blade flat on seat and just mow it like a lawn.

[@meistermueller]

Or you can use a fabric shaver/fuzz remover. That worked great for me, and it costs only arround 8€ ~ 7 pounds www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Remover-Upgraded-Version-Treasuries/dp/B07D3ZKPWS/

[@martinmart474]

@@meistermueller same as I said. But apparently no good for this hence the bare blade 🙈😓

[@meistermueller]

Martin Mart yep, definitely not

[@IanFlavin]

Ah here! It calmed my soul seeing you hoover out the tool tray on the spare wheel. THAT is attention to detail. I like to think I keep my motor fairly clean, but if I was anywhere next or near you, I would still bring it to you from time to time. Fair play, lad.

[@autoshineblackpool]

Thank you and thanks for watching 😊

[@nasratmalikzada2496]

Professional detailer from Denmark, and i can say what a beautiful job mate. Much love

[@dan_6915]

The more you work, the better you get at it

[@rommelsaint8869]

Found your channel by chance, Can't believe i'm watching somebody clean a car and be so interesting? This has to be up their with watching a guy's channel cutting grass for a living in USA? Enjoyed it keep up the hard work.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Nice job and a bargain too. I'd like to get mine done. Bonnet fix can be a pain but solvable.

[@forza223bowe5]

My uncle had this car before he passed away, and always kept it clean, so it saddens me to see another one so unkempt, but great job restoring it to its former glory

[@mwwhatever]

As an American, I enjoy seeing all the different car models that we don't get here

[@ryandennehy2400]

Somebody get this man a bloody magnetic tray for them seat bolts! Drives me insane 😂😂

[@curtmank]

Or just re-screw them a little bit where they where screwed before.

[@lorryvg154]

All good screwing them back in until you kneel on one of the funkers 🤦‍♂️🤮

[@carlsiddorn4385]

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[@artflorez1568]

I live in the US and I have never seen one. I never would have known that it was 14 years old, it is rather funny how a car that you have never seen before doesn't look old because you don't have anything to compare it to.

[@autoshineblackpool]

I get that a lot with the Japanese imports we get here

[@-DC-]

Rover 75 was launched 1999 so it's actually well over 20 year old design now, strangely enough it's mostly the German components that fail on them.

[@pontus1293]

Love your videos and enjoying the new music! A tip from a country that suffers from a lot of tar spots (Sweden), is that we use it as one of the steps in washing. Covering all of the car up to the handles in tar remover, then pressure washing of!

[@davidmarshall6538]

Nice to see Moose keeping an eye on you Gary, lol.

[@shaunward4489]

Love the format and content of these videos, keep up the good work and thank you for your efforts keeping us entertained. Stay safe

[@CloudsLoom]

Welcome back! Love Moose's new summer hair cut. Was never a fan of Brussel Sprouts, until I found a fantastic way to cook them. Now the family calls for them regularly.

[@JayeDee_Gr4]

Love the Rover 75 , I bought the 2.5 V6 Tourer a couple of years ago . I had always fancied one and I had just been through a terrible time getting over a serious RTC . And as my vectra has just been written off and the insurance paid out for total loss . I thought it would be nice to have a change and a bit of something new . I found the 75 V6 Tourer and paid top price of £800 for it as I knew the engine was bullet proof and was recommended that engine and model. And it sounded beautiful and drove graciously and so comfortable . I had it 2 weeks and I could have cried and nearly did , the gearbox went on it and I was told to fix it would mean the engine and gearbox would need dropping out to change the clutch and pressure plate . The quote was a further £900 !!!. I couldn’t afford it and as I had bought it from a private seller, I couldn’t get my money back. In the end I sold it on eBay for £120 😢😭🤬. But despite this I’d love to own a British racing green MG ZT 75 Tourer with black leather and silver alloys . I love peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches. Discovered it after my son moved to America and suggested I tried it. But it has to be on thick Hovis white bread 😊. Really enjoyed this video and great work. ✌️😉

[@ZedTee190]

I had the ZT190 (2500cc V6) for 14 years, traded it in 3 years ago. It had a FSH inc. the cambelt changed twice. Great cars, just a shame the clutch causes expensive problems, and the handbrake continually needs adjusting. The one you sorted, at least had seats that weren't ripped like they usually are! That diesel engine (M47R) the R means restricted performance, is a grean engine, and some in the Zt/75 community have tuned them to pushing 250 bhp and tons of torque!

[@duaneralph2692]

Great work. Decent clean that mate. 1, derived BMW engine (m47,) it's derived from the BMW diesel. 2, someone has confused that car. Zt with a pos spec plastic dash, should be silver/grey. 3, watch them wires(connectors) sensors under the seat, they have a habit of chucking a warning up. Good work. Keep it up!

[@sammytheseal2307]

Yep, the SRS light is so common on MG/Rovers due to those connectors 😂

[@joespittle1]

"1.5 tonnes of pure sexual Rover"

[@JayeDee_Gr4]

Too right!!. A very sexy car!. Just not with black alloys 😉.

[@sammytheseal2307]

Actually these are close to 2 tonnes!

[@hlhracing3756]

Joe Spittle mg samething

[@1mic3]

I must be one of the few people that actually liked the Rover 75, great job as always . In answer to your question, amongst other things, feta cheese, olives, mussels and Guinness!!!!

[@alexberry3771]

I’ve had a 75 with that engine also ZT with the 2.5 v6 great cars at the time bonnet pull is a very common problem on them great job with the clean

[@keepitreal3453]

How much you want for the rover . Ive been looking for a while .. cleaned up nice 👌

[@tiffanycoloni9534]

Great job once again. As for your question, Barbeque sauce on pizza instead of marinara. I thought it sounded gross, but it's actually really good. I don't like pizza without it anymore. Also making a hot honey ham sandwich with a glazed donut instead of bread. Cut the donut in half and put the glazed side in (towards the meat) put on your meat and toppings and pan fry. It is so good.

[@duncanmann553]

Good to see you and Moose again 😊👍 that Rover was a surprise as there can't be many left. My food was Lasagne didn't try for 40 odd years, then one lunchtime at work it was the only thing left. Taste sensation 😋😋😋

[@SteveMillersm101]

Thanks for this MGZT/75, owner here and well worth the effort you put in

[@lorrainemccutcheon9927]

Lovely to see you and Moose back at work ! Car came up lovely as usual. I hate eggs , but tried egg fried rice and loved it

[@jonathanm.3948]

I'm about to buy a Rover 75 in a day or two and really glad I came across this vid. Looking to really have it restored to it's glory once more.

[@grantparkinson8562]

Absolutely great job Gary could you do a video on etched in bird droppings on black paint, cheers

[@markgoscinski3509]

i hated cucumber ..but tea and cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off and tea served out of a china cup is just excellent..just a thought , another great valet video with a deft hand on that razor blade !!!

[@leabarto8156]

I use a fabric shaver on pilings. Unliked food for me was chocolate. Still don't eat much of it. Goober peanut butter and grape jelly...wow that goes back to my childhood. I love the peanut butter and strawberry jelly version still to this day. Nice car!

[@tunwellengineering733]

Great video, know a couple of friends who had MG ZTs both had replaced ECUs as where they sit fills with water as the drains block. Good to start seeing your videos coming back

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Amazing how you left that car. Your beautiful dog is back with you and with a short groomed cut too. Xoxo from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷

[@autoshineblackpool]

He’s got his summer hair cut 🙂

[@AG-636]

Prawn cocktail at Christmas time avoided it for years then tried last year absolutely amazing mate 👍🏼

[@autoshineblackpool]

I do like a prawn cocktail ❤️

[@savagesam205]

Stunning car, great result! To answer the question: When I was younger I avoided French blue cheese. I really like it now! Maybe I should try the peanut butter jelly thing as well..

[@RainyRed]

Yes you should!!! It’s fantastic!!

[@jebsaekam]

Don't get 5he mix. Bread, smooth peanut butter and Jam (not jelly) of your choice. Stick to a berry jam. I'm partial to raspberry jam. Enjoy :)

[@paulaiton2598]

I had one of those. That interior looks like a rover 75 interior with zt seats

[@Rusty_Gold85]

4:15 river of mud comes out from under tyre . Was this car used in carrying soil out to the tip trucks ?

[@thomasstorie1621]

Had one of these 12 years ago,great car mine was an 04 reg trophy blue, this brought back memories.

[@sugrnspiced]

Beautiful outcome. To answer your question: cottage cheese. When I was younger the thought of it just grossed me out (texture issues are real). I broke down and sampled a minuscule bit and was actually so surprised. Whelp, now I quite enjoy it; usually with cucumbers, as a salad dressing replacement or, even better, with garlic powder and jalapeño flavored pretzel bits. I have only ever known people to eat it with peaches.....I haven't been that ambitious yet lol Needless to say, if you haven't yet, please give it a go!

[@admiralalcatraz6080]

Just a quick one if you are going to keep it, check the scuttle panel drains as a matter or urgency. They block and submerge the ECU in water. Odd how its also got the 75 walnut and not the ZT silver trim inside Great video as always.

[@autoshineblackpool]

You're the second person to mention that I'll check them 😊

[@owensteele1274]

X Power Grey! Really nice cars, built to last. The carpets are top quality, like thick velour on Range Rovers.

[@graemehunter5403]

you are back again, seeing as I am in lockdown again I am glad to see you.

[@LucasHainsworth]

Victorian?

[@dianabennett5820]

So glad to see another video! Love your work. Have you counted the change jar? Stay healthy- good to see Moose- nice haircut :)

[@Gordo101978]

I’ve heard you can use disposable shavers to remove all that from the seats and also on clothes. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are pretty normal here in the US and I tried it once but didn’t like it. On your question, it was sushi for me, and now I can’t stay away from it 😆

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Bonnet cables are a known issue on these. I've got a 75. I saw Judas Priest at Manchester Apollo about 15 years ago... parked outside was a black MG ZT belonging to bass player Ian Hill. Midlands Metal rules !

[@IllusivePrime]

My driving lessons are back on now, so hopfully when I pass, I'm hoping to get a moror like this as a first car. I actually liked that steering wheel cover! lol

[@Thanos.m]

I'll tell you that insurance isn't gonna be great and they aren't cheap to run that aside they are fantastic cars really underappreciated

[@DublinDan]

You're better of buying a 1.4 Ford Focus mk 2 face-lift model. Get one under 100, 000 miles off a respectable dealer 🤝

[@IllusivePrime]

@@DublinDan Thanks for the advice bud. 👍

[@LucasHainsworth]

That wheel cover was naff

[@VeyronBD]

Doesn't matter what car you buy, insurance is a "good deal" if you get lucky and get it under £1000, so pretty much everything is a rip off. I'd just advise you get a car you want instead of being like someone I know personally driving around a £200 fiesta that barely runs and paying £1300 in insurance for the privilege

[@darrenlane9072]

Wow gary that turned out well I'd have no issues driving that about it's now a nice tidy motor, As a kid I hated cheese just the smell would make me 🤮🤮🤮! Until many many years later I was very hungry an there was some cheese in the fridge so made a cheese an onion sandwich an loved it ever since but now cheese just doesn't agree wiv me il eat some an bout hour later its run to the 🚽💩💩💩🧻🧻! Keep up the good work an keep those videos coming!👍👍👍

[@carlatrujillo5659]

Blood sausage was something I thought I would never try and I was fed it in a burrito without knowing it was blood sausage and I loved it. Was surprised but still ate more 😄

[@johnsampey344]

What do you want for it ? I'm on my second one of these cars & would be happy to buy a third off you for my step son coming back after 14 years abroad.

[@WEVallely]

I hate it when my knob is dirty also. Vegemite was the food I thought would be horrible. Turned out it wasn't so bad. Great job on the MG. Stay safe

[@jamesblake3846]

What a great set of wheels to drive around in for £300. Always enjoy how thorough a job you do turning these cars around 👍

[@joseedumont3231]

Poor dog is naked 😁, it amazes me to see that your old cars have never rust on them.....it shows you propably don't have calcium on your roads....like us!

[@autoshineblackpool]

Summer haircut 😂👍

[@brianjennings789]

Hey Gary, try to use a non reusable shaving razor, it does the trick too and a lot more easier ☺️

[@loufaiella3354]

Don't drive that beauty too much until you check the condition of the engine/oil!! Well done...as always.

[@davidstopforth9960]

Answer, celery! Great work on the ZT fella. Well done!

[@JohnMcMahon.]

I spent the summer of 1988 in New York when I was 8 years old, (I’m Irish) and they offered me a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. I honestly thought they meant jelly, like ice cream & jelly. Turns out it was peanut butter & jam and I still enjoy it to this day, my kids give me funny looks every time I offer them some. A food I used to hate was parsnips but my wife roasts them with carrots and they’re great.

[@linseyyoung1772]

Try using an old style double edge razor (the type where the blades come bare) to shave that bobbling off. Works a treat. If you can find an "open comb" type handle, they work best I reckon. Wee tip for ye!

[@simonsuv8376]

Used to own a 75 cdti on an 04 absolutely stunning car electric blind in the rear full leather very underrated I loved mine

[@refa42]

Thanks for going through the effort of making these videos on top of the work itself. Pretty sure plenty of clean cars are clean because of you. I've always been on top of the cleanliness of my car but the videos still help. Here's a question and maybe an idea for a video: how you maintain your tools and keep them running? What's your routine? I would imagine the vac needed good attention after the car which had fire extinguisher emptied inside.

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Another great video Gary, great to see moose we missed him last time 😁🐶 and the food question answer is hummus 👍🇬🇷👍

[@alasdairmackenzie2589]

This was once a cherished vehicle as there are a lot of non factory bits. The mirrors are from an older car as they are the older alloy framed ones rather than the later plastic cheapies off the Rover 25. The wood effect electric mirror switches were never factory fit, which were originally black. That might be wrap or a car club order. There are Rover 75 and MG ZT with the BMW M47 engine which have gone well over 300k. Well screwed together vehicles that last and last. The best Rover ever made.

[@angusmclaren6257]

That really turned into a good looking car under all that dirt. Well done again.

[@RadfahrerProductions]

Hallo autoshiners! Ravishingly beautiful car. Luxurios interior. German engeneered drivetrain. The new owner is a lucky guy.

[@SidewaysKris]

Great video as always man, for me many Mayo is the big shocker, never tried it until a couple of years ago and I’m now 46 . Absolutely love the stuff 😂😂😂😂

[@mikec6919]

Looks much better! Rare old cars now! Always enjoy your videos, but always wondered, battery disconnected or not for seat removal? Keep it up man!

[@EdwinNew]

Under the rear seat there are two panels missing, meaning air and possibly exhaust fumes from outside can enter the cabin. The panels are there to provide access to the fuel tank.

[@sammytheseal2307]

Which ones? Looks normal to me..

[@TheYorkMan]

Black Pudding... Was put off for years as I knew exactly what was in it and how it was made. However, a couple of years ago at a greasy spoon cafe I thought 'why the Hell not?' and had some with my full English breakfast. Was really tasty and I could immediately understand why it goes so well with such a meal. I have since discovered though that the quality of the product plays a massive difference. Only get the relatively expensive stuff, as the cheaper ones aren't very nice at all!

[@autoshineblackpool]

Bury black pudding is great

[@Tufferss]

Hey awesome job love the videos. Another good way for getting rid of bobbles on alcanTara seats is to shave them with either a normal razor or even an electric razor. Its much faster 👌

Don't know whether the camera angle made the effect...but, the driver side front wheel looked to be sitting further back in the wheel housing, as if a shunt from the front forced it back. I'm sure it just looked that way.

[@victorgoncalves2442]

Nice job , as usual . Nice to see Moose around .

[@davek7256]

I can’t get the inside of my back window of my saloon streak no matter how I try and you made it look so easy!

[@sirjameshughmcbride8627]

Beautiful :) love my little rover, done 2000 miles this month!

[@boban250]

Have you ever tried taping a vacuum hose to the end of the rotator nozzle so that the dust gets sucked away instead of going airborne? All of the dust would make the tornador a no go for me :D

[@KernowGarage]

love seeing an older car get some attention, nice work.

[@rsscott5672]

This car does not suit the wood trim or yellow calipers. Nice black or dark grey calipers and a carbon trim kit would make this a really nice motor. Love watching your work mate 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lloydsetty]

Gary, answering your wee question....SPAM! I used to loathe it, but now, I really like it! And that Goober Grape is great! The also make it in Strawberry!

[@darrenmeears4667]

Good video apart from when you lobbed the steering wheel cover I'm very fond of the said item and thought it added to the rovers character I guess we all have different ideas on car styling. Great end result 👍👌👏👏👏

[@do33ychamb64]

I've got a 28 k miler le man's green 1.8 one of these, not a quick car but don't need to slow down for corners and rides beautifully . Cant seem to find many cheap decent ones any more, they do hold the road well for such a big car, interesting on getting the bobbles off seen many seats like that I do prefer the pre face lift model though. I've done many a broken bonnet cable on these nice little job to do

[@neusac4590]

As always, awesome job. Nice seeing you back. 👍👍👍👍👍😉🇺🇸

[@jediage8782]

Awesome transformation! Huge fan of your videos, was wondering if you are able to share where you get your music from? The tunes are fantastic! Keep up the great work 🙌

[@davidharman2705]

That is a very tidy and solid car. You've done a great job on that, looks the business...oh and Rhubarb !

[@Rosiebro-r2h]

A brilliant car is the Rover ZT/75. I've had mine for years and it still looks as good as the day i bought it. This particular ZT looks like it was once owned by an enthusiast looking at the extra Walnut finishers on the window switches. The diesels are great engines and will run forever it looked after. Just keep the plenum drains clear to avoid the ECU flooding and watch out for worn out clutches, There a pain to sort out. Apart from that there pretty much bullet proof

[@sammytheseal2307]

It's not so much the clutches on these, it's the hydraulics. I think clutches last 80-100k, so about average but the hydraulics can be quite unpredictable. To be honest I think all rovers are good, people just don't quite appreciate them for what they are, a lot of brand snobbery.

[@timslater9086]

I had the 75 version in the same colour on a 54 plate from new. I think it’s still going somewhere, bombproof engine although the fabric seats weren’t very hard wearing. Recently had a short date pot noodle, from the doomsday cupboard. Surprisingly tasty.

[@waynepattinson4762]

My dad had two rover 75,both with the BMW 2lt tdci engine, absolutely brilliant engine.The food , guacamole

[@m44kts]

Heard an electric razor/shaver works for removing the bobbling on the seats

[@skydiveprogression9875]

You can also use a disposable razor or sandpaper to get rid of the bobbles

[@paulmckinder3082]

I always thought thats was a cracking looking car white powder mmmmmm work car what line of work another great video

[@SammyRamboF5IsAwesome]

I just love these videos, he knows how to make a car look brand new 😍😍 Also, the songs he has added are really good too! 😁

[@sammeadows8614]

Interesting to see the last of the Rovers, sorry MGs? looking good again. I drove a 75 with 250k on the clock once back in 2005. I was surprised how nice it was a motorway cruiser. BMW 2.0d quality like you said pal👍🏻 Oh Marmite 😋

[@marcstedman8792]

Coffee! Didn’t start drinking until I was 38!!! Can’t start the day without.... Moose.... that is quite a trim poor guy... 🐶💈💈💈✂️✂️✂️

[@joaolopes9165]

your dog is so cute . keep the good videos . a nice final job as usual !

[@mick.5382]

Great job gaz,That boot carpet was minging lol.

[@nicolashughes9551]

How about a sweater shredder? Little portable device with grates and spinning blades that gets rid of pils on sweaters

[@Mogsy28uk]

nice work Gary, you make cleaning inside windscreen so easy. I coat my screen/glass with Rain-X or my fav Neg's HCD, for nice beads and watch the water fly off at speed. What kind of polish do you use with the Rupes and yellow pad?

[@rafaelgarridosalgado99]

We've missed your videos dude! Please please try to upload more! This whole being locked at home thing is driving us all nuts😅😅

[@richardsteckel2814]

One way to keep track of the bolts that secure the seats is to thread them back on the car hand tight until you reinstall the seats 😊

[@lt7automotive931]

What about the engine? Always look forward to seeing them get cleaned. sometimes it's the most dramatic change.

[@4bimmer_com]

Why have you skipped the headlights?

[@moussaabbahouli361]

Hello and thanks for the video. I have a question please. Actually I have a Karcher K3 vaccum : is it possible to find the same accessory to clean car's carpets?