Cleaning a FREE CAR That Was Abused for Years! | The Detail Geek

[@TheDetailGeek]

This might just be the BEST birthday present ever! Owner is going to have second thoughts about giving this car to his son now! 🤣 Hope you enjoyed this one! Have a great weekend!

[@tankmantankman1408]

Happy b-day Mitch!

[@TheDetailGeek]

@@tankmantankman1408 Not my birthday! 🙂

[@ashbhug9695]

U have magic hands❤️❤️❤️

[@Mr.Joker0]

Have ever had a tractor to detail??

[@tariqomran6711]

Great work as always, just a question why do you start the cleaning from outside then move to inside?

[@adambanner8273]

I do detailing for a high-end dealership to pay for school. I showed my fiancée this to get an idea of what I do at work, and now we watch this channel together all the time! Great work!

[@ugotowned4cash388]

Legit no one cares

[@jayzonyeezy2740]

@@ugotowned4cash388 that’s kinda fucked up. But I ain’t gon lie like I didn’t laugh hard as shit when I seen your comment 😂

[@GreaseMonkey1137]

What’s the most expensive car you’ve detailed Adam

[@brandonrides]

Damn I guess this community is home to shitty kids. Sorry 4 comments

[@paradiddledoo6854]

@@Z33_Cowboy Gotchu covered man. Got some dawn dish soap and a rag. On my way.

[@Robocoppat]

As a retired detailer of over 20++ years, let me say that you do the nicest work I've ever seen.

[@svenj1717]

Stipt polish point, wins in detailing by 100 points.. also alot of video's on KZbin

[@Mtd013]

Watch Ammo NYC, you'll see detailing there. This guy is also enjoyable, more relatable to us normal people

[@justSunny7]

I like how people leave comments about other channels when op is simply complimenting this guys work

[@Robocoppat]

@@justSunny7 I agree 👍. Jealous is the right word ☺️

[@jayzonyeezy2740]

I love how he said he didn’t wanna give his son anything too nice and you took it as a challenge 😂

[@edoardoprevelato6577]

Well tbh saying that something has no value or is not pretty only because it's dirty is kinda stupid.

[@jayzonyeezy2740]

@@edoardoprevelato6577 did I say that? My comment is based off of what the customer said and how hard TDG worked to make it as nice as possible. I never said a dirty car ain’t worth anything 😂

[@edoardoprevelato6577]

@@jayzonyeezy2740 you didn't, but the owner did

[@margotromeo1503]

@@jayzonyeezy2740 i think they meant cause it’s 16 years old and has almost 200,000 miles on it lmao

[@rodatamx]

@@edoardoprevelato6577 I doubt the slob owner of this car did regular fluid changes and such preventive maintenance, so yeah, it may look good, but can be a potato of a car

[@howlbig]

I just wanna say thank you for doing what you do. When I started watching your videos I was a washer at my local dealership. I always loved seeing you transform cars and make them like look like they rolled off the factory floor. After I was layed off because of covid I started doing research on detailing products. After some time I bought the equipment I needed and within no time I opned up my own detailing bsuiness. I'm now 8 months in going strong. The freedom and joy this has brought me is beyond words. From the bottom of my heart thank you detail geek. You inspired me to do what I love and make people smile because of it.

[@oliverwatts4705]

What's your business called and where?

[@howlbig]

@@oliverwatts4705 Golden detailing in Pennsylvania

[@naakai6397]

Wow. That's amazing. Congratulations 🎊

[@howlbig]

@@naakai6397 thank you 😊

[@TheSageSpartan]

Awesome man!

[@coolauntiejoyce]

You are without a doubt, the car whisperer Mitch. Breathing new life into neglected vehicles, one phenomenal detail at a time!❤️🌟

[@gonigeena]

What is that last emoji?

[@coolauntiejoyce]

@@gonigeena a pressure washer wand lol.😜🙌🏾 It’s an exclusive member perk along with member-only community posts, etc. You can click on the “JOIN” link next to the word “SUBSCRIBE” .💜

[@P_Weave]

The sad thing about the neglect these cars go through, is if the exterior isn’t even washed I can’t imagine they take care of the engine, transmission, and other vital components :(

[@SeattleMK2GLI]

This VW has over 300k on it so I'm pretty sure they made sure the mechanical maintenance was performed.

[@P_Weave]

@@SeattleMK2GLI I disagree. You can clearly see all the tires needed air. One of the most simple things to do with a car. Doubt they regularly maintained this vehicle. I think the owners got lucky with how well built VWs are.

[@AlanGresov]

@@P_Weave you don't know man, could have been very well maintained and then just not driven for a few years so it sat and got dirty

[@willparrish7646]

I hope maintenance in my cars but rarely wash them 🤷‍♂️

[@bghoody5665]

At least the car will be nice and clean when he has to bring it in to the mechanic.

[@theamonidiaries]

I wish we could've seen his son's reaction. This turned out amazing!

[@celestinoiiicaneca5657]

I hope you realize how much help you give us car owners with regards to how we're supposed to take better care for our cars so that we can avoid permanent damages. Thank you as always!

[@colleengordon2833]

Love seeing you pressure spray the inside of the doors without getting anything else wet ….. such precision is satisfying to watch 👍😎

[@justynswartz4200]

I figured it gets everything else wet but the carpets and seats all get cleaned/extracted afterwards so it dosent matter.

[@BonsaiRaygun21]

Weird how much my feelings about these vids has changed. When I was on unemployment I would smoke and watch these and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing the finished product. Now, after a year as a detailer at a collision shop, I can relate to the process and appreciate the time it takes to complete each step, and even feel a bit of pride in my work, even if the job itself does suck sometimes.

[@marshprofessionaldetailing9794]

Great transformation Mitch! That dad is the man for giving his son a new-to-him car and his reaction was awesome. Keep up the terrific content. I can't wait to see what you do next!

[@territ1231]

At 16 most kids are just happy to get any car!! This one is a great gift. Amazing job detailing this one.! Looking for a new video on your shop!

[@MrRdh567]

I could not live in a cold climate with snow anymore. I lived in an area that had snow through-out the winter, however it was before I could drive. I am obsessed with keeping my car pristine: dealing with snow, salt and slush on the car and in the car would put me over the edge. Kudos on a job well done.

[@Jennifer_MB]

Another banger of a detail Mitch! The owner was so excited, I think he flashed back to his own first car. His son will be thrilled, IF Mom doesn't take the car for herself 😭😂

[@TheDetailGeek]

Haha, imagine being the kid in this situation and having your parents keep your birthday present from you 😂

[@Jennifer_MB]

@@TheDetailGeek 🤣 Happy Birthday son! Sorry your Mom took your car, maybe next year?

[@CristoferMagana]

@@Jennifer_MB in that case we can get another disaster detail video next year

[@Jennifer_MB]

@@CristoferMagana Heyyyyyyy! 👑 You're right - what was I thinking?!

[@sethwilson6380]

I’m pretty sure the dad just gave his son his old car and kept the jetta

[@aye3678]

Great of you to include the owner of the car picking it back up after your work is finished. He was speechless!

[@denises9426]

Love how you work just as hard, and pay as much attention to detail to a “beater” car as you would a newer car. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@336_longhaulalex8]

Just so satisfying to see someone take so much time out of their day to detail a beater. I love seeing people love what they do take it so seriously.

[@mackmilly6715]

Imagine having 2.8 million subscribers, what a fantastic detailer you are. I've watched every video on both channels because these videos feed my OCD 👏

[@miqotelover]

But the video's are fake. He makes the cars extra dirty to make it seem like they are filthier than they are :c

[@mackmilly6715]

@@miqotelover yes I do that all the time, go into my garden, get some soil and wipe it all over someone else's car to make it look dirtier. Don't you do that?

[@Tony-id5up]

@@mackmilly6715 😂

[@TMGmarie]

@@miqotelover yes when i detail cars i go in my garage and grab any dirty tool and wipe it on someone’s car and make it EXTRA DIRTY so i can get the views and likes i want on KZbin.. dont you do that buddy??😑

[@1970boggy]

Really impressed you removed wheel trim's, seats and did the job properly so many don't!

[@Saile94]

My roommates and I have watched your videos for a few years now and we love them! But there has been something that’s been bugging us. You’re so thorough and precise at cleaning every inch of the car, and it’s fantastic to watch. But the bucket!! The steamer waist water bucket has muck running down the bottom of it as you empty it out! I know you rinse it out after… All of your work is super satisfying to watch and seeing a clean bucket would have the same affect. Honestly not a huge deal but I had to mention it. Thank you for taking the time to run cameras while you work for our enjoyment! Keep up the fantastic work👍🏼

[@rianime9371]

Owners reactions are always nice to see.

[@xandersmomsamby]

You made his birthday gift 100x better with the amazing detail job you did!

[@gorillasquadelite]

I spend my days running with a shammy washing multiple car lots with a huge pressure washer every day and trust me you have to be in shape to do detailing and pressure washing 😂 I tell people all the time it's not an easy job. Much respect man. Diesels are a killer. It's harder than a warehouse job.

[@juli-hannah3569]

Haha I LOVE that guys reaction to the finished product. Total Canadian dad behavior. Awesome.

[@DavidLeBlanc]

Mitch's calling it a beater was my first impression as well. It's fun to watch even a beater look clean and shiny.

[@neon-gh9sr]

I love it when you do older cars! Even though this is a 16 year old car, you made it look new!

[@hannahbice4378]

I've been watching this channel for a while now and you've really upped the standards when it comes to car detailing, other detailers I watch just don't put the same effort and detail into their work. Great job!!

[@charlespinson6693]

This is beyond impressive…… This is unbelievably out of this world…! There are no words that can match the skills you displayed on this customer vehicle.

[@cameronshoemaker9701]

I love it man .A few months ago I left a comment saying you should take wheel covers off steel wheels and clean under them as the salt rust the lug nuts and studs and keep the wheel clean underneath and you did it .Idk if you saw my comment or not but happy to see you continue to do better man keep it up!

[@SupremeHumanBeing]

For the interior, when you're vacuuming, you should use something to vibrate the carpet to loosen the particles stuck in there while you suck it up. Works pretty well! If you've ever seen videos of what sand does when put on a plate connected to speaker system, that's what I'm talking about. A high speed thumper can work magic

[@phishphood423]

I hope your videos encourage people to take care of their cars! This one sure makes me glad my parents gave me the car that they did! Never quite had to deal with the beater life, even though she was starting to get a tad old when I got her (2004 Volvo XC90 back in 2018). Graduating college soon and still have the car, no plans of selling!

[@Pinkapotomus]

Loved that the mom wanted to keep it after it was all clean!!! Great vid!💜💜💜

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! Have a great weekend!

[@ainzooalgown6450]

Never seen a car post-2010 that's roosted up on its edges. Absolutely unbelievable transformation once again

[@405scottjohnson]

Thanks for continuing to do everyday cars, even as your channel grows in popularity. Cars that go through the ringer show the most result from the detailing and it’s nice to see the contrast. Keep up the good work

[@touchedouche8806]

Its good to see a detailing channel that shows truly everyday cars. Stunning transformation. Just the initial pressure rinse changed everything. Great job

[@Mag1c4lyfe]

Amazing detail as always, Mitch! My favorite thing about white cars is the iron decontamination stage. As an owner of a white vehicle It's always fun seeing the purple. 😆

[@francisau8003]

I had to hit that like button even before the end of the video. Your videos made me wanna become a weekend detailer one day if I got a chance! People who have watched the whole video like me sure agrees, and we all share the passion of turning a dirt, grime covered car to looking almost brand spanking new, and coated is probably the most satisfying thing in life for us car geeks!

[@tatiannazutania7751]

What a lucky son. I hope he appreciates what his dad is doing for him. Great job!!

[@PACKERMAN2077]

The very opposite for me, (My 1st real licensed vehicle anyways I've had trucks before I could drive) It will be a low rider plus it hauls furniture and crap so it's gonna be as heavy and as slow as I can make it go 😄

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Honestly if this isn't something he ever has to pay back at the very least, If it was my kid he should have him wash it out in the freezing cold to really appreciate a clean car. That's what my dad did for me when I took his truck had me go wash it myself and it was a bonding experience Cause he wasn't really there half my life

[@vincealtez]

I hope the son is a "racer boy" where he would cover the car in performance stickers and spray paint the hood black.

[@tatiannazutania7751]

@@vincealtez Why?

[@vincealtez]

@@tatiannazutania7751 when I was 18, I thought it was cool to put stickers of performance parts (even though my car did not have them...lol) I wasn't those obnoxious dudes with loud music and woofers.

[@connernielsen]

I spent 2 hours cleaning a car over the weekend. That was enough for me but this man can spend multiple days and hours doing it and still have fun doing it.. Incredible.

[@joelbuchanan471]

That was amazing and fun to watch. I still say in the screen cap for this video you look like the superhero of detail. All you need is the red cape jutting out. Great work. Funny how the dad was re-thinking if the car looked too good for the teenage son. Looking forward to more of the build series next week. Thank you Mitch for all you do.

[@TheDetailGeek]

Haha appreciate it Joel! Have a great weekend!

[@JariDawnchild]

I'm kind of hoping we find out how the kid reacted to the car lol.

[@shannonp1656]

Agree with the superhero comment. When I saw the image I thought there was something about it that I just couldn't quite figure out. You nailed it. 🙂

[@michaellovely6601]

@@TheDetailGeek Mitch, you became the "fairy godfather" of this terribly filthy Volkswagen Jetta and when you waved your magic wand aka the pressure washer wand over this Jetta you gave the car its Cinderella moment.

[@trinaschell-raupp5852]

Love that you treated this beater as if it wasn't one. Great job

[@Alabastrodeamor]

Hello Mitch! I had a great time watching you transform this car. L👀king forward for more episodes. Have a blessed weekend and be safe! 😊❤️

[@abrilsanchez9905]

Lo mejor es la reacción del cliente...me encanta tu contenido. Gracias

[@NJ-Cathie]

Sharp! The car looks amazing. PS - I love Dad walking around the car admiring your work.

[@tammaragill9347]

WOW! That was a lot of purple running down the car after spraying it down with iron decontamination cleaner. Great craftsmanship as always!

[@joelbuchanan471]

Bring it on Mr Mitch! I am looking forward to seeing this car become beautiful again. That's gonna be too nice for the kid, the dad will end up with it. The 16 year old son get's the minivan! HA HA .

[@anthonyherweck5765]

Thank you for the tool recommendations. I have the mc1375 at home, I was steam cleaning my tile floors at home and the floor mop plastic housing broke where the attachment connects. I need to buy a new one, only 15 bucks. **I'm not complaining about the steamer, it's freakin amazing!!**

[@hilarymortis1257]

Looks brand new again, beautiful job as always!! Loved the dad's reaction, his son is going to love that car! ❤

[@theandrei_1904]

I don't think is brand new with all that rust everywhere...

[@ggj1987]

@@theandrei_1904 Exactly. All the paint has peeled off the side skirts. They are supposed to be white too

[@hilarymortis1257]

@@ggj1987 the car is old with a ton of miles, for it's age he did an amazing job and it looks as close to new as anyone can make it look. That is what I was trying to say. I know it has some rust, but it could be much worse especially with salted roads in the winter!

[@theandrei_1904]

@@hilarymortis1257 My dad has a vw bora from 2001 and it has no rust,is in perfect condition.

[@Kevinc34476]

You are amazing the heart and some you put into these vehicles.. keep up the great work.

[@blakebergy6589]

Wow! That'll be a great first car for him. Lucky guy! Awesome job with the detail, I'm loving all your videos

[@Dawson370]

Watching how you revitalize these cars and make them look as good as new again inspires me to get back into car detailing. So amazing seeing the transformation from beginning to end. Keep up the fantastic work you do!

[@alfredotello5583]

Excelente trabajo!!!!!!....me gust A la reacción de los dueños de los autos cuando ven limpio!!!!!....felicitaciones!!!!...saludos desde San Juan, Argentina

[@demonwithya9036]

I enjoyed seeing what you did with the pedals, that was one of my first curiosities when I saw you were doing a Jetta. The pedal doesn’t hang down but is instead mounted to the floor. Good job Mitch!

[@Major_Sergeant]

I just started watching your KZbin channel and am officially inspired to do this! Keep on motivating people!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CC-te5zf]

Great lighting on the reveal shots - perfect all around. Great job.

[@Creative_Kristi]

I would love to see a video on the clean up after a detail. Like cleaning the tools, the garage, etc. As always, a satisfying before/after!!

[@tracy_en6372]

Check out DetailGeek2

[@Creative_Kristi]

@@tracy_en6372 I’ve seen the garage cleanup videos on there but is there one about cleaning his bissell/tools that I missed?

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

@@Creative_Kristi there is always work to do after the detail and clean up , the entire floor has to be cleaned as well as detailing towel laundry

[@Mouthymensch]

I’m always amazed when the chairs change color!! 🤩

[@Gordo101978]

Another great transformation 👍🏼💪🏼 Sometimes all that dirt and muck act as a shield and protects the paint

[@ladybirdadams1038]

I hadn't watched your show in months.I finally got a job! It was fun watching you create magic on this car!😜

[@calmvillagelife]

I am convinced this guy turns any car into a factory new in a matter of hours, respect!

[@TrixR4Jesus614]

I’ve been waiting for the Jetta detail! I own a Jetta and it’s satisfying watching another get deep cleaned. After getting inspired by you, my Jetta looks brand new. Always keeping it clean

[@michelle.santosss]

I love these detailing videos and you hands down are the best one at detailing.

[@emeyers5984]

Wow! The Jetta transformation was awesome! I was shocked the seats were dirtier than the carpet! Now all they need to do is get a little paint to touch up the rust spots if they’re not going to repair them. I hope his son appreciates the car and his Dad.

[@tomhoyer2313]

Stunningly amazing. Wow. The detailing costs more than the car! You do beautiful work. His son will never get a speeding ticket in that.

[@jodykurt9935]

Ummm Yeah he will These cars have guts!

[@woodrowmuse8437]

What a great car for a young man’s first car! Great Dad!

[@M4captain16]

you really took working hard to a whole new level sir ✊🏼

[@allencedano3532]

You’re an amazing person, I had a Jetta as my first car and this felt nostalgic to watch. Thank you

[@TheAverageSavage1021]

Damn! 10 hours?! I understand not every car is this bad; or takes that long- how many cars do you detail weekly? And of those, how many are super dirty like this? Great video as always Mitch!

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

Fantastic job on the car, ''Detail Geek''.... and that's one true father there, giving that for his son.

[@randypeacock742]

Great job. You should start adding air to the tires as a courtesy to the customer. Just one small detail step makes a big difference.

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

And repaint the rust a little bit?

[@worshipwhilewewait]

SMASHED IT!!! Wow what a difference! LOVE watching ALL the vdo's You put out. It's obvious You LOVE what You do and do what You Love. GREAT JOB!!!

[@sinarodl663]

What a great transformation! I also recently got my best friend to watch your videos, and she's captivated by them! Keep it up!

[@GamerNerdess]

Cannot wait for the secret stuff. I need to buy that for my headlights. Mine are just faded and a bit yellow.

[@cameronmccullough3336]

I'm so looking forward to watching this new clip that will come tomorrow. You are so amazing! Continue to be the best you can be. Love always Mitch! #AmericansForDetailGeek

[@XT8797]

That's what I called "magic"!!!what a stunning job,well done.

[@taniaa.2454]

It would have been funny to see his sons reaction to the before and after of that transformation! Lol As always, good job Mitch! 👍🏼

[@TheCowboy4000]

One thing I would of done is use an ozone machine and change the cabin air filter for them. People rarely ever change those things. I mean if it's only $10-30 it adds value to the service.

[@kemb83]

I'm so gutted you don't deliver to the UK... I went online to buy a whole bunch of your products and realised I couldn't. I had to grudgingly buy them from a seller in the UK. I'll be keeping an eye out for when you can deliver to the UK. Love watching your videos 🖤

[@EveryAdventure]

Love to see the deep cleaning getting done. Very therapeutic. Two things you don't show on the vids, do you clean the headliner and engine compartment?

[@lukeheffernan]

I think he's said previously that he only spot cleans headliners. You really shouldn't ever clean the whole headliner, especially with steam, as it can melt the adhesive. These older Jettas too were notorious for having sagged headliners.

[@EveryAdventure]

@@lukeheffernan thanks, I normally use a low intensity soap with a nail brush to get rid of the marks and wetvac set to low to get rid of the dirt on the problem areas. Older Jettas is a prone to sag I agree

[@nyghtmoon]

Engine compartment is extra

[@VehicularVortex]

Usually, engine bay detailing is a customer-selected option. He only does engine bays if the customer chooses it.

[@Woo.f32]

You’re a very hard working man. Idk if you guys know but detailing a car this good let alone producing this length of a video constantly in this quality and camera work along with editing all of it. Definitely 5-8 hours of work right there.

[@Henrique_La_Farina]

Obrigado Casimiro! Por me viciar nessa parada! 😹😹😹 simplesmente a lavagem do entretenimento!

[@Plevna63469]

Let’s go Brandeau! Show support for Canadian Truckers and Freedom!

[@pamela4522]

Great job as always!The kid will be ecstatic!Enjoyed being there for the live chat premiere!

[@Pablus96]

Second video I see from this channel, after the Escalade. Great to have discovered this channel. Videos of this type are so peaceful to watch 😄

[@iamgiovanny458]

By far this is craziest transformation I’ve seen yet damn so satisfying seeing a old car look brand new again

[@toottootbleetbleet]

It looks almost new again! You always do such great work

[@jeanninecumming1254]

Dad must have sprung for some new tires! Good on him. Hopefully, your secret stuff will be available for purchase soon?

[@citibear57]

Nice birthday present. Happy Birthday, young man. May you have many miles of safe driving (and NO tickets!) 😄

[@landiahillfarm6590]

Question: how do you keep your garage floor drain from clogging up with the amount of nasty/dirty water that goes down it on a regular basis? [Seriously] Do you have some kind of built in trap system?

[@tony_25or6to4]

It's in one of his videos. I believe there is a trap he has to clean.

[@faithproctor9024]

The video may be on his second channel, Detail Geek 2.

[@LizMcNamara47]

All that snow, hard work! Great detailing

[@ajkoivisto-]

When I worked as car cleaner/detailer I was amazed how for example 2 year old Mercedes looked worse than many 10-15 year old cars just because of neglection. Personally I'd lose my sleep if I didn't take care of my cars 🆘️

[@MrTurboFour]

Nice job in the MK5 Jetta. First time watching a video on your channel. When you took the seats out I saw a loonie and then to find out that you're Canadian. Always happy to support a Canadian channel. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@123mvsmith]

Another amazing job Mitch! Nice slow-mo of the washing muscle flex...lol. Do you touch-up paint chips or scratches? Just wondering, it would be great to see your process....

[@paulchilds8884]

Just came across your channel nothing more satisfying than cleaning a dirty car great job

[@antonuccid]

These videos are great. I want to see they do a under the hood cleaning and see the gunk come off an engine.

[@Marietta30064]

It was so satisfying to watch this transformation and I would LOVE to have you do the same on my car!!! Well done.

[@CanadianBirdNerd]

Loved seeing the iron come out of that car and I noticed all the road tar on it! Question I have for you. How often do you shampoo the carpets of your own vehicle?

[@lindarodriguez7066]

DG secret stuff!!? How exciting to see you growing your brand! Can't wait for the official announcement!

[@danielbaker953]

As always, I really enjoy your videos!! Have you ever given thought to getting an air compressor to air up the tires for your customers? Or adding engine cleaning to your detail service?

[@rayshutsa6690]

Mich what another awesome detailing job. The reaction of the father said it all. Your knowledge and professionalism has awestrucked another customer congratulations. 😀🇨🇦

[@sharvarilatkar6442]

Mitch*