Cleaning an Abandoned BARN FIND Car! | INSANE Story | The Detail Geek

[@TheDetailGeek]

What a WILD transformation! It’s hard to believe that’s even the same vehicle! Be sure to check out the holiday weekend sale to stock up and have a fantastic weekend guys!!

[@StickNclutch]

I have a 2011 peterbilt semi truck it's filthy 🤮and needs attention 😩

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

Mitch, Happy 🇨🇦 Day! Be a safe holiday.

[@jademcpherson6301]

Great work as always. But how come you don't ship to the U.K?

[@semalodi]

Never Forget use a mask please!

[@japv9299]

Can you verify if the person that reply to me on my comment is a scamer?

[@2010challengerRT]

2010, one of the last years of Pontiac. The condition of this car is like a metaphor for how GM treated Pontiac. Left abandoned and neglected.

[@jamesfeltner63]

Sad truth. I’ll be keeping my 2 pontiacs for a very long time.

[@michaelm3381]

I've owned Pontiacs for 23 years, and I plan to keep them forever. Good save.

[@T-Rex-nm1se]

I agree, I wish Pontiac was still here. Buick should've been the one to go. But due Buick sales in China, GM neglected Pontiac in favor for Buick.

[@spearheadinc]

GM did the same with historic European brands, Swedish SAAB and German Opel ... SAAB went bankrupt, Opel in coma ...

[@ApartmentKing66]

Excellent point, Leif. Very well put. And I would add that not only is the car's condition like a metaphor for how GM treated Pontiac, but also how GM treated their customers. If a customer needed something from GM that wasn't in GM's best interest (e.g. covering rental car costs when one of their warehouses was on strike), the customer got the corporate yawn 'n' shrug from GM. "Your problem, not ours." This from a company worth billions.

[@MichiganBoy-nb9vf]

Can we just appreciate the guy who drove the car to the detail geek? What a legend!

[@Das-hf4cv]

Honestly I hope they towed it instead of driving it. That car was gonna give someone a disease before cleaning.

[@kylethreadgill5576]

I really hope no one drove it there

[@ViNcE-4387]

i hope to god they towed it

[@benjaminhill9701]

Hello got give to you. If you find a another car like that let me know I will buy it

[@CwxwYT]

😂

[@schoonergirl2658]

I’m going to start calling you ‘The Miracle Worker’ from now on. If anyone can bring a mess like this back to usable life, you can! Simply amazing!

[@billbrown220]

No doubt he’s a miracle worker.

[@melaniethies379]

I agree he's awesome

[@aureliar.4233]

Magic Mitch

[@adnanxhemajli360]

Amazing as usually, my favourite 👍

[@persesog]

Every time I go down this rabbit hole of car detailing I want to start my own business, this transformation is absolutely insane. Love the vids ❤️

[@leoheartstrings4720]

It's been a year, did you do it? Or what is your new rabbit hole?

[@bbqguy777]

Freaking amazing! Hats off to the God of car cleaning! On a side note I finally pulled the trigger on the McC steamer. I couldn’t be more pleased. Bought a 2002 Toyota Corolla, gravel road driven, hadn’t been cleaned for 14 years, 142k original miles, for $400 US. Car was thrashed inside and out. After two days of DG love techniques car looked showroom new. Sent pics to the previous owner, and he didn’t recognize the car. Steamer was a game changer! Wish I could share the pics! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Georgia-WRBNS]

That's Awesome! Will have to check them out myself!

[@kathleencomeaux7165]

Now you need that vacuum cleaner.

[@theprojectproject01]

I bought the Bissell extractor, mostly on his recommendation, and I couldn't be happier with it. I'm giving the steamer as a wedding present to a friend of mine, and I hope she likes it as much as you and Mitch.

[@MsJapanino]

I think THIS is the most drastic transformation I’ve seen, mainly because a lot of the car looked brand new in the after shots

[@ramonangelsanabria9300]

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[@marishathiessen1321]

It never ceases to amaze me how just vacuuming can improve the interior of a vehicle... awesome transformation

[@dwaynestewart9477]

He has a damn good vacuum thats why. My small hand held vacuum doesn't do shit. 😅

[@danevileye]

If u take a closer look on 00:30, u can clearly see that the DOT number on the tire is 4419, so it was probably abandoned since 2019

[@realpdm]

What a transformation! Do you ever get any cars that are just like, regular dirty? If you had to do this for every customer seems like you'd get sort of worn out after a while.

[@GarrettAdamsRacing]

Details of this quality and care usually cost lots of money. Sometimes upwards of $1,000. If your car is regular dirty, then you probably don’t need his services. Also, probably doesn’t post the less dirty cars, they wouldn’t get any views.

[@roborat]

@@GarrettAdamsRacing yeah I'd assume he does his regular business off camera

[@chrisberry9417]

Plain and simple, your work is just amazing. Loving the chemical line up and ready to see some new additions to it.

[@rbirkheimer59]

Love it and it looks amazing. Concerned you didn't where your covering over your mouth with all the mouse mess in there. I'm a Grandma so I worry about everything even someone else's son. I enjoy watching you transform all the filthy car', trucks. Thanks for all your hard work.God Bless.

[@Georgia-WRBNS]

Same! Mama Bear came out in my comment, lol!

[@lallanisdead]

I work at a movie theater, so I’m coming home at usually around one or two in the morning most nights. Naturally, if I go to sleep immediately, I end up waking up in cold sweats having nightmares about popcorn and drink machines. These videos are a tremendous help in winding my mind down before I try to sleep. The cut the popcorn nightmares down by probably 80%. Thank you so much for these videos, and I’m just now realizing I probably need to start reading books again.

[@Jakers98789srekaJ]

It never ceases to amaze me how dirty a car comes in, and how well you make it look like new again.

[@bekahw1509]

24:34 is such a fun camera angle! I struggle washing the windshield and you made it look so much more simple 😂 also was entertaining to see you wipe down both mirrors haha. Another amazing video Mitch 🔥

[@tonyabower5084]

OMG Mitch, the reveal is insane! Awesome detail! You out did yourself again.

[@tammyc1276]

Wow I'm always in awe of the way these are transformed. Looks beautiful

[@BillyT531]

You should show how you remove the seats, disconnect the electrical, the battery, etc. And what precautions should be taken.

[@shubhjotmaan6989]

for the seats the major concern is airbags only. rest are just bolts primarily 10mm.

[@cavalierliberty6838]

@@shubhjotmaan6989 airbags are good to go after 10 minutes of the car being disconnected with headlights on to discharge the whole system.

[@shubhjotmaan6989]

@@cavalierliberty6838 l just remove the battery and then unplug the pins of airbag from bottom of the seat.

[@andyjohnston1084]

Looks great…..I commented awhile back about using a quality respirator and was very happy to see you wearing one because people often overlook the real dangers with mould etc……great job as always. My question is about the engine bay detailing tips? Cheers

[@thesportsguy3609]

The smell inside that car must have been pretty bad. Looks amazing!

[@Flyforawhiteguy1982]

Ive been a master tech with over 24 years experience. I started my career detailing cars and t a dealer. Best job ive ever. I wanna do a mobile mechanic slash detailer. Im taking notes on your videos. Awesome page bro.

[@bluerazor7049]

Been watching you for two years now! It's nice to see a Pontiac or other car who's manufacturer is long defunct. The G6 is one of the few modern cars I like because I am a classic car guy.

[@CharlieMorningstar]

I got a G6 for dirt cheap from a family friend whose daughter also neglected the shit out of it. Food all over the seats, broken CD player, scratches all over the door like she couldn't get the key in it on multiple occasions, cracked bumper, etc.. These cars may not have been great but I don't think they deserved this kind of treatment lol

[@jamessimmonds3773]

Great job on the detail. The guys at the scrap yard will appreciate the cleanliness as they put the car into the shredder.

[@markwgoldsmith]

The way you take a disgusting, stinking, pigsty turd of a car, & turn it into clean, shiny...turd of a car is really very impressive: that Pontiac was one step away from a one way interview with the crusher, for me..! Really love the amount of care & attention you put into your work, well done.

[@aBMWEnthusiast]

I guess it's true; you can polish a turd, but in the end, it's still a turd.

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@aBMWEnthusiast How is the G6 a turd? They are great cars for what's just a family sedan.

[@aBMWEnthusiast]

@@hakeemsd70m I was not referring to the branding; instead, I was commenting on the overall condition. Even after a complete detail, the car was still in poor overall physical condition.

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@aBMWEnthusiast Oh, I see what you mean. I agree. It's a shame somebody left this car to die.

[@mikee4571]

Brought back some memories, my first car was a Pontiac G6. Awesome work!

[@Fightdog]

I bet the owner was happy with that transformation. Do you ever clean the engine bay?

[@nasarullahkhan337]

yeap he has done that on several vehicles, he uses a degreaser and then quickly rinses it off with a hose, afterwards he blow dries it with a leaf blower and applies that interior dressing to all the black plastics

[@yaboyfrosty7753]

Nice work man can wait to see you in the future

[@denises9426]

Unbelievable! Your attention to detail is absolutely amazing. Love your channel, love your content.

[@DCTribble]

Regarding the question of the week, I think that anything you show adds to the video. Drying door jambs, add. Spraying out the trunk lid jamb area , add. No you dont hat to show all, but seeing those would be cool, too.

[@dalesmith292]

On this episode of "out doing myself, again..." Man you are awesome and your passion for this shine bright! Another great job!

[@dalesmith292]

Oh, a good friend of mine that follows you asked me "Its the same shoes in his videos. How do they stay so clean?" I said - Well, the shoes are obviously getting detailed too. LOL

[@janesynnot7446]

What a great transformation. A great bonus for the owner to find in his new property.

[@kvk13]

Awesome transformation. Well done 👍

[@bertharwizi5090]

great work there pal, your work is so satisfactory, great tools too.

[@Redmon05]

I think I would've passed on this one! Kudos to you, Mitch!

[@mayjan74]

Hats off to you, Sir. Amazing. I thought a car like this would make you nope outta there, but you performed a miracle.

[@eckes13]

DG, when the shop is open, have you thought about having quickjacks or lifts to raise the vehices?

[@elizabethannfarrow1971]

That's what I keep sayg.If he could get the vehicle off the ground...a much better detailg.He can't get under the tire unless he Jack's it up or pulls the vehicle fwd.G said he'd get all wet if he did that.well he's going to get wet anyways. It's just part of it.The tires r nasty not just dirt but all the roadkill. Who as a teenager and beyond went to the car wash just to get out of the house and didnt get wet? The car got washed and I got cooled off.

[@Georgia-WRBNS]

Then he would be more into auto mechanics/restoration vs auto detailing if he did that. Then he would get hooked into, "hey, while you're under there change the oil, and check the brakes, and etc. etc. would ya?" That would be my wild guess. Then he would have to get licensed and even more things and insured to the hilt. But, maybe it's something later if he wanted to hire a whole crew and staff. He said he didn't want to do that once on his DG2 channel.....

[@eckes13]

@@Georgia-WRBNS having a lift wouldn’t put you in a mechanic category…having a lift, you could take the wheels off and clean both sides…you could deep clean the undercarriage (with soap) not just spray, etc…

[@Georgia-WRBNS]

@@eckes13 I'm sorry! I had not thought of it that way! That would make it much easier to do! I don't know why, my mind went to a more mechanic/restoration aspect! 🤦🏼‍♀️ My apologies! Have a Great Weekend!

[@eckes13]

@@Georgia-WRBNS all good bro…be safe

[@makai013]

Although my car is not in a disgustingly bad condition, your videos make me want to deep clean my car and at least take the seats out to see what stuff I find beneath them. I only wish I had some time and the necessary skills to that :/. Thanks for your amazing videos!

[@blasterzx]

Can’t wait to see the insane transformation that’s about to happen!

[@michaelskinner896]

Glad to see you were wearing your respirator on this one Mitch! Great turn-around. It was ironic seeing that "Car Care" sticker on the top back window, haha.

[@nicholasmathes5367]

Funny thing is that Unique Care Care is a local card detail group in Johnson City TN, USA. No where near Canada.. lol

[@DesmondHughes]

Mitch when you know you have a vehicle with a strong possibility of an infestation how do you prevent live critters from presenting themselves during detailing?? Do you ozone treat it beforehand (idk if that would even help lol)???

[@zohanrock]

That dash transformation is crazy amazing.

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

How's exciting! I believe in your expert knowledge of many challenges successfully as old and brand vehicles. All of the disgusting everything to change and improve from the abandoned barn find. Excellent job! Happy 🇨🇦 Day ❤️❤️❤️😊👍

[@slapnuts481]

Is this english lol

[@CriticalCentrist]

My instincts are telling me the car is either stolen or used in a crime somewhere. Very odd to abandon a working vehicle in a barn.

[@ramonangelsanabria9300]

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[@logangeilhard2870]

Great content! How do you manage to keep water out of the vehicle while spraying door jams? I work at a car wash and have trouble with this. No one taught me how to do it right. Keep up the good work!

[@ethantan9434]

It’s cause he does it at a certain angle

[@angehibb446]

That has to be the most incredible transformation I have ever seen!!! Unreal! You truly are a miracle worker!!! Absolutely amazing!!!

[@danjordan1979]

I wonder if there's any car you just look at and refuse to do! I'd have to be hazmat suited to go anywhere near this car. 🤢 Great job! 👍

[@julieedmonds3479]

Absolutely unreal transformation. I have the same question as several others. Do you wash the engine compartment, Mitch? I can't imagine what this one looked like!

[@marcokiebra1154]

absolutely impressed by such magic .. that cat looks immaculate

[@marymadigan9707]

Omg Mitch what a fabulous transformation love from Ireland 👏😎🇮🇪

[@bread-gz3rl]

Have you tried any of the numatic extractors? They may be almost 1000$ after tax in Canada but they'll leave it dry and if you buy gerorge then you can vacuum the cars out and wash the garage floor.

[@HeatherLedford-s3p]

Thank you so very much for all of your hard work and dedication.

[@jarrahfitzgerald2752]

How do you stop microfiber towels from linting when they're new? Always leave fibres for me

[@noahpehowic6080]

This happens to me too! I love my microfiber towels but I keep washing them and the lint stays in them so it's hard to feel like they're clean.

[@Petru.Stefan]

Vacuum them

[@martin5759]

@@noahpehowic6080 high quality towels such as chemical guys. Or designated drying towels.

[@dianeandorchidsatvictorharbor]

My Mum taught me to wash new towels with a cup of white vinegar in the final rinse. Salt can work the same but has to be dissolved in hot water before adding to the towels. BEAR IN MIND......these were for normal household towels, I dont know how this would work on microfibre.

[@lauralake7430]

Buy better towels. Sounds sarcastic, but its not. If they are linty, they are not helping you. You might as well use a cotton towel if you are going to use a linty toel

[@Smithy1789]

Wow what a transformation! 😲 You did an incredible job on this one. 😎👌🏻

[@CuriousMess61]

Awesome video! Question: Do you ever take the carpet out and vacuum underneath, especially when there are signs of mice and roaches?

[@krettaross4357]

That was absolutely amazing!

[@lifeventuresph7054]

I can't resist cleaning my car after watching your vids, i also wanted to start this kind of business.

[@xandersmomsamby]

You definitely brought that car back to life!

[@ttop64]

Hi Mitch. How careful do you have to be around the speakers in the door panels with the steamer to make sure it doesn't damage them ?🤔

[@Thebatcavepetfriendlybakery]

Really careful, the water can damage them especially if left. Never steam without drying it directly after!!! He cuts out the part where he takes a dryer to them in these videos bc its not satisfying and is kinda boring, but in a video talking about his full process, he does dry the speakers directly after steaming

[@luv4life1]

I appreciate that you treat all the cars the same no matter the condition.

[@teddy.yellowbuckets]

Some people just carelessly do stuff but this man right here takes his time and makes sure it’s spotless and looks brand new, bravo my guy God bless you in Jesus Name

[@pamgreen1717]

Another amazing before and after! Can’t wait til next Friday!

[@tfitz44]

Great video! Just curious, and this might have been asked already, but do you ever use an Ozone Generator for the interiors? With all the rodent droppings and such, I would just want to make sure the interior was purified and deodorized.

[@Lucie-ho1qv]

He has in the past (during Covid times) not sure if he still does now and just doesn’t record it!

[@tfitz44]

@@Lucie-ho1qv Cool! Yeah, I imagine there’s not much to record with that. Sort of like that old infomercial for the rotisserie, “just set it and forget it.” 😆

[@LarryRichelli]

Nice job but I am wondering about the engine compartment. Did you detail that also....I am sure that some critters were living there also.

[@ashcraft555]

How did this car even get in your garage? I can't imagine the mice didn't also chew through wires and all kinds of other stuff. And I don't think the owner replaced the engine before driving the mouse poo to you. And what was done to ensure the mice and roaches weren't in there anymore so they didn't get into your home? And why did the mice not chew on the seats?

[@marshprofessionaldetailing9794]

This thing was absolutely trashed! Wow...Great job yet again sir!

[@sharihornsby2024]

I have a few questions but I’d first like to tell you that I’ve come to really enjoy all your videos on both channels, having found myself with a lot of extra time on my hands while recovering from a work-related accident that occurred last December 7, 2021. Keep up the good work! First question: When do you expect to be doing detail jobs in your new building? Second question: Do you plan to eventually build a home on the property or will you remain where you’re living now? Third question: Do you currently or will you be recycling the water that you use in your detailing business?

[@betty_davis]

I think it's amazing how clean even just the vacuum gets the rugs!

[@dvet91]

I might be hallucinating from lack of caffeine, but did I see a "Car Care" sticker on that back window??? Kinda ironic... Excellent work, as usual, Mitch. I hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend!

[@tomsipe]

Another great transformation! I would love to see how you actually remove the plastic trim panels before you clean them.

[@TheWayToGameHD]

These videos are so satisfying that if I’m struggling to sleep I put em on and they calm me enough for me to sleep it’s crazy.

[@jeanvillard2606]

King of Detail. From horror to "normal". Awesome job bro.

[@jakepete5831]

Thats incredible! Best transformation yet

[@dustindent7829]

Incredible job!!! I'm surprised they didn't have you clean the engine too. You're a Detailing master, that's for sure.

[@1990Ravens]

Wow! You brought it back to life!

[@thaerhaddadin1980]

I've been watching your videos and I'm impressed with the quality of work you do. One question! What do you do with the engine? Have you ever worked on Engine Cleaning? If yes, what kind of liquids and adhesives do you use to make sure you don't damage the electrical equipment? Do you have a video as well for the process? Thanks and keep the good work.

[@ersarah7325]

I truly enjoy watching your videos every Friday great tips and tricks for my car

[@lottie2525]

I bet even the Detail Geek looked at that one and had a nanosecond of doubt, but yet again, another amazing transformation. Shame we can't have before and after smell-o-vision too, bet that was one of the biggest improvements with all those mouse droppings! Great job.

[@eveb446]

Once again, a job very well done. Congratulations Mitch.!!!!!

[@taytase]

Can you PLEASE show us the emptying of your vacuum cleaner’s collection bin? That would be quite the spectacle!

[@alanavery346]

You are the most amazing person to take this junk and made it look amazing. You definitely are a miracle worker.

[@vincentschreiber9496]

Dude, beautiful transformation, awesome job.

[@lynnjasen9727]

And voila! Nice, clean, basic transportation. I am always amazed at the major return on investment produced by the effort expended to wash the outside and vacuum the inside. Then, of course, the real work begins! Fabulous result, as always…

[@carjen121]

Wow looks brand new. Hope they keep it clean. Great job Geek💕👏🏼

[@kennyjohnstone5691]

Wow that’s 1 amazing detail, completely changed interior.

[@infiniteasmr341]

I love the music you use, and I'm always hoping that the music you use for when the car is done and you're showing it off is the one you used in the video. Great video, as always!

[@johnreyes7488]

Omg that by far the best transformation ever on this channel

[@johncraft8175]

Wow, what a transformation! This one is certainly nominated in the category of dirtiest, smelliest interior. Mice turds, yuck!

[@davidschank956]

It just blows my mind wen I see what people bring you to clean.!!

[@marksimkiw7181]

Great transformation Mitch 👏 👌

[@elainanatale6969]

That blue is such a nice color amazing job! I personally love hand washing my car too and cleaning it OCD lol gives you such a great relief when you do it yourself and see the results

[@Neos1992]

I actually have a good question: when you are doing the vacuuming in the vehicle, why do you use a narrow head instead of a wider head?

[@jaywillet-cruz]

Hey Mitch, The car is not abandoned anymore!!! It's looks Great 👍🏼 As Always Amazing!!!💯💕🤗

[@debtouchinski5672]

Another amazing transformation!

[@shairsko9360]

Dude fabulous job! Have you ever considered doing restoration of the body paintwork too? That would be insane for content!

[@nolanamiller6532]

I don't care how a car is , you make it look like new. I love your work. Beautiful work as usual. TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE.😁

[@deekogangsta3587]

Awesome work!! One thing you forgot was door jam in the truck.

[@stevenbourne1417]

Definitely one nomination for detail geek Awards later this year I reckon. Well done again Mitch all the best 🇬🇧

[@nousername9742]

Love when you post a new video it’s so calming and relaxing to just sit back and watch after a long stressful day.. another great clean up got that car looking amazing 🫡

[@Jonescarla1738]

Have you ever had a disappointed customer? I’ve only been watching your vids for about 2 weeks now and I’m impressed with what you do. 👍🏾