Cleaning an "UNCLEANABLE" Trade-in Rejected by the Dealership!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Did you think it was going to come out looking THAT good? Be honest 😅 Do me a favour and hit the thumbs up button, share the video with a friend and gross them out, and subscribe if you haven’t yet! More videos like this one coming your way soon 😉 Have a great weekend!

[@BMW_istop]

Does your vacuum ever get clogged…?

[@lesliegreen7124]

The headrest..omg!

[@christinadavid9139]

😂the cleanes thing is the Dog?? I think he did not like the car or riding in it also

[@13lackhood]

Given what is seen from you so far then yes, amazing job as always pure ASMR from another clean freak(how the hell do you let your car end up looking so bad, seriously spend 15 min with a vacuum and 10 min with some APC and a couple of towel once a week and its done)

[@kimmiszczak9876]

I thought the drivers side 🙄 EVERYTHING was the most disgusting.

[@tripolarmisfit]

20 years ago, I worked as a valet runner. I used to get cars as dirty as this and I always asked myself: "If this is their car, I wonder what their home looks like"...

[@JonathanVachon777]

Imagine inside their body too

[@BillionairesArentYourFriends]

Right? 90% chance their house is filthy. Ironically though, sometimes if someone is messy (not dirty) with their car, they're not messy with their house and vice versa. I have absolutely no idea why. Someone's car will look like a bomb went off in the back seat, but their house is tidy. But filthy like this? Filthy definitely everywhere. I'm sure their body is pure filthy too.

[@steren700]

Dude, imagine this owners lungs....

[@sylviaivie7047]

Judge not, or be measured by the same criteria.

[@simplygregsterev]

Im a mechanic and I often ask myself the same question getting in clients cars!

[@VanillaCaramelFudge]

This is the best anti-smoking video I have seen in a while

[@bloodiamondeyes]

I wouldn’t call it as much as a anti smoking video, rather an anti irresponsible video. Had the owner never smoked in the car. You would never knew he smoked. Some people are disgusting. Whether they smoke or not. I’ve known people that smoke that are fairly clean people.

[@emily_nelson]

There was never a chance I was going to start smoking, but this video has really made me confident about that decision.

[@bxllxdxnnx]

@@bloodiamondeyes well yeah you can regularly wipe down your car, it's just harder to wipe down your lungs

[@ShadowBoss0001]

I wouldn't say anti-smoking more like just a homeless person living in there vehicle

[@ShadowBoss0001]

ALL the dog food pee stains mixed with cigarette ash

[@DBogie]

Anybody who was a passenger in that car at some point deserves a medal of valor

[@giorfi-n7v]

and I feel sorry for the dog....smoking is such a nasty habit.

[@tieskeellis8531]

Or is just a pig as the last owner was.

[@professornuke7562]

@@giorfi-n7v Came here to say this. Have a like.

[@philoshaughnessy906]

Like sitting in an ashtray

[@lizblodgett3336]

Purple heart

[@AFBrat1957]

Thanks

[@J_L3z]

How has no one seen this?

[@Spotty_Genes]

Fr

[@derrickbell3087]

You’ve just earned yourself more business from this dealership! This went from a $500 vehicle to a $5k vehicle easily. Not sure how someone could sit in that or let it get that bad. Filthy

[@gregmiller7123]

Even clean, I wouldn’t want to be the new buyer! I imagine the mechanicals were as bad as the interior. Oil changes and tire rotations are for sissies! 😵‍💫😂

[@peter7582]

They probably evaluated it as mechanically sound or else they wouldn't invest like 1000 bucks to get it cleaned.

[@gregmiller7123]

@@peter7582 The video title alone says it was dealership rejected. Either way, I’d have it inspected by an independent mechanic before I’d even consider it.

[@duster4234]

If their vehicle was this nasty I can't even imagine what their house and personal hygiene looks like.

[@jamesdelong6401]

💯. It's AMAZING, how much more money you can get out of a vehicle from a. GOOD, detail job. I've been detailing vehicles since I was 13 years old. I'm 45 now. I've helped, hundreds of customers get thousands more for their vehicles. Detailing is truly. An art form.

[@WimS675]

Under all the dirt and grime this car was in not too bad shape. No big dents, scratches or torn fabric. It all cleaned up very nicely. Well done sir!

[@feliciawilliams5720]

I was surprised there were no cigarette burns…🙄

[@PeugeotRocket]

Still a Ford Escape though... Those first two generations were pretty bad.

[@jimmycline4778]

I bet they never changed the oil when they should have, I still wouldn’t want this vehicle

[@nicholasmiller8876]

Absolutely. 100% agreed.

[@richf5967]

@@jimmycline4778yep and I reckon it’s always gonna have a lingering smell. Just watching this makes me want to go and take a shower

[@peterforst2319]

A reaction from the dealer would have been the icing on the cake.

[@elizabethdixon9884]

Reaction of the Former Owner would be Priceless TOO!

[@brendashaw7388]

You need to start adding the reactions of the dealers or owners that would be epic!❤

[@IMaximusDMI]

@@elizabethdixon9884 The owner would have bought his own car back from the dealer after looking at it.

[@elizabethdixon9884]

​@IMaximusDMI Yep! But first you would have to convince the former owner that that IS their car! 😂

[@Lenya1]

I was hoping of that too

[@suzannehall7793]

I love how you do before and after at each stage. Very satisfying.

[@krob5375]

It doesn't matter how many of these i see, or how many trashed homes I go into on the job, I'm always shocked at the level of filth some people create, tolerate and willingly live in. Nice work.

[@Pness9550]

Yep. And they will always tell you how their dogs NEVER have um.. “accidents” as they like to call it.

[@MJAY-N7129]

Same It's shocking

[@sappyjohnson]

@@Pness9550 Some people live in homes that have piles of dog waste on their carpets. I can't imagine it.

[@brandyjean7015]

I've got a small farm & use my old Subaru Forester like a truck. Hay, maybe a few crumbs of feed, some dog slobber on rear windows, I've even found a goat pellet a time or two... But I keep extra rubber mats on the floor & detail it myself seasonally. That level of sticky grossness is disgusting.

[@anaangel1636]

Tons of lazy people, you can even be poor but never stop cleaning around yourself.

[@AdamSTL-UNC]

I asked a question last video about seatbelt cleaning and this week we get a full showing and explanation! This is why you're the best!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Just for you! 😊

[@AdamSTL-UNC]

@@TheDetailGeek My guy👍

[@chasemixon6327]

just for poops and grins, I clean the seatbelts, with the Pressure washer, just pull the seatbelts out as much as possible and close the door, then run the pressure washer over the length of the belt outside the car... :)

[@patf7474]

Accidently ran across your video. Now I want to go clean my car. What an excellent job you did. Congrats!!

[@iam1smiley1]

​@@chasemixon6327 I like your idea! I've been detailing 34 years and always found seat belts one of the most difficult things to fix. I'll give the power washer a go....thanks.

[@kinskifilms]

I'm not gonna lie dude; you gave me the confidence to tackle my disgusting engine bay (years up and down dirt roads). With your advice about low pressure water, undoing the battery, and not letting the degreaser sit for too long, it looks like it just came off the assembly line. Thanks for the satisfying but also super informative vids

[@TheDetailGeek]

That’s awesome!

[@iaincowell9747]

@@TheDetailGeek Should definitely change the cabin air filter too

[@TheDetailGeek]

@@iaincowell9747 not my job bud.

[@Sorchia56]

@@TheDetailGeek With you on that one!

[@hawksite]

I restored a car like this in the 70’s. The tar actually preserved some of the plastic and vinyl. Not that I would recommend that as it probably took 20 years off the pervious owner….

[@silverfoxninja]

The doors and cupholders were the worst and you made them shine like new. I'm so glad that I don't smoke in my car. I am a smoker and I'm working on quitting. Starting with not smoking in my car has helped me a great deal. Seeing this nastiness is solidifying my resolve. Thank you for your time and attention.

[@nonosejoe3990]

That was the first step I took when I quit smoking. You can do it! good luck.

[@silverfoxninja]

@@nonosejoe3990 Thank you so much. I'm getting better each day so I know I can. Down to 2 packs a week and soon there will be none.

[@Reggae2703]

That’s a good idea, I want to quit and I’ve just got my first car, I might try and give that a go.

[@silverfoxninja]

@@Reggae2703 I wish you the best and congrats on your first car! That's so exciting! I discovered that I'm a lot calmer driving without a cigarette in my hand and instead reaching for a bottled water also helps on those long trips or sitting in traffic. Putting in a nice relaxing scent is a lot better than smelling an ashtray. Cabin filters tend to go bad a lot faster when there's smoke in the car. Personally, I don't like changing them.

[@jamesadamgleason9471]

Switch to vaping with the intention of quitting. It's not the same and that's good. It's supposed to suck to encourage quitting.

[@mjw9821]

I owned a yacht detail and gelcoat restoration company for over a decade. It is always satisfying watching things come clean. Great job!

[@alfonsobeltranjr.517]

We admire you for saving the vehicles from the junkyard. Keep up the great work.

[@sproutbaby]

Coming from a long family history of chain smokers, this is a phenomenal Anti Smoking Video. Especially the seatbelt part, I remember buckling in and my hands felt grimy and sticky. This makes me tear up so much. Love the video. You put a lot of hard work and heart n soul into this detail. ❤

[@2degucitas]

I pity you suffering the second hand smoke. 😟

[@debradipietro555]

I’ve got a housekeeper with my own business for 45 years and I also detailed cars but I got to tell you you’re the best detailer that I’ve ever come across. Amazing!

[@ooohlaa13]

For sure, and no cutesy jokes and inserts of dumb software clips which I hate. This is first class pro!!!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Wow, thanks!

[@OrangishMustache]

That center console before and after is actually insane. I was doubtful on those carpets too, but man this one was just so good to see get fixed up

[@laurahall3094]

It's just road dirt. Mostly grease from cars and cigarettes dirt.

[@thomasb4422]

The carpets were incredibly disgusting. I wonder if you could further enhance them

[@snc99]

I've watched a lot of your videos and this one was my favorite. Such a difference.

[@theredscourge]

I think a lot of people see these disaster detail videos and then don't realize they need to wear gloves or a respirator if they want to do something like this, so it's always good to see someone who is doing it, and who is also mentioning it.

[@jurgenrudiger]

He also needs to protect his skin, hazmat suit highly advisable, that car was a ticking time bomb

[@Tmax-ub5br]

Years ago i worked security with a guy who was a chain smoker and the inside of the guard house looked and smelled just like that car, I'll never forget that smell, as soon as i saw your video it immediately brought back those memories.

[@brando7474]

I used to detail for a dealer several years ago. I worked on a lot of smoker’s vehicles. I used to wipe the windows down with a damp cloth just to remove the initial layer of smelly film before actually doing them properly. I loved the headliner cleaning - so satisfying!

[@robinsonnier6887]

I'm with you. I've been detailing for 50 years.

[@bigghurt187]

I wish i could've seen the people at the dealerships reaction I know they were amazed. Kick ass job brother all my years of detailing I've seen and smelled some things I thought were the absolute worst but this my friend tops them all.

[@proudcanadian5713]

In High School I worked as a lot man at a Used Car Dealer in Toronto and detailed a few cars. I also detailed a couple of my own cars but I would NEVER compare myself to you. You are not just a car detailer, you are an ARTIST. Well done, especially with such a light coloured vehicle.

[@PhilC-i7y]

If the interior was treated like that then wonder what state the mechanics are in, rooted I reckon...

[@Napstone]

I remember going for a job interview with my Brand New Chrysler 300 which I'd had for a couple of months and kept spick and span clean to the T ... on getting to the interview place, the office wasn't opened yet and a girl was also waiting to get interviewed. It started raining and I asked her to wait in my car, being a gentleman and all ... then she did the unthinkable ...she lit a cigarette and attempted to start smoking! ... and I almost lost it! haha ... I told her "we don't smoke in the car!" ... I don't have anyting against smokers, but I told her, "I don't care if it's shisha or e-cigarette or weed or whattever it is, WE DON'T SMOKE IN THE CAR!" ... this video just brought back all that memory lol

[@glsgirl1985]

Holy! So incredibly rude! Back out in the rain she went imo! Ugh!

[@melmentomori]

Who the hell just starts smoking in SOMEONE ELSE’S car without asking???

[@eaglesbaby4233]

I've had people try and do that. They were not in my car long.

[@blackice7408]

As an uber driver, youd be suprised. Some ppl just dont have any manners. But lighting up in my car, is equivalent to you trying to rob me​@@melmentomori

[@jerrymarshall5965]

Horrible manners even if u know car owner smokes u still ask

[@americanmambi]

Hey man, thank you for wearing PPE, this is soo important and at the same time overlooked by most everyone!!!

[@crosley62]

I never wear a respirator or gloves for anything I do but I definitely would have this time plus a hazmat suit.

[@cheeseisgood7434]

This was my dream car, broke my heart to see it in such a condition but you put it back together seeing how well you detailed it!! So happy seeing it all clean, Incredible work !!!

[@504RoadTrips]

As a former smoker, ANY kind of spill, but especially something sticky like Coca-Cola will then become a magnet for cigarette ashes, and no matter how well the initial spill was cleaned, the carpet or upholstery will turn black in that spot. I never had any car that looked anything like this. OMG how can someone drive a car like that! While there was some evidence in my cars that they were smoked in, this looks like it was done daily with the windows closed, the A/C on recirc, and exclusively using the floor as an ashtray.

[@camerondavisslag]

i've been hearing that smoking is bad for you. as a smoker, do you know if that's true? i was surprised to hear it and kind of don't believe it

[@detectivejonesw]

Congrats on that 'former' man. Keep killing it!

[@504RoadTrips]

@@camerondavisslag yep, they say they’re not good for you now. I quit 12 years ago. When I was 13 (back in the 90s when everyone still smoked), my pediatrician told me to only smoke Camel Filters. That was his brand and he said they were the best on the market. I ran into him coming out of Walmart a few weeks ago. He’s got to be 70 now, and he seemed healthy but he pulled out a cigarette while we were talking and I noticed that he had switched to Kools.

[@scruntfundle]

​@@camerondavisslagno offense but have you been living under a rock?? smoking is insanely bad for you and is literally the number one cause of lung cancer. genuine question, what makes you doubt that smoking is bad?

[@KlodFather]

You should have seen the police cars I used to work on... THis one department ran on cigarettes and coffee. The radar guns were full of coffee sugar/cream hard crap like concrete, and the boss had a heart attack when I disassembled the radar guns and put all the parts and boards in the dish washer with some cleaner to dissolve the mess. Dried them out and put them back together and calibrated them. All worked good. I even repainted the cases. They thought it was new guns. Cig dust and sugar from drinks is a killer mix and makes an incredible mess.

[@thehoerscorral8565]

As someone who worked for 12 years in a 'quick clean' detail shop, seeing the work your steamer does is cathartic LOL, seeing the nastiest stains actually coming off of the dash and center console especially.

[@RetiredEE]

What kind of steamer does he use?

[@thehoerscorral8565]

@@RetiredEE I think he has a video where he talks about all his equipment and has links to buy them

[@RetiredEE]

@@thehoerscorral8565 ty, will look for it.

[@coord_inator1241]

The thing I find helpful about these types channels is that you get to see what type of equipment is used and you could buy these for your own use!

[@StuartPeacock-e2t]

Unbelievable the before and after. A testament to your experience,skill,perseverance and stomach to tackle and succeed in this detail clean. Genuine thumbs up from 🇬🇧

[@lizashanti748]

Always a joy to watch someone who’s good at their job.

[@chipreuter9478]

I think after the work of removing the seats and center console, 98.652% of people would have replaced the carpet, it's crazy you got it so clean. A testament to your skill and products!

[@the-point-bearer6689]

And character.

[@Eduardo.L.Andrade]

What an odly specific number 😂

[@heleneperreault6314]

I can't help and visualize the state of this car and the home this person lived in... Can you even imagine... This car was an actual biohazard of filth...

[@CoryB-op7pf]

@@Eduardo.L.Andrade 68.74% of statistics are made up on the spot

[@AlexaFaie]

I'd have removed the seats, the console, the carpets, all the interior furnishings & fittings & then I'd have melted the chassis down for scrap metal. 😂 You can never fully remove the smell of smoke.

[@kuba_o5618]

Big WOW! Everyone who thinks that detailing is just more fancy car wash should watch this wideo. Apart from that, I can understand smoking addiction, but smoking in a car and getting it to such a state is unimaginable to me 🤯

[@kennethkho7165]

getting the lungs to such a state is even more criminal

[@KolchakXI]

This video is a testament to your dedication to quality work, your skills, and your experience. If I wasn’t so far south, I’d bring my vehicles to you for annual detailing. Great work!

[@janejvmmsvictoria5857]

The driver's door restoration was amazing. It was so stained and blackened, you actually make it have a blue hue to it again, under all that yellow black tar. Incredible.

[@kamaljeet9923]

I was just thinking that maybe this guy has a lot of people working for him to manage his KZbin channel and his E-Commerce but man he is handling it all by himself. Kudos 😊

[@shannonp1656]

I like the parts of the video we don't see often: engine bay, seatbelt, and headliner. It's as if some people think you are the only detailer who cleans engine bays. I wonder if the cost of the detail came out of the salesman's commission. 😆

[@patallojomom]

My thing is seatbelts. These were beyond filthy. Now clean. Sweet!

[@feliciawilliams5720]

Yeah that engine clean was impressive 👍🏾

[@feminazislayer]

That went straight to auction. No way a good dealer would sell that to someone confidently.

[@shannonp1656]

@@feminazislayer I wouldn't doubt it. I have wondered about some trade-ins. Some on the used lot reek of cigarettes and other things though they look clean.

[@JonBecker81]

⁠@@feminazislayerI’m guessing he didn’t charge the dealer for this because it’s gotten over 2 mil views but if he had charged the dealer I wonder how much the difference in bids would be sold as it was vs sold clean. I’m guess a normal non KZbin detailer would charge at least $500-$700 for this. Dealer probably gave slightly above scrap prices for the trade in. Maybe $200?

[@whatistime5768]

In all my years, no competition. This is undoubtedly, and absolutely, the best video I’ve ever watched super high. What a experience

[@la196]

Turned out so much better than I could imagine. The million dollar question is how the interior smells 4-6 wks after this incredible detailing was done. It seems odors that become that embedded somehow find a way to creep back in:)

[@bergfruehling]

An ozone treatment worked great for my smelly car. Got rid of the dog smell and the horrible car perfume of the previous owners.

[@thevirtualcockpit5001]

Former rod and custom shop owner here. Your work is worthy of the highest compliments. Kudos Grossest part...let me think. Probably the part between the beginning and the end. I had one or two like that...I felt your pain. lol

[@alainlazarosipov7523]

Me as a person who likes to keep my car pristine and clean, this video is absolutely relaxing to me.

[@fredflintstone7752]

Same here I have a 10 and 12 year old cars and both outside inside and under the hood look like they did out of the showroom i get people asking me out sell the cars all the time too

[@JayRhodes-GallaudetMA]

I used to have a 2004 Toyota Highlander, no bells or whistles, with a cassette player, no cd player. I absolutely LOVED it! When I got it in 2015 it had only been owned by the original purchaser and then me; it only had 10,000 miles by that point! Hard to believe. I drove a lot for my job back then so by the time I wasn’t able to drive anymore, the mileage had gone all the way up to ~200,000. Because I took such great care of it, plus the original owner doing the same, I was able to sell it for quite a fair price. I even surprisingly got more than I asked for because the buyer REALLY wanted it. I really miss that car, I even named her.

[@AngRaeSol]

Same!

[@karenshepherd2412]

Funny, i had a clenched jaw, tense, trying to understand the mentality of someone who abuses an expensive piece of equiptment they own. With all that smoking, id imagine the owner wouldnt be able to clean the car. Chest pain comes to mind. Im so happy i quit smoking 20 years ago.

[@fedupdomer5654]

im the same way , but it pisses me off that people dont take pride in owning something. when grew up in the 80s it wasnt guaranteed you would own a car and that was a privilege. now its a throw away thing

[@shawnkelly695]

Lol love to see yall clean my old suv. Heavy smoker, scrap, spilled oil, had 10 gallons of used vegi oil spill, hauled a few pigs in the back, had bags of soil rip, hauled fire wood and a couple calves. I tried spraying the inside with a pressure washer but shit, grease, mud, oil etc just sprayed everywhere and made a huge mess.

[@barrytroyer7498]

Worked in a Ford dealership back in the early 90's and we had one customer that treated his F150's like that. He was an old farmer and bought a brand new truck every few years - kind of typical and farm trucks see rough service, but I never saw any vehicles come back in service as rough and filthy as his. He liked his Redman tobacco and would spit out the driver side window, yet made no effort to clear it. Outside and inside of the door would be covered with tobacco spit all they way to the bottom, and the handle pocket would have a pool of it. Every so often, we would have to disassemble the door and clean everything out because the mechanisms would bind. I was in the business for about a decade and never saw worse treated vehicles - He absolutely never washed them either. The irony was that when he bought them new, he would nit-pick every detail for fit, finish, and cleanliness like you would not believe. Six months later they'd come in for service trashed out beyond belief. We just shook our heads and figured - his money, his truck to do what he wants. Odd, but good customer who bought many new F150's from that dealership over many years.

[@toonman361]

I had my vehicle detailed a year ago. It was nowhere near this shabby. I thought $250 for the service was expensive but now that I see the work and tools involved, I am happy with the cost and their result.

[@bluedragonwow1]

I have extreme OCD for cleanliness and organization, and it brings me so much enjoyment and relaxation watching your videos. Keep up the good work and thank you!!

[@helookalikaman79]

OCD sucks... When I go into the discount stores I have to run in and out as quickly as possible... I end up organizing the products....

[@em_aych]

I have SPD and smells kill me but I also love the satisfaction of cleaning. Since I don't clean as much anymore (I employ a cleaner), I enjoy these videos because it means I get the dopamine of the cleaning without the sore back and having to be sensorilaly exhausted.

[@lovethosebudgies66]

I could watch foam application all day lol.

[@ms.j178]

I would be frighten to walk in this person's home 🤢🤮

[@maryannanderson2213]

My husband and I were both two-pack a day cigarette smokers and one day we just quit...cold turkey and I immediately had our carpets ripped out and our floors refinished and the curtains removed. Then it was time to repaint our walls. They were supposed to be an off white but they looked brown because of the years of smoking they were exposed to. Before they would be painted I wanted them cleaned because I didn't want someone to try to paint over all that nicotine. Some people came in and cleaned the walls and when they were through we saw that we didn't really need to repaint. All that nicotine came off the walls and they looked great. That has been twenty years ago but I still remember how great they looked after they were simply given a good cleaning! Seeing the interior of this car look renewed and all those terrible stains come out reminded me of my walls. Good job, Mitch! BTW, I think that cup holder was about the nastiest thing I have ever seen. ICK!

[@riffgroove]

When my dad passed away, my mom decided to have the living room repainted. The entire living room took 2 coats of paint, except for the spot right above my dad's easy chair where he sat with a cigarette for years and years. After a good scrubbing, it still took 4 coats over that particular spot before it looked uniform.

[@Renville80]

How about the carpets? Had a friend that was kicked out of her apartment for cumulative damage from smoking. Up until then, I'd thought all the carpet in the apartment was supposed to be goldenrod and 'autumn' in the 'office' where she spent most of her time. When the furniture was cleaned out I realized it was all supposed to be one color: almond. I have another good friend that is about the same age as the first but she quit during her first pregnancy (her mother's passing at age 53 from smoking probably helped make that decision easier), and she is in good health 40+ years later. The first friend? Heart attack 5 months after she moved into a new place - she now rests with her parents.

[@riffgroove]

@Renville80 In our case, the carpets were already a deep burgundy color. Mom had them replaced anyways.

[@EliteRock]

The cleaners probably used something called 'sugar soap' (in the UK, might have other names elsewhere), a strong alkaline that dissolves organics instantly, which means pretty much anything you'll find on surfaces. Sold widely but surprisingly few people seem to know about it. Needs to be used sensibly - by definition it's caustic and you MUST wear rubber gloves and generally keep it off your skin (and out of your eyes, obviously).

[@MrD3000]

@@riffgroovethey sell special paint to paint over nicotine/tar stains. Just like leak spots, normal paint doesn’t cover it.

[@EssensOrAccidens]

There's a channel called Just Rolled In, about auto mechanics' nightmares, and I am always horrified at the filthy car incidents. They occasionally even have to refuse to work on some vehicles because they are so hazardously foul. Here you actually CLEAN those kind of cars! Heroic efforts!

[@sweeptheleg.]

Well, seeing that his business is auto detailing.....

[@MainInternetUser]

​@@sweeptheleg. May detailers wouldn't clean such a mess, this is straight laziness the owner could at least remove the disgusting stuff that's not hard to remove. Detailer is to make your car look new and not to clean your dirty habits necessarily

[@katydidiy]

Yeah "customer states"....unbelievable!

[@dandiehm8414]

Seeing the steering wheel cleaned was awesome. Seeing as the dashboard (gauge cluster, steering wheel, climate and sound controls) are what the driver primarily see, I love it when you spend more time showing the cleaning of those areas.

[@autumnzellers3855]

This was absolutely incredible. I was so impressed on how well you got the black spots out of the carpet. And the seats look incredible! WOW! ❤

[@albertsampson6568]

I wish i could afford to open a detail shop here in the Czech Republic. I absolutely miss doing this work. The results we can get as professional detailers never ceases to amaze me. Well done on this.

[@Supergt113]

I own this car, just 9 years older. When I got it, it looked similar to this. It was owned by a woman that did house cleaning and she spilled things all over the car. I've gotten most of it cleaned up nicely over the years but was never able to get the floors cleaned. Though I don't have the tools you have either. After watching this video I know what I need to do to make it look as close to new as possible. Thank you.

[@SmokeandSpirit]

That steam cleaner he's using is also way more affordable than I'd have assumed. Love that he has all that broken down in the description.

[@wspx9n]

It's always these cars 😂 ik someone who's car is like this same exact one

[@udirt]

Or really just throw them out. The carpet should not be soooo expensive and you'd have it fresh!

[@m3rdpwr]

Rumor has it, you did such a good job cleaning it, the previous owner bought it back and is making a mess out of again. 🤣🤣🤣

[@BradleyBruening]

God I hope not

[@jimmccormick6091]

I dont know if the previous owner is alive.....

[@Do-U-Know-me00]

@@jimmccormick6091 IF he is, I'd bet that he is NOT a well man. It was about as toxic as a car can possibly become.

[@DrPsyc71]

Oh, that's funny, but ewwwww 🤢🤮

[@annw1395]

​@@BradleyBruening It'd be better than ruining a brand new one! Lol

[@revnation_auto]

Amazing job man! If anyone has truly detailed a car before, they know how hard it is to do. Keep it up!

[@user-fw4di7qj5p]

I'm a smoker and I don't smoke in my car or house. Just because it smells. My grand kids ride in the car and I don't want them to suffer for my bad habit. You do a wonderful job. Thanks for all that you do.

[@BrianThorp]

I was talking about this the other day with someone who smokes and they don't like smoking inside either. We were talking about how gross it is to think about how people used to smoke in restaurants now.

[@jojorobino5312]

I smoke indoors everywhere I go. In my car and home and at the bars and restaurants. I clean very regularly and wipe the walls in the house. I also use an air purifier for the home.

[@MoonAndStars17]

@@jojorobino5312You are putting others at risk by smoking in bars and restaurants. There is a reason why it is banned. Do what you want with your own body but please don’t subject others to the smoke especially as some people have severe asthma

[@JayWalker-r8y]

Good for you. I'm 75 years old and have COPD. I have never smoked in my life. My parents were heavy 3 pack a day smokers. My doctors said I probably got my COPD from their second hand smoke. Keep protecting those grandkids.

[@PartyOf8Please]

👆🏻 Exactly what​@@MoonAndStars17 said!

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

It doesn't even look like the same Escape from 30 minutes ago, YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME. THIS IS WHY I CALL YOU THE DETAIL MAGICIAN

[@KsCraftsnJewelry]

I can't imagine even taking this car into a dealership for trade-in! The entire car was unbeleivable! You did a fabulous job of detailing.

[@debbysouthworth5606]

You should see some of the trade in cars before they get to the wholesale auction. This one is barely dirty in comparison to others I've seen and he spent 17hrs on it.

[@karylewis5097]

I detail on the side now, and building up, but I am going to teach school one more year. I told the ones I have cleaned their cars, vans or truck to check out the vehicle then pay me, if I had a set total. They always double the price. Im good at what I do, from the front bumper to the back bumper. I never cleaned the under carriagem I need to find that equipment from you. I did clean the roof, I told one lady that I got off the black mold off the roof, she said, I had mold. Most dont look but I let them know. More money when they know I went the extra mile. Bless you

[@JM-mh1iz]

I did a cable trouble call at an apartment of two elderly chain smokers. The carpet was sticky with tar and an old monopoly board was glued to a table and all properties were a sickening shade of yellow. Bravo sir. Loved watching it, glad I'm not doing it.

[@Danistormcloud]

This is easily one of the best transformations I have ever seen. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence was definitely put center stage on this project! Well done.

[@TheDetailGeek]

Wow, thank you!

[@DiscoveredTV]

My brain can't process humans treating their own property so poorly. You're a miracle worker!

[@ourgoalielife]

And their own bodies. If you think the interior of this car was bad, imagine what their lungs must look like.

[@jamesc210]

​@@ourgoalielifeYeah! A car can be replaced, but your body would experience permanent damage by living like this. Probably quite bad for the family dog too. It's almost like they made their car into a coal mine, with the amount of dust and poor quality air constantly swirling around.

[@AmyC28713]

It's called Depression - onset by trauma that was so bad the body doesn't know how to process it. So the body smokes and trashes itself along with everything around it. When a person has trauma onset depression, they usually mask it so judgemental folks can pass their judgement elsewhere - in this case, a comment thread on a car.

[@ELUKOI]

@@AmyC28713 ROFL....has little to do with depression. Some people are just lazy and nasty!

[@implode9186]

​@@AmyC28713why defend someone you don't know based on hypothetical scenarios? Not everything is traumatic and causes depression.

[@shervilleelibox7503]

This is by far THE MOST IMPRESSIVE detail I’ve seen you do! I wish there was a client reaction after. Would’ve been the cherry on top!! Great going buddy

[@peterforst2319]

I would imagine replacing the cabin air filter is a must on this one.

[@paulwilliamson2370]

Probably did need changing but the cabin air filter is filtering outside air coming into the cabin so probably not worse than average.

[@francosby8885]

Wonderful job! I wondered if the vent tubing still stinks because of all the smoke over the years. How would you clean those?

[@darrylsieker]

Ozone machine

[@2degucitas]

​@@francosby8885 oh lawd, another level of stink

[@w.stanhope5911]

i really enjoy your quick before and after images when you complete a section, it helps me appreciate in the moment just how much you’re truly cleaning 💯

[@SB20176]

7 years experience Detailer here, You’re A Hero❤🙏🏾

[@StuartPeacock-e2t]

Unbelievable the before and after. A testament to your experience,skill,perseverance and stomach to tackle and succeed in this detail clean. Genuine thumbs up from 🇬🇧 Worst area? I’d say that centre console and steering wheel. Horrific

[@aifdc]

The driver's side door was the most satisfying part for me. But this video was a kind of magic, one of the best in all of these 4 years for sure. Keep it coming!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joet7136]

I love that these kinds of videos serve as a resume for people that do manual labor jobs. You can move across the country and just point customers to your youtube channel!

[@iam1smiley1]

Yes but you still make peanuts. Working for yourself is the only way to go.

[@TheOriginalCoolDad]

As a former 3-4 pack a day smoker (10 years off the cigs now) this was an eye opener. Great job!!

[@kaisa6849]

Congrats, good on you❤. My grandpa was a chimney too he died from larynx cancer, he's dearly missed and most of all i wish he was still alive today.

[@shtshot6215]

4 packs a day???!!! dude u were running on nicotine and tar not oxygen. Congrats on leaving it🎉

[@terrysandiego]

Me too about 3 packs/day the last few years. Now 40 years quit. So glad not to have that monkey on my back anymore.

[@FreddieArnold-o6e]

Oh!!! You're so special look at me I quit smoking didn't say that before you quit

[@drshaynescott]

How on earth could you afford to smoke that many packs? In Australia one pack of cigarettes is more than double the minimum hourly wage. So u would have to work 8 hours to pay for 3 packs

[@kayleekrueger8575]

So impressed with the driver's side and that huge black spot you made disappear! Once you did the driver's door and the steering wheel it was a night and day difference ✨

[@kingmorgan5047]

this is so labor intensive, my arthritis would never let me do this. you're amazing

[@IanCampbell-sh3si]

You could do it just take longer

[@jeanniestegner9915]

The arthritis eventually catches up to you after 40 years and a major accident. I speak from experience Keep the body in motion, even when you don't feel like it. 10 mins are better than 0 ✌️🙏

[@bplovelove3119]

Don’t say “you could do it takes longer” because it’s actually hard with weak hands.

[@cassie.m.0723]

I know how you feel... I have chronic pain/fatigue, and I'm starting to get arthritis. Cleaning is becoming more difficult. But my car is a disaster, so I gotta do the bare minimum at least 😭 (fortunately it's nowhere near as gross as the vehicle in this video...)

[@karylewis5097]

Keep moving and change you diet. I was in my fifties and did that, I dont have arthritis and I am almost 70, I one finger, that enlarged and I working on that issue but still will work like this.

[@MarkVanReeth]

Thank god you timelapsed it. I love the pacing of this video, which I feel is difficult to get right. It's detailed enough to grasp how messed up the car was, but fast enough to avoid boredom. It goes without saying that the cleaning itself is done outstandingly. Good job!

[@riquester1971]

Great point! I didn't realize I wasn't bored until I read your comment. lol! He's a great video editor in addition to car cleaner.

[@RATM1971]

Man, the work you do is nothing short of a miracle. Still can't help feeling sorry for the poor bastard that buys this used car.

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

The guy who traded it in is giving some new car the same treatment.

[@katie195]

Hot humid weather will make the car “blossom” …. 🤮

[@Dominus2025]

Still kinda dirty yaa

[@Emcobb2]

I can’t imagine you can get the smell put

[@andrewwheelerguitar]

@@Emcobb2probably not without complete upholstery replacement; tear out every soft surface, etc

[@vitordiasfaria]

I did not expect the leather seats has salvation. Very Nice job 🎉

[@Rosegold.energy]

I usually play your videos while I'm cleaning or working and I glance over every so often to see the progress. I was GLUED to this one! It's like watching a train wreck, I can't look away! Actually, it's like watching a train wreck and then a super hero comes to put it back on the tracks then cleans it

[@welshwizard55]

As a retired mechanic I remember buying a car years ago and it was like a dump inside, maybe that's why I got it so cheap. I took all the seats and carpets out and steam cleaned it all outside, dried it out at work. Looked lovely when put back together

[@RS54321]

That must've been very satisfying to do.

[@lemagreengreen]

That's the way to do it, so much less hassle as well if you just take the time to take seats out at the very least, entire carpet out if possible. A little bit more work but the actual cleaning goes so much easier.

[@Shooshoobella7]

I am still surprised by how anyone could treat their car like this: basically a garbage can and ashtray that were never cleaned. I can't believe the amount of tar, ash and other crap that was stuck to the entire interior of this vehicle. Every part of this car was a miraculous cleaning transformation. Kudos to you for doing another outstanding job!

[@sweetandsour93]

My old car admittedly a bit dirty from having to live in it while homeless but I see videos of cars like this and feel better like wow lmao first video of yours and I'm impressed!

[@marcstidham573]

Another great job! I flip cars every so often and I've learned that when people let the carpets get so dirty and covered, the years of dirt almost protects the carpet from further damage over the years. When you finally clean it, it looks almost new. I've encountered some nasty cars as you have and it's so satisfying to see what you can do with a little hard work.

[@annw1395]

I imagine it depends on the type of dirt. If it's abrasive or gritty, it will be tearing the carpet fibers with the pressure of the person's feet getting in and out of the car.

[@johnarcher6617]

You would have to pay me an exaggerated amount to clean that. If I were the dealer I would have parted the truck, then lit that thing on fire. You got skills bro. I’m impressed

[@Learning_new_things_70]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kathyoliva6966]

🔥

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I’d never feel clean again and need therapy 😂

[@darkhairboy1]

I would even pay to not take this job!

[@NOYFB]

Hilarious!!

[@karentate4789]

I despise cigarettes it is my nemesis. I love that you look after your health when dealing with such disgusting muck , You’re attention to detail is amazing .

[@jackieA34]

Were you still able to smell cigarettes after the detail because of how long it had been there

[@rogerwilco2]

Yeah. I wish they would make smoking illegal. It's such a horrible habit, and affects everyone around you, not just yourself.

[@da324]

@@rogerwilco2 Nobody smoking ever affected me. Are you advocating to make eating illegal too because of most people's horrible eating habits? Should sugar be outlawed?

[@briannamccullough7422]

I think those headliners were foul! I have never seen that before...

[@MellissaLe88]

I have the utmost respect for you, giving cars a second chance, so much labour involved, so satisfying to see the end result 😊

[@sscbkr48]

Looks great but how about the engine.. have they everr changed the oil!

[@steventrosiek2623]

I've never seen a car as filthy as this one was. A veritable pig stye. Unbelievably talented restoration and recondition. This fellow is so gifted.

[@richardw.smithjr.6683]

The Canadian's detailer: Mitch (also known as Detail Geek): Give this Ford Escape a thorough deep clean it never saw coming. Great job on the engine bay & interior.

[@TheDetailGeek]

Glad you liked it!

[@thehistoryofeverything9667]

This is the best I have seen in a while. Not that your other work isn't great too. This may possibly be your best work!

[@mlt6322]

​@@TheDetailGeek 1) I've had a few cars like that over my 35 yrs as a mechanic mostly working for FORD. I had a late 70's mini LTD that was owned by an older railroad worker who brought it in for occasional service. It looked like he painted the car himself with a roller and house paint, worst part of working on it was the fact he had about 50 baseball sized wads of chewing tobacco spit out on the dash. WTF? Why was he saving them? 2) I've had cars with ashtrays overflowing and you could smell it before you ever opened the doors, I used to keep a gallon jug of odorban in my toolbox and would wet a shop rag and throw it into the car before I would drive it into the shop. 3) I had an Escort once that had so much McDonald's trash in the back area that it was flat from the front seat headrests all the way back to the hatchback, you couldn't see the rear seats at all. It was a trade-in and I was asked to diag a tap in the engine. I pulled the valve cover off and you couldn't see the valve train, it had so much sludge you could have painted it and nobody would have known it didn't have a valve cover on it, you could even read the stamped Ford logo the cover had on it before I took it off. It had about 250k miles and I don't think it ever had an oil change. 4) I think the worst smelling car was some 400lb sweat hog brought in for service, when you opened the door it smelled like a group of kids were partying in it and had a puking contest, out came the odorban again.

[@simbatortie9684]

Amazing the car didn't catch fire with those cigarettes butts

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Detail magician 🎩

[@Dermuu]

I don't know why, but I found watching this video very therapeutic. It's a shame that the previous owner didn't look after the vehicle. Such a lovely SUV. Well done.

[@kallasusort2986]

May God Bless the dog that had to endure that mess. Animals are so sensitive to smells - I can't even imagine. How long did it take you to get the stink out of your garage? You brought back life to that vehicle It looks beautiful now. Fabulous job!

[@ricksmith1382]

God? Really.

[@pH7screwtube]

@@ricksmith1382 Why would you have a problem with their post?

[@shiralleehaggart72]

@@pH7screwtube Bet he wouldn't say it about the other r*ligion though.

[@SanchoPanza-wg5xf]

Dogs have a great sense of smell, but they don't appear to possess the concept of stinky. I'm sure this dog was just as thrilled as any other dog to be going for a car ride.

[@wasimdbala349]

@@SanchoPanza-wg5xf exactly. Dogs sniff poop all day every day. They couldn't care less lmfaoooo

[@thorodinson7996]

This is why your channel is great. You clean cars that are actually very dirty.

[@TheDetailGeek]

Yes! Thank you 😊

[@isaiahpero7837]

This transformation is unreal! You, sir, are an artist. Amazing job and I love the before and after results!

[@zappy6508]

for the wheels brake dust, you can also use g3 buffing compound on an old rag a bit of elbow grease incase you dont want any fine scratches on your alloys or you dont have a drill piece it also leaves it waterproof for a long while, extra tip

[@heatheronwheels]

I used to work for a nationally know auto auction as a driver. I was expected to drive these vehicles back to our facility with zero airway protection and just basic rubber gloves. It was one of the nastiest experiences of my life. Many of them had bugs and / or mold. Well done cleaning this thing up. What a nightmare! It bought back some bad memories for me lol

[@laurahall3094]

You can buy your own N95 and coveralls, taping down the openings. That's what I've always done.

[@heatheronwheels]

@@laurahall3094 with a job where they know their hazards like that, it should be the employer's responsibility to supply those types of things. I stopped working at that job a long time ago because I got tired of working in filth for pennies on the dollar

[@marypeterson1053]

I think the carpet was so gross.

[@C_HILL_OUT]

My father was a smoker. My parents had a sunroom attached to their house and 3 walls were plastic panels. He used it as his smoking room the last few years of his life. When he passed away I went in and cleaned it out so my mom could use it. It was the same nasty brown dripping down as I sprayed it with cleaner.

[@gammabanky37]

Think about their lungs. Omg. My mom smoke from the age of 13 until she died at 57 so I understand what you went through cleaning all of that.

[@BobbyHillVGK702]

When I did internet installs and service calls, there were houses where the walls, blinds, and furniture that were just yellow and brown, and the smell was so so strong. Everything was yellow and brown. And I smoked at the time, and even I thought the smell was so bad. Probably what helped me quit smoking lol. See enough houses like that, and it disgusts you.

[@sq3971]

Had the same indecent when my mother-in-law passed. Everything, especially the TV, was covered in cigarette tar and smoke residue.

[@user_abcxyzz]

His lungs were 10x worse than whatever was on the walls

[@Michael-B41]

even so i smoke when my kids aren't in my crew cab truck but i also buy whats called cleaning products because even as a smoker i want my vehicle clean like my home.

[@pllepolle8162]

the cupholder situation was absolutely crazy, how you got that clean is absolutely amazing lol

[@karylewis5097]

most cars now have rubber inserts, I take them out and let them soak. They are nasty underneath

[@sarahbosque7408]

You’re amazing. The entire vehicles interior was beyond dirty.

[@rodneyking4183]

I have to say, the before and after pictures are the best. 18:46 You have exactly the same angle and distance for both pictures, and it really shows the difference the best because of that detail. I watch other channels that do stuff like cutting crazy overgrown lawns, and they don't get the same before and after shots. You can tell, but having the exact same angle really shows it.

[@TheDetailGeek]

@@rodneyking4183 Thank you!

[@helen3151]

I think this Escape will be a contender for a Detail Geek Award. Such a satisfying detail. For me, the nastiest part was those cup holders.

[@kattatonic1]

It's been 20 years but I cannot believe I used to smoke in my cars! Gross. Nice work!

[@cobaltblue1975]

Congrats on quitting! Oh man, back in the 90's and up until I met my partner; I didn't even think twice about it. That cigarette lighter socket the modern generation thinks is a weird electric plug was definitely used for its intended purpose. I quit about 16 years ago. I'm so grateful for patient friends because cold turkey is a b*tch.

[@shirleyvoss2572]

WOW the floor carpet was bad and the console ..you did a great job

[@TheYogaDen]

Amazing work, man! In addition to your amazing work, I think we should give a nod to the materials used by the manufacturer - that they can be abused and restored like this is incredible.

[@ooohlaa13]

that's what I was thinking, my newer cars I have to be more careful my 2017 Jeep has spots where the metallic inside finish is wearing off and hasn't been been deep cleaned all that often. My most durable paint was a VW 1995 van, it gleamed like pearls.