Cleaning The DIRTIEST Abandoned Car From The 90's!!

[@TheDetailGeek]

What a CRAZY transformation on this Sunfire! Check out the HUGE Black Friday sale at detailgeekautocare.com and get your Holiday shopping done early!

[@Sorchia56]

I just ordered more! I used up all the ceramic spray on all our vehicles! We have more vehicles than drivers 🤣🤣🤣 I did use it on my snowmobile as well. All shined up and ready for another winter of fun.

[@sethwilliams7328]

What sprayer do you use for the seats?

[@COBRO98]

Most of the Sunfire & Cavalier had the bulletproof 2.2L.. capable of 40mpg(17km/l) highway & could see 300,000 miles(482,000km) or more.. the reason you don't see them anymore is because Canada salts every road. Everything rots out up there. These cars are still on the road in the Southern USA. The 1990's had the most reliable vehicles ever built.

[@lonniesmith6516]

I have a question for the glass cleaner I can use it for the house as well

[@Kay-ln3kx]

Beautiful job! Can't believe how great it looks for the year!

[@MowTheLawnWithMe]

You know, for a cheaper vehicle back in the day, the way the carpets cleaned up so nicely shows how far worse we’ve come when it comes to quality. Today’s cars are half of that even at a mid range level car.

[@TheDetailGeek]

So true 😕

[@wp.sworld.s]

I've had two different ones in my life they were the two door models ran just fine when I sold when I blew up only because it was a VVT motor way better shape than this one through.

[@billiam247]

The money goes into different parts of the car now. These weren't as refined of a ride as a modern equivalent, and that's not even getting into crash safety.😬

[@Poptanic]

That’s bullshit. I don’t know what car do you have but even now you can have pretty nice, solid car. But well, some people prefer old junk even if it’s dangerous to ride in it.

[@joeschmoe6908]

​@@Poptanicwe're talking specifically about carpet quality. I have a '91 cavalier and a 2010 mazda 3. Both cheap small cars with no frills. The quality of the carpet and upholstery in the cavalier vs the mazda is on a different planet. I've cleaned newer cars, until you get to the bmw, mercedes, lexus, etc range, the carpets in new cars are terrible. They're fairly durable, but thin as paper. Once dirt or pet hair gets in them it's virtually impossible to remove. For this reason detailers call them "impossible carpet". It's 100% a cost cutting measure.

[@novembermiss]

Now this is what I call my type of Detail Geek video: older vehicle, lots of cleanup needed due to neglect over the years, outstanding results. Bonus: pine needles! You worked your magic again with this one--the new owner should be thrilled.

[@shannonp1656]

It does clean up nice. I miss Pontiac, even low end models like this. Have a great weekend, everyone!

[@CuriousMess61]

I do too.

[@mystisith3984]

Same. When GM axed brands in the Malaise era, I would have sacrificed other brands & kept Pontiac around. What a shame.

[@TracyBetts12]

I've been watching your channel for 4 years, and you never dissapoint! Great job Mitch! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jamiebright7297]

I don't know why but I really like watching the tires getting cleaned and all that oxidized rubber and dirt come off very satisfying

[@Nikki7B]

Wow what a great transformation. That sunfire looks amazing. These cars were so popular when I first got my license. All my friends ended up with either a sunfire or cavalier. I too had a 2001 grand am. I miss pontiac, I know many didn't care for them, but my grand am was my first new car that I worked hard for, and bought at 19 years old. I drove it for 18 years. Only ever had to change the starter. It was great car.

[@dantex1973]

I had the 98 convertible. Had a blast driving that car with top down. This brought back memories. Was heartbroken when the guy ran the red light and totaled it. Great job detailing. Looks amazing

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

Mitch, I am honored to be back to watch your videos again. Your transformations are amazing

[@craigallan6229]

Just had my box of stuff delivered today in the uk thanks for the fast delivery

[@Sorchia56]

🌟 I wager your client is very pleased with the outcome. 👏👏 That carpet is shag compared to the interior carpet in vehicles now! I just cleaned our daughter’s engine, the way you showed, and used my leaf blower to dry it all. I think you use one as well, but it worked phenomenally! Now for my truck, my husband is laughing at me right now! Have a great weekend. Cheers for the fab video and I hope your dad is home, resting comfortably and healing beautifully.

[@lilliethornton9353]

Wow! You really detailed the hell out of that car... and I'm sure the owner was pleased with the results. You have a blessed weekend ❤️

[@dannywylie7564]

When i was at a car rental company for 8 years, to clean the engine bay we didnt have a garden hose so i used the pressure washer with it turned off and the water turned on, so similar to using a garden hose

[@mrs_balmaceda21]

Definitely a flashback for me lol I was a sophomore going into my junior year of high school in 2001 & my mom gave me a bright red Pontiac Sunfire. My first car ever! I love this!! ♥️

[@amsells]

Fellow Sunfire ‘97 (teal) owner, I got mine going into my jr year, I loved mine! Too bad it was t-boned (totaled) in college. Such a great little car!

[@elvinaruran6226]

What a satisfying way to watch 🎉.. thanks guys ❤

[@emagrace2090]

21:10 in is what really brought satisfaction for me. That was awesome 😎

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

it turned out amazing for it being 25 years old (Pontiac went under in 2010 when General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy)

[@mindyfranke5279]

Dunno, my Chevy Cavalier is still on the road. 2001 model.

[@Nikki7B]

They are such good cars. I had my 2001 grand am that I drove for 18 years.

[@suzanneellis]

As a BC resident who used to live under TALLL pine trees 🌲 I definitely do NOT miss cleaning up after them...inside and out!!! 😂 Also, the amount of chocolate milk that came out of the floor mats were amazingly gross!! 😯🤢 Love your videos Mitch!!! 😍🥰❤️🧼🚗🇮🇴🇨🇦

[@royalbookshopper]

Hello, BCer! lol ... Vancouver Island here!

[@Wesley_C]

So much more Pontiac cars cleaning, keep it up, Mitch.

[@stevenliberadzki9160]

303 has been my go to for years. Good for outside plastic and interior. Nothing like it. Holds a shine and protects without letting dust stick for a month or months. Best product on the market. Pay a little more but worth it.

[@charlesroberts1601]

Love this video especially! My 98 Cavalier Z24 sees this treatment regularly. Garage kept and rust free. Love when I see these cars pop back up on my phone haha

[@jeffgibson3986]

We had a 99 Sunfire coupe 2.2L. This video brought back all the feels for sure. My first car was also a 2001 Cavalier Z24 couple manual. Loved that car and the reference to them as well

[@corinnezug8300]

I had a 98 Z24, loved that car!!

[@louisvinciguerra194]

Had a 98 sunfire coupe, 99 sunfire sedan, and an 03 cavalier ls One of my favorites for sure growing up

[@CleaningHeroSquad]

*It's amazing to see this old Pontiac Sunfire get such a thorough cleaning! The car has been abandoned under pine trees for over a decade, but now it looks brand new! Absolutely incredible!* 💯💯💯❤❤❤

[@paean109]

With all those pine needles, I would have expected lots of sap on the paint. I once had a Chevy Cavalier SS Coupe 5-speed manual tranny. (The Chevy version of the Sunfire). It was a good little car. Never had any issues with it. Great job with this cleaning, Mitch. The interior cleaned up well.

[@scooter73-i2]

You know, Pine Straw bales are like $6 each.. he could have a side business on Yard Geek.

[@brandikoone713]

What a fun blast from the past. The first car I bought was a red 97 sunfire. Great memories of simpler times.

[@bradleydunigan6861]

Sunfires, had cool body lines. Miss Pontiac, thanks for doing this one.

[@janclimo2284]

My in law’s last car was a green Pontiac like this. Nice transformation (as always!!) 😊 … these videos are relaxing to me!! 🙏🏽

[@joelbuchanan471]

That Sunfire was pretty sharp once all cleaned up. The pine needles were impressive. That must have filled up the shop vac. The extractor was busy today. Brown water the whole time. Cleaning the weather stripping was cool to see. Was the patterned seat a replacement do you think? 12 hours of fun. Have a great weekend Mitch. ❤

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

Have a wonderful weekend too! 😊

[@NickMyers1]

Very very popular car back in the day. Robust powertrain. Acres of cheap plastic. But very much affordable and reliable. They sold well in Canada and the U.S. tissue car - use it up and throw away. Nice to see one of these revived. It cleaned up well. Even with some of the rust poking through still has some life left in it.

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

What an awesome! You do a prefect job. Have a wonderful weekend! ❤😊

[@joelbuchanan471]

Have a great weekend Cynthia! 🎉

[@FeliciaReed-v1q]

You always do a excellent job cleaning every car

[@tammystrube8908]

Hi from Carlisle Pennsylvania! What an amazing transformation, Mitch! And a great guitar outro too! 😊

[@ladysunfire8625]

These are the kinds of vehicles I enjoy watching :)

[@slosubies4845]

NIce. I had a '98 Sunfire in an electric blue paint (indigo blue?). Performance-wise it was a typical econo-box, but it looked nice. I upgraded the speakers and fit a Sony 6-disc changer in the center console under the armrest. Your detailing alone probably doubled the value of that car. Well done, sir.

[@ibrahimalmassri1435]

I’ve been watching your videos since many years now and I own a chevy cavalier so I always fantasized how it can get a deep cleanup!! You made my day 😂❤

[@royalbookshopper]

Hi Mitch, from Vancouver Island. Still see Sunfires and Cavaliers on the Island. :-) Wanted to mention that I picked up a detail brush almost identical to what you use, and not only is it great for detailing my 2010 Chev Equinox, but for housecleaning as well! Cleaning windows, getting into all those silly little corners, cupboards and drawers, all kinds of places which are so hard to clean. I picked up a couple of dollar store paint brushes (1" and 2.5") and use them for cleaning baseboards, stairs, etc. Don't know why I didn't think of this sooner! lol ....

[@jaywillet-cruz]

Hey Mitch, The car looks great😮, As Always Amazing!❤💯

[@micheleszczuplak2767]

I had 2 in college that I unfortunately wrecked, but I loved them...especially my 2000 GT model. Great job as always!!!

[@billcatcher2701]

Here's a great detailing tip. For use on black cars only (and with an intact clear coat) try using Turtle Wax: Black Box - it's a triple step black liquid wax that will make the exterior paint look like "black on steroids"! The results are truly absolutely amazing. Keep in mind, this liquid product is a bit messy so be sure to wear rubber gloves.

[@jasonpickles]

The cork stopper for the washer fluid in the engine bay is top notch!

[@bobreighnheart5071]

only thing i wish you would have done, was pop the plastic tabs in the shield around the wipers and vacuum down in the space under that where fresh air is brought into the cabin, the a/c components are, and the drains are. I would bet the entire area down into the fenders was full of needles, and now its just holding water, mud and mold. Not your fault alot of people forget to clean those area in cars like this, its just not thought about. A truck I'm and working on now was packed full of leave from sitting just like this.

[@MAK_9833]

That’s a great tip! Thanks!

[@JaKaiMS]

This was my dream car in high school. I ended up with my mom's Oldsmobile which was pretty great but I love seeing a detail with an old favorite.

[@ediefrasier2932]

You did a great job on this car. Hope the owner finds a new buyer for this Sunfire.

[@jackhoppe555]

your work is so soothing, I love it

[@QueendomCome621]

My first car...lasted me 10 years 😊

[@Spencer_richard]

Really satisfying videos 😁 keep it up bro

[@allisonb9072]

This is both incredible and heartbreaking to see, Pontiac cars were amazing back in the day when I was a kid. I remember when the Pontiac Sunfire came out. It’s really sad to see that there are no more but it’s wonderful to see how this car cleaned up. The quality of cars was so much better back then. Thanks for the video.

[@NerdyMely12]

That’s a lovely vehicle is sad is being abandoned for years but is ready for a new life ❤

[@Ms._Purple_Apple]

Looks like a different upholstery on one of the front seats. Great job on cleaning them. 👍⭐️

[@brianstpeter7291]

Awesome job on cleaning up the old pontiac sunfire

[@DiannaChamp-nn1xv]

Look out Matt doing a little Chuck Berry! I love it! Thank you so much Matt.

[@melaniethies379]

This Sunfire looks a heck of a lot better awesome job Mitch have a great weekend

[@Phukisrael69]

Shout out from Sydney Australia. Keep up the excellent work brother!

[@challengesunmetproduction701]

Great work bro

[@ladyjustice1474]

Your videos make me appreciate how clean my car is.

[@dhayden1981]

I'm from the U.S and I had a hunter green 2002 Chevy Cavalier sedan. It got totalled. Very good on gas and reliable.

[@Marlina66]

A college friend of mine had a Sunfire. On the weekends when most people went home or wherever, we would go to Sonic, ome back to the college and she would donuts and drift in that dang car in the college's massive gravel parking lot. We loved it and I laughed so dang hard. We went car camping in that baby also. GOOD TIMES!!! You did a FAB job as always. I also love my pawn shop beat-up Peavey TNT bass amp.

[@tracyweber179]

Wow what a cleanup! So many pine needles they seem to stick to vehicles like magnets! My car has a ton of them too! It’s like a repeat session! I have an idea for you, couldn’t you pressure wash outside? But the vacuum is a good way to get rid of them! Car looked great after!

[@siphomogale779]

Stress free video great work

[@jbreezy101]

I got the Lilly brush and window set about six months ago. Used monthly. Works great!

[@AnthonyPinkerton-d7p]

Honestly that Sunfire reminds me of my mother’s Saturn SL-1, it was a good little car. It got great gas mileage but it’s only flaw was it possessed the smallest battery I’ve ever seen for all the electronics it possessed.

[@trizzle9978]

Mess + cleanup= damn nice! 😮

[@kellinichols821]

Looks SOOOOO much better, GREAT JOB😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ychunks3710]

Wow another car saved from being scrapped. I must say brother ur work is extraordinary and supreme. Where u find such condition cars is beyond me. Looks good though 👌 👌👌👌

[@valgerurhansdottir4201]

Amazing job you have it all, greit video 🙂

[@HoneyBee4796]

That Johnny b goode at end was perfect. It was my late grandad's favourite song to karaoke ❤

[@AHC4675]

Had a couple of the sunfires as hire cars when we holidayed in Canada for three months in 99. We loved driving them around BC and Alberta.

[@GRUMP5B]

What is interesting is how cars have changed over the years, the shape really shows the age but we never consciously notice the subtle change year on year. The one car that backs this statement is the Porsche 911, a design classic.

[@Arthur5000]

Amazing job per usual she looks almost brand new 😊

[@MarkSmith-lf6sx]

That old Pontiac cleaned up nicely. Gonna be a nice work car

[@yesno5794]

Ironically, the nicest Pontiac Sunfire I have seen recently even before the clean

[@cgreenfield6655]

Amazing transformation as usual! I will say that I wish you'd do more paint correction videos. I'm guessing time is an issue, though?

[@SueLaLone]

Nice. Still waiting to see you clean the instrument panel and steering column. 👍😉

[@jacobbest5752]

That’s was such a satisfying video and I liked the cleaning of the window weather strips as well!

[@SNS8R03]

Perfect starter car for teens, hope you cleaned it up for some ones first car who can't afford anything else.

[@BrandonHall-h9k]

As always another amazing transformation. Love watching your videos. I had a Oldsmobile Cutlass as my first car that seamed similar. Also I can’t wait to check out your Black Friday sale. Have a great weekend Mitch and by the way how is your Dad?

[@eveb446]

DEAR MITCH: I am guessing that you do not wish to see another pine needle for a very long time! That Pontiac Sunfire came up beautifully. Have a blessed weekend.

[@johnnguyen1811]

love how crazy mess you remove from car ❤️

[@DrAbhinavKamat]

I'm a New Viewer & Subscriber From India Brother..!!Love Your Dedication & Work!!🙌🙌👌👌🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@peterhawser5475]

Another fantastic job 👌

[@MrDarkknight2011]

Pretty cool rendition of Johnny Be Good :). And the car cleaning was definitely fun to watch.

[@galann8276]

Une très belle prestation MITCH, continuer !!💯💯👍👍💪💪💪✌✌✌

[@callum_b0486]

Great video Mitch! Question, I have some clear coat peeling on my car on the back bumper near the trunk, what can I do to minimise it peeling more

[@ajcya935]

I would have liked to seen how many pine needles there were in the shop vac. You sometimes do a reveal shot of dumping them out. Otherwise, great job per usual!

[@nancyseeley2041]

Love EVERYTHING about you and your channel ❤ Kieran is old enough to put the felt ornaments away on his own. He's a very bright boy

[@lisab.8344]

Hello from the Philippines, Mitch! I always look forward to your videos; if my dad were still with us, he would’ve enjoyed every single one, as he always preferred to clean our car himself (we used to refer to it as his third child! 😆). I have a request, though it doesn’t have anything to do with detailing. I think you’re a great guitar player, and I was wondering if one of these days, you could play a bit of classical guitar? Thanks, and looking forward to your next video!

[@rlhunter6200]

Cool to see one still in fairly decent condition.

[@landyngavin3980]

I love your channel so much that when I was asked what I want for christmas I just said "anything from the detail geeks website"

[@judywalker2849]

That wasn't too bad with the pine needles. The vehicles with the blood and that one with the pet urine was really gross. You do amazing work, I wish I was in Canada I'd take my car to you to get detailed ❤

[@macjrjr1982]

Loved the intro with the dramatic music 🎶

[@armorer94]

I had one of those. I got well over 200k miles out of it. Bought it 2 years old for 12k.

[@amandacalderon4023]

Love Love Love it! U DA MAN Mitch!

[@Jordy-927]

The good ol J-body The best POS money can buy! 😁 Loved every one I’ve owned.

[@reaperasylum]

Cleaned up nicely, my 99 sunfire was a coupe 2 door with a turbo. The thing was quick for what it was and kinda miss it for a factory econobox lol

[@amandah.5712]

I wish we had Pontiac back. We had a Pontiac Montana, and that was the best and most reliable vehicle. Easy to keep clean and we ran it to over 300k miles. Survived four kids and had it for 12 years. We needed an upgrade and chose a Chrysler Town and Country. Worst decision ever. That thing is always getting worked on. The "leather" has cracked and is falling apart and that started two years into owning it. Despite religiously cleaning it every week. It's true. They do not make cars like they used to.

[@thisisnewmans8594]

I've had two grand prix and it blows my mind that gm got rid of Pontiac. Still so reliable and you see a lot of them on the road still.

[@headspacehiker]

Hey detail geek, have you made a video detailing how you launder your rags?

[@elizabethannfarrow1971]

Yes the video is located n his Shop Series.🔥✔

[@headspacehiker]

@elizabethannfarrow1971 thanks! I'll check that out shortly 👍

[@elizabethannfarrow1971]

@@headspacehiker i meant the Studio Build Series.I think I told u wrong as its n an older video @ his old home place. I will try 2 find that video . kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGGogWqGbpppqNksi=Udh4xvo9DdA-VkDi

[@martinyeager7948]

Thanks for a nice bit of entertainment. Always makes me keep my car a little cleaner. I hope this car is turned into very affordable transportation for someone.

[@timothyleake8750]

Another amazing transformation on a poor little neglected Pontiac!!! BTW...What's become of Mike??? Haven't seen or heard from him in a long time!!! Is he well???

[@loragunning5394]

Funny you would mention Mike, I was just thinking about him today and wondering what had become of him also. Maybe he didn't move on to the new property when Mitch did?

[@robw8583]

My family bought a Sunfire from a neighbor and I miss that car. Glad it was an older neighbor so the car was stock. I remember people modded the crap out of those cars.