Cleaning The NASTIEST Car Bought At Auction!

[@TheDetailGeek]

How much do you think this car went for at auction, and would you buy it? 🤔 Crazy transformation on this one though! Have a great weekend!!

[@JorgesStuffs]

3:10 i love your nanas

[@joelbuchanan471]

I would think the auction price might have been a few thousand for this car. It sure cleaned up nice, but there was still some damage from years of abuse that even an expert detail won't fix. The seat, the roughed up plastic. But they will sure get a good price now.

[@944Tomcat]

Its trash. In the US, where most people do not own their cars...who would buy it? Just lease a new one.

[@adamo.1319]

@@TheDetailGeek $2500

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

I'd say it's probably around $5,000. 🤔

[@frye1093]

The Pink goo is homemade Slime it looks like. Elmer's glue, plus their "Activator" and some foam beads added in for texture. My youngest sister was obsessed with the stuff when in middle school.

[@beverlyjordan8957]

My granddaughters were making this mess nonstop for months. I’ve never seen such a mess in my life. That is exactly what it looked like.

[@rawr51919]

​@@beverlyjordan8957Looks exactly like bubblegum to me

[@beverlyjordan8957]

@@rawr51919 that too.

[@brandonmulford5524]

It's slime for sure, once it dries into fabric it's not going anywhere.

[@FujishimaAkiko]

100% Slime! I was looking for this comment before I made it myself...lol

[@JonahX-ui9tf]

Great improvement in the music, thanks for taking on feedback, cleaning is top notch as usual

[@giancarloc1985]

Ditto that!

[@oldRoyaltypewriter]

Yes, 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' was getting old.

[@MrOhighway]

Nice job!! What is the music? It was pleasant and added to the video.

[@DomenicoIorfino6470]

Dried homemade slime. I am saddened that I was able to recognize it so fast. I am also surprised this is the first time you’ve encountered it on a family car as it was a huge craze about 5 years ago.

[@mac27collection]

21:02 OMG, it's Floam! I haven't seen that stuff in years. I had some as a kid and loved it.

[@sparkyarch]

I’ll second this and agree that it was once Floam.

[@NateOlival]

Yes it is

[@jillwelch8180]

As a mother with adult children and an educator, I do believe that pinkish-red goo was in fact Floam, circa 2010-2012.

[@kristinanoall]

Haha, I remembered the stuff but not the name! 😂 Thanks!

[@noxius070]

I Thought that was some sort of slime at first. lol

[@mcgiant1983]

Love seeing older model vehicles…especially discontinued ones….being detailed! Incredible work as always Mitch!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!

[@okabe1897]

You need to get your eyes checked. Any high school kid cloud achieve the same results.

[@giancarloc1985]

@@okabe1897 lmao doubt that.

[@WilliamMahal]

@@okabe1897yeah right

[@WilliamMahal]

@@okabe1897have you seen this guys other vids

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Every time you towel dry the exterior of even the worst shitbox... You show that you truly care, in a sense. You respect the Machine for what it has gone through, and show you care for your work before releasing it into its next life.

[@lysek2619]

this music is so relaxing compared to what you had before. i admire you taking our suggestions and trying something different!

[@brianKbruner]

I don't think he showed it, but the rear passenger panel had tack oil on it from roadwork. When I worked for the DOT, we used diesel fuel to remove it from the head engineer's truck as well as our boots. Years later I found a substitute product called Citrol that does just as good, maybe better, and smells a lot better, like oranges.

[@emprsnm9903]

I use Citrol all the time, can't recommend it enough. From Sharpie permanent marker, to sticker adhesives & tar; It's the safest yet most effective I've ever found

[@shannonobrien9922]

LOVE Citrol!!!! My hubby worked at a foundry and got ALL kinds of oil in his shirts and pants....Citrol took it all out! I am convinced the crud it removed ruined my washer after a decade! Oil ALWAYS removes a sticky better than gas, kerosene, alcohol....ANYTHING amd Citrol is truly THE BEST! I'd use it still, except Amazon is only seller in our area, and it's $15 PER bottle - we can't afford that! Dawn works great, too

[@mridulak3122]

Compared to other detailing channels, this one is gold standard ❤

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!

[@speechiegirl]

100%! I get slighly annoyed when I watch other channels, they're not doing it right 🤣

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

Your videos are like therapy for me

[@TiffanyDean-j3q]

Been watching your videos for about 4 years now! Every video still amazes me with the level of attention and respect you give every vehicle! Keep up the good work Mitch! 😊

[@Carriergirl0902]

27:04 “sometimes the simplest of tools can be the most useful” I swear I thought he was going to say “ and that’s why I’m introducing the new detail geek screwdriver” lol😂

[@reptongeek]

As Michael Vaughn says on Alias, it's an incredible invention!

[@veraconerly9511]

😂😂

[@NSDflug]

just imagine the mechanical part of that car….last oil change also in 2007

[@hybridgaming8341]

yeah i feel bad for the poor sap who bought the car at auction...maybe they're a shadetree mechanic lol

[@Toyotacorollaaltis-cn9fd]

Ah yes because not spending thousands to clean a worthless car means you didn't maintain it seriously grow up

[@beccajoyner]

Don’t beat yourself up over this, Mitch. The car turned out fantastic! I’ve driven a Taurus and I know how hard it is to keep them clean because of low quality material

[@okabe1897]

Or maybe he is beating himself because he knows he can always improve himself. People like you are the reason why participation trophies are a thing

[@beccajoyner]

@@okabe1897 believe me, I’m a perfectionist too. But sometimes you can’t always reach that. Just trying to give some encouragement..Geez.

[@jxavier3876]

@@okabe1897why u such a hater

[@Wren_The_Therian]

@@okabe1897damn just let people be nice 💀

[@ravenbannerforge]

​@@okabe1897 and people like you are the ones receiving said trophies.... Damn

[@deniseb-h8u]

Mitch, you are almost a magician! May your hard work be well recognized. You deserve it

[@DetroitBORG]

I forgot this car existed, but I should point out the Taurus X was only made 2008-2009, in 2007 it was still the Freestyle.

[@HanleiHess]

You never fail to keep it interesting!

[@Roll-With-It-7]

First time seeing a Taurus wagon kinda cool and The carpeted wheel liners that Ford uses are an option you can add, although it can be hard to clean it really helps in places like the salt block can be nice for extra underbody protection overall.

[@uluvmyish3885]

The pink goopy stuff most definitely is dried up slime! My daughter noticed what it was as soon as she seen it lol.. She loves watching your vids with me!!! Keep up the good work brotha 🖤✊🏾🤙🏾

[@gingerdavis8071]

Lol. My daughter came back from shopping one day and swore she bought a package of individually wrapped cheese slices, but it wasn't in any of the shopping bags. I found it under the front passenger seat about 2 summers later. It looked and smelled like it had just been purchased. Now that is truly scary. Opening any of the doors in her van is a challenge. An empty water bottle, a random toy, someone's homework, fries, empty Wawa coffee cups, one never knows what will fall out. I am glad she doesn't smoke. This channel is inspiring me to take better care of my car.

[@hernanmartinez8313]

Dude I respect you clean this nasty ass cars and your will power of not putting looking at it or smelling it

[@bupi9372]

Yeah, it's nice that he never judges the people. To him it's just another vehicle that needs to be cleaned, that's it.

[@richie_rich77]

I have to say, the Detail Geek glass cleaner is one of the best, if not the best glass cleaners available!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!!

[@eveb446]

Mitch, the marvelous, magnificent, magician, you did it again!!!!!! This Ford looks great, after all of your hard work. Have a restful weekend.

[@Botdog614]

Wow, that car was filthy!! I’m so amazed by your ability to transform these vehicles. Great job and have a nice weekend!

[@joelbuchanan471]

Hey Botdog, have a great weekend.

[@antoniovillas-boas2164]

For vacuuming carpets, I've seen a random orbital tool, or anything that vibrates intensely, being used to loosen dirt and dust on a carpet with a vacuum neaby and making it super easy to vacuum up. Would love to see you prove it works!

[@stevencass8849]

I used to love power washing out hatches that were full of dirt like that. I don’t know why, but having done this kind of work for many years I really enjoy watching these videos. I guess they “take me back”.

[@saitoman]

I cannot believe how well you transform cars! I am also not able to believe how little people care about their vehicles. They have two alloys, a steel wheel and then driving on the spare. The spare looks like it has been driven on far too long.

[@MarySaladin]

I thought that was the spare!!!!😂

[@Toyotacorollaaltis-cn9fd]

You don’t need to see my car its on 4 spares why I’ll tell ya why because why not

[@lilliethornton9353]

That looks like my niece and nephew mother's truck. I never thought I would see another one like her. What an amazing job.. and she needs you to clean her SUV 😂❤️

[@bellaking3185]

So your sister or sister in law?

[@gentle285]

No. SHE needs to clean her own SUV.

[@lilliethornton9353]

@@gentle285 for one thing.. I was just kidding around with him.. and I meant harm. Wow 🙆🏿

[@lilliethornton9353]

@@bellaking3185 no, she not my sister or sister in-law

[@Arsewell-Foundation]

Neice & nephews mother - wouldn't that be your sister?

[@lindadefoe6114]

You have to admit its very satisfying to bring something like this back!

[@davidnielson5252]

I don't know Mitch, you got several of those carpet sections much cleaner than I ever thought possible. Great job, brother!

[@halsigmund3426]

This takes me back to Night Ride which aired on Global TV in Canada. There were only four one hour episodes made, but it became very popular. The jazz music that played was so good and the places they went in Toronto were fun to watch.

[@BreadLoafyum]

36 seconds ago

[@CleaningHeroSquad]

i really enjoyed how you explained each step with detail and care. This video is both educational and entertaining! 👍

[@pie_account]

idk I think the carpet looked SO MUCH BETTER after you extracted it. I think wanting it to be perfect is impossible, especially with such a well used car and well used carpet. I think it looks INFINITELY better and probably feels infinitely better. good job, man!

[@cancera73]

A car interior only a Rancor could love. Great job!

[@grogers8925]

Great tough job! You are so meticulous in your work! Looks like a different car!! 👍👍

[@florencetheunicorn]

I used to watch these while I was eating breakfast... but I have to change my routine when the vehicles are as disastrous as this!

[@tracyb8193]

It never ceases to amaze me how good you can make these old neglected cars look. I love the new music. Great job on the Ford!

[@adamo.1319]

Let's go! Breakfast with the Detail Geek!

[@EDBailley]

Yeah I’m in lol ❤😂

[@Eric-e1d9z]

People sometimes don't realize how much work goes into detailing and cleaning vehicles. I love your videos. God bless!!!!

[@brandonkharpuri4305]

Sick Outro 30:31 Such a coincidence that I was listening to Hotel California just before watching this video.

[@HeatherLedford-s3p]

Hello there Detail Geek. It is always so good to see you. This video 📷📸 was awesome. You always know how to bring a dirty vehicle to life every time. And I admire you for that. Thanks for everything you do. Your hard work and dedication is outstanding 💪👍

[@preferredimage]

I was literally wondering why outside first as I had assumed you'd dirty up the doors with all the dust and muck being transported out but I guess you can always quick rinse the outside again as its all new dirt. letting the seals drip dry would take much longer so yeah, your way makes sense.

[@amandasoto7060]

I love watching your detailing am so amazed on how thoroughly you cleaned the cars.

[@Rock3head]

that’s slime 21:22

[@ronwalsh]

Whenever I think my car is disgusting, I just need to watch your channel and wonder how you do it day in and day out. Great transformation.

[@Indoorcricketers]

Insane Transformation. Truly Amazing 🎉

[@hermanb8389]

The results are amazing, so glad it's clean now. 😊

[@aaronroberts7084]

I'm loving these new style Intro's 🤙

[@miimaabd1324]

I never imagined myself watching such a video to the end without even skipping a single part,, this was so satisfying i enjoyed every moment. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@2002ChevyFan]

Nice video as always Mitch have a great weekend.

[@techwick79]

I found your channels a few weeks ago and I’ve been addicted, I grinded like 6 of the full build episodes in the first week

[@furaheza]

Yeah it’s slime at 21:00

[@gillanharris2241]

I was going to say that

[@juancamilomarroquin3274]

To me that’s a candy bar

[@Southsidefulldetail]

@thedetailgeek came out so better & like new again the owner is gonna be so happy to see it again so beautiful day you did it big blessings 🙏 from down south pharr Texas

[@kristinanoall]

We had to take the captain’s seats out of our minivan for a trip today. Looking around at all the dirt and debris, my 15yo son and I agreed that we suddenly felt like we were in a Detail Geek video. 😂 Not horrible, but definitely want to vacuum tomorrow before they go back in! Excellent work as always, Mitch. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@karenturner7983]

Awesome job as always. People need to start at a young age to teach their children how to take care for and appreciate the things they have. It helps if the parents actually care. 🥺

[@russwaegelin2134]

I’m reminded of the old cartoon line when Mr Magoo would prevail against all expectations: “Oh Magoo…..you’ve done it again!”😉😉👍

[@DomPom719]

👳🏽‍♂️👳🏽‍♂️👳🏽‍♂️👳🏽‍♂️

[@bluewateritineratetravel]

I loved Mr Magoo 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@DomPom719]

@@bluewateritineratetravel you bad 😣

[@bluewateritineratetravel]

@@DomPom719 am I missing something ?

[@DomPom719]

@@bluewateritineratetravel you’re fine

[@speechiegirl]

I just watched the video with my 12 yo daughter. She said she would not ride in it knowing how dirty it was before the detailing. I would not buy it, it's just too worn down. I wish I could ship our vehicle over to Canada to have it cleaned by you ;-) We love your videos, keep up the fantastic work.

[@Pinkapotomus]

Who would’ve thought it would come that clean??? 😱😱😱💜💜💜 DG to the rescue!

[@okabe1897]

Of course it’s going to look somewhat decent, why would he be uploading this video if there wasn’t a transformation. I swear people are getting dumb every day.

[@sheririch1734]

Couple years back I asked that question. I’m glad I finally got the answer to my question. Always wondered why you cleaned the outside first.

[@bryel6383]

Peeling that dealer sticker off would be nice.

[@bluerazor7049]

Did that on my van and cleaned off the residue with alcohol and the back looks much better.

[@BMALB2023]

First thing we always do. Why give the dealer years of free advertising just because they sold you a car?

[@schoonergirl2658]

Outstanding transformation today, you’ve really been knocking them out of the park lately! I’m only sorry you’ve had such disastrous vehicles to work on. On the other hand, it’s been supremely satisfying to watch for us, sorry. Thanks for sharing another disaster!

[@MrPlayerPerson]

The pink goo looks like a Smarties Milk Shake that was sun-dried in the tray - disguising, to say the least. Great Job Mitch, it was a really hard detail!

[@bakaderka1]

The music was 1000% better in this video! Please don’t go back to the other stuff…..I always turn the sound off and read the transcript. It is nice to hear your voice! Excellent job as always!😊

[@CPDAgosta]

Beyond nasty at 8:45, great job as always though.👍

[@tdvandy2]

As always, your work is phenomenal, but I really hope whomever got that vehicle super cheap. I highly doubt if the engine and other critical areas were maintained either.

[@AkashSingh-le1gk]

Poor Mitch, the face he makes @9:38, man I really feel for you🥲

[@lyledavis819]

I always love how you say, "Process."

[@Nikki7B]

How is it different? I'm just asking as a Canadian, because that's how I say it.

[@Anthony-J-M]

Same here.. I love it. PRO-cess instead of PROG-ress

[@Crashtoob]

@@Nikki7B In the US we usually say it more like "praw-cess" instead of "pro-cess".

[@Nikki7B]

@@Crashtoob oh ok, yes, now that you mention it, I have heard it that way in movies. Thanks.

[@djeanpierre]

What are you talking ABOOT? 😄

[@charlesmarmor6822]

another great transformation...great job Mitch!

[@valgerurhansdottir4201]

Amazing work as always, now wold not buy this car. This pink is maybe melted sweets groos, good video love this.

[@ceekay519]

Maybe it's because I'm a mechanic's daughter, but I totally agree with you on the screwdriver. Sometimes that is the only thing that does the trick! Thanks for another great detail!

[@RalphsPier1961]

What is with these old french fries, trapped under the seats that over a year later, they look fresh enough to eat?🤮

[@tammyclark4618]

💀😯 🤔 😂😂😂

[@jayden56858]

That’s processed food for ya

[@bizzyizzy9526]

​@jayden56858 That's why I appreciate what my mother did for me and my sisters when she prohibited us from eating Fast food like mcdonald's and burger king when we were kids. That was crazy and cool, but now we realized that she so much garbage, especially being so young

[@michaelgoble8200]

Having seen this, I think I’ll avoid french fries in the future. Yuck!

[@bizzyizzy9526]

@@michaelgoble8200 You'd be doing yourself a favor

[@janeAskew-b6x]

I have always done like you and cleaned my vehicles inside & out when first in my possession. I am so glad I have never let my purchase get into a total filthy condition.

[@dgurevich1]

21:02 my bet is it's some sort of ice cream. The not so natural kind.

[@conniedembowski7289]

Amazing, Mitch! Terrific job as usual!

[@richardw.smithjr.6683]

This is the biggest fight of Mitch's life, in a fight for survival. The Ford 2007 Taurus wagon, best of luck on this transformation.

[@melaniethies379]

Mitch you did an awesome job on this vehicle and you always make these car's and trucks look like new again but sometimes the carpets are gonna look as good as it gets, there's not much you can do when the carpets are already messed up awesome transformation Mitch have a great weekend

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

I bet whoever bought my old Mustang found baggies of uh, intoxicants under the seats lol

[@SLangel18]

I love your music choices! You should play your playlist in the description section

[@yl9991]

8:08 yeah i would never touch letters without gloves on!

[@ihazdashcam]

Love the steamer. We did a deep clean of my kitchen this weekend with mine.

[@philipp5142]

I'm curious how much you charge for such a detailed cleaning?

[@wardman21]

The detail is worth more than this car.

[@131dyana]

What a mess yet you made it into a neat car. thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@David-p7z9n]

I was a crewchief / mechanic on the presidential helicopters (HMX-1, Quantico) from 83-87. Your thoroughness reminds me of the attention to detail we put into those helicopters

[@lindarackstraw7711]

I think we have become such a throw away society that possessions mean very little. That’s sad

[@mrclassic2284]

And some people are just slobs

[@TTULangGenius]

Tell me about it! I hate having a car note and I plan to keep my old truck on the road as long as possible!

[@jaywillet-cruz]

Hey Mitch, Wow, that was a major come up. As Always Amazing!!!

[@therealreyfamily]

Do you ever take out the carpet to clean underneath it? I feel like you would get the carpet cleaner if you could take it out and pressure wash it like you do the mats.

[@melinda-elisatatar4253]

I'm guessing most of those carpets are glued otherwise they wouldn't stay as put as they do

[@wutang5851]

​@@melinda-elisatatar4253 Actually there is no glue on factory carpets. They are formed to the floor very precisely, which help a lot. But also the seats, center consoles, and rocker panel plastics hold it in place very well. It is usually quite a bit of work to get the carpets in and out, even with the seats already out.

[@melinda-elisatatar4253]

@@wutang5851 I see, thanks

[@emprsnm9903]

I whole-heartedly agree, though I call it a 'near-restoration' at that point. When I get a used car (from owner) for myself, I end up taking half/or all the carpets out in a partial gutting & clean. I even take the inner door-panels off, to wash out the drizzle spills from cup-holders in the deep-dive for my car(s). Though I've found that a pressure washer often isn't needed; A hose left sitting in the sun for warm water spray rinsing, Dawn dish soap & ammonia mix in a pump sprayer for detergent, and a hand brush of your choice: Does wonders for everything short of moldy seat-belts.... And for that, a soak in oxy-clean overnight removes the last splotches completely

[@maryjensen5112]

The pink stuff looks like a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar. LOL

[@ashareycobbs3687]

OMG I love it 😍 the before and after always amazes me

[@peterventura5416]

This vid had soo much extraction, which is my favorite! Keep 'em coming!

[@flunder50]

The fries didn't even decompose. STOP EATING MCDONALD'S

[@roxas.2405]

Eh già...pensa cosa fanno nello stomaco...😢

[@Cadillac_Willy]

For real. That shit is actual poison.

[@RyanPetrynka]

An option for detailers who don't want to use a pressure washer to get the muddy hatch jamb clean is to use a Tornador. It isn't as powerful as a pressure washer but it is more precise. Home detailers need a decent size air compressor to run one but I work at a dealership so it has plenty of power.

[@itsjustderek]

ME TO MYSELF: QUESTION….WHAT DO YOU THINK HE IS LISTENING TO? ALSO ME TO MYSELF: PROBABLY MC HAMMER CANT TOUCH THIS 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@65merc390]

you need one of those little scissor lifts for this work..makes it so easy to actually stand and be able to take out seats or all the stuff you do..and they are great for buffing the lower half of the car and detail the wheels and tires all the way around without any bending down

[@biliyonnet]

a pandemic developing right there

[@jasper2207]

Another fantastic piece of work Mitch!

[@RWJSJG]

It’s finally Friday ❤❤❤ enjoy your weekend Mitch ❤❤❤ 😊 Besitos

[@ernestoortega2692]

You did an amazing job. It turned out better than I thought it would. Keep up the great work.

[@davidbenjamin8265]

I have fond memories of my Grandparent's early 2000s maroon Taurus sedan. The brakes weren't great though. It was never as dirty as this one.

[@Arthur5000]

Ugh that was nasty! 🤢 Glad you got it looking as good as new!