Galant VR-4 Interior & Exterior Detail - Part 1

In this episode, we begin our clean-up job on the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 by giving the interior a complete and thorough detail job and restoration. This is part of a series of videos where we'll restore this rare turbocharged, all wheel drive, four wheel steered classic inside and out.
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[@LadAussie]

still not sure why watching a man clean are car is so satisfying :)

[@868drive]

That Galant looks great man. I'm surprised its in such good condition. I guess the original owners didn't do much rallying in it :D

[@TurboTyler]

Very very good job. I remember the first time I ever saw carpet that was taken out to be cleaned. It was my friends little Ford Aspire. Amazing what hard work can do.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks Tyler!

[@Clesarie]

One of these days i'll find and own one. I've owned 2g turbo eclipses, a 4g v6 eclipse a 3000gt sl and now a Evo IX and 2014 mirage. Just cant get enough mitsubishi.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Yes, you definitely show the tell-tale signs of a mitsu-maniac. Join the club over here! Haha!

[@allcoupedup]

Really, who could really dislike this guy?

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Haha, thanks man.

[@donellmecca.booker5969]

thanks for the videos they've been super helpful. ive built fd rx-7's ,240's, supra's, I even built a grand national too. finaly got my first 1g DSM for my first all wheel drive and am loving it.. what I appreciate the most is your attention to detail with builds and research. you approach things much like I we do.. two thumbs up.

[@matnew1984420]

great job man i need to do this to both my cars this coming summer

[@AWD_T]

I too always enjoy your videos Tom.

[@Oranger37]

wow that looked brand new, like i was looking into a galant brochure

[@lilredexptsc]

Nice work Tom. Sure cleaned up nice.

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

Even though I am a v8 man, these VR4 gallants are amazing, I wish I had one now

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks Paul, they are fun, quirky sleepers.

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

I liked the coupe, I had the loan of one for a week, it was metallic dark green with black outs, great car for a 6ft 2" person and good street power. I wanted to buy on but never was able to locate one here in australia second hand.

[@estewar03]

Great work Tom, it's been a while since the last upload. In the future are you planning performance mods for this beauty or just going to keep her factory original? I've actually got a new Garrett T04b V-trim turbo w/ the BEP dsm housing. It's a direct bolt on for the vr4 I'd be willing to let you have it for about half what I paid, I've also got a new set of 650cc AFI injectors & a new walbro 255 pump kit. If you're keeping it stock that would be good too. Sorry for the sales pitch, keep up all the hard work.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I appreciate the kind offer on the parts, but I'm in good shape for now. I'm still formulating my plans for this car, so stay tuned! :-D

[@josearielramos371]

Makes me nostalgic for my first car-almost exactly this one but in blue. . .Great video and great work!

[@erock16v]

Great web series!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Eric!

[@erikdude666]

I wish I lived in the south so much, i'm done with cold winters and rusty cars. Fucking Canada...

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Yes, it was this way when I lived in the rust belt. It was impossible to find a car with a clean undercarriage up there.

[@TIGERTRONIK]

Tom, I make videos of my car too but you do an outstanding job editing and recording all your footage. Did you take a course in film editing or something? And I love the new addition to your collection. Although my fav dsm has to be the 2g eclipse gsx.

[@chootech2]

These cars are sick my cousin has a 400kw vr4 they go off there heads!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks man, I agree! 400kw sounds great to me!

[@TelfLad]

Soon as I saw you put that old radio back in I subscribed.

[@4G63addict]

Loving the new outfit Tom!

[@daredevil7442AUTOMOTIVE]

good job, that's how I detail new buys. I also prefer the stock stereos but, I will update the speakers for a better sound. Are you gonna repaint those rims the stock color....redone rims really make a car look good?

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you and I'm sure new speakers are needed as the stock ones usually turn to dust over the years. Stay tuned to see about those rims. ;-)

[@christophercrawford2736]

I like how the stock ones look like they belong there but not how they don't have features and aren't always as easy to use. I have an after market pieoneer unit that I painted black and it looks good.

[@fraxonthefurry21]

Have you seen the Exomotive Exocet, you need to build one :p. Also, Mitsu for ever! :D

[@vanoscrap]

Awesome! Please keep up the hard work on this sleeper and bring us the vids ;) Also, do you know about the Drive Clean series? May be useful for this project although you've already began.

[@vanoscrap]

*begun

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks and will do! I have seen the Drive Clean series and enjoy them very much.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Hello All, thank you for all of the great comments! This video uploaded while KZbin was updating their comments system so (for that reason?) I cannot reply to the first 30 or so comments made on this video.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Also, on some current comments, I try to reply and get an error that says "you are not allowed to comment on this post." Sheesh.

[@SynicalBeats]

Tom's Turbo Garage I think that is because they were shared to private circles on G+. Or they made their setting so that people not in their circles can't comment on their posts. Probably due to the KZbin trolls.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Christopher Bowley Yes, I believe you're correct Christopher. Silly Google had to go and break KZbin again. Haha.

[@darius240z]

buck buck booyaka shan! lookin' great, Tom! That mag polish is good stuff....use it sometimes :D

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Haha! Thank you sir!

[@wcwano]

Is there a dash removal vid on these

[@TheW3s]

You should have made Torch the Lego man do some cleaning haha

[@UBDSLO1]

As always, great video! How many total detailing hours would you say you have into it?

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Wow, hard to say as I didn't keep track. Let's just say many hours! :-D

[@ВашингтонДжордж-у1р]

Круто, чувак! Я по моему именно этот галант виде в продаже. Лимитированое издание. Но вот незадача: его продали. Я тупо живу далеко оттуда. Печально конечно. Но я бы взял себе такую машину. У нас в стране налог только на объем двигателя. Но такая машина(не лимитированое издание) в 2020 году у нас стоит 4000€🤪😅

[@phantomghost9911]

how much would it cost for a customer.

[@dreadnok320]

For a 91 she cleaned up nice. That org owner really took great care of that car. U scored my friend. A VR-4 is hard to find. Whats harder to find tease days. A CLEAN ORG NOT MESSED WITH VR-4 ! Cant wait to see more

[@bkbombers]

Tom can you make a video of how to do a timing belt on our cars. Please!!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Hi there, I do have a timing belt video. It's not 4G63 specific, but I made sure it applies to any car with a timing belt. That said, I believe the best tools are the factory service manual Timing belt section and the how to on the DSM VFAQ.

[@SynicalBeats]

You can also check out ***** he has some great videos too and they are more technical. He has a ton of videos, so you have to really dig.

[@jblifeasitis895]

Nice work, i even think that car's before 2000 are better then after. And the way you work, is the same, how i maintain my Yamaha Majesty 250 (no, not a car). I like to work in details, to prepare my machine as new (my Majesty is from 2002).

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Joppie and enjoy your Majesty 250!

[@bounceeer]

nooooo! You used a leather conditioner on dirty leather seats? Man i expected some deep cleaning to be done on these, that leather wasnt supposed to be that shiny, its a skin grease that makes it shiny. Look Best Interior Detailing Tricks: Leather and Plastics

[@lochzoch8987]

Tom, what exactly was in the jar under the carpet?

[@sirbow2]

daaaaaaamn that's clean haha

[@autotalon]

I had to do the same thing with my radio, it sat in a barn for 5 years so it was gross. I also had the pleasure of having to call mitsubishi to get the code for the radio as well.

[@arevdav]

awesome complete unmolested Evo 0 GVR4! Took me over a year to get all the missing peices for 1303/2000. love your videos and your garage! keep up the inspiration and passion you offer your viewers.

[@AB-80X]

God I love this stuff. I'm sure they were nice people, but something tell me they were interesting characters, too:D

[@emanuelpagan2870]

hey tom great videos you do..i have a qiestion im looking to buy a 99 vr4 galant the mechanic said it has a ihac idle problem i bought a new one but still have the same problem can you give me any ideas as what can be the problem thanks

[@gigidy5]

We need some, random, miscellaneous driving of this car. Just some B footage or something!

[@69mustangrestro]

Tom what is the strangest thing you have found in a used car? I found a crack pipe in my jeep tucked behind my speaker... Kinda creepy.

[@whoischxse]

Tom has anyone said you look like Lochlyn Munro from A Night at The Roxbury?

[@rizkyakbar8928]

My dad car while ago when my dad stil young my dad have gti version Fwd N/a but 4g63 dohc

[@mrreklezz2275]

Believe it or not, this was my mother's first car when she came to the US. She then gave it to my brother who then totaled it. So sad. But I'm glad to see what you are doing to it.

[@IEDCLXVI]

wheres your jumpsuit dude! youre slacking! and more of the darth vader GNX please...

[@Detail_Papi]

His videos would be soooo much better without the corny jokes

[@88preludedude]

out of all your cars what is your favorite, and your kids favorite?

[@bowdenstc]

it still looks dirty.... oh wait thats just my dirty computer screen!! great vids

[@Tbolt1000TForLife]

im not big into japanese cars but i love the old 90's nissan's and mitsubishi's, especially the 90's mitsubishi's. the 91'galant vr4 is my favorite. 91' in specific because that is the year i was born. and damn that car is in great shape!!!!!!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks man! Yeah the Japanese automakers were really pushing hard in the early 90s.

[@bboyorion209]

Nice taste in music!!!!.... i hear some dubstep!! :)

[@vikingdetailing7144]

Hey Tom, great video... Might I suggest using Sonax or Aerospace 303 products on your interior/dash? It will prevent the fake shine and not break down the plastics/vinyl. For leather I'd suggest using a cleaner before a conditioner, and not over-saturating the leather in conditioner, as it is supposed to be a soft matte finish.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you and I appreciate the suggestions. I have used those products in the past and they are superior. I was just using what I had on the shelf, which I believe were a Christmas gift from my mother in law last year.

[@rallyartman621]

Alright i have to ask what is the gripe with aftermarket cd players? tom

[@ChristopherChisolm]

Looks like a very clean VR4. What are your plans? restoration? restomod?

[@CodeMasterRapture]

I'm surprised you didn't have to use any detergent, came out beautifully. I live in rainy Seattle, so sun drying isn't an option. What other drying options would be good for this? Also, how much PSI was your washer?

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Hi Steven, thanks and luckily the carpet was just dingy, not stained badly. Stains usually require a detergent, but only if they're really bad. You can air dry a carpet indoors, just hang it up and point a fan or two at it for however long needed. The pressure washer is 1,900psi and 1.5gpm.

[@SynicalBeats]

Tom, great video as usual, but the Armor All use on that ancient dash makes me cringe.

[@SynicalBeats]

I love the way you do your cars. This car and the Buick. Looks completely OEM. That's the direction I am going with my DSM as you can see in my pictures.

[@4cedx4]

That GVR4 is mint - I only wish mine was somewhere close to that.

[@SynicalBeats]

I wish that any of my cars were as clean as his. My 2g is close, but not close enough.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Man, folks are raking me over the coals over that armor all! Haha! I got that stuff for Christmas last year and was using what I had on hand. That said, the no gloss cleaner that I used on the dash turned out quite well in my opinion and I did test it on a small area first, as one should always do.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Christopher Bowley Thank you Christopher!

[@TurboMitsubishi]

Love the fact that you put the OEM radio/cd player back in! You'r GVR4 looks fantastic...want to sell it!?!?

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks man! I just love the nostalgia of an all-stock early 90s interior! I don't want to sell it yet, but ya never know!

[@duotecnik]

Great video! I have restored many car interiors like this. I too find the pressure washer is the best way to clean the carpet.. I noticed Tom doesn't use any detergent. I have done that in the past but nowadays I use a good spray of WIndex on the carpet before I pressure wash it. I find that I use about 1/2 as much water and time when Windex is used.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Colin and I appreciate the windex tip.

[@scadieee]

I'm so dissapointed I never subscribed to your channel earlier. Love the work, definitely in the market for my 3rd dsm or 1st GVR4 now !

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you for saying that and I appreciate the support! Good luck on your search and you're going to love the videos coming this Spring/Summer! :-D

[@gordonho5986]

i dont know why but i find this so satisfying to watch :D

[@alexe5683]

here is a cool idea Tom, create your own mechanic shirt for the videos, like your own logo. would make a cool difference now that your taking your videos more seriously

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Hi Alexandros and thank you for the suggestion! I actually have been working on a logo recently. Have a good one!

[@StevenWillmy]

I hear dubstep wobbles! I enjoyed it all. Thanks for the videos, Tom.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Hey Steven, you're welcome! I like to throw a little wubbage in the soundtrack for the youngsters out there! Haha.

[@charleshollow5734]

Where do you get your wonderful onsies?

[@TheJudgeMr]

Why has it taken me so long to find your youtube chanel. It's great how you go about cleaning up that Galant because what I would do.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks man and welcome!

[@MegaAserOne]

I suggest you put some items from European models Galant. Stand bolt it in American.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

That would be cool!

[@bboyorion209]

I kant stop watching this video.... yur inspiring for a real DSM care

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Dave, glad to hear that you enjoy it!

[@orangeeclipse]

I got 3 1gs u can do that to lol but lookin good

[@raketaracing3612]

nice job is best salo original japan stile

[@Hmonglauj89]

Very professional. Im astounded by the your work, its by the heart.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy it!

[@tehkeet]

This is way better than studying for midterms.

[@IVLeague86]

I love it.!! Great job. I have a 99 eclipse rs. But the galant vr4 is one of my favorites

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Edward!

[@Raynolasco9090]

Keep us updated on the vr4 :) now you gave me an idea to do this to mine now but winter is here :(

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Will do, lots more VR-4 videos to come! Winter is a good time for planning your spring to-dos!

[@Raynolasco9090]

i had a question by the way. how did you get the key flop (badge key chain)?

[@TipOfTheSpear907]

I would swap the seats for evo seats

[@treblarefils]

Theres a sweet invention called the shop vac.... jk just never seen you use a vacuum lol

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Fast forward to 7:04 and watch closely.

[@Ironboxgarage]

Yea seriously whats is ur deal with aftermarket stereos lol i mean i can see if its a 64 gto or 69 camaro but its a newish car lol

[@TomsTurboGarage]

In a car that I drive often, I like a modern/aftermarket stereo. But for cars like my Grand National and the VR-4, I enjoy the nostalgia of the car. A period correct interior with the stock stereo makes me happy. It's like entering a time machine that takes you back to 1991.

[@brandonsexywhitaker]

I need to do this to my Miata interior.

[@Gerberbaby922]

The results were simply stunning. The leather seats have just the right amount of wear to them.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks Gerberbaby! You're screen name always makes me giggle and keeps me guessing too. Did you look like the gerber baby back in the day?? Anywho, thank you and I agree - they have that perfectly worn in catchers mitt look.

[@rpvilleneuve]

Wow tom that was INSANE

[@victorpla29]

We want the VR4 Galant with 400 WHP !

[@nam69lol]

PLEASE release the next video ASAP

[@joereeder]

I love the car, but unless Armor All is paying you to use their products i highly suggest you look into some much better and a little bit more $$ products. Sonax is a great start, they make every product you will ever need and no they are not sold at Autozone. detailerdomain is a great site to check out. it really does make a world a difference, no more shiny fake look, just the original oem look is whats left.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Hi Joe, I am familiar with the products you mention and have used them in the past. You're right, they are superior, I was just using what I had on hand - which I believe I got for Christmas last year.

[@joereeder]

i understand, cool as you were, great videos too...:)

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Joe Reeder Thank you Joe!

[@868drive]

That Galant looks great man. I'm surprised its in such good condition. I guess the original owners didn't do much rallying in it :D

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Bradley! I was surprised too, it definitely lived a very calm and middle of the road lifestyle. I would say that you're correct, this car likely did very few rally stages in the dark...at 120mph...sideways out in West Knoxville. :-D

[@868drive]

hahaha I hear you man

[@kelobuilt]

Great Vid man, Awsome ride. I owned number 1781

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you sir, I appreciate that!

[@nice2jay]

Wow that turned out awesome. How long did it take you to do that?

[@raymondkelderman7139]

love the car, love the music.

[@bboyorion209]

Nice taste in music!!!!.... i hear some dubstep!! :)

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks Dave, it's whatever comes out of my head/guitar/keyboard at the time I suppose!

[@Madeline_Terrazas]

Very nice! Now sell it to me!

[@pcmasterfilms]

Really amazing results, you planning on leaving that goofy shift boot? haha

[@kc550]

Great job Tom! I'm the same way when I get a new/used car. I have a habit of stripping them down and cleaning each part back to original sheen and cleanliness. Nothing feels better than driving an older car that looks and feels like new, and you really tend to appreciate the detail gone into it after spending time on every bit of the car. PS, I would have pressure washed the spare and gave it a bit of a shine, but that's me! lol Great work as always bud!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you! I did wipe down the spare, but it had never been used so it didn't need too much attention. Have a good one!

[@KirbyTripleDeluxe]

Fav automotive channel :)

[@kristianmaagaard]

you should make a video about what tools you got :)

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you for the suggestion, I do plan to do that someday!

[@junhochen6263]

Incredible job. Thumbs up.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you sir!

[@spineblaZe]

Hooray new TTG!

[@zappers1000]

Song at 3:30?

[@jessman200]

there's $2.03 towards you're next project

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Yeah man!

[@jessman200]

love the videos dude keep em coming

[@BombiaC]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS

[@Michaelf4117]

Hell yeah!

[@AlexGtheDon]

I honestly cannot believe how much work you put in! Kudos! you deserve the accolades you get!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks a ton Alex! Stay tuned, there's lots more to do!

[@AZN87DSM]

Can't wait to see this beast come to life! Btw, what's the name of this sick track?

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Peter! I'm glad you enjoyed the track, I make my own music for each video. I would love to be able to spend more time on the music and actually making standalone songs with titles.

[@AZN87DSM]

Tom's Turbo Garage I make beats also!. Ima try putting some together in one of my DSM vids. Is there anyway I can get these tracks from you, they're pretty chill!!!

[@manibor]

Hi Tom! Love all your videos on the Galant, ( 2nd time im watching them right now! ) But how is the front seat belt working on the VR4? does not look like regular seat belts? Becouse regular seat belts like my Galant Gen 8 is bolted one in B pillar, one in the floor under B pillar and the third in the seat.. But here it looks like it's bolted in the A pillar? Sorry for not the best english but I hope you understand my question :)

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Hi Robin and good to meet you! Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you enjoy the videos! Regarding the seat belts, in the US we have these crazy automatic ones. The shoulder belt automatically wraps around you while the lap belt still has to be belted manually. Some US folks get the parts and convert their car to standard "non-automatic" seat belts.

[@manibor]

Tom's Turbo Garage Hmm I think I understand! But best would be if you wanted to capture just a little video to show it for me? :) But my feeling is that i really prefer the one we got here in Sweden, , but would be fun to see in action on video! :)

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Robin Magnusson They're almost exactly like these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIGzgZd9ec13hbs

[@manibor]

Tom's Turbo Garage What the hell, Feels like i prefer the manual one's here in sweden! ;)

[@manibor]

Robin Magnusson Hi again Tom! A little tip, order this to your Galant! www.ebay.com/itm/FIT-FOR-MITSUBISHI-LANCER-GALANT-DOOR-LOCK-CATCH-COVER-BUCKLE-CAP-PROTECTIVE-/231425470354?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35e2086f92&vxp=mtr I bought them for my Galant! And the Door lock in my Car is now : www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/174/173185/173185-99cd495796374e114ebd6fa6d15f73ea.jpg ( Sorry for my finger..) Looks much better and protect the Screws too! :) Greetings!

[@liomardaal150]

What a passion for your car amazing video Tom !