Mazda Miata Full Detail Only 1500 Miles FOR SALE Amazing Before and After!

[@briandyche]

The disaster details are fun, but I love this content. Seeing a top tier pro detailer elevate a normal car guy’s already well kept car is something else. Amazing work.

[@mir0z]

Exactly what I was thinking. This is great content.

[@nick1500]

Just got my 1993 Subaru WRX repainted, and I used to detail a ton in the past. I want to wait about a year or so and take it in for a full, top tier professional detail and compare the difference between them and me.

[@easley421]

@@nick1500 does it look like the paint on this Miata at 10:54 ? God damn that's a lot of orange peel. I don't know if you priced it out yet but these top tier detail guys cost a ton of money. There's a reason our boy here drives a Lamborghini and has a Porsche track car

[@Laz_Arus]

@@easley421 A little late to answer this, but that texture on the lower sections of the sides below the crease line is how they came from the factory. It was intentional. I believe the thoughts were that because the car was so low, the areas down there would be subjected to road debris and would be harder to maintain a mirror shine, so to circumvent that to some degree, they made it wrinkly. I haven't measured the paint thickness in those areas on mine. Perhaps I should just to appease my curiosity.

[@TheGuyFromWI]

I'm 32 and I have to say it's quite a strange experience seeing the cars that I grew up with in high school becoming modern classics. I already smile when I see clean examples of cars from the 90's and 2000s. I'm not an old timer yet, but WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME! P.S. Love you Larry!

[@plaws0]

It's called aging. The worst thing about it is that the downward slope gets steeper every year. 😀

[@hansoverhage]

That's what separates men form the boys (literally, aging).

[@HanVwGte]

same dude, im 33. Same feeling

[@descent8275]

i remember playing undergerground 2 and modding the sh*t out of a golf4 back when it was a new vehicle.

[@MrEMVme]

I'm 27 and I know the feeling, I've kind of been collecting and saving 5th generation Celicas.

[@stephensfriends]

There’s something a little bit sad about a Miata that’s never really been driven and enjoyed

[@ischwhit6747]

Big facts

[@SashaTheOneAndOnly]

It deserves so much more

[@thabrownieviking]

Big agree

[@RicketyRocket21]

That isn’t so bad since this thing will likely be a time capsule forever and it’ll be cool for future generations. What’s really sad is the owner kept it for so long and only let himself drive it 1,500 miles. I’m REALLY hoping he had a second one and beat the snot out of it every Sunday afternoon. Win win.

[@elliottatkinson9734]

It seems like the previous owner did drive it and enjoy it by how much care he took of it, just didn’t drive it very much before he died

[@mahina1963]

My wife asked me why I watch "videos about some guy cleaning a car". Therapy, babe. Simple and fine, therapy. Your attention to detail soothes my OCD soul.

[@mrjace3]

👍🏽💯

[@randyealy310]

Yes! I got my coffee, no one’s awake in my house, AMMO video to start the day. Thank you Larry!

[@mrjace3]

Best comment! This cups on me my friend ☕

[@randyealy310]

@@mrjace3 thank you!

[@curlyfries9496]

As i grow older things like this excite me more and more. That sounds lovely

[@Mj-uo7bc]

Perfect video to start the friday. Normally i dont really watch car cleaning videos because they just repeat the same stuff over and over and over again just with another car. But Larry gets out there to find these cars and search info and their history etc etc. Sometimes he buys them and cleans them up then sells for profit. Or donates to charities etc. Just a big fan of everything you do Larry. Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@kennycox3186]

One thing I appreciate about your videos are the different cars you work on. The wide range of vehicles is proof of how good you are at showing individuals what they can accomplish. Thanks Larry!!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thank u!!!

[@marcyweisinger1537]

@@AMMO-NYC hey got a question I have a Honda crv and my driver seat has a stain and we tried things to try to get it out. But I also have to be careful because it is a heated seat and I don't want to use a product that would damage or cause any problems with it. Thank you. By the way, love your videos. I just love it that you give the cars a second chance of life

[@JakeBrakee]

THIS CAR IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! BRINGS A TEAR TO MY EYE🥲. You’ll never ever see another MX5 this clean with 1k miles for sale

[@FJB8646]

And you’ll never see a 1500 mile Miata require a ton of new parts like this one will.

[@zeitgeist2720]

@@FJB8646 you’re wrong

[@Adierit]

@@FJB8646 it's had frequent oil changes, this is unlikely to need much work. At best you can say they may need to drop the fuel tank and clean it, but that's about all there would be to do.

[@TeunS133N]

@@FJB8646 did you watch the video? Lol

[@malteserwfj]

Yesss I'm digging the house music vibes with this video too 🤙🏻🙌🏻

[@benzina5917]

The last 5% doubles your budget and triples your timeline. It is amazing how much extra effort there is when chasing the final details. Nicely done and presented.

[@Sanjar10A7777]

What’s the formula called?

[@johnvega5321]

You know what I love the most about this channel? The intros! A good hello, introducing the car, whats gonna happen and THEN a small but good montage. Not everyone has huge amounts of time, and seeing what the video is about in the first five seconds really helps decide what to watch. Great video as always!

[@drumjedi5301]

Great video, Larry, as always, and beautiful little car. What gets me about this car is how someone owned it, clearly took very good care of it, but only drove it 1500 miles in the 3 years it was driven. I've always wanted a Miata or something similar, but never really been in a life situation where it made financial sense to have one, and I can tell you that if I finally got one I'd rack up those 1500 miles in the first month!

[@VladTepesVEVO]

Same here, it kinda makes me reconsider how many car collectors are just wasting their time, collecting their dream car but never enjoying it like they are supposed to! That man has died not enjoying his pride and joy like he should have, that's the terrible part! Now I realize that if I ever have Ferrari money, I'll be damn sure to make it worthwhile and enjoy it as much as I humanly can, collectors be damned.

[@mkrete]

Absolutely. These cars are a drivers car, and for all the haters - don't knock it until you drive it. The smiles per mile are a better value than anything else out there.

[@mannye]

@@VladTepesVEVO I suspect he had more than just the one Miata but I totally agree. In fact, I used to own a concourse-level 1969 Road Runner Convertible. I had it for 12 years but the last two years, it became such a hassle to drive it because people are just getting stupider and stupider and there are more and more cars on the road. It got to where I was afraid to use it and I thought to myself, "If I can't enjoy it on the road, then WTF am I doing with it?" and I sold it.

[@jessicabecause3717]

Theyre so fun an nimble. It's practically like a motorbike.

[@cleomaddiem3581]

My late father bought me a brand new 1990 Mazda 626 Sedan in Prestige Silver (Automatic) as soon as l turned 18 years old (yes, the one with the oscillating vents!). He paid $32,000 Australian Dollars for it brand new at the time! It's now 32 years old and l still drive it every single day!!! Has never failed me and l cannot part with it. It's absolutely outstanding!!! It's clocked up 500,000 kilometres (310,000 miles!!!) Still looks, feels and drives like new. I absolutely LOVE IT so much. It's my first and only car!!!! Love the nostalgia. Big hello from Melbourne, Australia!!🇦🇺

[@chaoticsad5549]

Miata’s are so adorable, it always looks like the car is smiling. Was a joy to watch this video

[@morrisdecandia5127]

What a great video showing all the original details of a 1990 Miata. It will certainly help me keep my 1990 Miata as original as possible. Thank You.

[@EllenTheArtist]

I always love when you add facts/backstory about the car that you detail!!

[@marshprofessionaldetailing9794]

My family had a '91 Miata when I was a kid and it was a super fun car. As you said, they don't have a pile of power, but you don't need it. Great video Larry. These are a legend in Japanese cars.

[@matthijsgerretse3217]

It honestly baffles me that anyone would buy one of these (without hardtop), use it as a "weekend" car (with how little they used it) and not put the top down. I drive mine almost exclusively with the top down.

[@mapwheel00]

It's a cute story to say he, as the owner, never put the top down, but it would've been put down and tested by the dealer during their initial inspection after receiving the car. It's not like there's some magic factory seal the family is going to preserve.

[@Pingponglu42069]

Curious to see what it’ll sell for. Sad it was never driven but I’m glad someone go to love this miata and kept it clean. What a beautiful example of what’s to come of our Miatas.

[@Camj27]

Unless it’s raining I have the top down. I have a hardtop but only put it on when I store the car in the winter.

[@tijn2663]

13:53 just a quick tip, count the valve stem as the downside of the wheel, and align the caps up straight from the valve stem, so it is even more perfect👌🏻

[@jefflam9939]

That’s not worth it . All four wheels don’t rotate in the same distance. Drive a few block n I would be off again

[@tijn2663]

@@jefflam9939 bro I’m not dumb. It’s so that all wheels look the same with the logos aligned to the valve stem

[@ahyaan2552]

@@jefflam9939 youre not the sharpest tool in the tool box

[@ModleskyAutoDetailing]

Can't tell you how much I appreciate these videos. You're a wealth of knowledge for the newer detailer like myself. I've learned a tremendous amount just watching your videos and listening to the information you give in them. It cuts down significantly on the learning curve. Again, thank you Larry.

[@notfamousprepper7369]

This deserves 2 thumbs up (curse you, YT) 😆 So awesome to see the 85% to 95% condition difference…beautifully done, Larry!

[@chrisballou5623]

It’s truly amazing to see a car that’s in amazing shape . After being professionally detailed look absolutely stunning. Love how Larry is so detail oriented. You can truly see how much passion and love goes into every detail .

[@RenatoHideki]

omg!!!! a miata!!!!!! I knew one day you would do one!

[@PaulRozeboom]

As someone who has been watching you for a very long time and I'm currently trying to grow my own KZbin channel... I have to say your video quality is goals! I don't think people realize how much go into making these amazing videos and I just wanted to say ty once again for all the hard work that makes these videos possible. Was so epic seeing such a 90s gem also! Such a beautiful find.

[@jacobbest5752]

I agree it is top quality.

[@oskierox]

What an absolutely STUNNING car, great job Larry!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelskinner896]

That 10-15% you reclaimed was flat out amazing, and that red paint was absolutely stunning! It was so glass like!

[@jotighe2]

this is the best example of a 100 point car I have ever seen on your channel. I am not initially a miata fan, but this specimen will do it for me! great content.

[@NakamuraZenki_]

Seeing this video popped up when I was thinking of a small business idea for one of my college subject which is Entrepreneurship and a light bulb pops up when I watch this! Your video has inspired me. Your attention to detail is amazing, you are very dedicated to your work and I genuinely respect you for that! Keep posting these videos, very informative for someone new like me!

[@jayveec352]

I respect you sir. I love manscaping my cars. Nothing is more rewarding. I love what you do and I love your channel. You give us all the answers and ask for nothing in return. Thank you.

[@rok4220]

It was so good to start. But this may be my favorite transformation in a while. Looks jaw droppingly amazing.

[@jerimiebrown351]

About time you did a miata...super good looking

[@davidpilotto6640]

Larry, I find it so beautiful how much care you have taken in this detail. I am sure the owner is smiling down upon you. Thanks.

[@RicketyRocket21]

I get that the owner/family wanted to be meticulous about it and that’s awesome, but why the insistence that the top never come down? That’s exactly what it was designed to do and it’s not going to do any damage or devalue it at all. Heck, as part of the inspection process at the factory they probably put the top through the full range of motion anyway. I would think irreversibly removing some paint through a correction would be a bigger deal to them than putting the top down and back up which is something nobody could ever notice.

[@alf.2929]

Yea, if I was looking to buy a used Miata, I would put the top through it paces making sure it works. If it's been up since the 90s how do the estate/family know that it works, that the mechanics still operate within spec.

[@smeliscave]

finally a Miata! Was looking forward to see it featured on the (hands down) best detailing youtube channel out there! Keep up the great work!

[@ronsorrentino7987]

Larry, great job on the Mazda, your attention to detail is above par. Just amazing how you do that voodoo that you do so well! I learn a lot from your channel. I will say this I purchased your Tire cleaning set and its the bomb! The tire wash, Purple Plum and Tire Mud is awesome, and unlike other products lasts. Keep up the great job!

[@mir0z]

Take a moment to appreciate the 4K video quality! This is so, so good.

[@toggtlas7099]

Buying a Miata and refusing to put the top down... Pretty sure that should be a criminal act. How depressing.

[@toggtlas7099]

@Driving a Bimmer I'm talking about the original owner.

[@frankthetankricard]

@@toggtlas7099 1500 miles in 3 years. He probably only drove it to the car wash and back. He just bought it to clean it. Some people are like that. Makes no sense but I'm not mad about it.

[@jochem1986]

I bolted my hardtop onto the latch points because the open driving is the least appealing thing about a Miata. Where else can you get a reliable sub 1000 kg, front engined rear wheel drive car with a manual transmission?

[@andraslibal]

That is the jist of the comment I wanted to write :)

[@Adierit]

Just wait until someone buys this, slams it to the ground and drills holes through the trunk for an awful ebay wing.

[@HybridMiranda]

The time and respect you took for this beautiful little thing made my heart happy. I own a 99' NB Miata in red, it's been my daily (even in the winter) for 7 years and is beyond the point of decent restoration- so seeing an even older Miata in such incredible condition, and watching someone love on it so much- and the condition of the bottom!! I have never seen so little rust on a Miata! My goodness! Thank you for taking care of this old soap bar, it looks spectacular.

[@natehenderson4243]

Out of curiosity, what would you charge for a project like this ? Theres a lot going on with not just the paint polishing but also the door frame, engine bay , etc...

[@ChrisJenkspiano]

Great video and car! How much did the Rage against the Machine concert affect your creative ideas like battleships and talking about food?!

[@claudiodiez55]

I have a 2004 Miata with 26000 miles. bought it 4 years ago with 15k miles Love it.

[@Laz_Arus]

This was the episode I was hoping to see one day from Larry. As the original of an '89 MX5 myself, I picked up a few tips watching this. Thanks. 👍

[@jackcrawford304]

I am 16, and I have one memory of riding in my grandfather‘s Mazda Miata before he passed when I was about 7 years old or under. He passed when I was around 11 or 10 but I remember he could never get parts for that car, or wanted to fix it 😂. It was a nice little car. It was red just like this one! I don’t know what happened to the car after he passed though…

[@tool717]

Ammo is my favorite detailing channel ever . The Best.

[@bondy284]

My morning therapy watching Larry at work. Absolutely brilliant !!!!!👍🇦🇺

[@rmr-r8f]

One thing to note about NAs is that the spark plug leads don't fully seal off the spark plug tubes, so be sure to pull them off and blow them out with compressed air if you decide to pressure wash your engine bay. Otherwise the water will pool there and you'll end up with either no start or rough idle/misfire.

[@scnichols65]

Man, your 50/50 shots always blow my mind. It is amazing how good that looks! Great work as always!

[@fredvallenet]

Great video to start the weekend. Tyres, belts, coolant, coolant pipes, braking fluid... will need replacing as well. This car will also possibly require a full fuel system check and purge. A higher mileage with a regularly driven car would be a lot better.

[@bizmofunyuns6463]

What a gorgeous transformation. You do your best work in that last 15% you talk about. Just beauty.

[@elicowan1658]

You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for this exact video…

[@tammyalderman3602]

I look forward to your videos every week. Thanks

[@danielthomas8507]

mines got 400k on the clock still rocks along...awesome cars IMO.....

[@kayceegeorge8486]

Great vid man! One thing that just constantly keeping me inna limbo…it is recommended by mechanic to now wash down engine with water especially older models but it seems for you it’s nothing really cause I’ve seen you sprayed water in the engine Bay Area with both old and new vehicles aren’t you worried a bit about damaging or corroding electrical and mechanical parts?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I can't believe it! Only has 1500 mi on it! Also find it really ironic that the cleaner the car is to start with the more meticulous you have to be! But it makes sense, great job man!

[@LuciusC3]

Larry - another great video of a great little car, thank you. I recall you've had some back trouble, what about getting a small stainless table to set your wheel stand on so it's at a level where you won't have to kneel/bend/stoop to clean the wheels/tires? (try looking at a restaurant/kitchen supply store) - just a thought that might save your back...hope you had fun at the RageAgainst show!

[@TheExtremaz]

U really took this car to like 99,5% looks absolute amazing! The interior looks brand new and the outside, wow that red really popped!

[@callanbrown7979]

Me 2? Ahaha thanks Larry. I love the detail instructional vids combined with quick story. Your detailing has helped me to get to the level i am now. Full time work for me working miracles on cars that cant be bettered by other detailers in my area. Pretty sure ive watched every single one of your vids. Cheers Larry.

[@audieconrad8995]

I too recently detailed a red 1990 Mita Convertible - same wheels and black top. It is garaged in the northeast winter and run Spring through Autumn. Not quite in the shape as this 1500-mile beauty but not bad for a 30+year old car. Yes...verrry thin paint - I needed to be REALLY deft and patient during machine polishing with the single stage paint - took what I could/left what I should! Once done - coat of sealant and topped with a coat of Carnuba. Gorgeous. This vid just puts the cherry on top of this fabulous survivor. Sweet!👌🏼

[@AlainSTO]

Oh how I want this Miata. You won't go fast at all, but man will you love those turns. I've only had experience with the NA and since I grew up always seeing these as a kid, it's so good to see it the condition I remember them.

[@mrjace3]

👍🏽💯

[@theoneandonly2590]

Man that paint looks absolutely insane!!! I can't imagine what it looks like in person!

[@gerydblackmore5484]

As an mx5 owner love this video. Had mine 17 years

[@mayadenton9329]

Such a good car! It’s always really interesting what each new story is being told about every week and is so satisfying to see what some washing can do to a car to make it look like new again! Such great work Larry! Keep it up!

[@mmv.undecisive]

My dad actually bought one around 1990, and just like this guy, he's kept it mint. Has 75,000+ miles but really well kept... He's just bought a $95,000 Mercedes EQB and so the Miata is my 1st car. I wanna widebody it, lower it, put aerodisc wheels on it, and give it a stage 1 tune...

[@sshhddoo9892]

great to see a miata on the channel!

[@rickbaker4571]

EXACTLY my wife's first car. I'd love to have that, so I guess I'm buying a Powerball ticket for tonight!! Thanks Larry, great one!!!!

[@jameswillard1]

God, for some reason I want this car so bad. I’m sure it will end up in a collection and maybe by todays standards it would be underwhelming but I can literally remember driving the nearly identical twin to this at 16 years old back in like 1991-1992 when I was working at a Honda dealership washing cars. A lady traded one of these in and it didn’t sell quickly so for the whole summer if they sent me on errands I would take it and the revvy engine with raspy exhaust note (it actually felt surprisingly quick for its time) and particularly the way it steered/handled was mind blowing for me.

[@atatistcheffs]

Finally sold my 1990 MX-5 NA in January. I thought 66K miles was low mileage! I see you're using your AR630, just ordered mine from AMMO NYC on Friday, can't wait to try it out!

[@dionnefycf799]

Ughhhhh I want that car and not just because you worked your magic on it. The fact that you worked your magic on it is the cherry on top

[@TheNamesJoe]

First Seeing A Non Modded Miata looks Clean 👍

[@plaws0]

By criminy, I remember when these came out. I was an Autoweek subscriber back then (kids, ask your grandparents about "magazines") and they were head-over-heels about these. I think they were ~$14k new. Just neat little cars. Never have owned one. IIRC, only red, white, or blue the first year. Other colors came later. Another Great Larry Job!

[@Speedysnail9999]

This was amazing to watch. While mine definitely has had a rather tough life with almost a dozen owners, this helped me envision what it would’ve been like to see these on the showroom floor if I had been alive at the time. Thank you.

[@GJ073]

This looks fenomenal Larry, great job.

[@shelloiluk]

What a fantastic video. If the owner is watching from up above he will be so happy Larry took care of it.

[@ConwayT91]

Best looking Miata ever! Also very excited for the w140 mercedes! Absolute tank!

[@ZeeCayPeeA]

I picked up an original paint no rust Mainer blue Miata last year from an older gentleman who owned 20 years and only drove it 3k miles. The car still had the original top. The best part of owning a Miata is driving it. And that's exactly what I have been doing with it. Mine also has the spoilers onit to .That sad the owner of this car really never got the full experience of owning a Miata . Hopefully the next owner will.

[@Shane20231]

I’ve been waiting for this exact video for so long!

[@mannys18s]

As a Miata owner. Loved watching this video!! Wish mine looked this nice.

[@Bertgarrpin]

Is this the car OMGmiata bought months ago? It matches every point of the car.

[@hudsonpereira2657]

"The smiles per hour"!!! I will start using that with my 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan :D

[@moisesjuarez5706]

This Miata looks better than when brand new Amazing job Larry

[@moisesjuarez5706]

Thank you Larry 👍

[@JohnnyJQuest]

This video made me fall in love with Miatas again after 7 years since my last one.

[@horacewalker5828]

Larry, I know you are the man in Detailing brother but put a hat on when you are under these cars, lol. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@bmwmsport11]

Could the grime in the engine bay be factory rust protection? Odd how a 1500 mile car could have a dirty engine bay from sitting. Unless they sprayed it with tire shine

[@the_aroogah]

Great, great find and nice outcome. My family had one of those, same color and year, and it was such a blast to drive. We all used it as our primary car at some point. The square of sticky residue on the rim right at 6:40 gave immense flashbacks to trying clean those same marks back in the 90s/2000s. I have no idea what they were, but seemed to permanently mark our rims.

[@eliaszwicky4897]

Getting home from detailing, opening youtube, seeing my favorite detailer in the industry, working on my favorite car. Great way to start the day! I would love to work with you Larry on any car but a miata especially 🤩

[@686bmac]

These videos provide a weird calming sense, beautiful car!

[@YODAddyLIVE]

Having to take care of my uncle's estate only a year ago my heart aches a bit for the family. I know they wish the gentlemen who passed could have seen his car looking better than new. May it go to a home that loves it and puts some top-down miles on it.

[@Distantvirus22]

OHHH MY GOODNESS I NEED THAT MIATA!!! Like holy moly I can just feel the car calling my name its so beautiful! 10/10 amazing job!!

[@SUBDIVIDED]

What a joy to watch this episode- the editing you do on your videos is every bit as meticulous as the work that you do out on the floor in your shop! Thank you!!

[@criminolo]

Always happy with a new video!

[@melissag2571]

One of my fav memories as a kid was staying a weekend with my uncle who had one of these and we did a drive through the Ohio countryside in the summer with the top down.

[@joneshank1]

🏎⚓

[@soccerman0021981]

Been waiting for this, I have a red '95 with just under 96k on the odometer. With that said, I hate to see this car that has to so desperately want to be driven only have 1500 miles on the clock. Someone needs to buy it and put it back on the road as a nice weather / weekend cruiser.

[@oozyarora]

Great video! How much did this detail cost and how much time did you spend on it?

[@PrinceBallytv]

I’d really love to get my car detailed by you. It doesn’t have to be a video but your work is flawless.

[@colinritchie1757]

Stunning work of a very deserving MX - the new owner is going to be very very lucky

[@LastTakeFilmMake]

Wowowowo the transformation looks like it just came out from the factory but better! Thanks for the videos Larry , very relaxing!

[@chrisrefaei]

@ammonyc Larry I'm a up and coming full time Mobile detailer. You have inspired me for over 10 years and finally these last 2 months I took the plunge and started my own business called VSM Detailing Spa in Houston. I heard in one of your past videos im thinking in the tour of your current shop you mentioned that you never really spent money on food or alcohol. So my question is during lunch and for snacking during detail jobs what are some of your favorite meal and snack ideas? I caught you once mentioning Cliff bars or granola. Anything else you can give us? Thank you so much for what you do. - An Inspiring up and coming Mobile Detailer, Chris

[@angelomoodley]

Always therapeutically watching your videos...

[@mrjace3]

Agreed.

[@TheDrivers97]

This car is a legend i always wanted to have one of these, nice work as always, nice walktrough!

[@sethkey8157]

I had a 1990, 5 speed, all manual (no power steering or brakes) Vin indicates it was finished being built some time in April of 1989. It was ragged out and modded. I wanted to bring it back to it's former glory but wound up having to give it to someone with more capabilities. I'm unsure when they started building them in preparation for 1990 but that had to be one of the earliest. It had 250k when I bought it for $2k and it had 289k when I sold it for $1,500.