Restoring The MOLDIEST Interior I've Ever Seen - Acura Integra GS-R Rebuild Ep.5

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Join me in this gripping episode as we tackle one of my most challenging projects yet-a full interior restoration of my 2000 Acura Integra GSR! After discovering a severe mold infestation, it's clear this car has one of the worst interiors I've ever come across. But I'm determined to bring it back to life!
In this detailed installment, watch as I strip down the entire interior to its bare bones. From removing seats and carpets to dealing with unexpected hurdles, each step is packed with intensive cleaning and restoration tactics. I'll guide you through the processes I use to eradicate mold and restore the classic charm of this beloved car.
Expect a mix of despair, hope, and hard-earned progress as we scrub, treat, and refurbish each component. Will this intensive effort revive the glory of my Acura, or will the challenges prove too overwhelming? Join me to find out as we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of car restoration.
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📌 Get 20% off a Copart Membership here: www.copart.com/doRegistration?prmCd=ZAK20& This is hands down one of the moldiest interiors that I've ever dealt with. This may be even WORSE than the biohazard Civic. But glad we are going to be doing a full restoration on this car. I've been coordinating and planning to get the body work done on this along with some other aspects of the build. What should we do next with this car? Let me know down in the comments. Join our discord for more: discord.gg/u4jj2BW3R6 Patreon: www.patreon.com/bendaga Merch: my-store-d4267d.creator-spring.com/ ✌

[@MercedesLover-oz6bu]

I think you need to install hidden kill switch . Or fuel pump kill switch . Or anything else you can install it to protect your car from stealing again .

[@carguynewb7856]

It's crazy to me that you still have a positive out look on a car that keeps getting stolen

[@catscar1]

ive been watching for a few months now and i cant believe how underrated this channel actually is, amazing video dude

[@bendaga]

this gives me the encouragement I need to keep going, thank you bro

[@catscar1]

@@bendaga np man

[@DJV94022]

300k subs on car channels is good..15 year old youtube videos about cars are just now getting 1 million views etc etc

[@jacobwphoto]

absolutely killing it with the videos lately

[@bendaga]

appreciate you - looking forward to our future collabs!!

[@acenewholland564]

The best auction guy that’s ever lived

[@bendaga]

ty bro 😭💙

[@angeloamaral9141]

The greatest auction guy that’s ever lived* (Salem tech sports full bassed plays)

[@giwrgosdiesel7932]

Bro... go watch mat armstrong💀

[@wr1ght939]

@@giwrgosdiesel7932Ben doesn’t have an open checkbook. His videos are more realistic for the average Joe imo.

[@notsofree_willy]

This poor Acura has seen somethings, happy to see it got a nice interior cleaning and refresh, looking forward to seeing how the series progresses

[@rokovq]

Please keep the integra videos coming

[@bendaga]

I got u bro

[@FifteenthApollo]

It's great to see another update on this beautiful car. Keep up the awesome work, dude!

[@bendaga]

still a long ways to go, but thanks for stopping by!

[@seanrohrs]

I wish I knew you had a discount before I got mine. Regardless you’ve inspired me to get my own car from auction and fix it up. I got a 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe a few weeks ago and I’m excited to see it done.

[@nowiecoche]

I’ve been missing out. I haven’t watched your videos in a while so I didn’t know so many things happened to this Integra. Love the progress! Be safe out there with this car.

[@Ihaveadashcam]

For the water in the spare tire bay, definitely replace the taillight gaskets

[@bendaga]

def checking those next

[@TORQUE_TALK-n5c]

I love your videos keep up the great work

[@bendaga]

appreciate you bro, thanks for stopping by 💙

[@TORQUE_TALK-n5c]

@@bendagadid yo finish with the e36 that you bought from those teenagers

[@someone2know758]

Yoooo man! I appreciate your work that you do… glad you have such a strong passion for cars :p

[@bendaga]

appreciate you. glad I get to share my passion for cars with you guys

[@JJfromPhilly67]

Just finished watching it, viewed all but the last 5 minutes yesterday. She came out looking very nice. Steering column looks like an uncovered scar. Loved how the Bio-hazard Honda was nicely shown in the back ground at the end. I also just noticed one of your sponsors listed at the end calls himself "plimsoll," isn't that what the Brits used to call sneakers before the word 'trainers' took over?

[@olikat8]

That reminds me of the Pacific Northwest...mold is everywhere, lol

[@bendaga]

land of the rain ☔️

[@JJfromPhilly67]

What a transformation! I would have hesitated to get in the old girl without a cleaner fortified with a little bleach and/or spray down with Lysol first. I also would run the car once dried out and spray Lysol through the ventilation system to kill the mold spores in the vents.

[@phantomgunz1167]

Is the trim for the rear glass sealing properly? There seems to be a gap on the top, maybe that's where the leak is coming from. Or is it like that because of the lifting mechanism on the hatch itself? You can see the gap here 19:20

[@bendaga]

I think you might be onto something, im gonna check this week

[@raphaelrobichaud2289]

Same thing happened in my abandoned cobalt as soon as I stored it after 3 years outside!

[@bendaga]

oof 3 years mustve been crazy 😂

[@tonystone1016]

What did you buy?

[@Talex-td6xf]

7:39 'I see the Back Seats I think they arOH MY GOD' The instant realisation.

[@bendaga]

it kept getting worse 😂

[@alexafa316]

Bro would also be great as a news reporter

[@saeedhossain6099]

love this series, love your content overall. got a couple of questions: Given the mold, is there an HVAC treatment you recommend? since the car is broken into so many times, did you check if someone installed a gps tracker someone in the body. PS, love your shorts also, your delica content gave me the final push to jump into one, and it's been great.

[@bendaga]

really appreciate the kind words! there is some spray that you put into the vent and run the A/C with. I’m forgetting the name of it. I’m planning to create an update video soon and maybe that would be a good opportunity to go about it in my more detail yes I do have a bunch of theft deterrents and tracking congrats on the delica! very fun vans

[@Smol.Builds]

I’ve been waiting on the GSR build

[@bendaga]

thanks for your patience

[@lockingmailboxinstallers]

The DEFINITION OF TASTEFULLY CLAPPED!

[@bendaga]

💯 😅

[@MrMattDat]

Nice project! Would it have been better to wipe it down with a disinfectant like Lysol before you got in there? "Bendega. The Biohazard Restorer".

[@gerhardorosz7984]

Don’t forget about the cabin air filter and maybe to use an aerosol hv-ac cleaner for the climate control system of the car. Other than that you did some great work there.

[@bendaga]

oh yeah they’re probably cooked

[@antonibednarek1489]

ACURAGA IS BACK BABE LETS WATCH❤🎉

[@bendaga]

Acuraga is crazy 🤣

[@MrCallmevader]

only a few minutes ago i was asking myself what's going on with this car then you uploaded ❤

[@bendaga]

perfect timing 🗿

[@davidgamez6370]

What up dude love to see your video

[@bendaga]

hope you had a good weekend, thanks man

[@gndesign25]

There is no way I would have gotten in that car. I would have towed that thing to the detail shop.

[@bendaga]

sacrifices were made

[@OasisCj]

this video needs a “cracks and crevices” counter

[@LC-hl7xf]

Can I ask what degreaser cleaner you’re using and spraying in the brush on the seats?

[@bendaga]

Super clean! But honestly any degreaser or even simple green should do the trick

[@dusterpl6093]

can't believe it got this moldy after like 3-4 months of sitting

[@bendaga]

it was less time than that, pretty astonishing tbh

[@iwbaracker]

MAN this integra just cannot catch a break. I hope the whole thing gets disinfected and refreshed so it can have a peaceful life.

[@acerIOstream]

How are you going to keep it from getting stolen again? Are you installing security stuff in it like an immobilizer and whatnot?

[@bendaga]

definitely

[@KiwamiJoryu]

Here's a tip: Plastic seat and steering wheel covers

[@bendaga]

💯

[@angeloamaral9141]

Hondaga and BMWdaga are Bendaga’s aliases

[@bendaga]

secret agents

[@pnwsmoke6758]

You live in washington?

[@atharva1459]

Hopefully u remember my name when u get to mill ;)

[@KiwamiJoryu]

Acura GS-R: Black, with a vengeance

[@bendaga]

might have to use this title for the next video 😂

[@_xw3n_]

I would be arnold sacjejsjsega if i did a pushup everytime he said "cracks and crevices"

[@bendaga]

🗣🗣🗣

[@samiral353]

Hi Zak can you tell your dad Khalid that an old friend says hello last time I saw your dad was in 1995 and last contact was in 2008 I lost his contact my name is Samir I hope he is doing very well

[@TheFatSandwhich]

Guys, you need to be wearing respirators when dealing with that level of mold. Those masks are protecting you from sweet f all.

[@romeochatto384]

I have a 2001 gsr sedan i am trying to restore. I had my oem cat stolen. I need a Oem cat to pass emissions. Please send me that Oem cat if you don’t neeed it

[@Genno1012]

Dude just remove the carpet and all the seats and pressure wash. so much easier then doing this

[@Kooksie]

16 seconds ago

[@bendaga]

speedy guy - here's your reward -> 👑

[@beamngbois]

jesus

[@cristyanprj4603]

What happend there?

[@b055manha10]

I actually don't care for the mold but that is bad