Cleaning The DIRTIEST Car Bought At Auction!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Well that was NASTY but what an incredible transformation! Hard to believe that’s the same car I started with! Have a great weekend guys!

[@russwaegelin2134]

In the passenger side rear door a miss-match/replacement? It looked like the exterior bump strip was misaligned, then I saw a black interior panel. The car has definitely lived a hard life. Nice work giving it another chance!

[@conniedembowski7289]

Terrific job as always!

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

Why not do a full paint correction on that as well?? It sure would shine thing sup even more??? :)

[@cryswalden131]

He details cars. Why would he paint it? ​@@mikemeyerphotopro

[@cryswalden131]

That's a lot of sit-ups!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@PamelaVidler]

Something that really impresses me, besides your great work, is your knowledge of all the different makes and models of cars. My husband has been in the automotive industry for over 40 years and a lot of what you say, is exactly what he says. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@lakeshjasarevic4955]

I do have the same steamer as you. I got it last year after watching you clean cars for over a year. I use it to mop floor, clean furniture and stainless steel appliances. It works wonders and cuts down cleaning time. It also disinfects and kills odors.

[@mikehittner1424]

Your editing and production skills continue to improve. Great job Captain Consistent!!!! I love that this car has almost no options on it. I bet Mike makes an appearance by the end of next month. :)

[@manuelcastro7122]

I admire you Mitch! I appreciate your efforts in the small details. I like your way of transforming the "pumpkin" into the "royal float" (said with all due respect). You are simply the best! Thanks

[@Varrbariouss]

13:58 im shocked how the ink spot wasn’t even visible at first due to all the grime 😳

[@timehunter9467]

That grossed me out, enough dirt to cover up a huge ink stain is awful 😬

[@johndondero8619]

When he said “body fluids” I almost threw up. 🤮

[@florencetheunicorn]

What a great transformation! The whole inside of that vehicle looked... sticky. 😬 She's looking so much better after visiting your car spa! Great work, Mitch!

[@Masterplan15]

They're known as a Pontiac G5 in the US, a rebadged Chevy Cobalt

[@kevincaraker1049]

That used to be the sunfire

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Thank you for clarifying. I had never heard of a Pursuit. Lol

[@cgreenfield6655]

Ever wonder the kind of person that has a 2006 Pontiac POS repo'd?

[@paveltolz6601]

I worry more for the guy who bought it at auction. Then again, he'll probably give it to his newly licensed kid because, who cares if he smacks it on a curb or into a pole.

[@cgreenfield6655]

@@paveltolz6601 I would not let my kid drive this thing. Ever see the side impact crash tests of these? Yikes!

[@CampsitePyro]

I know, right? Hilarious.

[@kittymelody-9]

Who’d own it? An average Gen X.

[@1982kinger]

Lol

[@chillwaffle2033]

I used to love helping my friends detail their cars, so I find your videos very cathartic.

[@Botdog614]

Wow that is an absolutely beautiful transformation on the Pontiac! Great job Mitch and have a nice weekend DG viewers!

[@joelbuchanan471]

Hey Botdog, hope you're having a great weekend. Stay cool my friend.

[@jonathanmacdonald9276]

It would be amazing to see you start buying cars like this for cheap at auctions, clean them up, and give them away maybe once a month? I’ve been watching your channel for 2 years or so now and it’s amazing to see your growth and honest hard work man! Keep it up dude

[@GMfwdSpence]

Thanks for hurting my feelings first thing in the morning by saying that these are nearly 2 decades old 🤣

[@jaedaeast768]

An awesome transformation especially the interior

[@billangell8200]

i like how you are doing older cars. more of a challenge it seems. Good Job!

[@ElizabethDeWaters]

Thanks for all the tips on how to keep our cars and trucks spotless!!

[@RodneyFreeman]

Loving the barn/bush playlist! Looking forward to many more!! :)

[@lauried9664]

Mitch, the Pursuit looks brand new! Fantastic job!

[@مریمشیخزاده-ض1ق]

The change is unbelievable!!!

[@AlexanderWaylon]

Pretty impressive to see this car come back. From the looks of it the man I assume drove this thing around half naked spilling his beers and just throwing his cigarettes as he went about his day. I don’t understand how one does that to a seat personally. Nice job. Those seats came back so much better than I thought. Do you ever have problems with the modern cloth upholsterings pilling or fraying???

[@marksmith0209]

Imagine how poorly your life must be going to get a vehicle of this calibre repossessed.... yikes

[@markplautz6842]

Hey Bro… excellent work! I have a suggestion for you for those stubborn stains on the carpets and seats… try dissolving some OxyClean in warm water then spray it like you normally would for the 2nd pass and let it sit for a while. I think you’d be pleased with the results. Just use the drill brush and extractor as usual. Good detailing! 😊

[@pasta1us]

I have been watching and enjoying your video's for years. I wish you would show a full paint correction. I am a detail enthusiast and would love to see how you would tackle a project like that.

[@TheDetailGeek]

I've shown paint correction many, many times here and on the second channel 👍🏼

[@jaywillet-cruz]

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

[@davidwatson6807]

Mitch, I have been wondering for a while if you would consider doing a video on cleaning your cleaning equipment (eg, drill brushes and steamer). I think some people forget these need to be cleaned to clean properly. Great video on cleaning the Pursuit!

[@peterlam592]

Amazing work Mitch.

[@LysaAngel]

You did an amazing job on this car!! So much better than before.

[@kellyjohnson4576]

Wow awesome transformation

[@jaymartin1433]

I agree Mick that was gross . You always do a awesome job on the vehicles

[@davidschank956]

Considering what you had to work with from the get-go you did a very good job

[@ERICWHITESIDENOGARGE]

Oooh Canadian model Pontiac. In the States we have have the coupe version. ( Pontiac G5)

[@aaronmoore6549]

I like the new angle shots.

[@donaldstevenson2475]

In the sixties I worked at an auto paint shop and the detail guys used dye to rejuvenate the carpets to original color and it was done in the car ,no need too remove them.

[@CuriousMess61]

It's so nice to see an old Pontiac being saved.

[@lime5327]

They always get rid of the good cars

[@DiannaChamp-nn1xv]

Three cheers to you Mitch you've got the magic touch

[@williamnowacki]

That was insane. Well done as always Mitch

[@craigbrown5667]

Watching Curling while you work. Nice 👍

[@elizabethannfarrow1971]

I think Curling is well... boring.I would probably fall asleep.😂 They say its like shuffle board.*Nvr played it. I hv played croquet,like miniature golf.❤😊

[@TheDetailGeek]

You've got a good eye to have caught that!

[@tanyasegerstrom1886]

Great job as usual Mitch I have to admit I never heard of a Pontiac Pursuit

[@michaelm3381]

It looks like a Pontiac G5 or almost a Chevy Cobalt.

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

Love the vid, but do you ever consider restoring headlights or touching up some spots on the body?

[@trogirHR]

Right guy for right job. Great job done.

[@zero_day_virus]

How do you clean seat belts effectively?

[@AntTherian]

Extend the belt and spray with APC then using a little steam and a brush

[@RyRyWags]

Great transformation! You made the car look 100% better!

[@necrowolfgaming2494]

Enjoyed this one as I drive a Chevy Cobalt which is basically identical to this car.

[@beckymeddock6709]

Mitch, I work for a plastics molding company here in Ohio. In Quality Control dept. You can get adhesive off of the plastics with hand sanitizer and a little bit of elbow grease!

[@taraanderlich4831]

Great job! Just an FYI... hairspray pulls ink out of fabric. Spray and blot, then shampoo. Great job as usual!

[@lynnettesue6240]

Does this work for regular clothes too? 🤣 My preteen son seems to always have a random ink stain on his school uniforms.

[@taraanderlich4831]

@lynnettesue6240 Yes, it does. Make sure you have a towel in between the layers (stain on front of shirt. If there is no barrier, it will bleed through to the back. Use an old rag)

[@lynnettesue6240]

@@taraanderlich4831 Thanks! Definitely going to give it a try. Not sure how he manages to get so many ink stains in an electronic world on top of not doing homework, but here we are. 😆

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Excellent video and brilliant transformation

[@PremierIndiana]

Amazing work!

[@99Vood99]

Nice of them to leave you an impact driver and those hand tools! 🤣🤣

[@projektkobra2247]

RIGHT!?????

[@Masterplan15]

That's what i was thinking! It's easily over $200 value esp with the battery

[@themobseat]

He bags up the valuables and returns them to the current owner.

[@TheDetailGeek]

Yep, the new owner got a nice Dewalt impact driver! 😄@@themobseat

[@Vfh........y]

That looks like a DeWalt DCF 885 and that just happens to be What's called the king of impacts from DeWalt and maybe one of the toughest quarter inch impacts ever made

[@patpatboy2]

16:16 - after going to Taco Bell 😂 So glad to see another one of these back on the road! Pontiac Pursuits/G5s & Chevrolet Cobalts are great little cars! Very reliable, and relatively simple engineering so they're easy to fix, just with a dirt-cheap body put on the bulletproof drive train. If I remember correctly, the 4-door Pontiac Pursuit was never sold in the US, so this must be a Canadian-sold car?

[@briangomez38]

Hey Detail Geek, I want to start being a detailer just like you. You have inspired me! Any tips?

[@HenryTaylor-qi4pv]

My vocabulary can’t describe that one! Wow!!

[@RWJSJG]

It’s finally Friday and another great video from Mitch❤ have a wonderful weekend and don’t forget the weenie roast Mitch😂

[@barfoonisland2003]

Mitch, perhaps using Goo Gone to remove glue residue ?

[@2002ChevyFan]

I really miss 30 minutes videos back hope you have a great weekend Mitch mine Is not that great this week!

[@meganbarber3599]

I'm shocked the steamer couldn't get rid of that purple stain!

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

I think that purple stain was probably ink from a pen that exploded. Ink stains are a real pain in the butt to remove. Besides, that stain has been there so long that it will probably never come out completely.

[@meganbarber3599]

@@ultimatewitcherfan6677 Maybe but Mitch is amazing and can make almost any stain come out.

[@mcintirefamily]

I like seeing owners reactions and when you do abandoned vehicles

[@JJfromPhilly67]

Your trousers match the car! What a brave man you are, I'd begin with a liberal spray of Febreze. Also amazing what a thorough running of the vacuum can do. Came out better than I imagined it could. Good thing you caught the emergency brake...

[@Hondaboy2024junhong]

I really appreciate your channel and video ❤ I'm always watching your video the car is nicely done thanks for the video Mitch

[@ashlingofAsh7580]

I just bought/ received the steam cleaner you use. For my trucks interior due to dogs being so messy inside. And the mud that never comes off. Yet to use it though

[@elizabethannfarrow1971]

They got seat covers and heavy duty ones 4 pets.😊

[@ashlingofAsh7580]

@elizabethannfarrow1971 well I just bought one actually as well. I need alot cause my one dog tries to eat ppl through the window, and trucks, semi trucks, ...she goes nuts. Besides getting it all dirty

[@mk42grevious90]

Ove the work man but if i could ask one thing, show the results once its dry and not while its still wet cause how would we know if the stains came back once dry. One thing i learnt the hard way as a detailer

[@melaniethies379]

Hi Mitch this pursuit looks a lot better than it did and probably smells somewhat better too awesome job as always and the owner will feel better knowing its cleaned up better than it was have a great weekend mitch an ill catch you in the next one

[@joe.olivet]

Nice work. 😎🔨🤘🏻 Came out better than expected.

[@Itz_Torres.]

Hey detail geek, I was wondering if you could tell me your recommendations on using the steam cleaner brush attachments for cleaning the doors. I have seen multiple videos of people saying NOT to use them the way you do because it could damage the material. But every time you use it, it comes out clean and new. Any tips?? thank you

[@BrandonJones4063]

I miss my 2010 Chevy Cobalt... you do a very good job on that

[@TheStigma]

To remove almost any sort of common glue, use an oil-based automotive de-greaser (water based won't help). You only need enough to coat the glue, so it shouldn't run much. Let it dwell for 5-10 minutes depending on how thick it is. The glue should now be either completely dissolved or at least very loose and rubbery, and can either be wiped away or gently rubbed off with a soft sponge. Any oily residue is easily cleaned away with some mild dish detergent (or a little alcohol).The majority of plastics, especially those typically used in automotive, will not be damaged or stained from this. Pure naptha usually works similarly, with the benefit that it will evaporate completely and leave no oily residue. I don't work much on cars myself, but I have used these to great effect in cleaning all sorts of stains and gunk from all sort sort of other items. It's really invaluable to have in your toolkit for any stain or gunk that has some sort of petroleum or oil base, because nothing else than an oil based solvent really does anything - and it's not as harsh to many materials as most people think.

[@sterlingstauffer2915]

I can’t believe how good you made this car look Mitch!

[@charrell1987]

What sprayer are you using when applying your carpet cleaner??

[@HeatherLedford-s3p]

To the Detail Geek. You are always so awesome 👍😎 and amazing when you clean a vehicle and it doesn't matter what vehicle it is. You always makes it look like brand new. Thank you so very much for everything you do. Your hard work and dedication is outstanding 💪👍

[@michantepietersen9671]

love your videos from South Africa. Could you please do a video on how you prep your work space and tools for your next detail. Thank you so much

[@rahuldivekar1]

Have you ever tried to clean the carpets like the ones today by steamer and brush attachment with APC

[@elizabethannfarrow1971]

🙃

[@afrench427]

Another fantastic job!!! I have to say you have inspired me to detail my own cars. Cant do it as a business as I have a pretty good full time job however friends and family all have super clean vehicles now!

[@gregorynpappas]

Always love your videos, But i am surprised you did not use your drill brush and some mild abrasive (even toothpaste works) to decloud the headlights.

[@jayray8097]

Wow what a transformation that was !

[@mk42grevious90]

15:45 for the carpets it doesnt hurt to use a diluted degreaser to help along with pulling out all the deep stuff

[@Fungi733]

Great Video!

[@bryanttowns9689]

Been up all night waiting on this

[@valerietouchtone6808]

Another epic transformation Mitch. I hope the owner got the car for a steal.

[@peterhawser5475]

A another fantastic job

[@patriciamorehouse5704]

Oh my goodness this car was nasty filthy. Fantastic job!

[@paulski6145]

Mitch, have you tried using Oxyclean on the hard stained carpets?

[@ruthknutson4731]

Good job with what you were working with....it does look 1000 times better...❤😊

[@schoonergirl2658]

Getting a car in that condition is sort of like cutting open a dirty rock and finding something shiny inside. I knew you’d make a gem out of this rock, just wish for your sake it wasn’t a smelly disaster. Super job!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!

[@justinunger38]

@@TheDetailGeek try addhesive removers in the future when you get dirty cars with resisdu

[@cadejust6777]

@@justinunger38 Hes Too Lazy To To Even Think 🧐🤔💭 Of Such A Thing.

[@Diesel_Stuff]

This is going to be a good detail. Thanks, Detail Geek

[@68jroche]

There's a spray we use at work which lifts sticker glue so you can wipe it away. It's really quick and effective.

[@dclchome]

Great video! This just makes Friday 10 times better!

[@kellinichols821]

Looks GREAT 🎉😊

[@davidbenson5451]

Do you use some kind of de-humidifier to speed up drying out a vehicle interior? Any concerns about mold forming when its cold or really humid in your work space? I’ve used a steam machine or carpet machine to clean the interior of my personal vehicles. But only on a warm sunny summer day when I can leave the windows open for 24 hours or so. That way everything inside dries out quickly.

[@chinoblackmountaintv]

Awesome Job! How many hours did it take from start to finish on detailing this car?

[@danielfish6069]

What product do you have that would help to restore and make old plastic look new

[@lindahill7657]

I wish your videos were just a little longer. I really enjoy them.

[@ddplayerfromgodknowswhere7492]

My dad used to have a 2005 Pontiac Montana van when I was growing up. That thing was so cool. I loved riding in it and the speaker system and it was awesome. I remember so many road trips watching movies in that van. I wish this guy could come over and clean out my bedroom Lol. The 2004 Mercury marquee I have is pretty cool but I just have so many CDs in it because it doesn’t have a thing that you can connect your phone to. My friends still laugh at me when I tell them that I still listen to CDs while driving.

[@MrFreeze79]

love watching your vids man.. you should maybe get into the carpet paint.. really cool stuff.

[@9333king]

Good Job Bro.

[@OMEGATECH]

Wow this is definitely a challenge eh, by the way I love the music to this video, very inspiring 👍

[@djdudegaming8502]

Thank you so much for always giving us amazing quality videos. Have a great rest of your day Mitch!

[@williamboyer1788]

For glue residue I've found regular lighter fluid, alcohol, or a little bit of brake clean on a rag

[@christiantreat9485]

I had one of these in the states but it was branded a Chevrolet cobalt. Fun cars

[@BrianaGettings]

I like how you are going for more dirty, in depth need to clean vehicles

[@markwagner4909]

Well that pos does look good for what it is. Great work!

[@michaelconnormusic]

I love this channel! A great job you did there on this Pontiac! 👏🏾Those carpets and other stains gave you a run for the money, but you did the very best you could! Kudos. Look forward to the next one!