I HATED Cleaning This DISASTER Car....Here's Why!

[@TheDetailGeek]

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[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

I’m curious as to how those seats not coming out affected you quote? Do you just charge a flat rate, or hourly? Cause that would suck if it was flat rate lol

[@Jennifer_MB]

Wow, what an amazing sale!! 🤯🤯

[@andreking7138]

I love ❤️ GMC, especially the Acadia/AT4.

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[@connoisseurdetail]

Yo youv done alot of cars I would of thought 10 years without cleaning would of corroded the lacquer on the diamond cut wheels but these look new ???

[@shyb7847]

After all these videos, it still stuns me that people will drive their vehicles in this state for years.

[@Tahoe95]

I've never seen anyone with a vehicle that dirty in the US maybe it's different in Canada were this show is from.

[@raphaelszok8561]

My brother inlaw is a farmer and out in the fields the vehicles all get dusty, muddy and so on. But he has his Sunday vehicle which is only used for going to town.

[@shyb7847]

@@raphaelszok8561 I understand work vehicles but some of the cars on here were family cars.

[@jamesvcampbell]

I would be so embarrassed to bring him a vehicle looking like that so i understand

[@raphaelszok8561]

@@shyb7847 Some people can live 10 miles down a dirt road out in the country. But this vehicle there is no reason the owner at the time should have had all that junk cleaned.

[@AlexanderWaylon]

Wow that must have been a feeling realizing “this job just became twice as difficult.” Normally it would seem your jobs go smoothly. Excellent work, positive attitude.

[@l0v32l0v3y0u]

Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏽 I wish all car detailers have the same mindset as you. “Perfect is the only the only option”! I been to many car detailers here on Oahu and their mindset is good enough and quantity over quality. You’re one of a kind!

[@Botdog614]

I’m gonna say, these past few videos have been so enjoyable to watch because of how much filth and dirt was on the cars! I’m really looking forward to the hunter truck next week. Enjoy your weekend everyone!!

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

Hi Botdog, Have a great weekend! Be safe.

[@joelbuchanan471]

Hey Botdog! Have a great weekend.

[@Botdog614]

@@cynthiahopkins7090 likewise!!

[@Botdog614]

@@joelbuchanan471 you too my friend

[@KCHunter]

I’m fairly surprised at how addictive these videos are. This guy is a smart KZbinrs too (building engagement through questions and highlighting comments, merch sales etc)

[@shannonp1656]

This video is more than a detail. Your comments on vehicle design give me something to think about when looking at vehicles that I am considering buying. Good times today, indeed 8:17 . I was skeptical about your glass towels being any better than the ones I already have but gave them a shot. Yours are thicker and heavier. I may get a second or third set because they get used a lot.

[@slbarbieri1725]

I just want to let you know that I have a 2013 Acadia and it's different inside. Mine has cloth seats, and the second row is a ⅓ ⅔ split bench that you can adjust front or backways for more leg room. Yes, the battery is underneath the passenger side second row. However, we've never heard of anybody having problems getting to it. (We've had it changed twice since we've had the car. I guess if the mechanics know where it is, it's not a problem. ) And even raising 3 kids with tons of softball, adult baseball and lacrosse practices, We've never let it get this dirty! (It does fit in a car wash, and vacuuming is easy since all the seats fold down!)

[@xandersmomsamby]

I get some crumbs on my carpet or seats from my son eating and I’m instantly feeling like my car is gross. It still amazes me people just drive around and see no issues with their cars looking like this. And yes I know this was an auctioned one but there have been plenty that weren’t.

[@xandersmomsamby]

@@thealexstrickland ya and we all have different lives and priorities so I’m sure that plays a big role in things as well.

[@citibear57]

Mitch, that was an incredible transformation! This is, for some reason, one of my most favourite disaster-car transformations. If the new owner puts it up for sale, it will sell to the first person that looks at it. Awesome job 👍

[@jaywillet-cruz]

Hey Mitch, The vehicle has new life again!!! As Always Amazing!!!❤😍

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!

[@corbinpowell128]

Detail Geek, I’d love for you to do a full 1 hour video where you film yourself doing a normal speed tutorial on what to avoid when getting into detailing for newbies. That would spark interest for me. I love your quick 30 minute videos with sped up washing on vehicles but would love the other to. Just and idea.

[@thereal_sebastiankoenig]

Ah, man..after reading the description first and seeing the link to the bissel up top, I was desperately looking forward to finally seeing it back in action!😢 Please, Mitch, pleeeease bring back these lovely shots of the bissel I (and for sure many others as well) enjoyed so much! Nothing wrong with the MyTee, but Bissel‘s the real deal!!🎉🧡

[@schuesslerlauren]

What happened to the Bissell

[@jamesvcampbell]

I like the attention to detail. You teach a lot of great techniques

[@DennisFederwitz]

Another great job! After owning a 2015 Acadia, same model for the past 7.5 years, it served me well, however you are definitely spot on when it comes to design flaws and the interior cleaning was always a pain for me. Don’t even get me started on the cramped engine bay. Yeah the v6 is great, however, other than oil changes any engine work even minor requires it to be dropped and doubling any repair cost. Too bad about the second row seats being seized, without removing them, they do slide up for making cleaning easier.

[@triforce_shadow]

So the giant hole in the second row floor with what looks like a battery hanging out at 9:58...is that just how this car was designed or did someone do something after market and fill like a storage compartment with a second battery?

[@cowboy_austin4501]

​@triforce_shadow it is how they are designed. There is no room in the engine bay for it.

[@aaronmoore6549]

This is mind blowing! Any time I start thinking I'm a good detailer I come watch one of your videos and quickly resume my "rookie" status. 😆

[@RalphsPier1961]

I could not sit in that GMC. That was indescribable nasty! Great job!

[@Donbarbz]

Love the content Mitch! Been a follower of yours for several years now. Happy holidays and continued success and growth to you!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!!

[@josephseno8272]

8:36 - I just cleaned my wife’s 2017 Enclave and I hate doing it. The seat and door design is awful. The front door is too small for the seat to fit through and the rear seat is a pain in the ass to remove. Like you said, the engineer or engineers that designed that body style need fired. The other thing I despise is the carpet. Everything seems to stick to it, making it a nightmare to vacuum. The only thing I can say that’s positive is that after the carpet is vacuumed it does clean up easily.

[@2002ChevyFan]

This is the best stress reliever channel thanks Mitch.

[@01denese]

First winter in the new shop! So nice to not have to open the garage door to clean and then freeze to death.

[@paveltolz6601]

I appreciate that you 'disassemble' the vehicles as much as possible. Had I not followed up on a poor detail I paid for on my farmer's field find 99 suburban, I would not have discovered the beginnings of what could become problematic rusting on the interior side of the floor pans. Unfortunately for the next new owner of today's vehicle you've presented, no amount of interior/exterior detailing will overcome what has to be a complete disaster of a motor and drive train.

[@urosmarkovic4701]

Soo satisfying seeing all mud go down a white paint, really appreciate what you're doing. Can't wait for the next one

[@chantal2067]

Your videos are inspiring to me and put me on to detailing my own car. I find it a relaxing and satisfying task. Recently retired my old 2011 Kia Rio5 and when I brought it in to the dealership to trade, the service tech and the salesman both mentioned the car was surprisingly clean inside and out for being a 12 year old vehicle. I told them I watch Detail Geek and they both knew exactly what I was talking about. We got a laugh out of it. But yeah, thank you for these videos! If I lived a couple provinces over I would bring my new car right to your shop, but your tips and your products are second-best to that!

[@andreking7138]

All that dirt gushing out of every tight spot is just wow! 😮

[@josephseno8272]

8:36 Another thing I want to add about is the seats are not the only poorly designed item on this vehicle. I know you don’t do mechanical repairs, but the front struts are not designed to be easily replaced either. You should look up a few videos on doing them and you’ll quickly see what I’m talking about.

[@williamjones4483]

From what I've read previously is that the GMC Acadia overall is not a very good vehicle to own. On the other hand however, I own a 2004 GMC Sierra pickup truck with in excess of a half million miles on it and it's a daily driver.

[@josephseno8272]

@@williamjones4483 the biggest issue is people not changing their oil in them. Ours has about 80,000 miles and we've only done brakes, tires and a purge valve.

[@flotowncomputerguy6243]

@@josephseno8272 that's a good time to sell. Once you start to get toward 120 - 150k miles you're in for a real treat. If you don't do your own maintenance that's when repair cost will start to get stupid expensive

[@mariasasu8417]

@@flotowncomputerguy6243 sorry for the question, but what would such a maintenance include?

[@delskioffskinov]

I'm sure there was a few expletives hurled at that car when you found out you couldn't remove those seats Mitch! but as usual you did a great job on it! oh! and remember to tell the owner not to bring it back lol!

[@eileenfuentes6975]

It's an auctioned vehicle.

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

Mitch, Thank you so much your great impression in explaining for the situation of the vehicle. You are EPIC detailing. Have a great weekend! ❤😊

[@joelbuchanan471]

Hey Cynthia Hope you have a great weekend with family and friends.

[@mchootin1337]

Loved the video! Just like how you show the disgusting water & sludge pulled out of the vehicle, we want to see more of the vacuum dump outs as well especially on dirtier interiors like these! Keep up the good work Mitch!

[@christ4572]

Thanks for all you do! Truly you've given the owner some peace it ain't easy being alive especially with this economy!

[@NubianF150]

Absolutely disgusting how some people keep their vehicles. I can only imagine how their homes look. Great job on this one.

[@shauncollins2017]

The wiring under the front seats was for an airbag recall. They're solution was to cut out the plug and solder the wires together.

[@thomasperkins1833]

How do people just dump trash in their car is crazy it was gross Mitch you did a great job

[@janesynnot7446]

Great work Mitch. Like most things in life we have to learn to be flexible and pivot to adjust.

[@bobweber1695]

I didn't think that carpet good look that good! Glad you mentioned the car has a new owner. I was wondering what could have made someone with that dirty of a car finally think, oh it's time for a detail!

[@GotAnUmbrella]

Not being able to remove any seats for a disaster detail is honestly nightmare fuel. You still managed to knock it out of the park with this one in spite of the mechanical issues.

[@PeteNice29]

I thought he was going to say the bolts were rusted into place. I think the rear releases were corroded. I had a 2012 Acadia back in the day so I know the drill on these.

[@bobtouchette5308]

Another great video Mitch! Awesome results as always!

[@EpitomeAutoSpa]

Liked the video. I had an interior detail on a GMC Acadia and had the same problem with the mid row seats. I found tons debris stuck in the tracks that prevented it from sliding back & forward.

[@boatfreak207]

Hi Mitch, glad you mentioned that about the seats, I couldn't figure how to get them out of my Canyon either. Thanks to your videos I've gotten more efficient an better at cleaning my truck, but I still dred cleaning microfibers afterward, specifically the drying towel. Any suggestions there for those of use without enough for a laundry load? I clean them separately based on the chemicals used with them. Thanks

[@haifai3916]

Your short rant at 7:15 about how the engineers need to be fired is word-for-word what I say every time I work on an American or European vehicle. You have somehow calmly stated every mechanic's internal monologue and I love you for it.

[@rustphinelalas1060]

i own a 92 model car but still amaze how careless people can be in their vehicles to get it that dirty, nice job man

[@kathleenfisher5726]

Oh, how sad that you are not able to take the seats out! That would have been awesome because that would have meant a thorough cleaning was done. Keep on keeping on Mitch! I love watching your videos

[@SinCityDetail]

Nice job! Glad to hear you say "Gross" again when you dumped the bucket!

[@KennethButler-od8kh]

Another detailing miracle. It’s no wonder that you stay in such GREAT physical shape! Your amazing work requires physical strength and fluid mobility. Your videos are AWESOME!!!

[@SpanishAngel36]

I love these videos. Inspires me to clean.

[@hollistafford9242]

What an amazing job you've done!

[@joe.olivet]

You did well, Mitch. 😎🔨👊🏻 Big improvement. I had the Acadia’s cousin, a 2013 Chevy Traverse - worse vehicle I ever owned.

[@cars4life458]

Ya those acadias are not really the mostly reliable vehicles you can buy

[@joelbuchanan471]

Hey Mitch, I needed to watch this a second time to give you the time and respect you deserve. The seats not being able to be removed was a complete pain I am sure. That was poor design, as I know you like to get those seats out to do a very thorough job. It was great to see you work around that problem. As always you find ways to push ahead. That's admirable. Pretty gross inside with LOTS of garbage. I can see why you think the design/engineering team should be fired. That was one UGLY interior and poorly planned. The full table of plastic interior pieces made me laugh a bit. You are so very focused on those components. Amazing work as always. Your arms look big, like maybe there's a gym in the new house, just like the old house? Have a great week and I look forward to another hunter truck on Friday. Blood and fur are always entertainment on this channel. GO Mitch!!!! #Mike4Mayor. #IStillLikeMike.

[@maryainsworth5022]

What an awesome cleanup on this car. It looks beautiful. I agree with your assessment of the engineering of the seats in the vehicle and the battery is in there too, weird. In spite of the big hiccup, you made the inside look almost brand new.

[@lauried9664]

Mitch, I agree with you, the Arcadia's and other new vehicles aren't made as well as they should be. Manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to save money at the expense of the owners.

[@lauried9664]

PS. The Arcadia looks like new!

[@marshabrubaker185]

Great job, Mitch! I'm still amazed how many people use their vehicles as trash cans and don't take the vehicle through a drive through car wash even once in a while.

[@davidcooke6803]

How do people slow their cars to get like that? Makes you wonder about their houses! Great video, you are an artist really being able to renovate these vehicles the way you do, thanks for sharing.

[@songsinschool]

Parents show up to pick up their kids from school with cars looking like this one. It is horrible to see them get in. I would be ashamed if I were them, but they keep coming back with the car in the same state.

[@h-linetv1082]

Seeing a video like this makes me of my dad. When he was growing up, his dad would have them wash the cash every Sunday. That was the expectation - “Protect your investment,” he said. We did the same thing while I was growing up. I just paid my car off, and I can’t imagine letting it go like this.

[@commonname571]

I had to work on a Chevy traverse of this same era with some electrical issues, to access the fuses they were under the passenger footwell and there was no access panel so I had to remove the plastic pieces entirely to get to them.

[@michaelmayfield4618]

Beautiful job man you incredible good with the details on cars

[@NedHarkey]

I love watching your videos! What I can’t figure out is why all of the detailing guys struggle so much removing rust? Have none of you ever heard of “Naval Jelly”? You just paint it on the rusty area, wait about 30 minutes and then wash it off with water and an absorbent towel. No elbow grease required!

[@pb3033]

Again M,. Amazing ! Looking at your merch ! 👍

[@charlesmarmor6822]

another great job, Mitch, even though you couldn't get the seats out.

[@frimmbits]

7:06 that's insanely stupid as you said. Some of those engineers are booksmart but practically stupid

[@allanthomas332]

Mitch you gonna need a mechanic in your team who is very expertise of maintenance of the vehicles that comes in the shop and a positive note good detailing and a good video

[@marksimkiw-gd3ed]

Awesome job Mitch,hated cleaning those when I worked for a car rental company

[@jackiedavis9349]

Another amazing transformation. The dirtier the vehicle the better ❤

[@1brokemofo2023]

a little WD-40 or PB blaster and those back seats would've slid forward like new, but still a great detail job ive used some of your techniques on my own vehicle and they seem to work. thanks. doin an awesome job keep it up

[@bandaralbikairi8431]

Great result 😍

[@dakotadyer9877]

when you have a vehicle this filthy and the seats and carpets get very wet in the cleaning process, how long does it take to dry? Are there any ways you expedite the drying time?

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

Usually with a design process, several people have to approve something before it's passed on to manufacturing, so whoever it is directly responsible for the flawed design is unfortunately not the only one that would have to go to fix it..

[@Alabastrodeamor]

Hey Mitch, something that I love is that you narrate your own videos and that you do an excellent job. Awesome! 💪💣❤️🙃🤗Happy Happy!

[@2HennaHands]

Seriously, Mitch - do you ever get to detail any “normal” vehicles? I know they wouldn’t be as entertaining for us, but I don’t know how you stay motivated if you’re cleaning an endless succession of pigsties on wheels. I haven’t seen any cars as bad as these, much less ridden in one.

[@ColinRH]

Bought bunch of your interior products excited to use them to get my truck caked in mud from rainy days of construction inside out and some seat covers and after I get paint match bumpers/grill and dent from hit and run popped out I’m excited to try your exterior and paint products and hopefully get a beater so it can be pavement princess, most products from box stores leave truck streaky and blotchy no matter how precise so excited to try something new that was on sale Edit- comment you made about gm interiors coming clean very easy give me hope to

[@IslandGirl4Life]

I use your videos for motivation! Thank you kindly. Gonna go check out the sale.

[@CocoCrispieeee]

My little sister and I watch these videos together and she calls the stuff that is extracted called ‘the forbidden chocolate milk.’ There’s a lot of that in this video, and we’re both very happy about it. Great job, Mitch!

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I loved the video on your dad's truck, very beautiful truck and classy looking. You do amazing and magical work on all vehicles. I miss RUBY. PLEASE SHOW THAT TRUCK AGAIN SOON 🙏

[@clintjacops958]

The GMC Acadia Is A Pretty SUV In My Opinion!

[@enriquelopez9124]

Awesome job like always 👏 👍🏿 👌🏼

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thanks! 😃

[@131dyana]

Great job.

[@patrickgoodwin3085]

Turned out really nice! It's amazing what you can do. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

[@RWJSJG]

Another great video ❤ have a wonderful weekend Mitch ❤

[@TheDetailGeek]

You too!

[@pamhayes3465]

Aww, I wanted to see their reaction.

[@SpanishAngel36]

I bought a 2012 when I retired recently. Have the same problem with my front seats. I bought a messy car . Alot a work and it looks almost like brand new. Alot of cleaning and little mechanical work looks and runs good.

[@CallMeScriptedOFFICIAL]

Love the videos!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!

[@Fusionawdecoboost2016]

I remember cleaning these Acadia's when working For Enterprise. They were an absolute pain to clean the interior also how did they person see the gauge cluster with all that mud over it.

[@bastropgarl]

Same! And you could bet $10 that each one brought back was gonna be trashed!! 🤦🏿‍♀️🤣

[@Spencer19895]

Awesome video! Thanks for the cleaning tips!

[@russsylvester3975]

Hey Mitch! Great vid as always! Quick question though, did you stop detailing engine bays or just stop showing it?

[@LONpaulDON]

Yet another awsome job Mitch deffo worth a like

[@christinakime302]

Wow! You finally did a beautiful Acadia! I like those Acadiverse series cars. Acadiverse = Acadia + Traverse. Because the Acadia is based on the Chevy Traverse. 😊❤

[@worshipwhilewewait]

OH MY GOD THAT DASHBOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😲😲😲

[@Alabastrodeamor]

Mitch, even though you couldn't move the seats, you still did an excellent job on that car. I love your videos! Thanks! 💪💣❤️‍🔥God bless you!

[@grogers8925]

Great job! Going to your store now! 👍👍👍

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!!

[@mooseface1292]

Midwest Cleaning says hi! 👋

[@hildajuarbe6570]

Had a bad experience order of 9 items $150.00 i purchase. Received 1 item first the other 8 items got lost just received them today box all broken and wet. The liquid detailer had 1/4 of it and I'm missing my free gift 😢 quality control dept should be more responsible hope you can respond and get this fix. This is not the first time i order items from you.

[@florencetheunicorn]

Thanks for the awesome video! It's a nice treat on an otherwise crummy Black Friday. Another masterpiece, Mitch!

[@Lito_-we4xy]

Would you ever recommend using a steamer for the glass? I used it 1 time on a smokers car with thick film on it and it removed it super easy after trying with invisiglass and putting a lot of effort into it. Just received my water extractor kit and can't wait to try it out this weekend after a couple years of just using a Bissell heated pet pro one

[@ttamsedroc]

you are a rock star mitch, do you record every car you detail?

[@SpanishAngel36]

I have a interior car door hard plastic has faded lines .looked like something bleached it. What can I use to restore the color?

[@BeardedBaldGuy87]

All purpose cleaner and then 303 aerospace protectantant spray.

[@markwagner4909]

Would using the pet hair brush help with loosing up the dirt in the GM crappy carpet

[@Alabastrodeamor]

Wow! I can't wait to see 👀 that episode! Happy Happy! 💪💣❤️‍🔥

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Great job on the SUV Mitch ❤❤.

[@nathalieseck6760]

really satisfying to watch, job well done

[@jonkirman6946]

Jesus Mike you earned the beer with that one great work glass raised cheers jon

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I saw last week's video and the transformation was incredibly unbelievable and must have been very satisfying for you and eye-popping for me

[@raynabozny2338]

Great Job Mitch