Cleaning The NASTIEST Car Bought At Auction!

[@TheDetailGeek]

How much do you think this car went for at auction, and would you buy it? 🤔 Crazy transformation on this one though! Have a great weekend!!

[@JorgesStuffs]

3:10 i love your nanas

[@joelbuchanan471]

I would think the auction price might have been a few thousand for this car. It sure cleaned up nice, but there was still some damage from years of abuse that even an expert detail won't fix. The seat, the roughed up plastic. But they will sure get a good price now.

[@944Tomcat]

Its trash. In the US, where most people do not own their cars...who would buy it? Just lease a new one.

[@adamo.1319]

@@TheDetailGeek $2500

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

I'd say it's probably around $5,000. 🤔

[@frye1093]

The Pink goo is homemade Slime it looks like. Elmer's glue, plus their "Activator" and some foam beads added in for texture. My youngest sister was obsessed with the stuff when in middle school.

[@beverlyjordan8957]

My granddaughters were making this mess nonstop for months. I’ve never seen such a mess in my life. That is exactly what it looked like.

[@rawr51919]

​@@beverlyjordan8957Looks exactly like bubblegum to me

[@beverlyjordan8957]

@@rawr51919 that too.

[@brandonmulford5524]

It's slime for sure, once it dries into fabric it's not going anywhere.

[@FujishimaAkiko]

100% Slime! I was looking for this comment before I made it myself...lol

[@JonahX-ui9tf]

Great improvement in the music, thanks for taking on feedback, cleaning is top notch as usual

[@giancarloc1985]

Ditto that!

[@oldRoyaltypewriter]

Yes, 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' was getting old.

[@MrOhighway]

Nice job!! What is the music? It was pleasant and added to the video.

[@mcgiant1983]

Love seeing older model vehicles…especially discontinued ones….being detailed! Incredible work as always Mitch!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!

[@okabe1897]

You need to get your eyes checked. Any high school kid cloud achieve the same results.

[@giancarloc1985]

@@okabe1897 lmao doubt that.

[@WilliamMahal]

@@okabe1897yeah right

[@WilliamMahal]

@@okabe1897have you seen this guys other vids

[@brianKbruner]

I don't think he showed it, but the rear passenger panel had tack oil on it from roadwork. When I worked for the DOT, we used diesel fuel to remove it from the head engineer's truck as well as our boots. Years later I found a substitute product called Citrol that does just as good, maybe better, and smells a lot better, like oranges.

[@emprsnm9903]

I use Citrol all the time, can't recommend it enough. From Sharpie permanent marker, to sticker adhesives & tar; It's the safest yet most effective I've ever found

[@shannonobrien9922]

LOVE Citrol!!!! My hubby worked at a foundry and got ALL kinds of oil in his shirts and pants....Citrol took it all out! I am convinced the crud it removed ruined my washer after a decade! Oil ALWAYS removes a sticky better than gas, kerosene, alcohol....ANYTHING amd Citrol is truly THE BEST! I'd use it still, except Amazon is only seller in our area, and it's $15 PER bottle - we can't afford that! Dawn works great, too

[@mac27collection]

21:02 OMG, it's Floam! I haven't seen that stuff in years. I had some as a kid and loved it.

[@sparkyarch]

I’ll second this and agree that it was once Floam.

[@NateOlival]

Yes it is

[@jillwelch8180]

As a mother with adult children and an educator, I do believe that pinkish-red goo was in fact Floam, circa 2010-2012.

[@kristinanoall]

Haha, I remembered the stuff but not the name! 😂 Thanks!

[@noxius070]

I Thought that was some sort of slime at first. lol

[@DomenicoIorfino6470]

Dried homemade slime. I am saddened that I was able to recognize it so fast. I am also surprised this is the first time you’ve encountered it on a family car as it was a huge craze about 5 years ago.

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Every time you towel dry the exterior of even the worst shitbox... You show that you truly care, in a sense. You respect the Machine for what it has gone through, and show you care for your work before releasing it into its next life.

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

Your videos are like therapy for me

[@lysek2619]

this music is so relaxing compared to what you had before. i admire you taking our suggestions and trying something different!

[@mridulak3122]

Compared to other detailing channels, this one is gold standard ❤

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!

[@speechiegirl]

100%! I get slighly annoyed when I watch other channels, they're not doing it right 🤣

[@Carriergirl0902]

27:04 “sometimes the simplest of tools can be the most useful” I swear I thought he was going to say “ and that’s why I’m introducing the new detail geek screwdriver” lol😂

[@reptongeek]

As Michael Vaughn says on Alias, it's an incredible invention!

[@veraconerly9511]

😂😂

[@TiffanyDean-j3q]

Been watching your videos for about 4 years now! Every video still amazes me with the level of attention and respect you give every vehicle! Keep up the good work Mitch! 😊

[@HanleiHess]

You never fail to keep it interesting!

[@DetroitBORG]

I forgot this car existed, but I should point out the Taurus X was only made 2008-2009, in 2007 it was still the Freestyle.

[@NSDflug]

just imagine the mechanical part of that car….last oil change also in 2007

[@hybridgaming8341]

yeah i feel bad for the poor sap who bought the car at auction...maybe they're a shadetree mechanic lol

[@Toyotacorollaaltis-cn9fd]

Ah yes because not spending thousands to clean a worthless car means you didn't maintain it seriously grow up

[@beccajoyner]

Don’t beat yourself up over this, Mitch. The car turned out fantastic! I’ve driven a Taurus and I know how hard it is to keep them clean because of low quality material

[@okabe1897]

Or maybe he is beating himself because he knows he can always improve himself. People like you are the reason why participation trophies are a thing

[@beccajoyner]

@@okabe1897 believe me, I’m a perfectionist too. But sometimes you can’t always reach that. Just trying to give some encouragement..Geez.

[@jxavier3876]

@@okabe1897why u such a hater

[@Wren_The_Therian]

@@okabe1897damn just let people be nice 💀

[@ravenbannerforge]

​@@okabe1897 and people like you are the ones receiving said trophies.... Damn

[@deniseb4426]

Mitch, you are almost a magician! May your hard work be well recognized. You deserve it

[@Roll-With-It-7]

First time seeing a Taurus wagon kinda cool and The carpeted wheel liners that Ford uses are an option you can add, although it can be hard to clean it really helps in places like the salt block can be nice for extra underbody protection overall.

[@hernanmartinez8313]

Dude I respect you clean this nasty ass cars and your will power of not putting looking at it or smelling it

[@bupi9372]

Yeah, it's nice that he never judges the people. To him it's just another vehicle that needs to be cleaned, that's it.

[@lindadefoe6114]

You have to admit its very satisfying to bring something like this back!

[@eveb446]

Mitch, the marvelous, magnificent, magician, you did it again!!!!!! This Ford looks great, after all of your hard work. Have a restful weekend.

[@cancera73]

A car interior only a Rancor could love. Great job!

[@CleaningHeroSquad]

i really enjoyed how you explained each step with detail and care. This video is both educational and entertaining! 👍

[@saitoman]

I cannot believe how well you transform cars! I am also not able to believe how little people care about their vehicles. They have two alloys, a steel wheel and then driving on the spare. The spare looks like it has been driven on far too long.

[@MarySaladin]

I thought that was the spare!!!!😂

[@Toyotacorollaaltis-cn9fd]

You don’t need to see my car its on 4 spares why I’ll tell ya why because why not

[@stevencass8849]

I used to love power washing out hatches that were full of dirt like that. I don’t know why, but having done this kind of work for many years I really enjoy watching these videos. I guess they “take me back”.

[@lilliethornton9353]

That looks like my niece and nephew mother's truck. I never thought I would see another one like her. What an amazing job.. and she needs you to clean her SUV 😂❤️

[@bellaking3185]

So your sister or sister in law?

[@gentle285]

No. SHE needs to clean her own SUV.

[@lilliethornton9353]

@@gentle285 for one thing.. I was just kidding around with him.. and I meant harm. Wow 🙆🏿

[@lilliethornton9353]

@@bellaking3185 no, she not my sister or sister in-law

[@Arsewell-Foundation]

Neice & nephews mother - wouldn't that be your sister?

[@uluvmyish3885]

The pink goopy stuff most definitely is dried up slime! My daughter noticed what it was as soon as she seen it lol.. She loves watching your vids with me!!! Keep up the good work brotha 🖤✊🏾🤙🏾

[@antoniovillas-boas2164]

For vacuuming carpets, I've seen a random orbital tool, or anything that vibrates intensely, being used to loosen dirt and dust on a carpet with a vacuum neaby and making it super easy to vacuum up. Would love to see you prove it works!

[@richie_rich77]

I have to say, the Detail Geek glass cleaner is one of the best, if not the best glass cleaners available!

[@TheDetailGeek]

Thank you!!

[@Botdog614]

Wow, that car was filthy!! I’m so amazed by your ability to transform these vehicles. Great job and have a nice weekend!

[@joelbuchanan471]

Hey Botdog, have a great weekend.

[@amandasoto7060]

I love watching your detailing am so amazed on how thoroughly you cleaned the cars.

[@halsigmund3426]

This takes me back to Night Ride which aired on Global TV in Canada. There were only four one hour episodes made, but it became very popular. The jazz music that played was so good and the places they went in Toronto were fun to watch.

[@BreadLoafyum]

36 seconds ago

[@hermanb8389]

The results are amazing, so glad it's clean now. 😊

[@adamo.1319]

Let's go! Breakfast with the Detail Geek!

[@EDBailley]

Yeah I’m in lol ❤😂

[@tracyb8193]

It never ceases to amaze me how good you can make these old neglected cars look. I love the new music. Great job on the Ford!

[@aaronroberts7084]

I'm loving these new style Intro's 🤙

[@Indoorcricketers]

Insane Transformation. Truly Amazing 🎉

[@davidnielson5252]

I don't know Mitch, you got several of those carpet sections much cleaner than I ever thought possible. Great job, brother!

[@HeatherLedford-s3p]

Hello there Detail Geek. It is always so good to see you. This video 📷📸 was awesome. You always know how to bring a dirty vehicle to life every time. And I admire you for that. Thanks for everything you do. Your hard work and dedication is outstanding 💪👍

[@florencetheunicorn]

I used to watch these while I was eating breakfast... but I have to change my routine when the vehicles are as disastrous as this!

[@pie_account]

idk I think the carpet looked SO MUCH BETTER after you extracted it. I think wanting it to be perfect is impossible, especially with such a well used car and well used carpet. I think it looks INFINITELY better and probably feels infinitely better. good job, man!

[@kristinanoall]

We had to take the captain’s seats out of our minivan for a trip today. Looking around at all the dirt and debris, my 15yo son and I agreed that we suddenly felt like we were in a Detail Geek video. 😂 Not horrible, but definitely want to vacuum tomorrow before they go back in! Excellent work as always, Mitch. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@conniedembowski7289]

Amazing, Mitch! Terrific job as usual!

[@russwaegelin2134]

I’m reminded of the old cartoon line when Mr Magoo would prevail against all expectations: “Oh Magoo…..you’ve done it again!”😉😉👍

[@DomPom719]

👳🏽‍♂️👳🏽‍♂️👳🏽‍♂️👳🏽‍♂️

[@bluewateritineratetravel]

I loved Mr Magoo 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@DomPom719]

@@bluewateritineratetravel you bad 😣

[@bluewateritineratetravel]

@@DomPom719 am I missing something ?

[@DomPom719]

@@bluewateritineratetravel you’re fine

[@grogers8925]

Great tough job! You are so meticulous in your work! Looks like a different car!! 👍👍

[@2002ChevyFan]

Nice video as always Mitch have a great weekend.

[@preferredimage]

I was literally wondering why outside first as I had assumed you'd dirty up the doors with all the dust and muck being transported out but I guess you can always quick rinse the outside again as its all new dirt. letting the seals drip dry would take much longer so yeah, your way makes sense.

[@Eric-e1d9z]

People sometimes don't realize how much work goes into detailing and cleaning vehicles. I love your videos. God bless!!!!

[@brandonkharpuri4305]

Sick Outro 30:31 Such a coincidence that I was listening to Hotel California just before watching this video.

[@peterventura5416]

This vid had soo much extraction, which is my favorite! Keep 'em coming!

[@bryel6383]

Peeling that dealer sticker off would be nice.

[@bluerazor7049]

Did that on my van and cleaned off the residue with alcohol and the back looks much better.

[@BMALB2023]

First thing we always do. Why give the dealer years of free advertising just because they sold you a car?

[@Southsidefulldetail]

@thedetailgeek came out so better & like new again the owner is gonna be so happy to see it again so beautiful day you did it big blessings 🙏 from down south pharr Texas

[@Pinkapotomus]

Who would’ve thought it would come that clean??? 😱😱😱💜💜💜 DG to the rescue!

[@okabe1897]

Of course it’s going to look somewhat decent, why would he be uploading this video if there wasn’t a transformation. I swear people are getting dumb every day.

[@charlesmarmor6822]

another great transformation...great job Mitch!

[@valgerurhansdottir4201]

Amazing work as always, now wold not buy this car. This pink is maybe melted sweets groos, good video love this.

[@miimaabd1324]

I never imagined myself watching such a video to the end without even skipping a single part,, this was so satisfying i enjoyed every moment. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@CPDAgosta]

Beyond nasty at 8:45, great job as always though.👍

[@jasper2207]

Another fantastic piece of work Mitch!

[@Rock3head]

that’s slime 21:22

[@techwick79]

I found your channels a few weeks ago and I’ve been addicted, I grinded like 6 of the full build episodes in the first week

[@lyledavis819]

I always love how you say, "Process."

[@Nikki7B]

How is it different? I'm just asking as a Canadian, because that's how I say it.

[@Anthony-J-M]

Same here.. I love it. PRO-cess instead of PROG-ress

[@Crashtoob]

@@Nikki7B In the US we usually say it more like "praw-cess" instead of "pro-cess".

[@Nikki7B]

@@Crashtoob oh ok, yes, now that you mention it, I have heard it that way in movies. Thanks.

[@djeanpierre]

What are you talking ABOOT? 😄

[@dianesmith6478]

Another amazing job! I bought some of your products and they work fabulous. I always get compliments on my car and tell them about you.

[@richardw.smithjr.6683]

This is the biggest fight of Mitch's life, in a fight for survival. The Ford 2007 Taurus wagon, best of luck on this transformation.

[@jaywillet-cruz]

Hey Mitch, Wow, that was a major come up. As Always Amazing!!!

[@yl9991]

8:08 yeah i would never touch letters without gloves on!

[@gareththomas2652]

Amazing work as always Mitch

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

I bet whoever bought my old Mustang found baggies of uh, intoxicants under the seats lol

[@AkashSingh-le1gk]

Poor Mitch, the face he makes @9:38, man I really feel for you🥲

[@dgurevich1]

21:02 my bet is it's some sort of ice cream. The not so natural kind.

[@karenturner7983]

Awesome job as always. People need to start at a young age to teach their children how to take care for and appreciate the things they have. It helps if the parents actually care. 🥺

[@RalphsPier1961]

What is with these old french fries, trapped under the seats that over a year later, they look fresh enough to eat?🤮

[@tammyclark4618]

💀😯 🤔 😂😂😂

[@jayden56858]

That’s processed food for ya

[@bizzyizzy9526]

​@jayden56858 That's why I appreciate what my mother did for me and my sisters when she prohibited us from eating Fast food like mcdonald's and burger king when we were kids. That was crazy and cool, but now we realized that she so much garbage, especially being so young

[@michaelgoble8200]

Having seen this, I think I’ll avoid french fries in the future. Yuck!

[@bizzyizzy9526]

@@michaelgoble8200 You'd be doing yourself a favor

[@melaniethies379]

Mitch you did an awesome job on this vehicle and you always make these car's and trucks look like new again but sometimes the carpets are gonna look as good as it gets, there's not much you can do when the carpets are already messed up awesome transformation Mitch have a great weekend

[@philipp5142]

I'm curious how much you charge for such a detailed cleaning?

[@wardman21]

The detail is worth more than this car.

[@BudhagRizzo]

Watching your videos is therapeutic!

[@kellychildress8554]

I would love to see a detail of your atv sometime

[@fionam7768]

There's at least one (plus another after a spectacular weekend mudd-ing: yes Aurocorrect, that *is* a thing if one does it thoroughly) already on the channel. WARNING: only clean dirt, so don't go expecting pink goo, artwork or ground-in grime from an owner who removes that sort of crud from helpless vehicles for a living ❤❤

[@janeAskew-b6x]

I have always done like you and cleaned my vehicles inside & out when first in my possession. I am so glad I have never let my purchase get into a total filthy condition.

[@ashareycobbs3687]

OMG I love it 😍 the before and after always amazes me

[@sheririch1734]

Couple years back I asked that question. I’m glad I finally got the answer to my question. Always wondered why you cleaned the outside first.

[@therealreyfamily]

Do you ever take out the carpet to clean underneath it? I feel like you would get the carpet cleaner if you could take it out and pressure wash it like you do the mats.

[@melinda-elisatatar4253]

I'm guessing most of those carpets are glued otherwise they wouldn't stay as put as they do

[@wutang5851]

​@@melinda-elisatatar4253 Actually there is no glue on factory carpets. They are formed to the floor very precisely, which help a lot. But also the seats, center consoles, and rocker panel plastics hold it in place very well. It is usually quite a bit of work to get the carpets in and out, even with the seats already out.

[@melinda-elisatatar4253]

@@wutang5851 I see, thanks

[@emprsnm9903]

I whole-heartedly agree, though I call it a 'near-restoration' at that point. When I get a used car (from owner) for myself, I end up taking half/or all the carpets out in a partial gutting & clean. I even take the inner door-panels off, to wash out the drizzle spills from cup-holders in the deep-dive for my car(s). Though I've found that a pressure washer often isn't needed; A hose left sitting in the sun for warm water spray rinsing, Dawn dish soap & ammonia mix in a pump sprayer for detergent, and a hand brush of your choice: Does wonders for everything short of moldy seat-belts.... And for that, a soak in oxy-clean overnight removes the last splotches completely

[@gingerdavis8071]

Lol. My daughter came back from shopping one day and swore she bought a package of individually wrapped cheese slices, but it wasn't in any of the shopping bags. I found it under the front passenger seat about 2 summers later. It looked and smelled like it had just been purchased. Now that is truly scary. Opening any of the doors in her van is a challenge. An empty water bottle, a random toy, someone's homework, fries, empty Wawa coffee cups, one never knows what will fall out. I am glad she doesn't smoke. This channel is inspiring me to take better care of my car.

[@MrPlayerPerson]

The pink goo looks like a Smarties Milk Shake that was sun-dried in the tray - disguising, to say the least. Great Job Mitch, it was a really hard detail!

[@ernestoortega2692]

You did an amazing job. It turned out better than I thought it would. Keep up the great work.

[@lindarackstraw7711]

I think we have become such a throw away society that possessions mean very little. That’s sad

[@mrclassic2284]

And some people are just slobs

[@TTULangGenius]

Tell me about it! I hate having a car note and I plan to keep my old truck on the road as long as possible!

[@schoonergirl2658]

Outstanding transformation today, you’ve really been knocking them out of the park lately! I’m only sorry you’ve had such disastrous vehicles to work on. On the other hand, it’s been supremely satisfying to watch for us, sorry. Thanks for sharing another disaster!

[@RWJSJG]

It’s finally Friday ❤❤❤ enjoy your weekend Mitch ❤❤❤ 😊 Besitos

[@65merc390]

you need one of those little scissor lifts for this work..makes it so easy to actually stand and be able to take out seats or all the stuff you do..and they are great for buffing the lower half of the car and detail the wheels and tires all the way around without any bending down

[@brentonl2631]

OK, first from Australia 🇦🇺

[@joe.olivet]

Nice work, Mitch. 😎🔨🤘🏻 This vehicle definitely needed some loving, and the pick stuff is homemade slime.

[@flunder50]

The fries didn't even decompose. STOP EATING MCDONALD'S

[@roxas.2405]

Eh già...pensa cosa fanno nello stomaco...😢

[@Cadillac_Willy]

For real. That shit is actual poison.

[@tdvandy2]

As always, your work is phenomenal, but I really hope whomever got that vehicle super cheap. I highly doubt if the engine and other critical areas were maintained either.

[@davidbenjamin8265]

I have fond memories of my Grandparent's early 2000s maroon Taurus sedan. The brakes weren't great though. It was never as dirty as this one.

[@juanescober2914]

One of the things I like from you you don't talk too much you do your work that's good you get to business

[@itsjustderek]

ME TO MYSELF: QUESTION….WHAT DO YOU THINK HE IS LISTENING TO? ALSO ME TO MYSELF: PROBABLY MC HAMMER CANT TOUCH THIS 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@amandapalmer7507]

Another great detail! Great job, Mitch!!

[@biliyonnet]

a pandemic developing right there

[@SLangel18]

I love your music choices! You should play your playlist in the description section

[@brickcollection1]

My question is, WHY THE HECK DID SOMEONE PAY MONEY FOR THIS CAR. Looking good already 2 mins in though

[@JLH111176]

if it is cheap enough then you get a good deal I guess

[@DismemberTheAlamo]

because they can be super cheap and with a little love you can get quite a steal. if its mechanically sound these make good work / delivery vehicles.

[@aGuyNamedDingus]

This probably went for $200-$300 at auction. $400 max with fees. Basically a junkyard car, but if you clean it up you could retail it and maybe make $500-$2000 in profit if it's mechanically sound

[@ryanwagnerjr24]

You would be surprised on how many of these kind of cars go through Auction. I worked at Manhiem Auto Auction in Pennsylvania for 2 years and I've seen plenty of cars that are just trash inside and outside.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

They could’ve bought for multiple reasons. They could’ve bought it to flip it. You can buy them to have an extra work vehicle. And sometimes people buy them at auction for their kids when they start driving. My first car that I bought with my own money was bought at an auction.

[@TrevorWessley]

Great work as always Mitch

[@digitalmohsin]

In Pakistan when we get a nasty car like this we detail it and refer the owner to a therapist.