ABANDONED BARN FIND First Wash In 20 Years VW Super Beetle! Satisfying Car Detailing Restoration

[@expl0d]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! To RJ & Brent and the rest of the crew who helped restore this beautiful, storied, amazing car for us. The transformation was amazing, we’re so grateful to have a video we’ll be able to watch years from now. We’ll cherish this car for a long time, just as Beth and her dad did. Thank you guys again, once it gets rolling again, I would love for you to take it out for a spin, you deserve it and so much more. You guys were so nice and accommodating on top of doing beautiful work. From me, Liza, Anna, Liam and most importantly Beth & her Dad…. THANK YOU!!!

[@WDDetailing]

It was our pleasure, Jason! It was an absolute blast getting to bring her back to life for you and we're so excited for you and your family to enjoy it on your wedding day! Send us pictures!

[@LittleTut]

Yes, they did a beautiful job! You gonna fix the rust/paint? I would, since everything else looks to be in really good condition. Would love to see it if you do the rust/paint repair. What a beautiful family also. 🙏🏽

[@expl0d]

​@@LittleTut I'm having someone take a look at the engine, drivetrain and suspension. 3/4 wheels are locked up, so getting the car to at least roll around would be really helpful. I think we'll get it running and enjoy it for this summer and the wedding. Once summer is over and I've become more familiar with the car, I'll be able to see if the rust is progressive or not I'll be able to determine if it needs mitigated, repaired or replacing the panels. I honestly don't mind the 'patina' I think it will always remind me of where the car came from, and this KZbin video. The wedding is the first priority so that's where a lot of my time, energy and most importantly money is going to!

[@callmelou5397]

@@expl0d hey and also (early?) congrats on being married i hope for you all the hapiness in the world, but by any chance do you have a platforme where we could follow your progress on the car? Much love and god bless!

[@yeahright302]

(We’ll cherish this car for a long time, just as Beth and her dad did.)quote from you.she did not cherish the car at all like her dad did.she didnt take care of it at all.very sad from her neglect of the so called cherish car!!!tarps are cheap to buy!!

[@orthodox1717]

A genuine family reaction. They were truly appreciative. Great job!

[@jonoffensend7519]

As a retired VW guild craftsman (retired shortly after water cooled came out) considering the mileage and heritage this car should definitely have any body work needed and then repaint keeping original. Not a complaint but the detailing makes the small flaws show up more 👍👍

[@richardtaylor9798]

This brought back memories! My late wife and I were married in 1976. We had a 1970 beetle and drove it on our honeymoon from SOCAL up the coast to Portland over to Yellowstone and Duluth MN and back with all our camping gear inside the cab and the back window unobstructed! Great memories!!

[@harrypatt7708]

The condition while showing its age it’s absolutely beautiful, fresh interior, clean paint for the most part and best of all a motor you know has driven bugger all from factory. It’s like a mechanics dream, I love it.

[@margaretsullivan5030]

What a beautiful car. Scary part is I graduated high school in 1976! I also had a 1974 VW Bug that I loved. I hope this couple enjoy this car for many years to come. You did a fantastic job.

[@mikecooley3361]

as an air cooled fan, i really enjoyed this video. I got a little nervous when it came to pressure washing the interior pieces due to their age and the convertible seals letting moisture in over the years but it held up and came out great. Good job and hope the happy couple enjoys it for many years.

[@suzib777]

I just found this video. It touches me personally as my dad bought me a 1976 Super Beetle (red hardtop) which was sold when I graduated from college. So sad, wish I still owned it. Thank you for posting this for us "old timers" LOL

[@131dyana]

One has to enjoy one's work. I sing and work in the garden, and you dance nice.

[@davidbruin4381]

Personally if this was my car, I would do what you are doing, clean it up as good as possible. But I would fix any and all of the rust damage and prep it for priming and painting. And I would change the paint to a pearl white, and have at least 4 pearls in the paint. That way when it's done and you walk around looking at it, you'll see the rainbow colors from the pearls.

[@adetoye50]

My thoughts are the same as yours; I was thinking, why not restore those rusts and turn it into a new Beetle completely? However, the team did an excellent job with the cleaning.

[@aept208]

That is the right color to go

[@LONEWOLF-dr6fg]

You may be right Bro, but if you change the colour it'll probably damage the original face of the car including the emotional reaction from the owners.

[@MsCori76]

I actually own a 2006 New Beetle. I love these little cars, even the old classic ones. They are so cute 🥰

[@thewhitewolfthewhitewolf]

Having been the proud owner of a 74 Carman Ghia and keeping it pristine you guys have done an excellent job.

[@nnadozie6190]

This single car brought up some cool childhood memories growing up in Nigeria. (Fun fact: Nigeria was a British colony up until 1960) That being said, I had one neighbor whose parents owned a 1970 (or older, we're not sure) right-hand-drive Beetle. Coolest thing we ever saw! Right across the street was an even older Beetle complete with 8-track player!

[@winstonvillaflor7050]

From Tacloban City, Leyte Island, Philippines here. I've been a VW enthusiast since the year 2000. My first beetle was a yellow 1974 superbeetle. I drove it daily in my work as a surgeon in the hospitals here. That time our place had plenty of classic beetles. When super typhoon Haiyan hit our place in Nov. 8, 2013 the whole city was submerged by a 16 foot storm surge. My beetle and most beetles did not survive. Now I drive a 1971 superbeetle. The white convertible in your video needs to be maintained and preserved. Nice job guys.

[@BigmanKris]

I had a 1974 Super Beetle and loved it. Drove from Pennsylvania to Daytona Beach Florida for the 1978 spring break. Lots of great memories !

[@barbhanson4915]

This is by far mind blowing how clean you got this car to look. Awesome job!

[@johnsomers8269]

I would do a total restoration and only drive it in perfect weather. It is a jewel and a nostalgic beauty!😍

[@judyblock811]

I had a 1969 white beetle. I loved that car. It was so economical and fun to drive a 4 speed. It had red interior and her name was tootsie. I gotbit brand new and drove it probably 10 years. .

[@wnturck]

That car is so worthy of a complete respray! Beautiful.

[@juliesohal1162]

This brings back find memories from my childhood. I absolutely would get it repaired and back on the road.

[@Lovejazz01]

I love Beatles and these triple white on white drop tops were iconic! My mother had a candy green Beatle coupe with white interior that my Daddy bought her in 1971, she kept it until 1973 after she got divorced and married my stepfather in 1973 and we( me, my brother and his 3 sons) all moved to Okinawa and they sold it cause we couldn’t keep it. I was sad to see it go! Great job by all and great to see it stay in the family! And yea, I would spend the money and have the rust stains out and the paint corrected.

[@EllenTheArtist]

My most favourite car!!! I love this old, classic VW Beetle. Very emotional story behind it too, thanks for this video. I would definitely try and do something about the rust (rust is like cancer) but probably kept it as much original as it can.

[@ronaldmurray7746]

Awesome to that a car can hold so many memories, and the fact together used in the upcoming wedding, totally Awesome

[@aviewer9516]

That was my dream car when I was a teenager! White on white bug convertible! Love it!!

[@kerylcooper2314]

I had a 1964 automatic shift and loved it . I would put it back in perfect order to honor the Grandfather 👴 I always wanted a Super Beatle. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

[@jonathanbell6195]

Great job you guys! The front Bumper looked amazing and shiny!

[@kealahau6727]

With so few miles it deserve a proper restoration...he would be happy to see the car like the first day...

[@gsmeador]

Excellent Job guys! Getting a white car with white upholstery that clean is impressive.

[@brendarose3941]

Having fun is what it is all about! It shows you feel good about what you do and are doing it for all the right reasons! Kudos!

[@janettrose8404]

So lucky, dream car!! What a blessing. Job well done

[@TheThegreenbird33]

This was awesome to watch. Loved the dancing too.

[@mielo9176]

Dang 😮 That must be a beauty to see in person 👌👌👐🏻👐🏻

[@rz8dwx]

You can’t ignore rust long term.

[@kevinkok4099]

I would enjoy it the way it is the rust and the poor paint make it look legendary and original

[@aliciabond5567]

AWESOME WHAT A BEAUTIFUL THING YALL DID FOR THIS FAMILY I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED ONE GOD BLESS Y'ALL 💕 I

[@jeffshoup5742]

I'm a new subscriber and now a fan of the work you guys do! I'm very impressed! Detailing my car, for me, is relaxing and extremely satisfying because you see a result from the hard work done. I was wondering what glass cleaning product you use? Thanks and keep taking pride in the great job you do!

[@NormanJaquemotRebel]

One thing I would do to give the 110% on any detailing, would be to offer the customer the possibility to remove the rust and repair some dents whenever possible. I know that detailing a truck costs up to $250.00 at the least, so removing these unwelcomed traces of time when you're detailing would be the ultimate must to complete the job to another level. I don't know, but these rust spots destroy the final look when the detailing is done...My opinion, but I suggest that these should be addressed with the client when you're requested to do a job on a vehicle. Most time, rock chips and other nicks can be spot painted and soft compounded with a 1500, leaving a better look than the rusted areas. IMHO...

[@frankpuffenberger]

There only 2 detailer I watch you all and ammo you to are the the best you help me with all my detailing love your work this bug turned out great

[@andiandi78]

you can watch also mad detailing detailing geek and stufer garage they are the best

[@markwagner4909]

The rust looks like a car that has 103k miles Doesn’t look like rust from sitting

[@ramezgoldman6590]

the results insane ... good job team

[@mattbannan637]

NICE WORK...GREAT RESULTS!!!

[@ShockWaveGamings234fg321f]

Those back window are the same design from the 1950s hillman California, I've got one and they are lovely, 😻🚗

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

That lady "petting" the car is very cute... That's LOVE there!!!

[@WDDetailing]

I agree! It was something her & her father loved together and I think it brought back a lot of good memories.

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

@@WDDetailing for sure! And once again: good job, guys!!!

[@stuartcrosbie8830]

I would have it treated with some good rust converter to stop it then have it detailed and that's it just keep it maintained and love it

[@morganmiddleton1403]

As an aspiring detailer, it's great to see videos like the ones you guys do. You let your work speak for you and it's great to see. Keep putting out great content like this and be blessed!

[@WDDetailing]

Thank you!

[@ericprentice3032]

Wow! Love this video. What a stunning car. It deserved to be cleaned up. Amazing work!

[@matthewanderson2464]

A couple years back I worked at a VW dealership. On the show floor they had a new (never sold or registered) 1979 super beetle, all black, with only 39 miles on the odometer. People would occasional make offers on it. The owner of the dealership made it clear that it was not for sale under any circumstances. The last offer I heard was well over $100k. A week after that offer the owner had the sales office expanded in a way that made it impossible to get the beetle out of the showroom.

[@matthewsullivan5576]

Great video. Did you put any preservative on the top? I had an 89 LeBaron Convertible and I always used a wax made for the top when I waxed the car.

[@shanonsmith2538]

It really hurts to see a beautiful classic with rust, but that’s life and time. That’s why it’s up to those of us who restore old classics and those of us who detail, to make sure these cars stay in the shape they were in when they rolled off the factory floor. Absolutely outstanding job guys, I love this channel.

[@Q1969-v8l]

My husband works for a full auto restoration company, small family owned business, and it really depends on what your intentions are for the vehicle. I've seen thousands of dollars poured into a restoration for purely sentimental reasons, thousands more than the vehicle will ever be worth. I've also seen thousands poured into a vehicle because the owner wants the new car drive, with the vintage look. Adding A/C, modern breaks, etc. Just because they can. But then I've seen minimal restoration to hold the "history" of the vehicle simply because the owner wants to maintain the look/feel of the vehicle when his father handed it down. We have a farm truck that was purchased by my husband's grandfather, handed down to his father and now to him....one day to our kids. 1950's International. The restoration will be modern engine, drive train, but fully vintage look. Same reason why we live on the homestead land in the old, drafty, squeaky home that my father-in-law was born in and our girls are the 5th generation to live here-sentimental!! Although, we are restoring to a more modern farmhouse. 😃

[@ebt12]

What a beautiful job that was done on a classic and fun car. White is tough to get clean and keep clean. Whenever I see a white on white Beetle, I think of Hughie Hogg from The Dukes of Hazzard.

[@RickGTI2019]

Great job. Thanks , RickGTI….. 🇺🇸🔧

[@131dyana]

You guys did a great job there. So nice God bless.

[@mornevanaswegen-uo3xd]

Guys you are so blessed to be doing such wonderful things to the best of cars. Great stuff love your show

[@gregkrueger331]

I’d restore it to a nice driver. Doesn’t need to be concourse quality, just a very clean example that you wouldn’t be embarrassed to enter in a local car show. Leaving the rust, and corrosion is only guaranteeing that it’s life is only so long, restoring it guarantees it’ll be around for the family to enjoy even longer.

[@danielsifuentes6132]

Granted, it will be tough to match 46 year old paint, one could easily unbolt all four fenders, hood and license plate light assembly and repaint them. Then again, if you're willing to take the car apart, ya might as well repaint the whole car. Tough choice to make.

[@kenwoodburn5244]

For this type of car, it’s really not even worth it to restore it. The values just aren’t there

[@gregkrueger331]

@@kenwoodburn5244 if the family kept it since new and they care enough to get it running for a wedding, I’d say the sentimental value is all that matters in this case. Again, bringing it back to a nice driver with no rust or new paint isn’t restoring it, it’s extending its life.

[@apusyk]

Весёлые пацаны и мастера своего дела.

[@saifhasan8633]

I've been watching your videos for so long now, but this one is the most emotional detail video ever! It's really heart warming seeing this masterpiece back on the road again. The story behind it is very cool and it being inherited to the next generation of the family makes me glad. Hope you guys to enjoy this ride and make so many beautiful memories with it.

[@l3w1syt86]

Wow! Good job guys

[@carolwilder761]

CLEAN IS OUR FRIEND 😌😌😌Great Job 👍

[@ricardomoschen6893]

Paraben pelo trabalho. Um grande abraço aqui do Brasil.

[@carltwidle3287]

I like Volkswagons. This an amazing restoration job. Wonderful convertible from 1976. I was 16 years young that year. I'm 62 years young now. So it's an old model now. Great seeing the family's reaction to its new look.

[@ncdave4]

Don't touch a thing except making sure the STOP and GO all work perfectly. There's always time to get surface rust fixed

[@RangerLadyGillman]

I want my 1969 bug back! It was a creamy white. Loved it!

[@aept208]

As a VW Beatle lover I'll fix it as good as new

[@ruanyuri4909]

Sou do Brasil; e assisti o video e adorei o trabalho que voçês fazem aí Muito bacana show de bola Gostei; e já ganharam mais um Inscrito pro Canal. Estão de Parabéns!!!👏👏

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Enjoy it as it is

[@marcosdesousaribeiro3698]

Lindo esse modelo de betlee,pena que não temos dele aqui no Brasil. Amo 😍

[@jensnitsche4994]

Grandiose Arbeit...und eine Zeitikone gerettet. Zumindest für Deutschland. In den letzten 10 Jahren habe ich vielleicht 3 auf der Straße gesehen. Dieses Auto war in Deutschland einst ein Symbol für gepflegten Luxus...

[@Timhey0912]

Great Job!!

[@luislazcabo6384]

Hola , me encanta el trabajo que realizais y me gustaria saber que producto utilizais para los cromados , es alucinante como los deja . Un saludo

[@Mccalempillay]

3267 miles,that's incredible🤯

[@spgamer711]

Have not seen this type, it's very beautiful ❤️ like to have it

[@paulfellows2094]

amazing restoration awesome detail wish i had it on my drive looks great for age very well done

[@barrygarrett3219]

You guys did a beautiful job I love Volkwagens I own a new Jetta SE.

[@ScrappersDetailing]

Another great restoration!

[@duncanpage1556]

Excellent Job!!! My wife has an untouched 1979 the same karman with 37,000km

[@adhariadhari5932]

Terima kasih ❤👍

[@gary1705]

Definitely restore it back to its factory condition 🙏😊

[@lindsaygrose-harding1941]

Great job! 😀

[@wingsonmyback1]

WOW that white is beautiful

[@afvalboy]

wauw and the car is a KARMANN that's a very special car 😮😮😮😮

[@gdjf2352]

عمل جميل يوحي لشباب اليوم الحياة قامت واستمرت بإخلاص من سبقنا واخلص في عمله

[@oieugeniosilva3827]

Muito legal esse fusca...

[@user-mowfq]

فيديو رائع جدا متابعك من العراق 🇮🇶 ماهي المواد المستخدمه في التنظيف ممكن الاسماء مع التقدير والاحترام ياصديقي يوميا اشاهدك

[@user-mowfq]

Good job 🌹 good job 🌹 good job 🌹

[@jaredini]

Dish soap is amazing for cars. It's very mild but cuts through grease like crazy.

[@Old-time-miner]

What do you guys use for aluminum wheels?

[@vanessahinds8320]

What a transformation!!!! I'm so happy the "sitter" got a new chance at life. However, if it was my late Daddy's, It would be My pride & joy and I would have driven her weekly. That way, I could always cruise with him and have that blessing . Cherish the "Sitter"

[@CNBW_]

15:02 My 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe has windows that roll down like the Beetle, always cool to see.

[@patlloyd8218]

Well done you have done a mazing job loved watching you do it

[@alfonsofranco1984]

❤ SIMPLEMENTE EXELENTE !!!! .

[@autosvilagbarnival890]

WoW, I'm Hungarian, and I didn't knew about this. I know Béla Barényi, but i tought, he designed only the safety chassis of Mercedes, and other luxury cars

[@kennethjohndesouza2251]

Hands down the best detail ever , this is why i subscribe to this channel

[@WDDetailing]

Thank you so much!

[@hippydippy]

Beautiful time capsule & restoration on the detailing. If it would have been kept in the immediate family, I'd leave it the way it is, but since it's not, I'd have it repainted the same color & maybe try & find new or nicer rims & call it good.

[@aaronaustrie]

Nice 👌🏿❤

[@abevela1618]

With that milage and sentimental value of it, i would try my best to restore it of I could.

[@usamabinmurad8338]

Fun to watch you guys having fun too...

[@ezekielmalasmas670]

I love this one 🤩

[@jamesadkins1780]

I’d seal the rusty areas so they won’t get worse and enjoy driving it. Great job. 👍🏼

[@enochthetrucker9735]

1 dollar says it was the Bosch "D-jetronic elecrtrojector" that need to be fixed or replaced. They were awesome in theory, but the materials failed a lot. Btw, the "D" in D-jetronic stands for "Druchfühlgesteuert" which translates to "pressure fuel controlled" because it used engine speed and air intake pressure to determine how much fuel to send to through the injectors. If it were mine, I'd have it resprayed the same color it left the factory, then sell it or trade it for something I wouldn't be too scared to drive on the interstate. Lol

[@oldguy2082]

Yes, those things were trouble prone from the word go; computers, electric system faults including ground circuit issues, vacuum leaks and never mind that they were very slow. Heaven help you if had the aftermarket DPD? A/C installed on it....

[@agiarda16]

Nice work beautiful