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!
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.
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. :)
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
My dude cleaning a car they don’t make anymore. I love this car mine isn’t a 2005 though and in that shape haha. Mine is a 2009 and it’s in great shape. Long live Pontiac.
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!
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???
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! 😊
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?
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.
@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)
@@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. 😆
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...
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!
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 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
Being a detailer with ocd I hate when I can’t bring stuff back 100%. Ima newer detailer , but I hate the fact that the one little stain that probably is not restorable won’t come out. Then I feel like the customer wouldn’t be happy. People tell it’s ok. But my brain doesn’t make it ok.
These repo cars, are they being cleaned up so that they can run again as "winter beaters" or for someone's second car? This was another one that was brought in on the tow truck. I really like the blue color once you got it cleaned up. Even though the seats and carpets can't look brand new like others you have done, at least it's clean, garbage free and smells a LOT better. You sure got rid of those stains. Was it in an accident and repaired? There was quite a space in the seam for the hood on one side. Really another great job of showing us that repo cars need some love too. Good work Mitch. Enjoy a great weekend, I hope you still have some spring weather. 💜
Awesome to see you, you are best a good attendance. I can give you to make As straight. Lol! Mitch is incredibly caring and never has to be a failure. Have an enjoyable springtime and a super weekend! Be safe where you are and stay warm, my friend. 😊
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
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.
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.❤😊
Hi Mitch. You did one amazing job again for this car and in the USA we have goof off that gets clue off anything. Again were to you buy your pants they looks so comfortable and your shoes i know you had it on one of your videos were to buy them they look comfortable. The car looks like new even it has some paint imperfections and you are so good wished you were close to me so i could have you detail my SUV.
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
When you clean the carpets do you just use water alone or a little cleaning solution with water? And once it’s cleaned do you go back over it with water alone? I used some solution in with water when shampooing my car and once it dried, it was hard..
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
Wow ! This was amazing! If only the cars could talk wonder what they would say when he is all done, probably be speechless and then cry tears of happiness
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 💪👍
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
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!
I was wondering could you do a video or tutorial on your steamer I purchased mine because of you but I'm ashamed to say I have not put it together I want to get the oil stains from above and over my cleaned.
I recently got a comment on IG after posting a vehicle in similar conditions of before and after and was told that maybe I should consider a different profession lol I promptly told him I do essentially what Mitch does with his clients.
Great vid as always! Would like to ask if possible, are there any alternative cleaners that you can use for those who could not avail thru your site? Big preeesh
I am shocked by how well the interior came out! I think it would have been no extra effort to pull out the carpet after you removed the center console. It's definitely an option for people who don't have a lot of equipment. I did it before and used a garden hose and floor scrubber. But it took a day for the carpet to dry in the back yard.
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!
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!
Terrific job as always!
Why not do a full paint correction on that as well?? It sure would shine thing sup even more??? :)
He details cars. Why would he paint it? @@mikemeyerphotopro
That's a lot of sit-ups!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😂
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.
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. :)
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
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.
13:58 im shocked how the ink spot wasn’t even visible at first due to all the grime 😳
That grossed me out, enough dirt to cover up a huge ink stain is awful 😬
When he said “body fluids” I almost threw up. 🤮
They're known as a Pontiac G5 in the US, a rebadged Chevy Cobalt
That used to be the sunfire
Thank you for clarifying. I had never heard of a Pursuit. Lol
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!
I used to love helping my friends detail their cars, so I find your videos very cathartic.
i like how you are doing older cars. more of a challenge it seems. Good Job!
Oooh Canadian model Pontiac. In the States we have have the coupe version. ( Pontiac G5)
Ever wonder the kind of person that has a 2006 Pontiac POS repo'd?
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.
@@paveltolz6601 I would not let my kid drive this thing. Ever see the side impact crash tests of these? Yikes!
I know, right? Hilarious.
Who’d own it? An average Gen X.
Lol
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.
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.
I've shown paint correction many, many times here and on the second channel 👍🏼
I'm shocked the steamer couldn't get rid of that purple stain!
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.
@@ultimatewitcherfan6677 Maybe but Mitch is amazing and can make almost any stain come out.
Thanks for hurting my feelings first thing in the morning by saying that these are nearly 2 decades old 🤣
Thanks for all the tips on how to keep our cars and trucks spotless!!
Mitch, the Pursuit looks brand new! Fantastic job!
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
My dude cleaning a car they don’t make anymore. I love this car mine isn’t a 2005 though and in that shape haha. Mine is a 2009 and it’s in great shape. Long live Pontiac.
Agreed. I still own two fourth gen Firebirds.
@@michaelm3381 I wish I owned some firebirds I’m jealous lol.
@@matthewosborne97 I work 2 jobs to support my car hobby. Get a second job, save your money, and anything is possible. Do it!
@@michaelm3381 eventually I might have too! And your right anything is possible.
I agree Mick that was gross . You always do a awesome job on the vehicles
Wow that is an absolutely beautiful transformation on the Pontiac! Great job Mitch and have a nice weekend DG viewers!
Hey Botdog, hope you're having a great weekend. Stay cool my friend.
I wonder how people leave their car abandoned for decades like this car does. Amazing to see this cleaned up again!
15:45 for the carpets it doesnt hurt to use a diluted degreaser to help along with pulling out all the deep stuff
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!
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???
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! 😊
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?
Enjoyed this one as I drive a Chevy Cobalt which is basically identical to this car.
You did an amazing job on this car!! So much better than before.
Great job as usual Mitch I have to admit I never heard of a Pontiac Pursuit
It looks like a Pontiac G5 or almost a Chevy Cobalt.
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.
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.
It's so nice to see an old Pontiac being saved.
They always get rid of the good cars
Great transformation! You made the car look 100% better!
Great job! Just an FYI... hairspray pulls ink out of fabric. Spray and blot, then shampoo.
Great job as usual!
Does this work for regular clothes too? 🤣 My preteen son seems to always have a random ink stain on his school uniforms.
@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)
@@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. 😆
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...
An awesome transformation especially the interior
Three cheers to you Mitch you've got the magic touch
Considering what you had to work with from the get-go you did a very good job
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!
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
Loving the barn/bush playlist! Looking forward to many more!! :)
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
They got seat covers and heavy duty ones 4 pets.😊
@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
That was insane. Well done as always Mitch
Being a detailer with ocd I hate when I can’t bring stuff back 100%. Ima newer detailer , but I hate the fact that the one little stain that probably is not restorable won’t come out. Then I feel like the customer wouldn’t be happy. People tell it’s ok. But my brain doesn’t make it ok.
This is probably my worst flaw of detailing
Maybe you could polish the front and rear lights, it won't take long and they'll be like new again (not so milky):-)
These repo cars, are they being cleaned up so that they can run again as "winter beaters" or for someone's second car? This was another one that was brought in on the tow truck. I really like the blue color once you got it cleaned up. Even though the seats and carpets can't look brand new like others you have done, at least it's clean, garbage free and smells a LOT better. You sure got rid of those stains. Was it in an accident and repaired? There was quite a space in the seam for the hood on one side. Really another great job of showing us that repo cars need some love too. Good work Mitch. Enjoy a great weekend, I hope you still have some spring weather. 💜
Awesome to see you, you are best a good attendance. I can give you to make As straight. Lol! Mitch is incredibly caring and never has to be a failure. Have an enjoyable springtime and a super weekend! Be safe where you are and stay warm, my friend. 😊
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
Imagine how poorly your life must be going to get a vehicle of this calibre repossessed.... yikes
It’s finally Friday and another great video from Mitch❤ have a wonderful weekend and don’t forget the weenie roast Mitch😂
I miss my 2010 Chevy Cobalt... you do a very good job on that
The change is unbelievable!!!
You do awesome work n it relaxed me watching you I'm to a detail fanitc but in Winter I don't have heat garage
Love yr channel
I like the new angle shots.
I really miss 30 minutes videos back hope you have a great weekend Mitch mine Is not that great this week!
Well that pos does look good for what it is.
Great work!
I had one of these in the states but it was branded a Chevrolet cobalt. Fun cars
My vocabulary can’t describe that one! Wow!!
Hey Mitch,
The car looks great!!!
As Always Amazing!!!❤❤❤
love watching your vids man.. you should maybe get into the carpet paint.. really cool stuff.
Another epic transformation Mitch. I hope the owner got the car for a steal.
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.
Watching Curling while you work. Nice 👍
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.❤😊
You've got a good eye to have caught that!
Amazing work Mitch.
I really appreciate your channel and video ❤
I'm always watching your video the car is nicely done thanks for the video Mitch
Hi Mitch. You did one amazing job again for this car and in the USA we have goof off that gets clue off anything. Again were to you buy your pants they looks so comfortable and your shoes i know you had it on one of your videos were to buy them they look comfortable. The car looks like new even it has some paint imperfections and you are so good wished you were close to me so i could have you detail my SUV.
Mitch, perhaps using Goo Gone to remove glue residue ?
Wow this is definitely a challenge eh, by the way I love the music to this video, very inspiring 👍
There's a spray we use at work which lifts sticker glue so you can wipe it away. It's really quick and effective.
Anyone who trashes the interior like that, doesn't change the oil or do maintenance. I feel sorry for the next buyer.
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
When you clean the carpets do you just use water alone or a little cleaning solution with water? And once it’s cleaned do you go back over it with water alone? I used some solution in with water when shampooing my car and once it dried, it was hard..
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
3:20 I wonder if Mitch ever opens up the engine and cleans out the engine compartment
Wow ! This was amazing! If only the cars could talk wonder what they would say when he is all done, probably be speechless and then cry tears of happiness
For glue residue I've found regular lighter fluid, alcohol, or a little bit of brake clean on a rag
Canada only Pontiac model? Never heard of a Pursuit. Kind of like a GrandAm??
Wow awesome transformation
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 💪👍
im new to the channale and i also clean cars for my dad how do u get the smell out of cars
He uses an Ozone Machine.listed n his inline description where it says,'More' click twice.😂
Oh my goodness this car was nasty filthy. Fantastic job!
Hey Detail Geek, I want to start being a detailer just like you. You have inspired me! Any tips?
Been up all night waiting on this
7:47 lol it looks like there’s another set of floor mats 😂
Amazing work!
That is a G5 in the states. Funny how they change names in other countries.
Nice of them to leave you an impact driver and those hand tools! 🤣🤣
RIGHT!?????
That's what i was thinking! It's easily over $200 value esp with the battery
He bags up the valuables and returns them to the current owner.
Yep, the new owner got a nice Dewalt impact driver! 😄@@themobseat
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
"Called dibbs on that DeWalt 20v 👋🏾!"
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!
Good job with what you were working with....it does look 1000 times better...❤😊
21:40 I wonder if that power window works on the replaced right rear door? 🙂
I was wondering could you do a video or tutorial on your steamer I purchased mine because of you but I'm ashamed to say I have not put it together I want to get the oil stains from above and over my cleaned.
Coffee✅ Detail Geek✅. Good day y'all
How do you clean seat belts effectively?
Extend the belt and spray with APC then using a little steam and a brush
I recently got a comment on IG after posting a vehicle in similar conditions of before and after and was told that maybe I should consider a different profession lol I promptly told him I do essentially what Mitch does with his clients.
The looks like it smelled like an ashtray! Great job!
Great vid as always! Would like to ask if possible, are there any alternative cleaners that you can use for those who could not avail thru your site? Big preeesh
Another great episode ... also pants sorta matching the car :)
I am shocked by how well the interior came out!
I think it would have been no extra effort to pull out the carpet after you removed the center console. It's definitely an option for people who don't have a lot of equipment. I did it before and used a garden hose and floor scrubber. But it took a day for the carpet to dry in the back yard.
The carpet is most probably the only thing that keeps this car in one piece:)