My modest before & after.

[scanlessfool]

A couple weeks ago I had created a thread asking for assistance in cleaning up a filthy car I had just purchased. If you are interested in that thread, it is here: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/42408-best-way-approach-carpet.html . Well, I just wanted to be sure I posted an after as a thanks to those who gave me advice.

At the end of November I purchased a beater car in replacement for my former daily driver that I had not modified too extensively to drive everyday. My former daily driver now has too many one off custom parts that if they break will no longer make it reliable and require waiting approximately a month or so to replace it. Anyways, I was browsing Craigslist one night and came a cross that was being parted out. I initially only wanted the wheels & tires but upon speaking to the owner I could tell he was not to knowledgeable in regards to cars. I asked if I could check out the vehicle and by the time I did, it was already 9:30 or so. The car was absolutely dirty, filthy, and completely oxidized!

With that said, and oddly enough, it was exactly what I wanted in a beater; just a car to get me from point A to B and something I really did not care about if it got dinged. I picked up the vehicle 3 days later, during the daytime, and it looked worse than in the day.

Before

Folks, these are maggots, in the car. Yes, I said maggots!

During

• Arsenal
  • PC 7424
  • Brush Attachments
  • APC+
  • Rug Doctor
  • Rug Doctor Odor Remover

After

An overall picture of the exterior of the beater.

 

[BobbyG]

That has to be the worst interior I've ever seen in my life! Was someone using it as a dump or could it possible have been connected to a septic system?

Tremendous after shots to say the least and Congratulations on such fine work.....rops:

 

[tw33k2514]

You are a brave man. I would have taken one look, lit it on fire, and pushed it off a cliff.


You got it in very nice condition considering what you started with. rops:

 

[IID]

Holy Smokes!
I hope you wore gloves:

Someone actually used/drove that vehicle?
Excellent Save :dblthumb2:

 

[Setec Astronomy]

You sir, are a brave man! Although I might have been tempted to clean that thing to prove my mettle (except for the maggots, to paraphrase Indiana Jones "maggots...why'd it have to be maggots!"), I don't think I could own that after seeing it in the original condition...

 

[Johnnyboy]

Did you get your Tetanus shots? Good work!

 

[Louie_Blu]

Geezus, that was frickin awesome work, I applaud your work :dblthumb2:

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I apparently was so stunned I neglected to congratulate you on the fantastic job you did!

upon speaking to the owner I could tell he was not too knowledgeable in regards to cars.

Apparently he was not too knowledgable in regards to hygiene, either, LOL!

 

[SeaJay's]

Nice work on that! That was one hell of a mess and you got it looking great!

 

[VASpartan]

You are a brave man. I would have taken one look, lit it on fire, and pushed it off a cliff.


You got it in very nice condition considering what you started with. rops:

+1. Wow!

 

[MirandaAutoSpa]

Unbelievable interior detail! I would not have touched that. Well maybe if they paid really really really well. Awesome job.

 

[Bobby B.]

OMG! That is just nasty.

Awesome! keep up the amazing work

 

[alko]

You are a brave man. I would have taken one look, lit it on fire, and pushed it off a cliff.


You got it in very nice condition considering what you started with. rops:

:iagree::iagree::iagree:

Goodness!!! You did a phenomenal job!!! There's no way I would have done that car...ain't no way! Nice work!

 

[rwright]

There's no question, you did a great job on this. But...I would have taken one look and sent them on their way. I'm glad there are detailers like you around.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

There's no question, you did a great job on this. But...I would have taken one look and sent them on their way. I'm glad there are detailers like you around.

No, you don't understand...the OP BOUGHT THE CAR. :bolt:

 

[jreblackGT]

What a crying shame that was! My outgoing trash bags are cleaner than that. Fantastic transformation.

 

[Robert8194]

Great job. Can't believe you had the vision that this car could be made presentable. It was a mess and you did an incredible job. Congratulations. That may qualify as the best interior turn around on the forum.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

The interior before shots in this thread is why I've always said,

If a customer states that their car's interior "needs" to be detailed, then I probably don't want to do it!


YIKES! That was gross....

Did you wear a Hazmat suit?

Exceptional save! :dblthumb2:

On a side note, what's the story on the Stepside Shorty?

 

[gatoman39]

you put more $ into the cleaning than the car is worth. I am the original owner of a 17 year old beater too, but nothing more than bottled water has entered the car.

 

[Flash Gordon]

Nice Job!