First wash in 24 years

We take the first big steps in sorting out the MK1 Golf GTi. This car hadn't been washed in 24 years, nor has it run since then, we knew this wouldn't be a walk in the park but did it come out the way we would have hoped for?
#Detailing #GolfGti #BarnFind

[@human_error1]

The mechanics smile when he gets handed the Haynes is 100% genuine happiness!

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

He needed the support, I could tell 🤭

[@shanewaller2864]

When I first saw this car it was October 2000 ,it was in the garage at work hiding under clean builders dust sheets until if memories serve me well it was moved out into the yard in or around 2017 ,it was dusty but it didn't look to bad ,but sitting out side in all weather's under a black Berry tree covered it in crap . It was dieing out for some auto finesse loving. What ever the outcome the cars finally living its best life ,don't lose hope James, this could just be your best build todate 🤟. Without a doubt your best video todate. Epic stuff mate 👍

[@RickGTI2019]

A diamond in the rough ! Hang in there, it’ll be worth it. Thanks, RickGTI….. 🌴🇺🇸

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thanks for the support 🙏 We need it on this one for sure.

[@hyoung7342]

Looking forward to see you guys bring this beauty new life😼

[@stuartcturner]

Loving the level of detail shown in these videos (no pun intended). Engine out is a must and would have thought you'd do a full every-nut disassembly/clean/protect/reassembly

[@MrBlacksford]

Harder the challenge, the bigger the reward guys! Awesome episode!

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Or bigger the headache 🤕

[@MrBlacksford]

@@AutoFinesseChannel or that, haha!

[@kiashvather644]

Bag it , BBS wheels , clean interior and re spray , will look sick when done 🔥 great video

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thats the energy we need 😜👍 Maybe not bags for this one (we said that before too I know)

[@johnrowell942]

Great team and just shows how good ur products work. Look forward to the next videos and the engine service and clean.

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Thank you, we appreciate the support and kind words 👍

[@TundeEszlari]

Great video.

[@Kachne-Motors]

Love it!

[@anthonyseed7024]

Definitely worth trying to see how far you can restore it before giving in to paint

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

We will 100% give it a go, it might be hard to see on camera but its quite far gone.

[@martinammatuna3731]

nice!!!

[@g_aln6658]

Detail it, underside restoration, rebuilt engine and wheels...leave the bodywork as is 👌👌

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

That was the plan, but you know what plans are open to - change 🫣😂

[@THReviewCars]

Well thought out and efficient

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

Efficiency is the key 🔑

[@danbowdrey7753]

Keep the original wheels but split them. Get Voodoo Motorsport on them mate. Would keep the soul of the car IMHO...

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

We may have already found something a little bit spicy for it.

[@parmarthefarmer]

how come we didn't see how clean the inside of the engine bay was?

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

It was still pretty rough in there - I think we get a 10 for effort but a 3 for result 🤪

[@user-tk3xj8ww2d]

very good! 😁🚘🤟😎cool car...😊

[@lifeisaboutcarsandsports9709]

Great job guys

[@khsmith6242]

This guys like the Danny Dyer of detailing. Pwopa naaaauwty

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

😂 Thanks - I think 🤔

[@ivotavarespt]

🤟

[@user-tk3xj8ww2d]

I respect you. 👏😀👍😎🚘😊

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

And we appreciate you 🙏

[@mfcc92]

Give me a t-shirt ! 🔥

[@josh3466]

The quality is insane I need one to man 🤟🏻

[@karlruditis5615]

Don’t respray keep original see what you can do all part of the fun 🫶

[@AutoFinesseChannel]

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