As a Gti owner, it’s so satisfying to see your car go under this kind of transformation. A deep clean, performance parts, and having Larry and Charles and IE be the dudes to have a hand in it is just amazing to watch. Thank you for this! And congrats to the owners!
It was so nice to speak with you Larry. No matter how short the conversation is. You give great advice. Thank you for the advice on my Mustang. I get paid next week and need to put in a new order of digest, shag and titan 12
I've been watching Larry for years, probably over a decade. And what blows my mind is when you ask him a question he will personally respond and he even sent me his phone number to call him. Just unbelievable personal service from a guy who doesn't have to do that
This is the first detailing video I’ve waited on to be uploaded. So happy to see humblemechanic/charles. Been watching both channels for what might be a decade now.
Every time I see a notification from Ammo, I can’t wait to watch the video. Especially this one, because it’s all about turning a junk car into something that looks brand new. How do you even do it? Where did you learn? Just from trial and error? And to make it even better, the car’s a VW Golf GTI-wow!!!
Yes! An AMMO + Humble Mechanic crossover episode. As a 2x GTI owner (Mk6 and currently Mk7), hard to believe the Mk5 and the Fahrenheit edition cars are going on 20 years now. Glad this one’s been saved from the crusher, that mold was the worst. Looks fantastic once again, just that last bit of pin striping could’ve been removed.
I love seeing something like this just bringing the car community together with some guys trying to do something cool for someone just because they enjoy it.
Great seeing a Fahrenheit being saved. Definitely not the greatest era of vw (had a lot of problems) but still wicked to see a limited production car being brought back from the dead.
A Tornado Red MkV GTI was my first VW and it's so special to see a Fahrenheit restored to this degree. I love this generation of GTI so much, I'm so glad this one is back on the road.
AMAZING WORK GENTLEMEN!!!!! I really enjoyed seeing Charles and Larry working together for one goal. Charles; really appreciate the work you did here as well as what you have done with and for Second Chances Garage!!
The fact you allowed this to enter your workshop in the first place is BRAVE. Personally, would have sorted it outside before doing all the final preparation work inside.
6:50 Drawing a frowny face in the soap then saying "That's Larry." Immediately cuts to a shot of Larry making that same face. I guess that's why he didn't deny it lol
Put white vinegar down the sunroof drain lines. Helps prevent mold growth that clogs the lines and won't degrade the plastic. Same as the drain line for your home A/C system.
4:10 this is exactly why it infuriates me when so many of these channels have been built up around “cleaning the most disgusting car in the world” because all I can think to myself is the near infinite cracks and crevices and pours in the foam are compromised so even if it looks clean, it’s still a hazard.
That was a great video Larry and humble mechanic, that young couple just starting out are thrilled with the car. Giving it for free really helps them out. Well done Integrated Engineering for helping with the performance. I’m in the Uk and I’ve imported forged conrods from IE, look like great guys 👏👏👏👏👏👏
That's no doubt the wildest transformation of this decade, I LOVE IT! Even the worst looking car has a chance, both your and Charles' hands are golden, Larry!
Desert use only, even after cleaning. Refurbished flooded cars should not be driven on moisty ambient... it takes one spore go in the wrong lung and you're going to be screwed though... moisture condensation from the AC will make it regrow on the vents, cabin filter should be hepa or carbon only, no paper pollen/dust only ones...
A lot of work to bring this gem up to snuff. I really like this generation of Golf having owned a Rabbit with the 2.5 5 cylinder and 5 spd manual. This was a GTI worth saving. Nice job!
What a great video and story! The restoration is incredible and seeing the looks on the new owners faces were really something special! What an amazing collaboration!! Keep up the awesome work!
Oh I forgot, the most important part of the whole exercise is the HVAC!! If the ductwork and blend doors are contaminated then all the work is out the door!!!
I'm jealous of that valve cover just because of how simple it looks. I have a 2018 Jetta with a leaky valve cover gasket, and since the lovely engineers over at VW decided to attach the cams to the valve cover, every mechanic wants around $900-$1k to fix it. I'd love to swap engines with this vehicle.
Larry, love this man. This is what we are supposed to do. Look out for each other and when possible extend a helping hand. Really love this episode Larry. Well done man. Pete St. John Clovis, CA
What a Transformation !!!!! And I'd have to Say, I've "Never" seen anyone Spray a Cleaner solution on a Car Stereo Speaker and Scrub it with a Brush???? Did the Stereo System Work and actually make Sound??? The car came out Extremely Nice, I Like the Tires and Wheels, and that one off Valve Cover was an Extremely Nice Touch!! Great Job L....
