--- title: "Watch This Abandoned Buick Get Its First Car Wash in 15 Years" description: "Watching a Buick Reatta that'd previously been abandoned get its first wash in 15 years is incredibly therapeutic." date: "2022-11-06" modified: "2022-11-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/watch-this-abandoned-buick-get-its-first-car-wash-in-15-years" categories: - "Buick News" - "News" - "News by Brand" --- # Watch This Abandoned Buick Get Its First Car Wash in 15 Years ![]() There's something incredibly therapeutic about watching an abandoned, disgusting car getting washed and detailed. Not only do you get the satisfaction of seeing immediate results but you also get to see the revival of car that was once considered worthless. The rejuvenation of this [Buick ]()Reatta by *WD Detailing* is especially enjoyable to watch, as it was extra disgusting, having previously sat in the woods for 15 years, collecting mold, grime, and rodent nests. Only car nerds are going to be excited about watching an '80s Buick Reatta get a car wash. Outside of car enthusiast circles, few people care about the Reatta, as it was just a quirky front-wheel drive coupe that wasn't even popular back in its day. However, seeing the rare, surprisingly good looking little Buick come back to life will warm the hearts of many car nerds, myself included. Admittedly, there were some issues with the Reatta's paint and interior that were beyond repair. The paint was completely worn off in some areas and some parts of the interior carpets were permanently stained. However, there was a lot that could still be brought back to life, at least visually. ![]() Obviously, it started with just a wash. Fifteen years of filth adds up and it's remarkable to see the difference a simple power washing makes. Good cleaning chemicals and a soft brush helped remove some of the more stubborn dirt, before it was washed off. Inside, the amount of mold and creature nests were enough to make anyone nauseous. Afterward, though, it looked nearly like a completely different car. The seats in particular looked fantastic after a good steaming and scrubbing. Enough that the interior actually looked inviting, rather than vomit-inducing. After the Reatta was nice and clean, *WD Detailing* decided to ... detail it. With a polisher and some compound, they buffed its black paint back to life. What started out as faded, almost gray paint became a deep, shiny black. Of course, there were still some areas in which the paint was missing completely, there's just nothing you can do about that except to repaint it, but the paint that was still there was rejuvenated. Every time I watch a video like this, I smile. Someone took the time to bring a worthless, forgotten car back to life and now it's worth something. It can be sold, bought, and enjoyed, rather than rotting away in the woods. A car that previously didn't exist on the road now can because of someone's time and effort and that makes me happy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCVefLlVH50&t=2103s *Have a tip? Send it over to nico.demattia@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()