Pennsylvania man pulls 1965 Ford Mustang out of acid and pressure washes the rust off in one of the most satisfying cleans you'll see
Published on Nov 09, 2026 at 10:59 AM (UTC-5)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Nov 09, 2026 at 11:09 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Mason Jones
This Pennsylvania man conducted the most satisfying clean ever on this 1965 Ford Mustang.
He pulled the classic car out of acid and proceeded to pressure wash the rust off it.
Just reading those words is already scratching an itch.
But just wait until you see the video for yourself.
There’s nothing quite like a car clean
The internet is full of car cleaning videos, which are bound to appeal to your inner neat freak.
Whether it’s a Rolls-Royce Phantom or a Corvette Stingray, it’s an experience we all live through vicariously.
There really is no job too big or small for detailers.
That was proven when the ‘world’s dirtiest Ferrari‘ was taken on.
But we’d wager that there are few car cleans quite as satisfactory as what this man performed on his 1965 Ford Mustang.
This 1965 Ford Mustang was in a desperate need of a clean – and that’s what it got
Content creator Trevor Malloy, who goes by minute_of_dangle on Instagram, is a professional paint stripper.
His page is full of rust removal videos, and they’ve amassed him more than 476,000 followers.
Evidently, there’s a lot of people out there who dig this content.
After you see this video, you’ll be considering yourself converted.
The car was first submerged in acid, before being lifted out and blasted with a jetwasher.
It was incredibly gratifying to see the car’s original colors come through.
What did this 1965 Ford Mustang look like after its clean?
By the video’s end, you’d be hard-pressed to find any remaining rust on this car.
The steel body of the car was shining through – it’s just a shame there wasn’t much else of this car.
It was a long way from being drivable, let’s just say that.
Still, viewers took to the comments section to express their appreciation for Malloy’s work.
“Came for the vat of acid, stayed for the power wash,” one wrote.
“This may be the most satisfying thing I’ve seen in months,” another commented.
Even the official Ford Mustang Instagram account showed up in the comments section.
“Thanks for the bath,” the account commented.
Let’s just say, this isn’t a bath we see ourselves getting in anytime soon.
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Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
