Hope you guys are excited to see this place transformed! Also a reminder: save 40% or more on your SimpliSafe security system during their holiday sale. Visit SimpliSafe.com/gingium to learn more!

@miyaki_miata8393

2 жыл бұрын

I really want you with this garage and build series. What the best thing I can do to help you in any way???

@xAdi420

2 жыл бұрын

comment for the algorithm

@robertobuenrostro2781

2 жыл бұрын

Caleb you should name your garage. "Blood sweat and tears factory"😭👨🏼‍🔧🚘

@nyakio5511

2 жыл бұрын

Gingium, then u have gamium, then u can have Shopium

@hlbace4477

2 жыл бұрын

You Should Name Your Shop Gingium Customs or Gingium Restoration & Customs or Just “The Gingium”

Dude, Grinding that whole garage was a feat on its own… let alone to record it and fill in the cracks, I’m surprised that you were able to do it, and make great content while doing it. Keep it up, excited to see you fix the head gasket on your eclipse!

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

More than just a new headgasket in store for the Eclipse ;)

As soon as Gingium started grinding the grinding the floor I saw the potential in this shop. It’s gonna be amazing if he get it looking nice and pro

@eliasmachalek4856

2 жыл бұрын

he will get it nice, no need for ifs or buts

@joewontwice

2 жыл бұрын

He should have done that from thw beginning instead of trying to wash all the dirt off

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

@@joewontwice Yeah I should've. Would've saved me so much more time!

@HoweDoYouDo1999

2 жыл бұрын

He been grinding for a nice shop. So now he gets to actually do it for once. 😆💯

@B.R.BGarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Gingium_ the potential that this garage holds alone is epic! Are you leasing it or renting the garage ?

Well that settles it, I'm hiring someone to do this. And mines not even that bad!

@123bluecatky

2 жыл бұрын

An surface cleaner attachment for the pressure washer woulda made cleaning the floor about 100x easier and faster

Let's take a moment to appreciate Audrey. She's a keeper, Caleb! Congrats on the new shop, keep grinding! (both figuratively and literally lol)

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

no more grinding please (just literally lol)

I am constantly amazed at how hard you work, this is a HUGE job and not a lot of fun. Consider doing the epoxy coating with grit so the floor has some grip, that's been nice on the garages we have done. Not sure if that's an add-on product or you'd need to exchange for a different one. The owner must be stoked, you're increasing the value of their property a lot doing all this. Could you ask if they want to contribute a little to the cost? The worst they can do is say no.

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

They’re helping out in other ways thankfully! But we’re going to get our value out of all these improvements by the time the lease is up.

@DelTalkoh

2 жыл бұрын

I like your profile pic

@jake_bytheocean

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Gingium_ you will for sure! Crawling around on clean epoxy flooring is so much nicer than the greasy, dusty, patchy floor that was there before 🤢. Lighting is gonna be better too like you mentioned! Keeping your cars and workplace clean is gonna be way easier. Ahhh I'm so stoked that you're redoing the flooring. This channel is gonna be transformed with a nice shop!

@williamstrachan

2 жыл бұрын

@@jake_bytheocean gonna be a million times easier if he drops a bolt or washer as well, though that might just be workshop trauma of my own speaking 😂

Even when it's just grinded it looks really good.

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I could’ve gotten away with just grinding and sealing the concrete. We didn’t even need epoxy 😂

@pierre_vsthewrld1517

2 жыл бұрын

“Prep is the most important part” also buys so many things throught the video due to lack of prep...

1:22 perfect timing😂(Look at the light behind him)

This is the first video of yours I have ever seen. I 10000000% admire you for doing ALL this prep work to make sure the floor is properly prepared.. 99% of the people in this world would NOT do this. THIS is why you are a success on YT and as a business owner.. Keep up the great work!

For other people cleaning an area like this, don’t use the pressure washer wand, use a floor cleaner attachment. Infinitely easier, cleaner and more effective. He’s right to grind before epoxy anyways though.

@hondaatcfreak420

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the pressure washer surface cleaner is better for floors and and driveways

@dalyo96

2 жыл бұрын

Ya I was waiting for the floor cleaning attachment

@CGT80

2 жыл бұрын

When I did pressure washing as a pro, we used a few different surfacers and two of them had vacuum ports so we could hook up our recovery machines. Our units were 3500 psi at 5 gallons per minute and we ran the water at 200 degrees f. and used a degreasing soap that was custom mixed for us. The dirtiest two jobs I worked on were an auto shop where engines were torn down and rebuilt and a sharpening shop. On the sharpening shop we washed from the ceiling down. Much of our work was for restaurants and our more iconic locations were LA Staples Center, Dodger Stadium, and the Nokia Theater. Kitchen tile and equipment can be very dirty. Dodger stadium thought the kitchen tile grout was black. It was really gray, but the chemicals, heat, and surfacer cleaned it up. That was work I did when our washing crews needed more help, but I was also a pro painter among other trades (all at the same time), so I agree that grinding the old epoxy was best.

I'm so glad you did spend the time and effort on this floor. Just like you say, it's going to make working there so much more enjoyable! For something you're going to see and work on everyday, it's definitely worth it! Glad everything is coming together! So excited to see the new shop fully redone!

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I’m excited for the motivation I’m going to have once this place is done!

this is a job people pay a LOT of money to have done. you increased the value of this property by a lot, and i really hope the landlord gives you a discount for it. so happy you got a new place, your content is already improving lol

You're a huge inspiration Caleb! So much hard work put in! Not only in the workshop but also the things we don't see. Editing and planning takes time and effort. Thank you for bringing us content, can't wait to see you start wrenching in your new shop! :)

I’ve been waiting months for this, so happy for you man!

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

Me tooooo!

Wow! that's a difference, it looks amazing already. Great job Caleb!

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I think sometimes us viewers forget how much work goes into getting setup for videos and just the overall process of making videos. Videos like this make me appreciate your hard work even more. I couldn’t imagine myself doing this for that long. You’ve come a long way Gingium, we’re all so proud of you! Been a fan of your work for a long time and it will stay that way. I continue to tell my friends about your videos because I find them so entertaining! Thanks for everything you do man! Keep up the great work! Can’t wait to see what’s to come with the shop

Satisfying is the definition of understatement of the year. I was not expecting the floor to look like almost brand damn new lol

Your determination is INSANE it’ll be worth it can’t wait to see it finished!

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

Well Caleb. You finally getting a shop kicked my ass in gear to get my storefront up and running, so thanks you lol. It's looking great, can't wait to see the final product.

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help lol

Gingium: "I'm gonna make this floor look nice again!" The floor: "The f*ck you are."

real time, as a "professional nerd" i highly appreciate the 2160p video. also i know its too late but regular car bondo works for filling the holes in the floor. they use it on the tract surface at either Daytona or Talladega cant recall which, to repair track damage during races.

loving the shop! only thing that has me on edge is that lift that is right next to the beam and im afraid if some one isn't careful they may squish a hood or roof on it.

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah its dumb placement. But that's why that's the "fab" lift. Shouldn't really need to raise it that high ever besides for exhausts and such.

@TheOnlyKontrol

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Gingium_ get a computer chair and you're set. Most comfy setup for exhaust work on a lift

Thank you for showing everyone wrong and right way to do it and why we charge what we charge For an epoxy floor

It’s the effort and determination to clean a den actually clean the place counts. You worked hard to keep a place clean and you worked even harder to keep it clean. Good job

Honestly this video was more satisfying to watch than a car build. It was waited so much and to see transformation is amazing

This is one of the best examples of how much work it actually is to prep a floor for a proper epoxy coat I've ever seen. Don't discount the work you're putting in.

I helped my brother clean a shop many years ago. It wasn't as big but maybe a little dirtier. We had to use muratic acid to knock the grease down. You're definitely going to appreciate all this work when you're crawling on that floor working.

Satisfying indeed. Grats brotha

man this must feel so good! reminds me of when I bought my first house. clean slate to do as I want, hard to beat that feeling

Man, I’ve been watching sense you worked in the drive way of your parents house. I’m so happy for how far you have come and to hear the pure determination in your voice at the end of this video. You’ve done fantastic things already, and proven you don’t need the best of the best to make amazing things. I can’t wait to see where the future takes you! But remember to give yourself a little break for the holidays :)

House of Ginge, Ginge HQ, Casa Gingio. I'm out of ideas, hahaha. Tons of work man! Can't wait to see it finished.

GingiHaus is coming along nicely. Getting the floor grinder was the right choice for sure

Gingium I just wanna say your awesome and that this shop is gonna be so cool. The amount of work your putting in is amazing and its inspiring

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Thank you sir!

@rowanhilliard368

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Gingium_ made my day that you replied thanks for always being a inspiration

For anyone reading the comments, a Cyclone Dust Separator is a good alternative to the bags to keep your vacuum filters clean. I used one when I ground my concrete floors, admittedly with a 4" hand grinder, and my filter never clogged up.

@mirskyc

2 жыл бұрын

Was about to post this but figured I check to see if anyone else recommended it first.

@Solo-oo4qq

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing as soon as I saw him hook up the vacuum.

Your going about it the right way man, don't half ass it. You will look back at these videos after its all looking nice and be so satisfied that you took the time. A clean shop and comfortable and looking the way you want does make all the difference. No regrets! 👍 you're killing it man. I'm looking forward to seeing it all finished and your working on your first project in their..

You have the patient of a Saint. It's inspiring lol; you'll be happy you put the effort into the prep when it's all done. Good luck.

I really appreciate how much effort you're putting into this. The shop will be amazing when it's done!

So happy for you brother. Really looking forward to all the upcoming shenanigans and builds!

Don’t loose face man, you worked hard harder than we know. But, you know you made the right decision to put the effort in now. Good on you. Life lesson learned, the budget always blows.

When you're going to be working in the same place a long time then your mental health is super important. Being comfortable in the place you're at all day is worth the work you're doing now. I'm excited to see the end result.

I know deadlines are good but to be honest we all just wanna watch your day even if that means 3 more cleaning videos ☺️ Be good to yourself and Audrey .... onwards and upwards

*Love it, so happy that you finally found a place, and i love the progress! Keep up the good work Caleb ♥️*

I feel like this is the biggest transformation I’ve ever seen and it’s not even done yet! Unreal!

yo, shout out audrey. its one thing to be motivated and slightly insane and believe in yourself and clean a garage youre renting on your own and know in your heart you can do it, but to be the friend and supporter of that crazy person is a hard task. you seem to be the rock of gingium and as a human who supports him, i support you. thanks for everything you do that we dont see!! shop looks amazing and i cant wait for the future!

GARAGIUM

@_Gingium_

2 жыл бұрын

OR SHOPIUM?

@Sbinott0

2 жыл бұрын

Garagium is more unique, love that

@remind1232

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Gingium_ I was gonna say Shopium

@andreassrensen282

2 жыл бұрын

@@remind1232 me too lol

@Cobra_427

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking something along the lines of that as well

I understand it's nice to have a clean work space. I understand it's nice to have new paint and all as well. Specially for your videos. But why? If you don't own the shop, why waste your money and time? But hey, whatever. You just do you, and keep making videos. Can't wait to hear about the next build. Good luck in the new shop!

@MichaelBallardwormy

2 жыл бұрын

It's a tax write off, so in the bigger scheme of things it makes financial sense

@jake_bytheocean

2 жыл бұрын

Cleaning oil spills on smooth epoxy flooring is sooooo much easier. Also sweeping up is easier. Also it seals the concrete so you're not constantly making dust. Nice flooring is super important in a shop imo. Well worth it

@fvpaquetqc

2 жыл бұрын

The content hes making is gonna be that much better soo he is winning in the long term

@imacaryay7628

2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelBallardwormy this makes sense if true

@PJPEE

2 жыл бұрын

He's gonna be a lot happier in a place that's nice and clean

Miata Mansion, an ode to the roots of this channel 🔥

>underestimating the amount of cleaning your place really needs Ooooh yeah, I do it all the time. On the bright side, you have a shop. And the good hard work will pay for itself with the amount of content. lol Glad to see things working out for you, man. This is one of my favorite car channels. Keep it up.

Great work Caleb! Shop transformation looks great so far. Bummer that you had so many issues with your shopvacs, but Ridgid offers a lifetime warranty on them! So hopefully you can get them warrantied and replaced.

I did the RockSolid Polycuramide 2-part finish in my 2 1/2 car garage before we moved in. It took me 4 days to empty it out, clean the floor, degrease the floor, patch it, grind it, scrub it, degrease and wash it over and over and then about 1/2 day to put the finish down. The problem (at least for me) with those kits is that the color doesn't match 100% from one bag to the next - I figured it was mainly from mixing, but it could have been a difference from batch to batch from the manufacturer. Renting that concrete grinder was a great idea - that stuff would have never adhered very well with all that embedded grease and grime. Even the smallest amount of oil or grease causes the finish to thin and bubble and dissipate. Beautiful job! All that hard work was totally worth it. And, YOU ARE TOTALLY CORRECT about having a nice place to work improves your attitude, drive, and productivity. It makes a HUGE difference. When I build my shop, I'm gonna have the pros do it - they can mix it in big quantities - I checked out a local group - and I've seen them use 10 gallon buckets to mix -and they have a big crew so it goes faster.

It must be insanely satisfying to see the color change on that floor after all that work.

For what it's worth, I'm really enjoying the videos even if they're not car related. Take your time, make the shop badass. We aren't going anywhere

As someone who deals with industrial, commercial, and residential concrete grinding, coating and polishing daily, you saved yourself MAJOR headaches by grinding. Love the effort 👍

Trust come caleb! Take your time. We love to see these shop renovation videos, but the quality and time you put into this shop now will reward you down the line. Take this time to do everything how you envisioned!

I really appreciate all the prep work you're doing. Looking forward to the finished product!

This was your best video in nearly a year. I'm going to remember it being a highlight for me like starting up the Volvo, driving the 2UZ pickup for the first time, and when you started doing work on making the AWD Miata. I know this video was not as technical as all those other car videos.. but thought it was great because you put a super human effort into undoing 17 years worth of neglect. your going to take this shop back 17 years in time if not longer by the time your done doing this... and that on its own is just if not more amazing. Also Kitties!

Spent a summer long ago working for a "gourmet garage" remodeler. Put lots of epoxy down on concrete. They had GIANT floor grinder with giant vacuums. The only downside was they were even harder to get into corners and next to walls, so, there was more hands and knees with a hand grinder. No need to etch when you grind it like that. Just go over it a bunch with a good vacuum.

Shop name: The Pit Great update and HUGE progress. Way to go, man!

Name suggestion- Garage Mahal. I used to have a woodworking shop behind a house that we rented. It was an insulated oversized two car garage, had a wood burning stove, huge workbench and a nice stereo. It slowly morphed into my hangout spot with a TV, couch, and a fridge. After my roommate started using it as a yoga studio she jokingly referred to it as “The Garage Mahal” and the name stuck. I miss that shop.

I love how hunter is just sits while gingium is doing the work XD

Wonderful to see this Caleb. Please call your shop "Simon". Thanks.

OMG, your landlord should give you 3 months free rent !!!!!!!!!!! Looks GREAT !!

Respect for your prep work. It's hard AF, and you care so it's even more important to you. You're setting a good example, keep up the work and the content, we all appreciate it.

Gotta respect how even he’s not the most patient guy he’s is persevering with every single task he does

as someone who used to refinish hardwood floors professionally, I completely relate to that back pain. man that sucks!

This dude appreciates everything he owns and takes good care of it makes me enjoy the videos way more

Omg. That floor grinder was sooooooooo satisfying.

Nice job. 👍 I cannot believe how many people love watching deep cleaning / before and after videos. Gingium channel is back!

You just deserved a few of my bucks on patreon. You better get this new shop sparkling.

Hey mate well done. I’ve done a lot of grinding myself in a remodel 80m2 on my hands and knees. Tip: if you don’t want your vacuums to die, use a bucket in between the grinder and vac and add a dust collector to it. It’ll grab all the heavy material and won’t kill your vacuum.

not gonna lie, i love car repair and upgrade videos, but i'm an absolute sucker for renovation and optimisation of shop spaces, so yeah, can't wait for more lol

so good watching the transformation take place

Think it’s so dope that Audrey helps you out with your projects supports your goals … she’s a keeper

that’s dedication bro, this is why i love this channel, there’s so much pride in working hard

Super pumped to see the final product!

Use the girders across the middle for a mezzanine! Definitely be a good storage area, maybe even a office. The middle part looks tall enough to walk around in

Buy once cry once. You’re doing a great job, the shop is going to look great keep up the hard work.

A ton of work but it looks amazingly better! I can't wait to see the finished product!

Oh man I'm dying inside seeing you guys clean the floor without a surface cleaner. The floor would have been suuuper clean and saved so much time. Look into them!

Gingium’s Workshop “we’re dreams come true”👊🏼🛻

As hard as this video probably was to make, it was satisfying as HELL to watch. Props!

Hey Gingium, Take your Time for making the Shop nice. That will make your future Videos that much cooler. Cars will just look great when the Shop is amazing.

by far, one of the most satisfying portions of this video is the floor being grinded "clean"....love it!

Let's go man I couldn't be more proud of you, this is the start of something great and it almost brings me to tears seeing your energy change because things are finally looking up, also the I'd call the shop name the soul of ginge, and don't feel bad clickbaiting a bit, it's part of the game aslong as you're not completely lying lol,

Gingium loos like hes just hovering across the floor when he does the grinding.

never been this excited to see someone clean something that isnt a car

The concrete grinder was so satisfying to watch

Great job, buddy! I can appreciate your vision and your desire for clean and organized. It is apparent how much effort ya’ll invested in prepping the space. I hope your back recovered!

I can appreciate the amount of work your putting in. Don't stress about it. You will be so much happier you did this.

Kudos for the work! I was definitely feeling some secondhand stress and anxiety as the project got complicated, but props to you for keeping a cool head. And for having good friends that came ot help you!

Once that grinder hit it was night and day. This is going to look amazing when done. I’ve been wanting to do my floors for years and while I saw all your pain and suffering it’s inspired me to look into it even more. Just gotta wait for summer now! Looking forward to seeing the epoxy!

it's a lot of work but man it's such a huge change and I for one highly appreciate the time, work and effort you put into your shop just like you do your cars. Keep the transformation coming!

commenting for the algorithm because gingium deserves more love part 9

truly amazing how far you’ve come

Top shelf work dude. You should be proud of yourself for that level of commitment. You really put the work in.

Glad you’re doing it right!!! Honestly loved the video! Can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do with/in the shop!

I went through all of this for a single car garage - it took a ton of time, way more than i thought, but it was so worth it, I love working in it now! Keep at it, it'll be worth it

You need a steam genny, steam and 5000psi and about 5 gallons of Castrol Superchean, let the super clean soak overnight, then blow through it with the Steam Genny, you’re absolutely right about needing to grind the concrete before putting the epoxy down, it will never stick to old concrete

So glad you filled the rest of the cracks, you woudl have regretted that everytime you rolled something over them. Awesome work as always!

Short term pain for long term gain You'll be churning out builds in no time. Keep it up dude