Visit to Russell O

billz

billz

Zorg Expert (II)
Supporter
British Zeds
Joined
Dec 4, 2011
Points
226
Location
Langley Mill
Model of Z
Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
Well today i payed a visit to Russell to get some tips on machine polishing the Zed. I must say he is a top guy and knows his stuff when it comes to detailing. He has shown me how to get the best results and not to be afraid of inserting more pressure when using the Rotary.
Needless to say all the Pads that have come with the Machine Polishers i have purchased are now safely in the Bin and have just ordered the following
Yellow 3M Compound
Blue 3M Polish
3" Soft Backing Plate
3M Blue 3"Pad
3M Green 3"Pad
3M Yellow 3" Pad
Shield Wax
Masking Tape
Thanks to Russell O i am now £160 lighter in my pocket but if it gets the results Russ can achieve it will certainly be money well spent.
Can not stress enough what a top guy he is.
Thanks Russ for all your time today
 
Last edited:
It's always lovely to hear members helping each other out :p
 
Russell's alright I guess =))

No but seriously your right his been very good helping me with my little jobs in around my Zed.
 
billz said:
Well today i payed a visit to Russell to get some tips on machine polishing the Zed. I must say he is a top guy and knows his stuff when it comes to detailing. He has shown me how to get the best results and not to be afraid of inserting more pressure when using the Rotary.
Needless to say all the Pads that have come with the Machine Polishers i have purchased are now safely in the Bin and have just ordered the following
Yellow 3M Compound
Blue 3M Polish
3" Soft Backing Plate
3M Blue 3"Pad
3M Green 3"Pad
3M Yellow 3" Pad
Shield Wax
Masking Tape
Thanks to Russell O i am now £160 lighter in my pocket but if it gets the results Russ can achieve it will certainly be money well spent.
Can not stress enough what a top guy he is.
Thanks Russ for all your time today
Click to expand...


Was a pleasure Bill, Nice to finally see you and your car and what a beauty she is.
Can be even better now mate.
Shield?? Swissvax Shield mate?. If so, Great choice,
=))=))=)) On the spending, It will only get worse now Bill. If you need anything mate just hollar this way..
 
Russ is a fabulous great and helpful guy and I know he is and will be very pleased to help everyone he can with advice and guidance.

Can I make an observation and a plea though?
This is effectively Russ's day job. He will help anybody who asks. But - Please remember he also has bills to pay. If you can, help him when he helps you. It's only fair that we give something in return. Try and give, or at least feed some real money earning business his way if you can. Help Russ so he can afford to continue to help us all. Just saying.

Its clear how hard up Russ is - he couldn't even afford to give me a cuppa when I was there last :whistle:

Ok Russ - you can give me that £20 now =))
 
Russell O said:
Was a pleasure Bill, Nice to finally see you and your car and what a beauty she is.
Can be even better now mate.
Shield?? Swissvax Shield mate?. If so, Great choice,
=))=))=)) On the spending, It will only get worse now Bill. If you need anything mate just hollar this way..
Click to expand...
Yes Russ it was the Swissvax.Yes i expect to be spending a bit more now.
Once again mate thank you very much
 
billz said:
Yes Russ it was the Swissvax.Yes i expect to be spending a bit more now.
Once again mate thank you very much
Click to expand...

Great wax mate, Looking forward to seeing her again sometime soon. Nice Zed by the way mate. You won't be able to keep your eyes off her when it's done..:thumbsup:
 
Russ I will fully recommend you to anyone who is looking for any detailing work carried out.
 
WAXSTOCK this Sunday at the Ricoh arena in Coventry for all your detailing supplies at discounted prices and a great day out.
 
MidlifeZ said:
WAXSTOCK this Sunday at the Ricoh arena in Coventry for all your detailing supplies at discounted prices and a great day out.
Click to expand...

You have to scout for bargains now though. But you will get everything you need as all the suppliers will be their.

Bit of bartering to be had too..:thumbsup:
 
Costco for your microfibres...Just in case you didn't know lol,apologies if you do.

Unless you mean the finer ones Carpro Boa orange are on my list ...
 
MidlifeZ said:
Costco for your microfibres...Just in case you didn't know lol,apologies if you do.

Unless you mean the finer ones Carpro Boa orange are on my list ...
Click to expand...

Those are for engine bays and door shuts dude..
But thanks mate,

After some more plush ones as ine have been washed a fair bit now. Swissvax High pile £21 each but may get a deal on 10 or so
 
Mmmmm recommended to me by Obsidian detailing after spending a couple of days with him, you must be doing some serious value cars to be using products like that mate, dig deep sounds like you're in for a hefty one. I tried the Autosmart ones and decided they were too harsh so settled on the yellow ones but i always do a final slow wipe with the boa, does for me but then again i am only doing the cars on my drive.
 
MidlifeZ said:
Mmmmm recommended to me by Obsidian detailing after spending a couple of days with him, you must be doing some serious value cars to be using products like that mate, dig deep sounds like you're in for a hefty one. I tried the Autosmart ones and decided they were too harsh so settled on the yellow ones but i always do a final slow wipe with the boa, does for me but then again i am only doing the cars on my drive.
Click to expand...

Matt knows me well. Lovely guy, Nice dogs, Works hard too.

Yes mate I do
 
MidlifeZ said:
Mmmmm recommended to me by Obsidian detailing after spending a couple of days with him, you must be doing some serious value cars to be using products like that mate, dig deep sounds like you're in for a hefty one. I tried the Autosmart ones and decided they were too harsh so settled on the yellow ones but i always do a final slow wipe with the boa, does for me but then again i am only doing the cars on my drive.
Click to expand...


Don't get me wrong dude, I use the costco ones when polishing stages but they get put in the wash bag for final work.
Every one to their own isn't it. I have a Maserati MC12 to do soon.(Serious car) and don't think the guy would like me to turn up with Costco towels.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top