While we post the awesome output of their work, we rarely talk about the humble legends behind it – the OCD Detailing Team.
Andrew So
Client Relationship Manager
022 624 5344 | workshop@obsessive.co.nz
Over the past few years, through comprehensive upheaval & changes as per any small business, Andrew So has adapted and grown with us to be our longest-standing Senior Detailing Specialist, and as of March 2020 he has moved to the role of Client Relationship Manager. His quick wit and huge amount of automotive technical knowledge is a considerable asset to the Team, and he can always be counted on for some good banter..!
Coming from an automotive background as a mechanic, paint touch up specialist and mobile paint repairer, Andrew has built a few personal cars in his time with us. His current toys include a Honda Accord he’s lowered on airbags and an MX5 that is modified almost beyond recognition…! When it comes to personalising cars, Andrew takes the cake.
Outside of work, Andrew is more often than not seen with a spanner-in-hand. We asked Andrew to share a little about both himself & his role, take a look:
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What do you like most about detailing? I like seeing a dramatic improvement after doing a job, any job. Seeing paint that's shinier, an interior that looks, smells and feels cleaner. Detailing a car pleases 4 out of 5 senses so it's a pleasing experience. As a Senior Detailing Specialist, you’ve worked on hundreds of cars with us… what’s the most challenging vehicle you’ve worked on? Probably a black Rover 75 with the softest paint you could imagine, it scratched if you looked at it wrong. What’s the most rewarding vehicle you have completed? This is a hard one to narrow down to just one car. One of the favourites would have to be a 1924 Hispano Suiza. Everything was very different, hand polishing everything from the paintwork to the aluminum firewall, cleaning every speck of mud from the the tyre tread grooves. Very happy with the results after quite a few days of work on it. |
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As a car-lover, how do you feel about mixing your hobbies with your work?
I think it's a good thing, knowing that what I'm doing is going to be appreciated by another enthusiast.
I find it very helpful, being able to cross over a lot of skills and knowledge both ways.
How has the industry developed in your 4yrs working with OCD?
The technology has improved in leaps and bounds. Products have become easier to use, and give better results.
The tools we use get better every year too, the polishing machines we use are into their third iteration, and more tools being invented too.
What changes would you like to see in the detailing industry here in NZ?
It would be great to get more details together to share knowledge, it's too easy to see everyone as competition but the big picture should really be that were aiming for the same goal for our customers even though we use different products.
What’s your favourite tool or technique used?
A toothpick!
I think it's a good thing, knowing that what I'm doing is going to be appreciated by another enthusiast.
I find it very helpful, being able to cross over a lot of skills and knowledge both ways.
How has the industry developed in your 4yrs working with OCD?
The technology has improved in leaps and bounds. Products have become easier to use, and give better results.
The tools we use get better every year too, the polishing machines we use are into their third iteration, and more tools being invented too.
What changes would you like to see in the detailing industry here in NZ?
It would be great to get more details together to share knowledge, it's too easy to see everyone as competition but the big picture should really be that were aiming for the same goal for our customers even though we use different products.
What’s your favourite tool or technique used?
A toothpick!
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