The Rag Company Podcastis all about car care, car culture and the auto detailing industry!With theMAIN SHOW,(Every Tuesday)you'll get weekly updates from Dane, Levi, Anthony & Morgan of the TRC Media Team about things going on in the auto detailing sphere. New products, sales, events and just laughing about whatever hobbies or antics they get up to in their personal lives. TRC PodcastMAIN SHOWepisodes are also always available to view onThe Rag Company Podcast YouTube Channel(Older episodes are available on the main Rag Company YouTube Channel)WithQ&A THURSDAY,(Most Thursdays)Dane, Levi, Anthony & Morgan answer viewer's detailing questions as they come in LIVE on the TRC YouTube channel! Some are simple while others are strange, but wherever the answers lead you'll probably learn something!Q&A THURSDAYlivestreams are always available to view onThe Rag Company YouTube ChannelWithDETALKSCAST, you'll enjoy long form interviews & topic discussions with automotive detailing industry leaders...
Episodes
Friday Mar 30, 2018
Auto Detailing Standard Operating Procedure | DETALKS
Friday Mar 30, 2018
Friday Mar 30, 2018
When working in a auto detailing shop, standard operating procedures should always be in effect. This help's employees develop structure, and provides a manager with a baseline of expected work. If you have ever detailed a car in your life, you know how hectic it can get. Bottles of product everywhere, towels falling on the ground, and there's never enough power chords. To help with these problems, a manager in a shop should always develop SOP's as guidelines for the work being done. This also goes for chores around the shop. For example, who is in charge of washing microfiber towels, or who is responsible for cleaning the polish pads. Every little job should have structure to keep the shop moving in one direction. Levi and David talk about their experiences in a shop and what they did to keep things structured! David spent a few days in Idaho at The Rag Company headquarters and filmed a handful of DETALKS and demonstration videos. So Stay tuned for future uploads! Want to see more Lake Country products? Check out their site!
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Host: Levi Gates & David Patterson Recorded by: Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by : Anthony Fisher
Thursday Mar 29, 2018
How Foam Polishing Pads are Made | DETALKS
Thursday Mar 29, 2018
Thursday Mar 29, 2018
Foam, wool, and Microfiber polish pads are an essential part of the paint polishing process. But how are these things made? David Patterson from Lake Country gives us some interesting information on what the manufacturing process is! If you've used a machine polisher (whether its a porter cable, Rupes, FLEX, or Meguiers), then you have used some kind of pad. These pads, along with the proper compound, polish are the consumables needed to correct paint. Foam is the most popular option and comes in a wide variety of textures. Whereas microfiber will typically have a cutting pad and a polish pad. Wool is popular in Body shops and with rotary tools for quick cutting, and comes in a variety of styles as well. David spent a few days in Idaho at The Rag Company headquarters and filmed a handful of DETALKS and demonstration videos. So Stay tuned for future uploads! Want to see more Lake Country products? Check out their site!
Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know:
Host: Levi Gates & David Patterson Recorded by: Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by : Anthony Fisher
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
NEW Rupes U.S. Headquarters | DETALKS
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
It looks like North America is getting a taste of Italy! Rupes is opening a new U.S. Headquarters in Colorado to help with the booming market. If you own a Rupes tool, then you know that it was hand built in Milan Italy. These amazing polishing machines have traveled across the pond to be in your hands. However, when it comes to sending them in for repair, it's not the fastest turn around. Hence why RUPES USA is in full swing! The new HQ will still manufacture the same amazing products, but with faster service for U.S. locals. The facility will create and repair machines, as well as train people on how to use them. The new facility will be open and ready for Business in November of 2017 and we are all excited to come visit it!
Host: Levi Gates Guest: Dylan von Kleist Recorded by: Dane Hennen, Anthony Fisher Edited by: Dane Hennen
Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
MAIN SHOW #34 | The RUPES Recap
Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
Levi, Anthony & Dane are back from their week of Colorado adventures with Dylan von Kleist & Jason Rose of RUPES, so that means it's time for a debriefing episode!
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Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
Pick Your Team (feat. Dylan von Kleist) | DETALKS
Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
On this special edition of "Between Two Detailers," Levi and Dylan talk about fanboys and people's constant need to "pick a team" when it comes to detailing product brands.
What are your thoughts on brand loyalty & team-picking? And, if you've got one, who is YOUR team? Let us know in the comments!
Host: Levi Gates Guest: Dylan von Kleist Recorded by: Dane Hennen, Anthony Fisher Edited by: Dane Hennen
Friday Mar 23, 2018
The Detailing Sniper (feat. Dylan von Kleist) | DETALKS
Friday Mar 23, 2018
Friday Mar 23, 2018
On this special edition of "Between Two Detailers," Levi and Dylan talk about the ever-present "Detailing Sniper." It's obnoxiously easy for someone to sit behind a keyboard and make a negative comment, especially in the detailing world. Now were these people there at the time of the detail? Perhaps when the video or picture was taken? Of course not! However, that doesn't stop them from giving their input that helps nobody but their ego. So in honor of the haters, Levi and Dylan discuss these wonderful people and the drive behind the "Detailing Sniper."
To read Dylan's article, Go HERE.
What are your thoughts about detailing snipers? Are YOU a detailing sniper? Let us know in the comments!
Host: Levi Gates Guest: Dylan von Kleist Recorded by: Dane Hennen, Anthony Fisher Edited by: Dane Hennen
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
RUPES iBrid: What You Need To Know | DETALKS
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
The Rupes iBrid is no stranger to the detailing industry, but Dylan Von Kleist is in the house to tell you everything you need to know about this little polisher! We can't deny that this thing is pretty cool. For many of us, it's the missing link in polishing the nooks and crannies of a vehicle. This battery powered (or wall powered) little beast can be used as a rotary, a long throw polisher, and a short throw polisher. It all comes down to which attachment you need. It has several speed settings with plenty of power to correct paint. Multiple backing plates allow for versatility and more area of coverage. The iBrid is a pricey little tool in the kit, but you can also buy it separately if you don't need the fancy case. The polisher works great for correcting paint on grill inserts, diffusers, pillars, sideskirts, etc. It can also be used for interior cleaning with the right attachments. Overall, this is a great little tool for professional detailers and will come in use more than you can imagine! Want to see more Rupes products? Check out their site!
Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know:
Guests: Dylan Von Kleist Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
Which RUPES Bigfoot Polisher is Right for You? | DETALKS
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
Before you buy your RUPES polisher, you NEED to watch this. Dylan Von Kleist explains the differences between the Bigfoot LHR 15 Mark ll and the LHR 21 Mark ll. In which one was specifically designed for the detailing market. It goes without saying that RUPES polishers are a popular tool in the detailing industry. They have an arsenal of premium Italian polishers and pneumatic tools that pack some serious power. However, one major question when looking at the RUPES Bigfoot is, do I get the LHR 15ES, the Mark 2 over the ES, or go big with the LHR 21 Mark 2, etc. The possibilities are endless. Therefore Dylan gives us a breakdown of the ES vs the Mark ll as well as the LHR15 vs the LHR21. The LHR 15 was actually designed as a detailing tool, whereas the 21 is actually found more in bodyshops. Either way, both of these tools do a GREAT job in correcting paint and removing scratches and swirls with their DA orbital function. The only real difference is that the 21 covers more area, where the 15 can get through curved areas easier. Do you own one of these tools? Chime in and give us your thoughts on the 15 vs the 21! Want to see more Rupes products? Check out their site!
Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know:
Guests: Dylan Von Kleist Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher