The Rag Company Podcast is all about car care, community-building and an unusual look behind the scenes of one of the world’s largest suppliers of premium detailing products. While companies often come across as overly self-important and unapproachable, The Rag Company Podcast trio of Dane Hennen, Levi Gates & Anthony Fisher buck that trend completely with their irreverent humor, extremely supportive community and a unifying goal of never taking oneself *too* seriously. (After all, we’re making cars shiny, not solving world peace)
Episodes
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Communities on the internet are every bit as much a force for good as they are for bad, and the ones focused around Auto Detailing are no exception.
Have an online detailing horror-story or positive experience of your own? Tell us in the comments below!
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/zD0G2WXJLos
Friday Dec 01, 2017
Friday Dec 01, 2017
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/3kKi86fB6q8
The first time a Detailer works on single stage paint, it can be a bit of a surprise! Wondering whether or not he/she has gone through the clear coat, or if by chance the car has a single stage paint job. So what's the difference between single stage paint and clear coat paint?
In today's DETALKS, our pro detailers discuss the difference between detailing single stage paint and paint with a clear coat. To many people's surprise, single stage paint is still used on NEW vehicles to this day. Ducati for example, still use single stage red paint on their high-end Panigale 1299. But for most other modern cars, a clear coat finish is the most common. Levi mentions that the ease and results of polishing and waxing single stage paint are amazing and really display the color. Whereas a clear coat can give the car a lot of depth and gloss in the finish. Both paint types can be washed, polished, and waxed in the same fashion. The only difference comes from the amount of workable paint and clear coat on the surface of the metal. Sometimes best checked by a paint-depth gauge. There is also the fact of paint transfer on a pad with single stage paint, but it can be easily cleaned off. There honestly is no reason why a detailer should fear single stage. it can provide amazing results that provide a lot of satisfaction for a detailer.
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
What happens when you do a FULL interior detail? You find things! Cash, coins, pens, and more receipts than you know what to do with. However, what about the less fun things?...hidden stains, dirt, MOLD?
In today's detalks, our pro detailers discuss the surprising side and gritty side of interior detailing. Cleaning around interior seats or removing car seats is a preference among many detailers. Which is more work? And which tools are needed? Dann likes to use a dry carpet steamer for most seat cleaning and stain removal. Levi prefers a crevice tool on a vacuum and a few microfiber towels and cleaning solutions. While there is no best method of interior detailing, it all comes down to tools and methods that YOU do best with.
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/n550rgTUjNc
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
Levi is joined by Yvan Lacroix, (Optimum Polymer Technologies) and Jeff Hennen, (The Rag Company) to talk about all things microfiber! If you've ever had a question about microfiber towels for detailing, (Or even just cleaning in general) then this is the episode for you!
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/_I6uoYB55kU
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Monday Nov 27, 2017
It's the Monday after Thanksgiving and everybody's still feeling the effects of a turkey-overdose. How was yours?
The guys are excited to announce the latest addition to TRC's stable of professional-grade detailing tools: iK Sprayers!
These aren't just any old pump sprayers-- These are extremely high-quality, European-made pressure sprayers that have the ability to create multiple types of FOAM! (Seriously! No hose or pressure washer needed at all, so you can use these on-the-go anywhere!) We show a little of how our traditional hardware-store sprayer compares as well, so that's pretty cool. They'll be available at https://wwwTheRagCompany.com later today!
In addition to all that fun foam-talk, Levi, Anthony & Dane also offer up some detailing tips to prep you, (Or your clients) for winter.
Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/waToxruvKVg
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Levi is joined by Yvan Lacroix of Optimum Polymer Technologies to talk about why detailing a new car isn't as weird as it sounds.
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/jt0g3dFSCBs
Friday Nov 24, 2017
Friday Nov 24, 2017
Levi is joined by Dann Williams & Yvan Lacroix of Optimum Polymer Technologies to discuss the nature of respect in the industry, and how personal responsibility plays a role in maintaining it.
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/MA4kBT-LFVU
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Levi is joined by Dann Williams & Yvan Lacroix of Optimum Polymer Technologies to talk about how to preserve & maintain your protective (Or decorative) wraps & film.
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/hEBDqsgioec
THE RAG COMPANY PODCAST
Like Detailing, but better.