The Rag Company Podcast

How does a company get into the field of making foam polisher pads? David Patterson is here on the set of DETALKS to tell the tale of Lake Country MFG! Hot foam talk as Levi likes to out it! David gives us the run down on how Lake Country wiggled its way into the detailing industry. As many people know, Lake Country is one of the largest foam manufactures in the world and specializes in the automotive industry. We absolutely love using the foam polishing pads with the Porter cable 7424xp, The FLEX 3401, and our entire line of Rupes polishers! 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.Guests: David Patterson Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher

Renny Doyle is one of the most respected and influential detailers in the industry. He is known for his tremendous work ethic, teaching skills, and honesty. He is the founder of The Detail Mafia and the powerhouse behind The Air Force One Detailing Project. Renny Doyle joins Levi Gates for a long awaited DETALKS. Renny gives us his history in the industry and the connections he has made along the way. He has teamed up with FLEX Polishers as well as P&S to create a perfect detailing system. Renny talks about life balance in the industry as well as owning a successful detailing business.Want to learn more about Renny? Check out his site!Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know.Guests: Renny Doyle Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher

After last week's fun foray into car-talk, this week's episode is back to detailing: We talk about skepticism, science and shiny cars!So, without spoiling the fun, just dive in & listen!Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CSOywL0ZaJI_____________________________JOIN THE CLUB:Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/theragcompanypodcast and click "join" to become a member of the TRC Podcast Facebook discussion group!Also be sure to join the DETALKS group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DeTalks_____________________________SHOW INFO:Hosts: Dane Hennen, Levi Gates, Anthony FisherRecorded by: Tim O'Brien_____________________________https://www.TheRagCompany.comContent provided courtesy of The Rag Company ©2018

If you've heard of the International Detailing Association, then you have probably heard of Mr. Keith Duplessie! Keith is the former President of the IDA and now working in Customer Development for P&S Detailing Products. The IDA is a HUGE part of the Air Force One detailing project. Many (if not all) of the detailers are IDA certified and skills validated. Renny Doyle himself is a skills validated trainer and big supporter of the IDA. Levi Gates and Keith talk about the project and Keith's new venture into P&S.Want to learn more about P&S? Check out their site!Want to learn more about The Museum of Flight?Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know:Guest: Keith Duplessie Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher

P&S Detailing Products were the primary products used on the 2017 Air Force One Detailing project. Specifically, the Renny Doyle Double Black lineup! Levis Gates sits down with P&S Vice President Dave Phillips to discuss their products and the project at hand! P&S is a small company that has made a BIG impact in the detailing industry. Creating Renny Doyle's signature detailing line was an awesome way to incorporate science and experience. Paint Gloss Spray N Shine and Bead Maker were the weapons of choice for the AFO detailing project. The products were simple to use and very effective for a waterless wash and protecting the paint of AFO. Dave Phillips is not only the VP of P&S but also an experience chemist in the line of detailing. Want to learn more about P&S? Check out their site!Want to learn more about The Museum of Flight?Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know.Guest: Dave Phillips Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher

Diana Balboni was someone that impressed us during The Air Force One detailing project. She is one of the few female detailers that have taken a polisher to Air Force One. She had an awesome attitude and put in some seriously hard work! Want to learn more about The Museum of Flight?Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know.Guest: Diana Balboni Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher

Scangrip color match lighting has been gaining some serious popularity in the detailing community. Levi Gates sits down with AFO Detailer and Scangrip Representative Kyle Clark to discuss his role in the industry. What is Scangrip? Scangrip is a color match lighting system that essentially mimics sunlight. This lighting allows detailers to see imperfections and swirls in automotive paint for superior correction. Paint and body shops can also use the light for color matching paint and getting the correct color when necessary. Kyle gives us the rundown and review of the scangrip system along with his entry into the detail mafia.Want to learn more about Scangrip? Check out their site!Want to learn more about The Museum of Flight?Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know. Guest: Kyle Clark Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher

Welcome to the big 3-0! We're thirty Main Show's in, yet we've never once discussed how we got into cars! Today, we fix that. (And buckle up, because it's a long one)*BUT* before we dive deep into Civic hatches, SVX half-windows or 70's land yachts, we chat about our progress with our current weight-loss challenges, along with just how badly people want high-quality detailing brushes!If you JUST want to hear about our car-loving origin stories, you can skip to 34:31 and that's pretty much all we talk about for the rest of the podcast!OH! And if you want to see the cars we're talking about, watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/_h0_m1Y8YQw_____________________________JOIN THE CLUB:Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/theragcompanypodcast and click "join" to become a member of the TRC Podcast Facebook discussion group!Also be sure to join the DETALKS group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DeTalks_____________________________SHOW INFO:Hosts: Dane Hennen, Levi Gates, Anthony FisherRecorded by: Tim O'Brien_____________________________https://www.TheRagCompany.comContent provided courtesy of The Rag Company ©2018

Buff and Shine was one of the many awesome sponsors for the Air Force One project. Global Lead Consultant Justin Labato sits down with Levi Gates to talk about the project and B&S! Buff and Shine are well known for their machine polishing pads and backing plates. They are a big contributor to the detailing industry and create top tier products. Justin gives us the run-down of his detailing business and his introduction to the Air Force One Detailing project with Renny Doyle! Want to learn more about Buff and Shine? Check out their site!Want to learn more about The Museum of Flight?Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know:Guest: Justin Labato Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher

What is this, a CROSSOVER episode? Dann "Optimum Synergy Podcast" Williams joins Levi & Anthony in the studio for some DETALKSCAST!Today, the guys are joined by the always entertaining Sydni Gwinn, who has a unique detailing business and an even MORE unique story of how she got there!Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8w2Kdretivs_____________________________JOIN THE CLUB:Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/theragcompanypodcast and click "join" to become a member of the TRC Podcast Facebook discussion group!Also be sure to join the DETALKS group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DeTalks_____________________________SHOW INFO:Hosts: Dann Williams, Levi Gates, Anthony FisherGuest: Sydni GwinnRecorded by: Tim O'Brien_____________________________https://www.TheRagCompany.comContent provided courtesy of The Rag Company ©2018

What is this, a CROSSOVER episode? Dann "Optimum Synergy Podcast" Williams joins Levi in the studio for some DETALKSCAST!Today, the guys are joined by a couple of detailers: Christina & Rafael Cuevas! They are a literallly a married couple of detailers, so that's gonna be a fun dynamic to learn about!Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tb5djfN06Oo_____________________________JOIN THE CLUB:Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/theragcompanypodcast and click "join" to become a member of the TRC Podcast Facebook discussion group!Also be sure to join the DETALKS group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DeTalks_____________________________SHOW INFO:Hosts: Dann Williams, Levi GatesGuests: Christina Cuevas, Rafael Cuevas (CRC Detailing)Recorded by: Tim O'Brien_____________________________https://www.TheRagCompany.comContent provided courtesy of The Rag Company ©2018

The Air Force One Detailing Project had a handful of world renowned sponsors that arrived for the event. With FLEX polishers being the primary tool, Levi got to sit down with Bob Eichelberg (President of Flex North America) for an onsite DETALKS! Flex Polishers are one of the primary tools in the detailing industry. The Flex 3401 is the most popular as well as the polisher that was used on Air Force One. Flex polishers boast plenty of power, but also have the capability to "finish" the paintwork. Force rotation polishers are much different than a Dual Action or a typical Rotary. The Flex has a continuous rotation regardless of the amount of pressure used. Hence why it is a great tool when working upside down on the wing of a plane. Bob gives us a brief history lesson on Flex and how they got to where they are today. Even though the company originated overseas, the North American operation is bigger than ever!Want to learn more about Flex Polishers? Check out their site!Want to learn more about The Museum of Flight?Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know.Guest: Bob Eichelberg Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher

Lake Country Manufacturing is known as one of the premier foam manufacturers in the world. Creating quality foam pads for polishers has been a huge contribution in the detailing industry as well as many other great foam products. Levi Gates sits down with David Patterson for an Intro to David and Lake Country MFG. David who is a detailer himself, gives us a intro to his life in the detailing industry and how he made it to where he is today. Starting from his early work in a body shop, David knows the complete process of spraying paint as well as polishing it. Joining lake country has been a huge step in his life for his family and his career. The foam pads that Lake Country creates are extremely popular, and if you detail yourself, there's a good chance you've used them! They male an assortment of different shapes and sizes for all polishers including (Porter Cable 7424xp, Rupes, Flex, and many more). 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:Guests: David Patterson Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher

Levi Gates sits down with Jamie Buchanan of Visual Perfection, A Detail Mafia member who runs 3 detailing facilities with a 24 man crew that details a STAGGERING 1600 cars a month! Jamie tells us about his years in detailing and how the got to where he is today. For more info about Jamie's business, visit HERE.  This particular Air Force One has chartered some of our greatest presidents in the USA, including President Kennedy and President Eisenhower for examples. The preservation of the exterior and interior of this plane is extremely important to U.S. history and The Museum of Flight in Seattle Washington.Want to learn more about The Museum of Flight? Check out their site!Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the DeTalks Facebook group and let us know.Guest: Jamie Buchanan Recorded by Dane Hennen & Anthony Fisher Edited by Anthony Fisher 

TIME'S UP! It's not at the end and it's not at the beginning, but *somewhere* in this episode we announce the winner of our YouTube 10k Subscriber Giveaway!In addition to a lucky subscriber winning a TRC Gold Pack, the guys discuss the weekend's Optimum clinic & how to maintain peace amongst detailers, as well as some special Optimum Synergy Podcast crossover episodes that will be coming out in the not too distant future, Enjoy!_____________________________JOIN THE CLUB:Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/theragcompanypodcast and click "join" to become a member of the TRC Podcast Facebook discussion group!Also be sure to join the DETALKS group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DeTalks_____________________________SHOW INFO:Hosts: Dane Hennen, Levi Gates, Anthony FisherRecorded by: Tim O'Brien_____________________________https://www.TheRagCompany.comContent provided courtesy of The Rag Company ©2018