The Rag Company Podcast

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/3kKi86fB6q8The 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Levi is joined by Dann Williams of Optimum Polymer Technologies to discuss the do's & don'ts of interior detailing, specifically in regards to seating materials.Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/Cz5CsKvaQ_g

Anthony's back and it's Thanksgiving Week, so the guys share a little of what they're thankful for. (including the awesome job RUPES did fixing-up Levi's original battle-scarred BigFoot 21 polisher!)In addition to some sentimental stories, the guys hint at some of the awesome new stuff coming to TRC and Anthony tells the tale of the time he accidentally ended up camping in a Black Friday Sale line.Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/nDsdAUdXDbQ

Levi is joined by Yvan Lacroix and Dann Williams of Optimum Polymer Technologies to discuss the art of conversing with potential clients over the phone WITHOUT backing yourself into a corner.Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/ausU1XqgEUY 

Anthony's got the day off, so you know what that means!Dane & Levi have a deep-dive discussion about the nature of Subjectivity versus Objectivity in detailing videos & content. They go pretty deep down the rabbit hole, but that's just the kind of show you can expect when Anthony's not around to say "Whoa dude!".If you like listening to Levi & Dane go down some detailing/productivity/human-nature related tangents, then this MAIN SHOW episode for you!You can thank some recent /r/AutoDetailing and Obsessed Garage Facebook group posts for being the inspiration for this particular chat.Follow this link to check out the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/uOOOckdAcGw

It's been one wild ride: The Rag Company just got back from an incredible week at the 2017 SEMA Show! This week's TRC Podcast Main Show is special because it features tons of behind-the-scenes video taken while the crew was at SEMA 2017! This includes road tripping, displays under construction, Eagle Edgeless being used on the Ringbrothers 1969 Dodge Charger Defector, driving the new Kia Stinger through a test course, a six-wheeled Jeep and going to TopGolf with automotive & detailing YouTubersDavid Patterson - https://www.youtube.com/user/ThatDudeinBlueMatt Moreman - https://www.youtube.com/user/ObsessedGarage And the European arm of TRC! - https://theragcompany.shop/Along the way we also greet & hang with people from all around the auto industry including Optimum Polymer Technologies, P&S Products, RUPES, RoadFS, FLEX, Gyeon, Grit Guard, Esoteric Car Care, GTechniq, Meguiars, CarPro US, Microfiber Madness, Buff and Shine, Lake Country Mfg, Adams Polishes, Detailers Domain and many, many more.We can't wait to see what's in store come SEMA 2018!WATCH THE VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/-hwjVm2AkhoAND CHECK OUT OUR SEMA EXPERIENCE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/n_jn5pqH2Zo

The Rag Company is on the road in this episode, and SEMA 2017 is the destination!Levi, Anthony & Dane are joined by TRC Operations Manager John Green & TRC Co-Owner Jeff Hennen as they pilot the Ragscalade down desolate Nevada highways with the TRC SEMA booth in-tow.This episode meanders, rambles and doesn't really have a particular point --but hey-- that's just life on the road!Don't worry about this one being a little light on the detailing-talk, though. Tomorrow's episode will feature the guys back in the TRC Studio for an EPIC recap of the week!Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/qeEmlxSwIrM

It's crunchtime at TRC with SEMA 2017 less than a week away! There's a big list of to-do's and not too many checks on it just yet. Come see us at booth #52032 in the Performance Pavillion, (Big Outdoor Tent) next to BMW, Mini & the Continental Tire Extreme Driving Experience!In other news, Anthony found some time to work on a Heritage Edition Ford GT and discovered some weirdness with the paint that people may not know about. Then, as if that weren't enough, Anthony somehow manages to continue selling old trading cards on eBay for way more than expected.Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/YA2bkELihnE

Levi is joined by Yvan Lacroix of Optimum Polymer Technologies to discuss whether layering products is effective or just a bunch of BS.Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/V3a9CrCQZ8k