The Rag Company Podcast | A Detailed Look Inside Car Care Culture
The Rag Company
Last episode about 2 months agoThe Rag Company Podcast is all about car care culture through auto detailing, community-building and an unusual look behind the scenes of one of the world’s largest suppliers of premium detailing products. While companies and business-oriented programs often come across as stuffy, self-important and unrelatable, The Rag Company Podcast Crew seek to buck that trend with their irreverent humor, lively community and a unifying goal of never taking oneself *too* seriously. (After all, we’re making cars shiny, not solving world peace)
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Q&A: Car Care Product Advice for Detailers & Enthusiasts!
It's time for Q&A Thursday! Dane, Levi and Anthony are in the newly-renovated TRC Garage Studio answering YOUR detailing questions about everything from rinseless wash products to detail business advice and more! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Our Most Personal Podcast Ever (ft. Obsessed Garage)
We recently sat down for a chat with Matt Moreman, founder of Obsessed Garage, but this time the tables were turned: We were on his podcast, Dialed In! It had been awhile since any of us were the subject of an interview, but it ended up being one of the deepest-cutting, most insightful podcasts about life, family & business we've ever done. Chock-full to the brim with interesting nuggets of info that we've most-likely never shared on The Rag Company Podcast. (At least not for a long, long time) So when it comes down to it, this podcast ended up being a whole lot more about us than Matt himself, but we've got a separate Matt interview in the works to help cover that in the future. For now, enjoy this fascinating discussion! This podcast is a recording of a livestream that originally appeared on the Obsessed Garage YouTube Channel. Be sure to give them a follow if you're into cool cars and even cooler places to store them! How was the show? Please leave us a review and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A: Reviewing our Studio Remodel with Obsessed Garage
The Rag Company Crew of Dane, Levi & Anthony are joined in the middle of an active construction zone by Matt Moreman, (Founder of Obsessed Garage) to discuss the massive remodeling work being done to the TRC Media & Detailing Studio! (As well as answering viewer's questions about all things TRC and OG) Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
He Built a Detailing Empire out of a Newspaper Route | Adam Pitale of Adam's Polishes
We recently sat down for a chat with Adam Pitale, car enthusiast, collector and founder of the extremely popular auto detailing product brand Adam's Polishes. From humble beginnings studying customer service on a newspaper route and live detailing demonstrations at swap meets to the eventual industry heavyweight brand that is Adam's Polishes, Adam's story has something for everyone and never gets old! How was the show? Please leave us a review and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A: Why would a Detailer do THAT?
The crew's all here with Dane, Levi and Anthony on the mics answering your burning detailing questions like "Why would anyone put rinseless wash products into a pressure washer?" and more! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A: Should You HIRE a Detailer or Do It Yourself?
Welcome to The Rag Company Podcast's Q&A Thursday! The crew's ALL here with Dane, Levi and Anthony on the mics answering your burning detailing questions and this week we want to know: Should you hire a professional detailer or should you just try detailing the car yourself Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A: Handy Advice for those Interested in Car Detailing!
Welcome to The Rag Company Podcast's Q&A Thursday! This week, Dane & Levi are in the studio answering your most important car care & cleaning questions! This week we want to know: What your go-to products are for specific detail jobs? What's the first car wash soap or rinseless wash you reach for when it's time to clean your ride? What interior cleaner leaves your daily driver feeling a lot less grimy? Which wheel cleaner makes handling all those spokes a little easier and what paint sealant or ceramic coating makes life more pleasant the next time you've got to do this all over again? Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A: What's YOUR Car Detailing Pet Peeve??
Today we want to know: What are your biggest car cleaning pet peeves? Things like power cords not being long enough, neighbors yelling "Mine next!" or clients who just want to haggle until you're basically paying them for the privilege of washing their car. Who knows, we might be able to work out some solutions for the next time you face one of these annoying situations! This week, Dane is joined in the studio by the always-well-coiffed Lucas Blaine of Diamond Tough Detailing, aka Lucas from Customer Service! (Levi is out of the office and Anthony is recovering from back surgery, but we hope to see them back next week) Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Alan Medcraf took Detailing from an Airfield Shed to the Presidency
We recently sat down with our favorite Scotsman & former President of the International Detailing Association Alan Medcraf, (Better known online as AM Details) to talk about his new job with Appearance Technology Group, (New home of 3D Car Care, P&S Detail Products & more) as well as his origins, detailing his way up from a shed in Scotland to his eventual role as the host of Waxstock, YouTube Detailer, head of a detailing brand and more! How was the show? Please leave us a review and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A: Does Pressure Washing Scratch Your Paint?
It's time for Q&A Thursday! No Dane in this week's episode, but Levi and Anthony answer all your detailing questions—including whether you can scratch your paint by pressure washing! Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing: https://bit.ly/2WNs12i Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIO6hW4cp3LuHwUn0MSEM?si=bce679dec948427a Find detailing gear for all skill levels in our store: https://www.TheRagCompany.com And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel: https://bit.ly/3cSRixY The Rag Company FAQ Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycm3ctuk #qanda #detailing #rinselesswash #theragcompany
Q&A: Is Foaming Soap "Worth It" vs. Rinseless Washing?
It's time for Q&A Thursday! In this week's episode, the crew tackle soap foaming versus rinseless car washing, a new episode of The Rag Company Podcast with Dylan von Kleist and a whole lot more. Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, from Enthusiasts to Professionals we've got you covered! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Dylan von Kleist's Amazing Detailing Journey
WELCOME to the NEW version of The Rag Company Podcast's Main Show! We recently sat down with longtime friend, detailing expert and storyteller extraordinaire Dylan von Kleist to revisit some of his lessons learned detailing during the early days of internet forums, swap meets and discovering detail products you couldn't just buy at the auto parts store. Dylan von Kleist has explored the depths of detailing and the industry that surrounds it since the 90's. Starting with his own operation, which eventually led to the formative years of Adam's Polishes, Surf City Garage, RUPES USA and now Autowash-- Dylan is thoughtful, well-rounded and full of stories, which is why we knew he had to be the first guest to experience our new show format! How was the show? Please leave us a review and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Before Microfiber Towels, Detailers Used...WHAT??
We recently sat down with longtime friend, detailing expert and storyteller extraordinaire Dylan von Kleist to revisit some of his lessons learned detailing during the early days of internet forums, swap meets and discovering detail products you couldn't just buy at the auto parts store. Dylan von Kleist has explored the depths of detailing and the industry that surrounds it since the 90's. Starting with his own operation, which eventually led to the formative years of Adam's Polishes, Surf City Garage, RUPES USA and now Autowash-- Dylan is thoughtful, well-rounded and full of stories, which is why we knew he had to be the first guest to experience our new show format! How was the show? Please leave us a review and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Dylan's Early Days of Detailing Product Demos
We recently sat down with longtime friend, detailing expert and storyteller extraordinaire Dylan von Kleist to revisit some of his lessons learned detailing during the early days of internet forums, swap meets and discovering detail products you couldn't just buy at the auto parts store. Dylan von Kleist has explored the depths of detailing and the industry that surrounds it since the 90's. Starting with his own operation, which eventually led to the formative years of Adam's Polishes, Surf City Garage, RUPES USA and now Autowash-- Dylan is thoughtful, well-rounded and full of stories, which is why we knew he had to be the first guest to experience our new show format! How was the show? Please leave us a review and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A: Sydni & Delaney's CAR DETAILING Advice for Pros & Beginners!
It's time for Q&A Thursday! In this week's episode, Dane & Levi are joined by Idaho-local professional detailer Sydni Gwinn and her pro detailing daughter Delaney Gwinn to help answer all kinds of questions about detail products, auto detailing techniques, work-life-balance advice and a whole lot more. Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, from Enthusiasts to Professionals we've got you covered! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A THURSDAY: Does Anyone Actually LIKE Cleaning Wheels? (ft. Jamie The Cleaner)
It's time for Q&A Thursday! In this week's episode, Dane is joined by host of The Cleaner Cast Jamie Pardee, (aka Jamie The Cleaner) to talk about easy-to-apply paint coatings, the many different use cases for rinseless wash products and to figure out if anyone actually enjoys detailing wheels. Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, from Enthusiasts to Professionals we've got you covered! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A THURSDAY: Are Rinseless Wash Haters Wasting Their Time?
It's time for Q&A Thursday! In this week's episode, the crew tackle Rinseless Wash product haters, the shelf-life of ceramic coatings, how to wash rusty cars and a whole lot more. Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, from Enthusiasts to Professionals we've got you covered! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A THURSDAY: Are "Lifetime" Paint Coatings a Scam?
It's time for Q&A Thursday! In this week's episode, the crew tackle questions like "Are lifetime ceramic coatings just a marketing scam?" and "Why bother using pH neutral car wash soaps when stronger soaps like KCX Active Foam & Super Foam exist?" plus many, many more. Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, from Enthusiasts to Professionals we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A THURSDAY: Answering Your DETAILING QUESTIONS!
It's time for Q&A Thursday, where Dane, Anthony & Levi are in the studio to help answer all of your car detailing and cleaning questions! Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, from Enthusiasts to Professionals we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! Enjoy this episode? Give it a thumbs-up and consider subscribing! Want the audio version of The Rag Company Podcast? You can find it all on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen! Find detailing gear for all skill levels in the TRC Store. And don't forget to check out our other channels: The Rag Company Main Channel The Rag Company FAQ Channel
Q&A THURSDAY: New to Auto Detailing? We're Here to Help!
It's time for Q&A Thursday, where Dane, Anthony & Levi are in the studio to help answer all of your car detailing and cleaning questions! Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! ✨ Get your detailing gear at https://www.TheRagCompany.com 💙 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: ►Subscribe to our MAIN channel here: https://bit.ly/3cSRixY ►Subscribe to our PODCAST channel here: https://bit.ly/2WNs12i ►Subscribe to our FAQ channel here: https://tinyurl.com/ycm3ctuk
The Rag Company Media Access Show: TRCMA 2024 Recap!
Hey folks, it's TRC Podcast day! 👉 Pop into the live chat to hang out as the crew talk about their weekends, detailing & more! THIS WEEK: Dane, Levi & Anthony are back in the studio to recapture the magic of last week's TRCMA 2024 auto detailing trade show! 🔥 What happened to YOU last week/weekend? Tell us in the comments below! VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: The Rag Company Podcast YouTube Channel ► RATE & REVIEW the podcast & we'll read it LIVE on the next show! Apple Podcasts
BRING US YOUR DETAILING QUESTIONS: Product Answers & More! 🔴 Q&A Thursday #256
It's time for Q&A Thursday, where Dane, Anthony & Levi are in the studio to help answer all of your car detailing and cleaning questions! Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! ✨ Get your detailing gear at https://www.TheRagCompany.com 💙 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: ►Subscribe to our MAIN channel here: https://bit.ly/3cSRixY ►Subscribe to our PODCAST channel here: https://bit.ly/2WNs12i ►Subscribe to our FAQ channel here: https://tinyurl.com/ycm3ctuk
Working out the Bugs before TRCMA 🔴 The Rag Company Podcast 🔵 Main Show #327
Hey folks, it's TRC Podcast day! 👉 Pop into the live chat to hang out as the crew talk about their weekends, detailing & more! 🔥 What happened to YOU last week/weekend? Tell us in the comments below! VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: The Rag Company Podcast YouTube Channel ► RATE & REVIEW the podcast & we'll read it LIVE on the next show! Apple Podcasts
New to Auto Detailing? We're Here to Help! 🔴 Q&A Thursday #255
It's time for Q&A Thursday, where Dane, Anthony & Levi are in the studio to help answer all of your car detailing and cleaning questions! Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! ✨ Get your detailing gear at https://www.TheRagCompany.com 💙 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: ►Subscribe to our MAIN channel here: https://bit.ly/3cSRixY ►Subscribe to our PODCAST channel here: https://bit.ly/2WNs12i ►Subscribe to our FAQ channel here: https://tinyurl.com/ycm3ctuk
DETAILING Q&A: Product Question Answers & More! 🔴 Q&A Thursday #254
It's time for Q&A Thursday, where Dane, Anthony & Levi are in the studio to help answer all of your detailing questions! Whether you're looking for the right products to remove brake dust from your wheels or trying to figure out what car wash technique will save you enough time to add more customers to your lineup each day, we've got you covered! Q&A Thursday is the livestream detailing talk show where chatters and viewers from around the world can ask their most pressing car washing questions or detailing curiosities as well as banter with like-minded folks for a fun-filled two hours of detail podcast goodness! ✨ Get your detailing gear at https://www.TheRagCompany.com 💙 S U B S C R I B E O N Y O U T U B E: ►Subscribe to our MAIN channel here: https://bit.ly/3cSRixY ►Subscribe to our FAQ channel here: https://tinyurl.com/ycm3ctuk ►Subscribe to our PODCAST channel here: https://bit.ly/2WNs12i #QandA #detailing #askdetailers #theragcompany