Class hours are Monday thru Friday 7am-3pm Saturday 7am-3pm
Wrapix Academy
202 West Palm Ave
Burbank, CA 91505
818 433-7548
NEW 2024 Courses now available
WRAPIX ACADEMY AUTOMOTIVE WRAP RESTYLING
The ultimate diy and beginner automotive restyling course.
This course is designed specifically for the beginner with little to no experience in vehicle wraps, window Film and PPF. This course will cover the basics on the 3 most popular ways to restyle your vehicle.
this course will cover the fundamental concepts of installing a color change wrap from squeegee technique to proper use of heat and stretching the film. knifeless tape and how to properly use each line. how to plan out your wrap to get the most out of each roll and price your wraps for profit. Proper prep of vehicle, materials, and tools needed to be successful.
PPF this course is all about ways to maximize profit and have quick turn arounds on vehicles. from high wear packages to partial front end coverages. this course will teach you the basics to be able to start offering PPF coverage and get your foot in the door in one of the most popular and beneficial upgrades to vehicles.
Window tint tends to be the first thing done to each car that is purchased. why not start offering that as a service. this course will help you understand better the benefits of window tint and how to properly shrink and install the film.
The new Wrapix Restyling course is perfect for you if your looking to get into the automotive restyling industry. this course will help you understand the film and how to chose the appropriate film for your customers. this class again is designed for the DIY or beginner installer. Students that attended will receive a certificate of completion of the Wrapix Restyling course and will leave with the foundational techniques needed to start your career off right. the course is meant to be completed before attending the 3M Preferred installer training for Color-change, Window film, and PPF courses.
(THIS COURSE DOES NOT OFFER ANY TYPE OF CERTIFICATION IT IS AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE ONLY)
3M™ Paint Protection Film installation training
— Help give your customers peace of mind against damaging elements by learning the best techniques for installing 3M Paint Protection Films.
— This 3-day training will focus on installing 3M™ Paint Protection Film The skills you learn in this training will help you increase your output and consistently apply 3M Paint Protection Film to vehicles. — The course includes instruction on complex curves, film repositioning, trimming and cutting and use of 3M™ Pattern and Solutions Center software.
— At the end of training, you may take a test to demonstrate what you’ve learned.
— If you pass the test, you will earn the title of 3M™ PPF Preferred Installer and will be listed on the 3M Installer Locator.
— 3 days of training with optional hands on test on the 3rd day.
3M™ Automotive Window Film Installer Training
— This 3-day training will focus on installing 3M™ Window Film
— The course includes instruction on complex windows, film shrinking, trimming and cutting and use of 3M™ Pattern and Solutions Center software.
— At the end of training, you may take a test to demonstrate what you’ve learned.
— If you pass the test, you will earn the title of 3M™ Automotive Window Film with Crystalline Preferred Installer and will be listed on the 3M Installer Locator.
— 3 days of training with optional hands on test on the 3rd day.
3M™ Graphic Films Installation Training for Fleet graphics, Window, Walls, and Floors Graphics
— Five day training courses last 2 days are optional testing for qualified installers must have min of 1 year experience and 25 full vehicles wrapped in order to take preferred installer test.
— Taught by 3M Authorized trainer and tester
— Comprehensive discussion, demonstration and hands-on training
— Printed Vehicle wraps, Color change wraps, Fleet graphics, boat wraps, smooth walls, textured walls and floor graphics
— Training courses are tailored for all skill levels
— All appropriate tools and materials provided for use during classes
— 11 different training stations available to build and refine skills
— Training course are set up to build skills
— If student decides to opt in for testing the test will be conducted untill the student passes or fails the hands on exam. if student fails they will need to book a retest at a later date.
3M DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes Training.
— In this training, you’ll learn the tools and techniques you needed to install 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes in an interior design setting.
— At the end of training, you may test on what you’ve learned to earn the title of 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes Preferred Installer and listed on the 3M Installer Locator.
— Two days of training. One day of testing.
3M Vehicle Color Change Training
— In this training, dedicated exclusively installing 3M™ Wrap Film Series 2080 and using 3M™ Knifeless Tape, you’ll learn techniques for vehicle color change installations.
— At the end of training, you may take a test to demonstrate what you’ve learned.
— If you pass the test, you will earn the title of 3M™ Vehicle Color Change Preferred Installer and will be listed on the 3M Installer Locator.
— 3 days of training with optional hands on test on the 3rd day.
*Our class size is small to ensure individual attention for each student and seats fill up quickly. A $500 deposit is required to secure your seat for the date you choose. The remaining balance is due on the first day of class. We accept credit cards, check and cash.
Deposits are non-refundable. Classes can be rescheduled 1 time within a year of cancellation with a 14 day notice prior to the 1st day of training.
**NO SHOW ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS FORFEITS THE DEPOSIT
3M Preferred Installer Testing
— The Installer successfully completes the 3M Preferred Graphics Installer test. The test is a rigorous two-day hands-on and written test, which includes demonstrating knowledge and/or skill for the following applications: vehicle wraps; trailers with rivets and corrugations; smooth walls; textured surfaces; floor graphics. Other applications may be added at 3M's discretion.
— We recommend each installer have a minimum of one year hands on experience, and have completed at least 20 full vehicle wraps prior to taking the test.
— The installer completes, signs and submits an application/agreement form along with proof of individual or company liability insurance.
— Upon acceptance, 3M will issue a credential stating that the applicant is now a 3M Preferred Graphics Installer.
— Each 3M Preferred Graphics Installer is required to renew the title annually, which at a minimum may include a written or on-line test. At 3M's discretion, the installer also may be required to complete hands-on testing annually.
— 3M reserves the right to refuse to issue, revoke, or renew the credentials of any 3M Preferred Graphics Installer that has been deemed to be in breach of the said 3M Graphics Preferred Installer agreement.
EACH 3M preferred installer MUST Maintain $1,000,000 of liability insurance and provide annual proof of insurance to 3M, and Wrapix Academy.
Study Materials
— To prepare for the test, especially the written portion, it is important that you know the information found in these 3M Technical Bulletins. Please study them prior to taking the test. All instructional bulletins can be found on 3Mgraphics.com or on the 3M COSMO app available on apple and android devices.
— Product Bulletins:
IJ180 films, 181, IJ380Cv3, GP-1, IJ8171, IJ8624, 162, 3662, 7725, IJ160 films IJ680CR
— Instruction Bulletins:
5.1, 5.19, 5.33, 5.36, 5.37, 5.4, 5.42, 5.5, 6.5, V-Tools