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Wrapping Up February

March 1, 2017 Issue
The Wrap Institute Newsletter

Hello everyone – I hope the vinyl went down smooth in February. Here are the videos that were released:

Lots of exciting projects in the works at TWI. For March, videos scheduled to be released will be about tools, cars, Di-Noc and Product Videos.

I just got done shooting a very cool series with Phil Aquin, 3M Knifeless trainer. Look for these videos to come out in April. Really in-depth techniques that can create super solid profits. 

In April, I will be shooting production videos in LA with Adam Sumner, owner of Wrapix, as well as an X-Minutes video with Andy Soleimani, owner of Sticker City. After LA, I will be making a few videos with Casey Folk, owner of PDX Wraps in Portland. April also has plans to do in-depth PPF videos with Xpel so once the plans are solidified I will announce this. John Duever is making new business-oriented videos in March so look for these in April as well. Always critical to know how to price and wrap.

As you may have noticed, there have been some changes to the website - the main one being the Tools section revamp with added links to tools/products shown in the videos. Super exciting to now offer this to TWI users.

Here's how it works: if you like/want to know more about a tool used in a video, click the tool image thumbnail in the video description, or go to the Tool section and find it in the list.

As this function gets built out, it will also offer country-specific linking to help you quickly access the providers closest to you geographically. Keep in mind, The Wrap Institute is neutral, so we are not pushing one brand over another. We are simply trying to provide the links to distributors/manufacturers to help our users wrap better and smarter.

Best of success in March and keep on laying it down!

Cheers
Justin

Wrapping Up August

September 1, 2016 Issue
The Wrap Institute Newsletter 

Hello everyone. I hope that August was a great, busy month and that September is lining up to be the same. Here are the videos released this month:

For September, look out for videos on boats, a refrigerator and much more. There will be a full print series that is actually a rewrap of one of the first cars used for The Wrap Institute videos. It offers good insight into how techniques have changed over the past 3 years, as well as good tips for removals.

In early September, we’re planning to film a series on a super deep color change for a Ford F350 Crew Cab that will include videos on door removals and how to separate the bed from the cab. This will be a show car for SEMA so lots of high-end detail.

And don’t forget, with lots of shooting dates planned for September, October and November, to put your video requests on the Video Requests Forum page so we can get them filmed. Thanks for your support and keep up the good work.

Cheers
Justin

New Site Features!

We're excited to debut some site improvements and new site features for our members! 

We've simplified the navigation menu, added quick links for our members, integrated a search feature, and moved "LOG IN" to the top right of the page.

Here are some of the update highlights:

  • The magnifying glass in the top right corner allows you to quickly search the site by keyword. This search returns results from all pages of the site, including videos. PS - we're going to continue to refine this feature to make it even more user-friendly.
  • Members now have their own Dashboard - a place to access your account details, purchases, edit your profile, follow other member accounts and get a quick snapshot of recently uploaded videos. We'll be adding even more features to the Dashboard in the coming months.
  • When you watch a video, it will now show as "watched" so you can keep track of the videos you have and haven't seen.
  • You can "like" the videos you really enjoyed. The most liked videos will show up in the "Popular Videos" category, and will help us refine our future filming schedule to match up with what you guys want to see.
  • You can save videos to your very own Watch List (accessible in your Dashboard) to keep track of videos you want to watch later.
  • Quickly access the videos you like most by adding them to your Favorite Videos list.

We hope you will dig around and check out these new features and site improvements! As always, we welcome any and al feedback from our members. If you stumble accross something you think we should know about, please write us asap at media[at]wrapinstitute.com.

Wrapping Up July

August 1, 2016
The Wrap Institute Newsletter

Hello everyone. A busy month for The Wrap Institute so let’s get to the videos released in July:

This month, you will see some improvements to the site after months of hard work behind the scenes. Better functionality and flow on the front end, and more analytics on the back end which will lead to more detailed videos on specific topics so look for even better videos in the months to come.

August will feature an amazing new technique on how to wrap door handles entirely in one piece with almost zero tension. A series on wrapping a classic car – Nash Airflyte – will release this month. A great look on how to prep an old paint job and wrap big, big curves.

In early September, I will be shooting at TWI headquarters in Dallas so please be sure to submit any video requests on the Forum so we can add them.  I have a list of around 60 video planned already. Thanks as always for being a member and keep on wrapping on.

Cheers,

Wrapping Up June

July 1, 2016 Issue
The Wrap Institute Newsletter

I hope everyone had a productive June. Here are the videos released last month:

Wrapscon was a huge success from beginning to end. I would like to thank our sponsors for the show: Avery Dennison, 3M, LLumar, Mutoh, Shield Laminator, SOTT, Image One Impact, Orafol, Arlon, Hexis, Alltak, and Teckwrap. We had great support from several super pro installers: John Duever, Jeremy Conner, Daren Merkle, Steve Hargattai, Ken Tonn, Russ Voigt, Chad Parrish, Matt Gonzales and Carlos Estrada. A special thanks to Cassandra Pate (no relation) from The Wrap Institute who did an amazing job organizing the booth before and after the show.

The video line up for July is very exciting, one of the most interesting mixes we have created so far. A great combination of technical videos as well as unique install tips. I hope you enjoy.

Lastly, I would like to mention that The Wrap App is now a fully web-based site which means that it works with Android. This is an essential pricing tool for any type of install, particularly vehicles, with over 8,500 templates in the database. Also, they now offer plans for multiple users so a sales team can work together seamlessly.

Thanks as always for being a member of The Wrap Institute and I wish you happy wrapping for the next month.

Cheers,
Justin

Wrapping Up May

June 1, 2016 Issue
The Wrap Institute Newsletter

Hello everyone. I hope the wrap world is treating you well. Let’s get right to it – here are the videos released on The Wrap Institute this month:

As you may have noticed, three of the videos were detailed overviews on how to take the hardware off a Hummer. I would appreciate feedback on whether this type of video is helpful. If so, this Hardware XL series can quickly expand. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below the video.

Wrapscon started today and all the demos will be going live on the site starting June 6th. I think The Wrap Institute booth and demos really represent where the industry is at right now: ppf, tint, walls, floors, full print car wraps, color change, Di-Noc, Wrapify and much more.  Also during the show there is a full list of new videos to shoot – updating tool videos, printing on colorchange/chrome, properties of the brands and much more.

Exciting months ahead so I hope that you continue to never stop learning and keep on expanding this great industry.

Cheers,
Justin

Wrapping Up April

I hope everyone had a great month and the squeegee has got that money making flow.

Here are the videos released this month:

From May 9-11 I will be at The Wrap Institute HQ in Dallas, filming new videos. I have a solid list already but if you have a request please visit the Forum before May 5th so I have time to set up the material and location if necessary.

The details for the booth at Wrapscon are all set. I’m very excited about the lineup for this year and appreciate all the support of the sponsors: Avery Dennison, 3M, Mutoh, LLumar, Shield Laminators, Orafol, Arlon, Alltak, SOTT, Image One Impact, Teckwrap and The Wrap App.

Seeing the demos live will be extra special, but know that everything will be recorded and posted on The Wrap Institute. Thanks as always to NBM for their support at Wrapscon.

As everyone can tell, the industry is getting busier and busier with new materials and techniques coming out every day. At The Wrap Institute, we are committed more than ever to keeping the Video Library and the Resource page as cutting edge as possible, so look for new series and links to be appearing in the next couple of months.

Cheers,
Justin

2016 Workshop Schedule

2016 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

 

We've compiled a list of upcoming wrap workshops and wrap certification programs in early 2016 that are in the US. Check them out, and never stop learning! If you notice a program we missed, please let us know by emailing media@wrapinstitute.com. A more complete list is located under the tab Resources-Workshops. https://wrapinstitute.com/taxonomy/term/34?language=en

 

Avery Dennison/Mutoh

https://graphics.averydennison.com/en/home/resource-center/wrap-training...

2 Day-Basic to Intermediate Digital Films Class

Cost: $749

February 15-16 - CLOSED

Sponsored by Mutoh

Car Wrap City

2145 Chenault Drive Suite 106

Carrollton, TX 75006

February 18-19

Sponsored by OKI

OKI

2067 Wineridge Place Suite C

Escondido, CA 92029

February 24-25-CLOSED

Sponsored by Mutoh

Miller Decal

183 Johnson Dupree Court

Acworth, GA 30102

March 3-4

Sponsored by Mutoh

GRS

105 W. Dewey Ave #318

Wharton, NJ 07885

March 14-15

Sponsored by Mutoh

Image 1 Impact

29962 Avenida De Las Baneras Rancho

Santa Margarita, CA 92688

April 7-8

Industry Sign & Graphics

4208 Auburn Way N

Auburn, WA 98002

April 11-12

Sponsored by Mutoh

DesignFlow Wraps

51 Park St

Beverly, MA 01915

April 15-16

Vinyl Images

615 Rudder Road

Fenton, MO 63026

May 9-10

Restyle It

215 Creditstone Blvd

Ontario, Canada L4K1P3

May 16-17

Sponsored by Mutoh

Einstein Graphics

W 1925 Industrial Dr.

Freedom, WI 54130

May 19-20

Sponsored by Mutoh

The Artworks Unlimited, LLC

3771 Revere St.

Denver, CO 80239

2 Day – Advanced Supreme Wrapping Film Class

https://graphics.averydennison.com/en/home/resource-center/wrap-training...

Cost: $799

February 11-12

Metro Signs, Inc.

1220 S Street Rd 7

Hollywood, FL 33023

February 18-19

Trigon Imaging

575 Chamber Drive

Milford, OH 45150

February 22-23

RCR

425 Industrial Drive

Welcome, NC 27295

March 28-29

C4 Auto Wraps

10430 66th Street North Unit 4

Pinellas Park, FL 33782

April 13-14

PHENOMenal Vinyl

3340 Lawson Blvd

Oceanside, NY 11572

May 12-13

Identity Designs

9744 Florida Mining Blvd

West Jacksonville, FL 32257

 

https://graphics.averydennison.com/en/home/resource-center/wrap-training...

Avery Certification Exam

Cost: $435

February 13

Metro Signs, Inc.

1220 S Street Rd 7

Hollywood, FL 33023

February 20

Trigon Imaging

575 Chamber Drive

Milford, OH 45150

May 11

Restyle It

215 Creditstone Blvd

Ontario, Canada L4K1P3

May 14

Identity Designs

9744 Florida Mining Blvd West

Jacksonville, FL 32257

May 21

Sponsored by Mutoh

The Artworks Unlimited, LLC

3771 Revere St.

Denver, CO 80239

Lowen

https://www.lowencertified.com/assets/pages/schedule.aspx

Lowen Certified/3M Preferred Graphics Installer’s Prep. Training

1121 North Halstead Street

Hutchison, Kansas

Cost: 1 student - $1,299 2 students - $1,199 4 students - $1,099

January 25-27

February 1-3

February 8-10

February 15-17

February 22-24

February 29-March 2

March 7-9

March 14-16

March 21-23

March 30-April 1

April 4-6 April 11-13

http://www.lowencertified.com/training/schedule.asp

Lowen Certified/3M Preferred 3-Day Prep & 2-Day Wrap Training Combo

1121 North Halstead Street, Hutchison, Kansas

Cost: 1 student - $2,199; 2 - $2,099; 3 - $1,999; 4 - $1,899

January 25-29

February 1-5

February 8-12

February 15-19

February 22-26

February 29-March 4

March 7-11

March 14-18

March 21-25

March 28-April 1

April 4-8

April 11-15

3M

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Graphics/3Mgraphics/Resource...

3M Advanced Installation Training

3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota

January 18-20

February 15-17

March 21-23

April 18-20

May 16-18

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Graphics/3Mgraphics/Resource...

3M Advanced Installer Training at Lowen Certified 

January 25-27

February 1-3

February 8-10

February 15-17

February 22-24

February 29-March 2

March 7-9

March 14-16

March 21-23

March 28-30

April 4-6

April 11-13

April 18-20

April 25-27

May 2-4

May 9-11

May 16-18

May 23-25

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Graphics/3Mgraphics/Resource...

3M Advanced Installer Training at Geek Wraps University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

January 11-13

January 25-27

February 8-10

February 22-24

March 7-9

March 21-23

April 4-6

April 18-20

May 2-4

May 16-18

May 30-June 1

3M Advanced Installer Training at J3 Industries

Addison, Texas

February 22-24

April 4-6

May 16-18

3M Advanced Installer Training at Wrapix Academy

Burbank, CA

January 18-20

February 8-10

February 22-24

March 7-9

March 21-23

April 4-6

April 18-20

May 2-4

May 16-18

Mutoh / Avery Dennison Publish 2016 Car Wrap Training Class Schedule

Mutoh America and Avery Dennison Publish 2016 Car Wrap Training Class Schedule

 

Mutoh America Inc. is partnering with Avery Dennison to offer the Car Wrap Training Program across the U.S. in 2016.

Dates and locations for the 2016 Basic to Intermediate course schedule are as follows:

Feb. 15-16 in Carrollton, TX; Instructor Justin Pate

Feb 18-19 in Escondido, CA; Instructor Troy Downey

Feb. 24-25 in Acworth, GA; Instructor Justin Pate

Mar. 3-4 in Wharton, NJ; Instructor Troy Downey

Mar. 14-15 in Santa Margarita, CA; Instructor Troy Downey

Apr. 7-8 in Auburn, WA; Instructor Troy Downey

April 11-12 in Beverly, MA; Instructor Justin Pate

April 15-16 in Fenton, MO; Instructor Justin Pate

May 9-10 in Chicago, IL; Instructor Justin Pate

May 9-10 in Ontario, Canada; Instructor Dallas Fowler

May 16-17 in Freedom, WI; Instructor Justin Pate

May 19-20 in Denver, CO; Instructor Justin Pate

June 13-14 in Phoenix, AZ; Instructor Dallas Fowler

July 18-10, 2016 in McKeesport, PA; Instructor Dallas Fowler

Additional information and classes can be found at: http://graphics.averydennison.com/content/graphics/na/en/home/resource-center/wrap-training.html.html

Send Us a Video, Win a Limited Edition Tee

We want to hear from our members - how has The Wrap Institute helped your technique, quality, pace or business?

Send us a short video explaining what you like about the site, how your wrapping or wrap business has improved, a tip or trick you've learned, or anything else you love about TWI. We'll choose 8-10 submissions to feature on the site. If your video is chosen, we'll send you a FREE No Bleeding No Wrapping tee! Here's what you do:

  1. Take a video explaining what you love about TWI in 15 seconds or less. If you are using an iPhone, shoot the video holding the phone sideways (the goal is to get the shot horizontal).
  2. Send the video to media@wrapinstitute.com. Include your name, shop name (if applicable), TWI username, social network handles and t-shirt size.
  3. Watch our for an email from us - we'll let you know if your video will be featured!

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