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Wrapping Up 2018

Happy 2019 everyone! I hope the holiday season was a good one. Here are the videos released in December:

The 2019 video list starts off with a color change series on a Rolls Royce Ghost. Lots of cool tips on how to wrap tricky sections without getting tension on edges/corners or adhesive lines. Following this will be a series on a box truck and then one on PPF with Rainer Lorz.

After this, the goal is to come out with a series of design and production videos. These are for helping round out TWI’s video library so everyone in the wrap shop can benefit.

Also, we would like to hear from you. Feel free to go to the Forum and request a video (ps - you can now search the Forum for specific topics and questions using the search bar at the top of the page). This helps us feel the pulse of our viewers and cater the content to what you need to help take it to that next level. We have a lot of shooting dates in February and March with a lot of new tools, material and techniques. Exciting stuff.

As always, thank you so much for being a member of The Wrap Institute. 2018 was a banner year for TWI and we look to take that momentum and make 2019 even more beneficial for you members. Never Stop Learning!

Cheers,
Justin

Wrapping Up November 2018

December 1, 2018 Issue
The Wrap Institute Newsletter

Hello everyone – I hope that November was a busy month as it certainly was for The Wrap Institute! Here are the videos released this month:

SEMA 2018 was the busiest show of all time for wrapping as you can see from the videos and posts. Be sure to watch the “Deep Breakdown” videos that came out mid-November and onwards. These are some of the best videos we've released that demonstrate a wide variety of advanced techniques and tips. Essential for wrappers of all levels.

Did you know that as a member, you have access to free PDF downloads, exclusive discounts and TWI apparel? Click on “SHOP” in the upper right-hand corner of the site and you will see these options: Forms, Apparel, Discounts.

For PDFs/forms, simply click on the one you want and download – free for TWI members! Discounts are exclusive to TWI members, so be sure to take advantage of them. And keep an eye out because we will add more in the coming months. As for the apparel, all orders include a free TWI koozie -- and nothing says happy holidays more than a TWI shirt and hat ;)
 

I really hope you are watching the “What’s in your wrap shop” series that launched in October. I feel that the information provided by the owners is extremely invaluable and generous. You won’t get that kind of open wrap business info anywhere else but on The Wrap Institute. Simply put, you support TWI with your annual or monthly membership and we always strive to provide you with the most cutting edge info and techniques around.  

As the holiday season begins I wish you all good times with friends and family and continued success in the wrap game.

Cheers,
Justin

Wrapping Up September 2018

Hello everyone - I hope September was super solid. Here are the videos released this month:

We just got done shooting a new round of videos in Dallas -- one in particular that will be very beneficial for removals involving adhesive promoter residue. We think this will help lower removal times by 50% (if not more). Exciting stuff so look for this video in the next couple of weeks.

On Sunday, October 28th, we will be doing our second TWI Live event - this time in Denver. We will be partnering with the The Artworks Unlimited, which is a great install shop in the area. The plan is to do a full color change wrap on a Lexus, as well as a chrome delete and light tint in real time. This event is open to the public, so feel free to come on by between 10-4. Let us know you’ll be there.

At the end of October, I’ll be at SEMA hosting demos in the Avery Dennison booth with 2-3 wrap demos a day featuring Joffrey van der Jagt, John Duever and Jim Miller. Chad Parrish will also be there doing PPF demos so it’s an all-star cast. Please come by to say hello and check out the installs that will, as usual, push the boundaries.  

Best of luck in October with all the wraps and I wish you an early Happy Halloween.

Cheers,
Justin

Wrapping Up August 2018

September 1, 2018 Issue
The Wrap Institute Newsletter

Hello TWI wrappers! For August, I hope the wraps went on smooth which meant you had some time to enjoy the profits. Here is what was released:

We hope you like the new look of the site. It was a major undertaking and, now that it's behind us, we are moving on to other projects.  Several of the big ones will launch in the next month or two so keep an eye out for them as they will be very exciting. 

One project that will launch very soon is a section where TWI members will get special discounts to manufacturers or distributors. We launch with 4 companies, Race Ramps, Blue Stitched, We Print Wraps and Excel. The goal is to expand this in the coming months. If you have any requests for companies or distributors, let us know on the forum. We can use this as a map for approaching the companies that suit our members best.  It’s another way of saying thank you for your support.  

We will be starting our TWI Live program on September 8th where I, along with local installers, will wrap a car live in real time. The idea is to showcase local talent as well as create awareness about wraps in the public. We have four locations locked in – Boise, Denver, Melbourne and Sydney - and plan to expand it in 2019 if it goes well. These events will be filmed and put up on TWI after the event.   

For September videos, there will be several good ones on rivets/trailers, graphics on a school bus and three great tint videos from Rainer which are on point as usual.

Cheers,
Justin

"Watch" for these new updates!

Some of our super observant TWI members may have noticed something slightly different about our videos page. We’ve added progress bars to each video to show you how much of an individual video you’ve watched. On the main videos page, it looks like this (the red line being the progress bar):

We will also keep track of your “watch count.” In order for a video to be counted as “watched,” you need to view at least 90% of the video. Your red progress bar will then show the video as completed. As for the videos you have watched prior to this update, they will be shown as completely watched.

A partially watched video progress bar will look like this:

This update is going to be a great stepping stone for some other cool things we have in the works. We are hoping to create a feature similar to YouTube that will allow you to start the video from where you left off if you’re watching it a second time. We are also looking at creating some sort of reward or badge system that will reward you based on how many videos you watch!

Keep a close eye out for more updates! We are constantly working to make your viewing and learning experience better. Never stop learning!

Wrapping Up March 2018

Happy April TWI members. I hope March was a solid month for everyone and here were the videos released:

As you can see in the past couple of weeks, we are focusing on strong fundamental videos which are geared for training new employees and updating the first videos released on TWI.  

The chrome series on the Corvette ZA-1 had to be rescheduled until April 16th in order to coincide with a corresponding product release. This will be a 13-part series that covers everything from bumpers, mirrors, corners, cutting and more.  

We will be filming for 4 days in Dallas in early April and have a list of requests from TWI members so look for these to air in May. These videos will include new product videos and a Dually.

Starting this month, we will be adding the podcasts from All Wrapped Up so a special thanks to Jeff Gregorio for sharing these with TWI members. These can be found in the “podcast” section on the index along with the ones already on the site from The Wrap Pod. These interviews offer a unique insight into people who are working in a variety of different areas within the wrap world. 

We got another 70 T-shirts for the World Wrapper Wall so please keep sending them in. We love to see this wall get bigger each month as it inspires us to keep pushing to new levels.

Thanks as always for being a TWI member!

Cheers
Justin

Wrapping Up February 2018

Hello everyone – I hope February was a solid month for all. Here are the videos released this month:

I want to give a special thanks to Rainer Lorz for submitting some great videos to add to the TWI library. Look for more to come from Rainer in the next few months.

The first two weeks of March will focus on a variety of topics from basics to custom color matching. Starting in the third week of March, a series on wrapping a yellow Corvette in chrome will begin. Great tips and tricks for advanced installers, especially on how to push the chrome to the limit without whitening. This series will run into April, so exciting times ahead.  

We got a lot of T-shirts from TWI members so the wrap wall has expanded which you will see in the newest videos filmed in February. Please continue to send in your T-shirts and hats so you can be represented in the videos!

Here is the address:
The Wrap Institute
Attn: TWI Tees
2145 Chenault Drive, STE 106
Carrollton, TX 75006

Thanks as always for being a TWI member!
Cheers
Justin

Wrapping Up January 2018

Hello TWI Members! I hope the first month of 2018 was a good one. Here are the videos released this month:

For February, be sure to check out some innovative videos submitted by TWI member Rainer Lorz who is an installer/instructor in Germany. We'll also release videos on how to lower install/design times, upsell tips and official overview videos made by TWI on 3M Knifeless Tape that are good for all levels of installers.

During December/January, we went through every single video in the library and accessed them. We will archive about 20 videos as some of the techniques/tools are obsolete, update about 30 videos during upcoming shoots in Dallas, restructure the index to make it more searchable, as well as focus on creating a host of new videos for beginners. The goal is to create an index category that is a turn key solution for new installers, employees and/or students. 

Based on the reaction to launching the Rejuvenation series at one time, we're going to test out launching a week’s worth of new videos every Monday. The daily social media post announcing the new video will continue. This way, if you like to binge watch you get the 5 new vids and, if you like to watch daily, you can go off of the daily post.  

In February, we will be filming a series on how to wrap with chrome on a Corvette ZR1, so look for this to be launched in April or May.

Thanks as always for being a TWI member!

Cheers
Justin

2018 Orafol Wrap Certification Course Dates

NEWS RELEASE

Hi Valued Customer,

ORAFOL Americas Inc. is proud to announce the much anticipated ORAFOL Vehicle Wrap Certification Course. Building on many successful years of ORAFOL Professional Wrapping Academies, this advanced training course is designed for those dedicated to becoming the most proficient wrap installer combined with certification testing.

This comprehensive program will feature training on the finer points of vehicle wrapping such as proper graphic alignment and finishing as well as more difficult-to-wrap components such as bumpers and side-view mirrors.

Once completed and passed, an ORAFOL Certified Wrap Installer will become part of a network of national and international installers who may be called upon to install ORAFOL vehicle wrapping materials according to ORAFOL manufacturing recommendations.

Additional benefits to become an ORAFOL Certified Vehicle Wrap Installer:

  • Become highly proficient in the application of ORAFOL wrap products
  • Become highly knowledgeable of ORAFOL brand product specifications and applications
  • Interact and network with the industry’s top vehicle wrap installers
  • Receive business referrals from ORAFOL via website and program listings
  • Receive business referrals from ORAFOL Certified Installer Network

To register for the following class dates click here.

February 7-8 in Pompano Beach, FL
April 12-13 in Santa Margarita, CA
June 14-15 in Indianapolis, IN
September 13-14 in Long Island, NY

Sincerely,
Lisa Humrich
Marketing Manager

About ORAFOL Americas Inc.
ORAFOL Americas Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of premium pressure-sensitive reflective products, graphic films, digital media, laminating films, and industrial tapes used in signage, graphics, digital printing and screen printing applications. The company’s distribution network spans the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. For more information, product samples, or to locate an Authorized ORAFOL Distributor, contact ORAFOL at (888) 672-2251 or visit ORAFOL online at www.orafolamericas.com.

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