ELITE WRAP ACADEMY

(TINT + VINYL + PPF)

7-Day Intensive Hands-On Workshop in North Hollywood, CA by Vitalii Mykhno

Real premium automotive shop environment at 5426 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA

Micro-groups of up to 8 people — maximum individual attention.

Work on real cars, not training stands or mock panels.

7 days, 7 hours of pure hands on practice per day

Day 1 — Introduction, Tools & Vehicle Preparation

  • Introduction to the automotive film industry

  • Understanding different materials: window tint, vinyl wrap, and PPF

  • Tools, equipment, and installation techniques

  • Shop safety and professional workflow

  • Vehicle inspection and preparation

  • Surface cleaning, decontamination, and disassembly basics

  • Hands-on practice: tool handling and film preparation

Day 2 — Automotive Window Tint Fundamentals

  • Types of window tint films and their differences

  • Film cutting techniques and patterns

  • Glass preparation and contamination control

  • Heat shrinking techniques

  • Side windows installation

  • Rear windshield installation methods

  • Common mistakes and troubleshooting

  • Hands-on tint installation practice

Day 3 — Advanced Window Tint & Vinyl Wrap Basics

  • Advanced tint techniques and clean edges

  • Working with complex glass shapes

  • Introduction to vinyl wrap materials and brands

  • Understanding cast vs. calendered vinyl

  • Color change wrap fundamentals

  • Measuring, cutting, and handling vinyl

  • Stretching, heating, and positioning techniques

  • Hands-on practice with vinyl panels

Day 4 — Full Vehicle Vinyl Wrapping Techniques

  • Vehicle disassembly for professional results

  • Hood, roof, doors, bumpers, and mirrors installation

  • Managing curves, edges, and difficult areas

  • Avoiding wrinkles, bubbles, and lifting

  • Seam placement and finishing techniques

  • Post-heating and quality inspection

  • Hands-on full panel wrapping

Day 5 — Paint Protection Film (PPF) Fundamentals

  • Introduction to PPF technology

  • TPU film properties and different PPF brands

  • Dry vs. wet installation methods

  • Slip solution preparation

  • Vehicle preparation for PPF

  • Pattern software and pre-cut templates

  • Basic installation techniques

  • Hands-on hood and panel installation

Day 6 — Advanced PPF Installation

  • Complex panels: bumpers, fenders, mirrors

  • Stretch control and film management

  • Edge wrapping techniques

  • Avoiding contamination and silvering

  • Removing and correcting installation errors

  • Quality control standards

  • Hands-on complete panel installation

Day 7: From Beginner to Master

  • Practice & Refinement: reworking difficult elements, live Q&A

  • Business Integration: pricing guidelines & monetizing your skills

  • Certification: getting your first job or clients fast

  • Customer expectations and professional standards

THIS IS HOW WE TRAIN

Real practice.

Real techniques.

Real training environment.

YOUR COMPLETE WORK TOOLKIT

1.Professional Squeegees, Knives & Spray Bottles

2.Premium Polyurethane Film — Unlimited Supply

3.Specialized Chemicals, Gels & Microfiber Towels

4.Direct Access to Real Vehicles for Wrapping

5.All Practice Materials Fully Included

6.Professional-Grade Equipment Throughout

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