Basic Training Workshop at Squeezy
Today I finished teaching the second Basic Training Workshop at Squeezy in the Netherlands which is sponsored by 3M. There was 10 students and I, along with Herman and Sandra, provided hands-on instruction throughout the day. For the Basic Workshop, Ruben van Raam from 3M provided theory training about 3M, the properties of the film, how they are made and the different films and uses. After that I talked about tools and then the students got their hands dirty for the rest of the day. The main focus for the Basic Workshop is on learning proper fundamentals - how to squeegee, clean, cut, make text straight and problem solve. This training is a stepping stone to the Car Wrapping workshop taught at Squeezy and for the advanced paint replacement training that begins in November. The films used for the Basic Training varied widely so as to give the students as much experience as possible - IJ50, IJ70, 85, IJ100, IJ380 and 580 reflective film.
New DVD website
I have a new website for my DVDs - www.learntowrapcars.com. This website is linked to this website and Carwraps (www.carwraps.net). I will also be adding new tools and videos in the coming months. Most recently I added the Squeezy Sleeve and the Flexifelt to the shopping options. I use both of these squeegee buffers when I install now. To see some youtube videos about my new video and tools check out:
Mutoh School of Wrap Workshop at Seal completed
I just got done teaching the 2-day basic/intermediate workshop for Mutoh at Seal in Elkridge, MD. Once again, it was a great class. All the students were eager to learn and wrap, wrap wrap. We wrapped one of the students vehicles, pictured below. We worked a lot on technique and understanding the film and really only got to wrapping the car during the afternoon session on day 2. I was very impressed that with everything they had picked up they wrapped the car in 3 1/2 hours. Thanks as always to Mutoh for printing such beautiful graphics and Avery for their supa Supercast. A special thanks to Mark Rugen and Seal for the hospitality. Tomorrow the advanced workshop and then off to Halifax to teach a private workshop for Avery.
First Squeezy Carwrap training completed
Yesterday was the first carwrap training at Squeezy and it went very well. There were 9 students with 3 instructors - Sandra, Herman and myself. Ruben and Ronald from 3M were there to provide theory training and answer any questions regarding the media. The facility is just perfect for trainings with lots of mounted doors, a dedicated vehicle for wrapping and a lecture room for video (and for drinking coffee). I am very happy to be part of this training program. For more information on these trainings go to my workshop page on this site or www.squeezy.nl. The media used was 3M's IJ380 and 85 series.
Video from the last workshop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQWuC3-TTwo
This is a video of the beginner/intermediate workshop that I just completed for Mutoh. The workshop was held at Avery-Dennison headquarters in Ohio. The next workshop will be at Sign Warehouse in Texas from May 10-12. For sign up info go to: www.mutohcarwraps.com.
SEMA – Great way to end the year
SEMA 2009 just came to a close and what a great show. Since it was a car show I didn't know what kind of response people would have to my demos and the Carwraps Business Builder that Mutoh launched at this show. To my very pleasant surprise it was the best show of the year both in the size of the crowds and how people really get the program and are excited by it. I did my 2 demos a day with the help of Sandra Schreuder, one of my favorite installers who was in town from the Netherlands. She came here with her boyfriend, Niels Langedijk, co-owner of Squeezy, the premiere installation company in the Netherlands. For the demos I used Oracal film that was printed on a Valuejet. Todd LaBrie, owner of Carwraps, would take over the mic when Sandra and I would wrap the passenger side. Todd LaBrie would explain in detail about the Carwraps Business Builder that now comes free with a Mutoh printer. Essentially it is: for one year, any new Mutoh customer gets access to the HD installation videos I created, Todd LaBrie's design videos, discount for hands-on training and then, after a testing period, the printers/installers get listed on Carwraps which is America's #1 website. This will generate leads for the customers. This separates Mutoh from every other printer out there in that their customers get a great printer, they will learn how to design/install and get leads. A business in a box. Cool stuff.
I'm looking forward to relaxing tonight and tomorrow then flying to Sign Warehouse for the sold out hands-on workshop which is sponsored by Mutoh and Avery. After all the hardwork this year, its nice to see things start to really come together. Viva Las Vegas.
Speedwrap workshop for 3M Sweden
From February 24-27, Justin completed teaching two Speedwrap workshops for 3M Sweden. The first of which was held at Layout-Dekor in Gnesta, Sweden. The second workshop was held at Brand Factory in Stockholm, Sweden. The workshops were created to fine tune the Speedwrap Module in accordance with 3M Sweden's MCS warranty program.
The idea is that the participants will go through 3 training modules in order to receive MCS installer status from 3M Sweden. Installers with MCS status will be given access to all MCS accounts which are premium level.
ISA Sign Show – Las Vegas
Mutoh Demo
From April 16-18, Justin did demonstrations in the Mutoh booth at the ISA sign show in Las Vegas.
In addition to the demos, Justin, along with Niels Langedijk, co-owner of Squeezy Sleeve, the premiere installation company in the Netherlands, wrapped a Toyota Prius in 1 hour, 29 minutes to show the Speedwrapping system in realtime.
Around 200 people crowded around the Mutoh booth to watch while Todd LaBrie, owner of Carwraps talked about the process along with his new webinars that he is doing with Mutoh in May (www.mutoh.com).
New Demos and Workshops
Justin will be teaching a workshop in Los Angeles on August 6 and 7. The workshop is being hosted by Mutoh and Carwraps as part of their nationwide program to teach people the skills of graphic installation. It is a two day intensive workshop that provides attendeess with hands on training. Justin will clearly explain his Universal Graphic Installation System that allows an installer to work on any vehicle and achieve top level quality and reduce mistakes. Justin has used this system to wrap over 2000 vehicles both in the U.S. and in Europe.
New Instructional Videos
Introducing for the FIRST TIME EVER…
MUTOH’s Video Car Wrap Training Series
Phoenix, AZ. (July, 2009) –
Mutoh America has teamed up with industry experts, Justin Pate, one of the top graphic installers in the world, and Todd LaBrie, President of Carwraps, Inc., to introduce for the FIRST TIME EVER, online Video Car Wrap Training Series. Monthly membership includes UNLIMITED access to ALL design, production, and installation videos for only $199/month or $29.95/day.
Mutoh’s Video Car Wrap Training offers first class, professional methods to reduce vehicle graphic design time and expand productivity without the inconvenience of traveling or high costs associated to learn this exciting advertising medium.