"The course was outstanding from start to finish. It far exceeded my expectations, and I was expecting a lot! Mike is a brilliant trainer. His method of teaching made me fall in love with the profession.''
Find the Perfect Vehicle Wrap Course for You
Hosted inside an inviting “Inspiration“ Centre, we have courses that cater for both vehicle wrap and PPF. Whatever your or your staff's skill level, we have a training course for you.Â
Vehicle Wrap Training Course
This, a two day course based in Barnard Castle, is perfect for beginners and also wrappers who would like to improve on their skills. It covers all the basic techniques to wrap an entire vehicle, using a range of branded digital and coloured wrap films, including 3M, Avery Dennison, Arlon and VION.Â
The course is practical to give as much opportunity as possible to work with wrapping films on a variety of car and van panels, practising techniques to approach recesses.Â
Advanced Vehicle Wrap Training Course
Available to experienced wrappers only, the course jumps straight into advanced vehicle wrap techniques, focusing on door shuts, wing mirrors, door handles and the most difficult wheel arches on the roads right now.
Additional content includes tight corners, trimming techniques, avoiding stretch discolouration and inlays, using a range of branded digital, reflective, coloured and chrome wrap films, from 3M, Avery Dennison and Arlon.
Avery Dennison PPF Training Course
Looking to learn how to apply PPF? Our two-day training course provides you with the perfect opportunity to do just that.Â
Delegates are then taken through the ultimate vehicle preparation cleaning process to avoid issues and of course, shown plenty of application demonstrations to a variety of vehicle panels, including how to tackle corners and edges. Then it’s over to you for lots of hands-on time to practise what you’ve learnt.
Virtual Vehicle Wrap Theory
Looking to take the first steps in the world of vehicle wrapping? Our FREE Virtual Vehicle Wrap Training Course is the perfect course to get you started.
This 2½ hour, virtual course is designed to cover the basic theory of vehicle wrapping. It is perfect for complete beginners and ideal as a refresher for experienced wrappers wanting to brush up on their wrapping knowledge.Â
3M Paint Protection Film Course - 3 Day Course
Get ready to master paint protection film with this hands-on 3-day course led by expert 3M trainer Ryan Travis!
This, three-day introduction course to 3M paint Protection films in Barnard Castle is perfect for vehicle wrappers looking to add PPF to their offering or complete beginners.
The best vehicle wrap trainers
Mike SzwackiÂ
By coming to the Training Academy for your vehicle wrap training, you are guaranteed to have a best-in-class experience!
Introducing Mike Szwacki, our dedicated vehicle wrap expert here at the Training Academy. Having Mike on board with us at William Smith is a massive coup for the company, as Mike today is one of the best wrappers in the world and is very much at the top of his game. This provides us with such a great USP, allowing us to deliver a truly leading-edge training offer like no other in the UK.
With a number of world-acclaimed wrapping awards to his name and decades of experience under his belt, Mike is the perfect individual to teach you the ropes of vehicle wrapping.
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