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Vehicle graphic design and installation training
Mutoh America Inc. (Phoenix) is announcing its “Hands-On School of Wrap” classes, which are scheduled for June 16-18, 2009, at Mutoh America’s headquarters. Todd LaBrie, owner of Carwraps, will instruct attendees how to effectively design and produce wraps to earn a significant profit while cutting labor costs. Patrick Buckley of Direct Effect Graphics will provide one-on-one installation training.
Design and production classes take place and the first two days, followed by hands-on-installation training on the second and third days. Indicate your area of concentration on the registration form to reserve your seat. For more information, call (800) 996-8874 or visit www.mutoh.com
Itinerary
June 16 – Day 1: Design & Production, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Designing in Adobe Illustrator, working with templates, file setup (layers, clipping paths, color space), placing images, concepts for increased productivity, file prep, RIP, print and lamination tips
June 17– Day 2: Design & Production, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Repeat of Day 1
June 17–Day 2: Installation Training Begins, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wrap materials -- good vs. best; tools and equipment; cleaning, pre-inspection and prepping the vehicle (importance of Primer 94); techniques for handling a squeegee; heating gun vs. torch; unpacking decals and understanding the layout; removing hardware; hanging side panels, checking layout and aligning decals; hinge methods and panel installation, cutting
June 18–Day 3: Installation Continued, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Positioning graphics (hands-on); panel installation, cutting, finishing a completed job, troubleshooting unforeseen problems.
A Free Wrapper’s Starter Kit ($185 value) includes: a copy of Vehicle Wrap 101, by Todd LaBrie; Realwraps 101 DVD and Realwraps Speedwrap DVD; 3M practice vinyl; a 3M gold squeegee with a sleeve; personal training from expert installer Patrick Buckley of Direct Effect Graphics; and a-551P NT knife/cartridge cutter.
Mutoh will provide lunch.
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