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Mutoh Offers Hands-On School of Wrap

Vehicle graphic design and installation training

Published

15 years ago

April 27, 2009

Jacob Rieskamp Signs of the Times April 2009 Issue

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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