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Nationwide Training • Limited Spots Per City • Hands-On LearningAfter January 1st price will go to $1,295.
Register Here - https://www.carsupplieswarehouse.com/products/opticle-2-day-paint-protection-film-training-tour
Join us for a 2-day, in-person, immersive Paint Protection Film training, coming to cities all across the U.S. This high-impact course is designed to give installers the skills, confidence, and systems needed to install PPF at a professional level.
Whether you’re brand new to film or looking to sharpen your efficiency, this traveling workshop delivers the same elite instruction we teach at The Bay’s Training Centers—brought directly to your city.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN — COURSE BREAKDOWN
DAY 1: FUNDAMENTALS, BULK INSTALLS & ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES (8:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Students will begin with foundational techniques that ensure strong installation habits. Training includes:
HANDS-ON INSTALLS
Bulk Hood Installs (proper stretching, anchoring & finishing)
Headlight Installs
A-Pillar Installs
Door Cups & Door Edges
Bulk Fender Installs
KEY SKILLS COVERED
Solution mixing & proper ratios
Tack vs. slip solution behavior
Understanding adhesives & film memory
How to avoid overstretching
Edge finishing techniques
Film handling, positioning & alignment
DAY 2: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES, PLOTTER TRAINING & COMPLEX PANELS (8:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Day two builds on Day 1 and transitions into real-world workflow and more complex installs.
HANDS-ON WORK
Plotter Training (software basics + cutting film)
Pre-cut Fender Installs
Headlight Installs (advanced shaping & complex housings)
Front Bumpers (high-tension areas, anchors, recessed sections, and tight curves)
REFINEMENT & EFFICIENCY
Squeegee techniques
Advanced problem solving
Wrapping edges cleanly
Avoiding adhesive marks & stretch lines
Professional workflow & finishing standards
WHAT EACH STUDENT RECEIVES
Every attendee leaves with a three-ring training binder, including:
✔ Step-by-step PPF installation instructions
✔ Slip, tack & alcohol mixture ratios
✔ Tool recommendations
✔ SOPs for prepping, installing, and post-care
✔ Troubleshooting guide (fingers, lift lines, contamination, etc.)
✔ Film handling principles & stretching diagrams
✔ Business insights to improve workflow (Price Guide)
COURSE FORMAT & WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Hands-On Training All Day — minimal classroom, maximum real installation
Small Groups — everyone gets personal coaching & reps
Real Cars, Real Scenarios — not demo panels
Technique First, Speed Later — we build your foundation the right way
Industry-Proven Methods — installation techniques used by top shops nationwide
Detroit, MI – 2/16–2/17/26
Detroit Tint Studio (Matt Blackmer); 5580 Gatewood Dr Suite #108, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Pittsburgh, PA – 2/19–2/20/26
Pro Auto Care (Zach Smith); 22 Buttermilk Hollow Rd S Irwin, PA 15642
Philadelphia, PA – 2/22–2/23/26
Menard Premium Detailing (Grant Mendard); 125 Industrial Dr, Warminster, PA 18974
Richmond, VA – 2/25–2/26/26
Ralda's Details (Tony Ralda); 4408 Angus Rd, Richmond, VA 23234
Raleigh, NC – 2/28–3/1/26
All Pro Window Films (Hunter Garwood); Address TBA
Jacksonville, FL – 3/3–3/4/26
BCCD JAX (Rashid Baker); 1706 Landon Ave Suite 7, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Orlando, FL – 3/6–3/7/26
Obsessed Garage (Matt Moreman); 322 Oak Street, Lady Lake, FL
Naples, FL – 3/9–3/10/26
Detailers of Naples (Brennen Seaman); 3550 Westview Drive, Naples, FL 34104
Atlanta, GA – 3/12–3/13/26
CCI Headquarters (Brian Crosby); 1960 Skylar Hill Dr Suite B, Buford, GA 30518
Knoxville, TN – 3/15–3/16/26
East Tennessee Detail Center (Wes); 3908 Fountain Valley Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918
Indianapolis, IN – 3/18–3/19/26
Visual Impact Inc (Justin Coffman); 5841 Thunderbird Rd Suite C, Indianapolis, IN 46236
Chicago, IL – 3/23–3/24/26
The Bay's Romeoville; 1229 Naperville Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446
St. Louis, MO – 4/9–4/10/26
The Bay's O’Fallon; 796 Hoff Rd, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Kansas City, MO – 4/12–4/13/26
TBA; TBA
Dallas, TX – 4/15–4/16/26
Outcast Industries (Chris Marulli); 1130 Technology Way, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phoenix, AZ – 4/19–4/20/26
The Bay’s Mesa; 2450 W Broadway Rd #113, Mesa, AZ 85202
San Diego, CA – 4/22–4/23/26
DTLR Supply (Josh V); 9187 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #653, San Diego, CA 92123
Los Angeles, CA – 4/25–4/26/26
Studio 94 (Jessica Tran); 7521 Suzi Ln, Westminster, CA 92683
San Francisco, CA – 4/28–4/29/26
P&S Detail; 20943 Cabot Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
Salt Lake City, UT – 5/2–5/3/26
Buddco Inc; 3550 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Denver, CO – 5/5–5/6/26
Colorado Detail (Steve Olech); 8200 E Pacific Pl #308, Denver, CO 80231
Minneapolis, MN – 5/11–5/12/26
Midwest Auto Pros (Cole Steeze); 1450 Park Ct, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Milwaukee, WI – 5/14–5/15/26
Exquisite Auto Spa (Chris Williams); 12475 Knoll Rd, Elm Grove, WI 53122
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