Installing Graphics on a Dodge Sprinter

Justin offers valuable insight to installing graphics on recessed areas in Restyling Magazine.

In this article he explains his techniques on a Sprinter van. Read about it HERE—and be sure to drop by the Mutoh booth at ISA in Orlando to see vehicle wrapping demos by Justin and Todd.

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December 8th, Van Nuys, CA— Todd LaBrie, President and CEO of Carwraps, Inc. concluded NBM’s webinar “Adding Wraps to Make Big Money“, a series of webinar presentations sponsored by Mutoh America and presented by NBM.

For more information on these and other upcoming webinars sponsored by NBM, visit them at www.nbm.com.

With the purchase of every Mutoh printer, Mutoh America provides expert video design and installation training, sales & marketing assistance and reduced cost hands-on installation training.

After training is completed, new Mutoh participants have the opportunity to become a “Allied Member” on carwraps.net—America’s #1 vehicle wrap website. Carwraps® Allied Memeberships provide unprecedented exposure and “real job leads”.

For more information visit www.mutohcarwraps.com

While Todd ran down the exact list of equipment, materials and training needed to run a successful and profitable vehicle wrapping company, Justin wowed the audience by wrapping the side of Mutoh Prius in less than 25 minutes.

The speedy demonstrations were accomplished with the help of Avery’s MPI 1005 EZ RS/DOL 1060 vinyl combo and the superb printing from a “banding-free” Mutoh Valuejet 1614. The hood took 7 minutes to install and if that wasn’t enough, the roof took less than 8.

Justin also explained the common misconceptions associated with “claims of speed” and stated that “rushing” is not to be confused with working quickly, methodically and efficiently. Among the many pointers Justin offered to the crowd, he said “I know with each vehicle and panel, exactly how I will position it, hinge it, and the direction I’ll work with my squeegee.” Justin continued, ” I don’t wait to decide what I’m going to do. I know exactly what I’m doing the entire time I install.”

Newbie and professional installers alike could hardly believe their eyes. “I just never knew it was possible to do a whole car by myself in one day—let alone in just a few hours.” Said James Sharpe from Image Wraps in Elgin, IL. It’s true that Justin makes it looks easy, but he also is a meticulous, conscientious and extremely successful graphic installer who wants to share this knowledge—he calls UGIS (Universal Graphic Installation System) with the rest of the vehicle wraps community to make vehicle wrap installation efficient, effective and more profitable for everyone.

That’s what the Carwraps® Vehicle Wrap training is all about.

Students got the inside fast track on how to launch, manage and prosper in the vehicle wraps industry. Key subjects were the selling, producing and installing of vehicle graphics and full vehicle wraps. The three day event focused on the importance of skillful sales, smart marketing, bold and effective designing—and perfect graphic installations.

Students learned about the benefits and some of the realities and misconceptions of running a “vehicle wrapping” business—both as a main business model and as an add on to their existing printing business. Among the valuable insights offered were solutions to common pitfalls and techniques for optimizing work flow and managing customer expectations.

On day one, Todd LaBrie shared his expertise drawing from his vast experience in outdoor advertising, large format printing, web marketing and graphic design.

On days two and three, veteran installer Patrick Buckley took over for the hands-on graphic installation portion of the training, giving students a solid and thorough course in graphic installation stressing performance, technique, quality and maintaining customer satisfaction.

For more information on learning to wrap, please visit: http://www.mutohcarwraps.com/

Ready to be wrappped

Panel Alignment

Seamless installation

Wrapping Bumpers

Finished vehicle wrap

Layout —by Fellers

“We are both very excited to be working with Fellers and are thrilled that Mutoh America was able to arrange the class with Fellers.” Stated Pat Buckley. The sold out event marks the first for Carwraps, Mutoh and Fellers as a training combo. According to Todd LaBrie, Presedent and CEO of Carwraps, Inc, in Los Angeles, “It simply doesn’t get any better as far as synergy is concerned.

Here are three major players in the vehicle wrapping industry, each with its own unique list of qualifications and resources all pitching in for the sole purpose of making our industry a better one.” Continues LaBrie “We’re helping people get thoroughly trained and thus be better able to compete in the market.” Students can expect to learn from a wide range of topics including: Sales and marketing, Design, and Professional Graphic Installation.

For information on upcoming classes at Fellers locations go to: http://www.fellers.com

Randy Rickert, VP and GM for Mutoh America said, ”Since Carwraps began hosting wrap classes along with us [Mutoh America], the buzz has been unbelievable and the topics covered are “soup to nuts”—really top notch.”

Designer and sales classes were taught by Carwraps, Inc. CEO and wraps expert Todd LaBrie. Mr. LaBrie says “Most people don’t realize just how much is involved in running a wrap company and that getting some good, useful information along with some tested sales techniques, can really boost your company sales.”  LaBrie continues, “We are even more excited about our next vehicle wrap class at Fellers August 25-27.”

For information on hands on vehicle wrap class training please visit www.mutoh.com or request info at www.carwraps.net.

Our online training gives you private access to advanced industry techniques that will enable you to create and install vehicle graphics and vehicle wraps without the need for travel or the high costs usually associated with learning this exciting and highly innovative advertising medium.

According to Justin Pate, “It’s all about getting the information, then taking this information and immediately putting it to “practical” use with practice. Without practice and repetition, any wrap class will be a wasted endeavor.”  Pate continues by stating, “I’ll show you the necessary steps to master the process of vinyl graphic installation with easy to remember, sensible techniques that you can keep with you forever.”

According to Randy Rickert, General Manager of Mutoh America,  “This is the best thing to ever hit the wrap industry. Mutoh is proud to be instrumental in offering this type of training. With so many printers being sold nationwide, there is a genuine need for graphic installers everywhere. Justin makes the learning process a snap.”

Carwraps® Video training Sessions are $49.95 per day, or $199.00 per month, for unlimited viewing.  With every monthly membership, Carwraps will provide each new member with one Practice Installation Kit (a $139.00 value) consisting of (2) 24″ X 48″ Premium cast vinyl graphics w/overlaminate. Go to: http://www.carwraps.net/home/training for more information or to sign up.

Justin Pate—Master Graphic Installer

According to Justin Pate (the host of the video series), “This is a culmination of all of the skills I have acquired over my thirteen plus years as a graphics installer.” Not only does Pate share his expert insights and realistic approaches—which have made him a household name in the vehicle wrapping industry with his groundbreaking Realwraps DVD series—but in the past two years has been living and wrapping in  Europe and has been picking up on a whole new philosophy while installing vehicle graphics.

“The quality and the thoroughness of the work here in Europe is on a totally different level than what we were doing back in the US. People are going to be impressed and by the techniques and new information that will be demonstrated in the videos.” Says Pate.

According to Randy Rickert, General Manager for Mutoh America. “Mutoh is delighted to be a part of this Carwraps® training series and pleased that Mutoh is  able to contribute—not only as a manufacturer of the best printing equipment available, but also being able to help share valuable knowledge with this new and exciting method of how applying graphics easily, inexpensively and without the need for travel.”

In addition to the streaming  installation videos, there are also vehicle wrap design videos available that teach quick and easy vehicle wrap designing using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Art Station Vehicle templates.

Online wrap design lesson

The design vidoes are hosted and created by Todd LaBrie, President and Creative Director of Carwraps, Inc. “All of these companies are popping up trying to reinvent the wheel on how to design vehicle wraps. There are these big bulky programs out there that require separate hard dives and RIP software companies trying to streamline the process, but no one is teaching the basic “how to’s” for setting up a vehicle template and dropping in the artwork. Nothing could be easier than that once the correct approach and guidelines are understood. I can teach anyone how to design a vehicle wrap.”

LaBrie brings  it back to the basics, and unlike the approach of creating elaborate “fills” and “textures”, he teaches you how to design the way he did for years in some of New York’s top agencies. “You always want to give your customer what they already know and like. Take what they have and brand an image for them. You can’t put lizard skin or flames on a vehicle wrap for a dentist, or a real estate agent. Use what you have  and make it look good.”  There will also be additional video by various contributors and manufacturers on a monthly basis as well as “live sales and marketing seminars associated with selling vehicle wraps. For more info visit: http://carwraps.net/home/learn_to_wrap. Videos will be available for purchase by either daily or monthly memberships.