Professional Vinyl Wrap, PPF & Ceramic Coating Training by the Experts at Grand Elite Motors
Learn From the Professionals. Master the Art of Vehicle Transformation.
Professional Vinyl Wrap, PPF, Ceramic Coating & Detailing Training
Welcome to Wrap 101, the official training division of Grand Elite Motors. Whether you’re looking to start a new career, add services to your existing business, or simply learn how to wrap your own vehicles, our comprehensive training programs are designed to take you from a beginner to professional installer.
Developed and taught by industry-leading installers who own and operate one of the most respected wrap facilities in the region, Wrap 101 provides real-world training based on years of hands-on experience working on everything from daily drivers and off-road trucks to some of the world’s most exotic vehicles.
Our curriculum is designed to give students the confidence, skills, and knowledge necessary to succeed in the rapidly growing automotive restyling industry.
Beginner Vinyl Wrap Training
Our beginner courses are designed for students with little to no experience. You’ll learn the fundamentals that every professional installer must master, including:
- Vehicle preparation and cleaning
- Surface inspection and contamination removal
- Paint correction basics
- Minor body panel and fender preparation
- Proper measuring and material handling
- Understanding vinyl film characteristics
- Working with different films in varying temperatures and environments
- Post-heating techniques and quality control
- Proper edge finishing and long-term durability practices
Students will gain hands-on experience while learning professional installation methods that reduce mistakes and increase efficiency.
Developed and taught by industry-leading installers who own and operate one of the most respected wrap facilities in the region, Wrap 101 provides real-world training based on years of hands-on experience working on everything from daily drivers and off-road trucks to some of the world’s most exotic vehicles.
Our curriculum is designed to give students the confidence, skills, and knowledge necessary to succeed in the rapidly growing automotive restyling industry.
Advanced Vinyl Wrap Techniques
Once you’ve mastered the basics, our advanced courses dive deeper into the techniques that separate average installers from true professionals.
Advanced training includes:
- Complex bumper wrapping
- Hood and body contour techniques
- Deep recesses and compound curves
- Advanced stretching methods
- Inlays and seam management
- Color change wrap strategies
- Commercial vehicle wraps
- Time-saving installation methods
- Troubleshooting difficult installations
Learn the techniques professional wrap shops use every day to achieve cleaner installations, faster production times, and superior results.
Plotters, Software & Material Optimization Course
One of the biggest challenges for new installers is controlling material costs and reducing waste.
Our courses teach students how to utilize:
- Professional plotting systems
- Template software
- Material optimization strategies
- Panel layout planning
- Efficient cutting techniques
- Production workflow management
By learning these systems, students can dramatically reduce material waste while increasing profitability and installation consistency.
Paint Protection Film (PPF) Training
Our advanced Paint Protection Film program is designed for installers ready to enter one of the most profitable segments of the automotive restyling industry.
Students will learn:
- PPF fundamentals
- Surface preparation
- Slip and tack solutions
- Pattern editing and customization
- Proper edge wrapping techniques
- Plotter setup and operation
- Bulk installation methods
- Bumper installation strategies
- Complex panel coverage
- Self-healing film technologies
- Finishing and inspection procedures
You’ll learn both template-based and bulk installation methods that help reduce waste, improve efficiency, and produce professional-grade results.
Ceramic Coating & Paint Correction Courses
Professional vehicle protection goes beyond wraps and PPF.
Our detailing and ceramic coating programs teach:
- Paint decontamination
- Paint correction techniques
- Machine polishing fundamentals
- Surface preparation procedures
- Ceramic coating application methods
- Multi-layer coating systems
- Infrared and UV curing processes
- Maintenance recommendations
- Long-term coating care
Learn how to achieve professional-level finishes that enhance gloss, improve protection, and deliver lasting results.
Hands-On Training In A Real Professional Shop
Unlike classroom-only programs, Wrap 101 takes place inside a working professional installation facility.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Watch live demonstrations
- Practice on real vehicles
- Work alongside experienced installers
- Learn in a production environment
- Train on trucks, SUVs, sports cars, and exotic vehicles
- Bring their own vehicle for training opportunities
- Potentially complete portions of a wrap on their own vehicle
This real-world experience provides valuable insight into what it takes to operate successfully in today’s automotive restyling industry.
What’s Included?
Every Wrap 101 course includes valuable take-home resources to help continue your education long after class ends.
Students receive:
- Professional training workbook
- Industry reference materials
- Installation guides
- Professional wrap tools
- Sample materials and films
- Supplier and distributor resources
- Access to exclusive discounts on products and materials
••Continued support from our training team
Career
Opportunities
For select students who demonstrate exceptional skill, dedication, and professionalism, Wrap 101 may provide opportunities to continue developing their craft within our installation facility.
Qualified students may be considered for employment opportunities and advanced mentorship programs, allowing them to gain additional experience while working alongside some of the industry’s most talented installers.
If you’re looking to turn your passion into a career, Wrap 101 can help provide the foundation for a successful future in the automotive restyling industry.
