PPF 101: Paint Protection Film Installation Training Course

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Jason Vazquez

$2,495 Per Person

$2,495 Per Person

Master the Art of Film Installation

Join The Film Academy for an intensive 4-day hands-on training experience designed to take your paint protection film (PPF) skills to the next level. This course covers every aspect of PPF installation—from surface prep and film handling to advanced wrapping techniques on complex panels. Students will work in real-world shop conditions using professional tools and high-quality film materials.

FILM FUNDAMENTAL

Understand film types, tools, surface prep, and what separates quality installs from quick jobs.

INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES

Learn how to handle edges, curves, complex panels, and full-body applications, with speed and control.

SURAFCE CLEANING & PREP

Master proper decontamination, film alignment, and install conditions for flawless application.

FINAL CERTIFICATION & SKILL REVIEW

Wrap it all up with testing, feedback, and certification that shows you’re truly ready.

BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

Understand the fundamentals of all major PPF types on the market

Gain a solid foundation in working with different film brands, thicknesses, and material characteristics, so you’re prepared for any installation scenario.

Master precision cutting and film alignment

Gain hands-on expertise in accurate bulk and pattern cutting, ensuring clean, consistent installs every time.

Understand complete vehicle preparation, maintenance, and aftercare

Apply correct surface prep, maintenance, and post-install care to ensure long-lasting protection and customer satisfaction.

Increase your installation speed without sacrificing quality

Learn proven techniques that balance efficiency and precision, enabling you to complete more jobs while maintaining top-tier results.

PPF 101: Fundamentals of Paint Protection Film

Join The Film Academy for an intensive 4-day hands-on training experience designed to take your paint protection film (PPF) skills to the next level.

This course covers every aspect of PPF installation—from surface prep and film handling to advanced wrapping techniques on complex panels. Students will work in real-world shop conditions using professional tools and high-quality film materials.

Key highlights include:

Course Detail

  • Duration:
    4 days
  • Format:
    In Person
  • Date:
    Call for schedule
  • Certification
    Yes
  • Maximum Class Size
    6-10
  • Free PPF Starter Kit

Let's get down to the good stuff

Upon completion of the training program. Keep in mind that it’s going to take some time to get really comfortable installing paint protection film. Take this opportunity to fix any mistakes you find yourself making, ask questions to seasoned veterans in the industry and keep an open mind to the feedback.

According to industry research, new paint protection film installers can make approx 65,000 to 90,000 per year. Once you’ve honed in your skills, speed, and quality, those numbers (depending on geographical location & market) can double or possibly even triple.

Whether you’re working in a high end shop, a dealership, or starting / expanding you’re own business. This service you’re providing will gift you way more than just an income. It will be the beginning of a bright new future.

WHAT TO EXPECT EACH DAY

DAY 1

PPF theory and industry insight. Tools and vehicle prep

DAY 2

PPF installation fundamentals - hood, fenders, mirrors

DAY 3

Advanced panel installation techniques

DAY 4

Business Building, Certification, and Final Exam

WHY THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR YOU

Built by real experts

Our instructors don’t just teach theory. They bring decades of real-world PPF experience, sharing proven techniques refined through years of hands-on work.

Not just technique, but true craftsmanship

We go beyond basic film application. You’ll learn the precision, control, and skill that turn PPF installation into a true art form.

Master efficiency without sacrificing quality

You’ll learn how to work faster while maintaining flawless results, improving your productivity and ensuring every job meets the highest standards.

Maximize your profit potential

By combining skill mastery with business-focused strategies, you’ll deliver high-quality work in less time, allowing you to serve more clients and increase your bottom line.

Our Instructors

Meet Our Professional and
Experience Instructors

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Founder & Lead Instructor

Jason Vazquez

After more than two decades in the automotive appearance and protective-film industry, Jason Vazquez founded The Film Academy to turn real-world experience into opportunity for others.

Jason believes practical education is most powerful when technical training is combined with mentorship, business knowledge, and a clear path forward. His teaching approach breaks complex skills into a structured, understandable process while holding students to professional standards of quality, safety, integrity, and customer care.

Through The Film Academy, Jason is helping prepare the next generation of technicians and entrepreneurs to build careers, serve their communities, and create something lasting of their own.

Help Us Build More Pathways to Opportunity

Lasting impact takes a community. We welcome partnerships with employers, automotive businesses, product manufacturers, schools, workforce agencies, charitable organizations, donors, and volunteers who share our belief in the power of practical education.

Partners can help sponsor a student, donate tools or materials, provide mentorship, create employment pathways, support program growth, or fund need-based training opportunities.

Learn a Skill. Build a Future. Strengthen a Community.

Whether you are ready to begin a new career, strengthen an existing business, hire trained talent, or help someone access life-changing education, there is a place for you in The Film Academy’s mission.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE COURSE

FAQS: ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS LIE HERE

Do I need any prior experience to join the course?

No prior experience is required. This course is specifically designed for beginners and those with little to no background in detailing or paint protection film. We start from the fundamentals and guide you step-by-step through every technique, allowing you to build confidence and real-world skills even if you’ve never worked in the industry before.

Is there an age limit to attend?

Participants must be at least 18 years old or have written consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Will I practice on real cars or training panels?

Yes, you will practice directly on real vehicles throughout the course. Every step of the process is guided by our experienced instructors, who bring over 20 years of hands-on industry expertise. You’ll receive detailed coaching on each stage of installation, allowing you to build real confidence working on actual cars, just like you will in your own shop.

Is the course worth the investment?

Absolutely. While the cost may seem high up front, PPF is one of the most profitable services in the automotive industry, with jobs often bringing in $300–$500 or more. Many of our students recover their course fees within their first few clients.

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