Strength in Numbers

An Inside Look at Private PPF Training at Designer Wraps

By Matthew Wolynski

ou know you walked into one of the greatest shops on the East Coast when the signage starts in the parking lot. Sean, the owner of Designer Wraps brought me through the entire 14,000 sq ft facility. Almost every wall was wrapped and even their forklift had a beautiful print on it.

Coming into a print shop to teach PPF was a pretty interesting feeling. It seems that the PPF market has been growing at exponential rates. This has piqued some shop's interest in dabbling in a similar craft. Both use precise cutting but, are completely different being that PPF is a wet install.

Starting with a beginner class Sean’s team of five, two of them being pretty green to wrapping in general did a really great job. Initially, we all worked on solutions and understanding the differences between tack and slip.

We began with a Nissan Altima they were able to complete the hood, fenders and mirrors. This was a pretty easy task with 5 people. For our next challenge, we plotted out some film extending all the edges to explore the benefits of pre-cut hybrid installs. This allows to cover more of the panel but still use the pre-cut aspect for specific edges.

Working on both a Ford Raptor and a Ford F250 Super Duty Sean made sure his team was thrown some challenges to overcome. By breaking up into teams of two, we had a chance to tackle different tasks and challenges. During this time we would bring the group together for key learning points so that everyone can learn together.

As the day progressed we were able to finish the F250’s full front end including mirrors with one team. The next team was able to tackle the whole front end of the Ford Raptor; three doors all bulk installs, and some precut trunk pieces. With the help of John, another student, we were able to finish the front bumper in a pre-cut panel.

After all was said and done we learned together as a team. Two of our students plotted, weeded, and labeled the rest of the panels. During that time the other team put the finishing touches on the vehicle. The Raptor was ready for Monday to complete the installation.

Working as a team is necessary when you want to increase production to create volume within a shop. Clear communication within the front and back of the shop with appropriate timelines to allow the material to dry is a necessity to succeed. Quality control needs to be completed before the customer is called for an update on their vehicle.

Lastly, sales and customer service should have processes and procedures set in place to avoid issues. The sales team needs to know how to pitch this product and sell it to clients you already have.

The experience at Designer Wraps highlighted the unique skills required for PPF installations compared to traditional wraps. Each team member worked to understand the specific techniques needed for a wet install, from mastering the tack-and-slip process to learning the importance of precise edge coverage. This training emphasized how specialized PPF applications are, preparing the team to confidently meet the growing demand for high-quality PPF services.

Matthew Wolynski Owner, Tallest Wrapper Alive