

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DETAILWISE | OPTICLE 2 DAY PAINT PROTECTION FILM TRAINING TOUR
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Nationwide Training • Limited Spots Per City • Hands-On Learning

After 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 &amp; 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 &amp; finishing)

Headlight Installs

A-Pillar Installs

Door Cups &amp; Door Edges

Bulk Fender Installs

KEY SKILLS COVERED
Solution mixing &amp; proper ratios

Tack vs. slip solution behavior

Understanding adhesives &amp; film memory

How to avoid overstretching

Edge finishing techniques

Film handling, positioning &amp; alignment

DAY 2: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES, PLOTTER TRAINING &amp; 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 &amp; complex housings)

Front Bumpers (high-tension areas, anchors, recessed sections, and tight curves)

REFINEMENT &amp; EFFICIENCY
Squeegee techniques

Advanced problem solving

Wrapping edges cleanly

Avoiding adhesive marks &amp; stretch lines

Professional workflow &amp; finishing standards

WHAT EACH STUDENT RECEIVES
Every attendee leaves with a three-ring training binder, including:

✔ Step-by-step PPF installation instructions
✔ Slip, tack &amp; alcohol mixture ratios
✔ Tool recommendations
✔ SOPs for prepping, installing, and post-care
✔ Troubleshooting guide (fingers, lift lines, contamination, etc.)
✔ Film handling principles &amp; stretching diagrams
✔ Business insights to improve workflow (Price Guide)

COURSE FORMAT &amp; WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Hands-On Training All Day — minimal classroom, maximum real installation

Small Groups — everyone gets personal coaching &amp; 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&amp;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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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Sterling Heights
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Detroit Tint Studio
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- **full address**: Detroit Tint Studio, 5580 Gatewood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48310-2228, United States

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- **organizer**: Opticle (https://allevents.in/org/opticle/27235614)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Detroit Tint Studio, 5580 Gatewood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48310-2228, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Opticle
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, entertainment
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