1 day
Targeted technique or troubleshooting for existing installers.
Private$4,495
Small Group / person$2,495
Hands-on · Application only · Raynham, MA
Professional Paint Protection Film Installer Training
Learn how preparation, film control and clean finishing come together on real vehicle panels. Practice the work behind a consistent result.
Ages 18+ · Hands-on shop instruction · Reviewed individually
Starting from zero?
Give yourself time to build the fundamentals.
3 days is the minimum. 5 days is stronger from zero.
One- and two-day programs are for experienced installers. A beginner needs time to work through preparation, positioning, film control and finishing together.
Published tuition · Choose your best fit
Your PPF program ladder.
Small Group tuition is per person, with a maximum of four trainees. We review your experience and goals before approving a duration.
Check this program’s fit
2 days
Focused development for experienced installers.
Private$7,995
Small Group / person$4,495
3 days
Minimum beginner path and certification-track intensive.
Private$10,995
Small Group / person$5,995
5 day intensive
More practice and deeper PPF immersion from zero.
Private$17,995
Small Group / person$9,995
Control the film. Refine the finish.
Practice the panels and the process.
Pattern-first installation
Start with surface preparation and careful film handling. Use patterns as the primary workflow, then practice adjustments and modified-pattern techniques, with bulk installation where appropriate.
- Slip and tack control
- Stretch, tension and alignment
- Hoods, fenders, mirrors and bumpers
- Complex curves and edge work
Kickin’ Customs two-stage method
Make preparation and finishing work together.
Placement & control
Learn how preparation, positioning, slip and tack, and controlled tension affect the installation. Follow the two-stage method through the work on real panels.
Correction & final inspection
Practice contamination management, troubleshooting, correction, alignment, edges and finishing. Learn to inspect the result instead of judging only the easiest part of a panel.
No trim or panel removal is required by the standard method. Pricing, sales, estimating, scheduling and shop management are separate from this installation-focused training.
A format that fits how you learn
Choose Private or Small Group.
Private
Dedicated instruction for you or your approved private booking. Your program is built around your experience, goals and the techniques you need to develop.
Small Group
A shared training format for up to four trainees, priced per person. Typically one instructor works with 1–2 trainees and two instructors with 3–4.
Arrive ready to practice
The essentials are included.
- Hands-on instruction, normal training film, consumables and shop supplies
- Professional starter tool kit, controlled course materials and installation checklists
- Standard training vehicles/panels, lunch, water and non-alcoholic drinks
- Troubleshooting, quality-control, aftercare and a post-training practice plan
- Applicable support and testing only where included in your program
Your own or a customer’s vehicle needs prior approval. Specialty materials, finishes or vehicles may cost extra.
See everything included
Training builds skill. Testing earns the credential.
Your PPF certification pathway.
1 day
No certification attempt.
2 days
Only for an experienced installer when specifically approved.
3 or 5 days
One applicable PPF certification attempt.
You and the instructor must both agree you are ready. Deferring does not use the attempt; beginning the test does, whether you pass or fail. Use an included attempt within six months of qualifying training completion. The final training day may be the test day; an extra testing day is not automatic.
Completing training is not certification. Passing the hands-on test is required. This is not XPEL or other manufacturer certification or authorization.
After your training
30 days of support included.
Keep practicing with help on the material taught, photo or video review, troubleshooting and reasonable business-hours guidance. Support does not include live jobsite supervision, unlimited calls, emergency FaceTime, unrelated business consulting or unlimited instructor access.
Graduate refresher day
$2,995 for PPF. For Kickin’ Customs graduates only, not a beginner entry program.
Advanced PPF Training
$4,495 per private day. For graduates or approved experienced outside installers. Outside applicants generally need two years of active experience or equivalent demonstrated work and a substantial recent portfolio.
Choose the right next step
Learn another skill, refine your work or earn certification.
Combined Tint + PPF
Five days across both disciplines, typically two days of Tint and three of PPF. Learn both skills in one visit. Five days in one discipline allows more focused practice.
Explore Combined TrainingProfessional Development
Four private five-day stages with independent practice, review and support between visits.
Explore 20-day DevelopmentAdvanced PPF
Build on approved experience with focused private instruction. Application review confirms fit.
Review Advanced eligibility ↗Certification
Experienced installers may apply for a hands-on evaluation. Review the standards, eligibility and testing fees.
Review CertificationBefore you apply
Plan for your time in the shop.
Training is in Raynham, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–6 PM with a one-hour lunch. Travel is not included. Standard training requires a 50% nonrefundable deposit; the balance is due seven days before training. One reschedule is allowed with at least 14 days’ notice. Recording requires specific permission. Training financing is not offered.
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PPF Training questions.
Which PPF program should a beginner choose?
Three days is the minimum beginner path. Five days is the stronger starting-from-zero option. One- and two-day programs are for experienced installers.
What will I practice?
Surface preparation, film handling, pattern-first installation, appropriate bulk work, pattern adjustments, slip and tack control, stretch, tension, alignment, edges and finishing on hoods, fenders, mirrors, bumpers and complex curves. Training includes the two-stage installation method, contamination management, correction and final inspection.
Do I need to remove trim or panels?
No trim or panel removal is required by the standard installation method. The program focuses on installation skills; pricing, sales, estimating, scheduling and shop management are separate.
Does my program include a certification attempt?
One-day programs do not include an attempt. A two-day program includes one only for an experienced installer when specifically approved. Three- and five-day programs include one applicable PPF attempt, subject to joint readiness and the six-month window. Attendance does not equal certification, and passing is not guaranteed.
What is included after training?
Thirty days of graduate support covers taught material, photo or video review of your work, troubleshooting and reasonable business-hours guidance. Graduate-only PPF refresher days cost $2,995. Approved Advanced PPF training costs $4,495 per private day.
Can I bring a vehicle to work on?
Standard training vehicles and panels are supplied. Bringing your own or a customer’s vehicle needs prior approval. Specialty materials, finishes or vehicles may involve additional charges.
Does this provide manufacturer certification?
No. These are Kickin’ Customs programs and credentials. They do not provide XPEL or any other manufacturer certification or authorization.
Application review comes first
Apply for PPF Training.
We review your experience and goals before recommending a program or offering dates. Applicants must be 18 or older. An inquiry is not approval or a date reservation.
Portfolio samples may be requested during application review.
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