More Opportunity. Less Rework.
Reduce Rework and Material Waste
Well-trained installers are better equipped to complete jobs correctly the first time, helping teams minimize avoidable rework, use materials more efficiently, and protect valuable production time.
Create More Sellable Jobs
When installers have the skills and confidence to take on PPF work, businesses can be better positioned to serve more customers, expand their service offering, and turn additional demand into completed jobs.
Grow Higher-Value Tickets
Training helps technicians understand the range of available services and communicate their value more effectively, creating opportunities to recommend solutions that better meet each customer’s needs.
Build Customer Confidence
Consistent installation quality supports a better customer experience, stronger reputation, more referrals, and greater confidence in the services your team provides.
Invest In Skills That Strengthen Your Business
PPF Fundamentals
3 Days - Beginner
Build essential skills in paint protection film installation. This hands-on course covers vehicle preparation, installation solution mixtures, tool selection and technique, and plotter pattern cutting. You’ll practice installing PPF on high-impact vehicle areas, gaining the skills and confidence to begin delivering quality results.
PPF Elevate
3.5 Days - Intermediate
Take your PPF installation skills to the next level with advanced techniques and challenging vehicle panels. You’ll work through complex installations, including front bumpers, full fenders with edge wrapping, bulk-installing mirrors, and full hoods. Designed for installers who are ready to expand their capabilities, improve consistency, and take on more sellable work.
PPF Foundations Program
3 Weeks - Comprehensive Certification
Take your skills from novice to productive through a comprehensive, three-week PPF development program. A blended learning experience combines eLearning, instructor led training, hands-on practice, and virtual mentoring, with small classes limited to four students for focused coaching. The program concludes with an on site assessment and certification by an Eastman trainer, preparing participants to complete sellable full front-clip PPF installations.
Automotive Window Film Fundamentals
3 Days - Beginner
Develop the practical skills needed to begin a career in automotive window film installation. This apprentice-style, hands-on course covers glass preparation, installation solution mixtures, heat-forming, Core pattern software, and plotter operation. You’ll practice installing film on quarter panels, side windows, rear glass, and visor strips, gaining real world experience to help you get started with confidence.
Intro to Architectural Film
2 Days - Beginner
Discover the fundamentals of architectural film installation in this hands on introductory course. You’ll learn proper flat-glass preparation, installation solution mixtures, and essential tools and techniques. Practice installing film on a variety of window shapes and styles while building the confidence to apply your skills in commercial and residential settings.
Safety Film Certification
1 Day - Advanced
Develop the specialized skills required to prepare, cut, and install safety films 7 mil or thicker. This advanced course introduces attachment systems and wet-glazing methods, with a focus on proper installation procedures and dependable results. Prerequisite installation experience is required.
Why Eastman?
Because Training At This Level Changes Everything
Six Training Centers, One Consistent Standard
With locations in Anaheim, CA; Dania Beach, FL; Martinsville, VA; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; and Charlotte, NC, you have nationwide access to state-of-the-art training. More dates, less travel, and a consistent experience every time.
Our Expert Trainers
More than 20 technical service trainers across the US and Canada bring over 600 years of combined installation experience. Every instructor is trained through Eastman’s own Train-the-Trainer program and is committed to coaching, mentoring, and building real-world skills.
A Learning Center of Excellence
Eastman has carefully designed our training program to improve your learning experience. Expanded curriculum, standardized content, and new eLearning programs mean your team gets the right training at the right level, every time.
Eastman Training Center
Step inside the Eastman Automotive Training Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where installers turn hands-on experience into realworld expertise. From PPF to window film, each class combines expert instruction, practical techniques, and time on the vehicle to help professionals build confidence, sharpen their craft, and deliver exceptional results in the shop.
Dealer Success Snapshot
Hear directly from a dealer whose team has built greater installation confidence, expanded its capabilities, and delivered more consistent results. From hands-on instruction at the Eastman Training Center to stronger performance in the shop, this story shows how investing in installers can help businesses grow, elevate the customer experience, and build a team prepared for what’s next.
The Eastman Advantage
“When he came back to the shop, it was night and day. He had the full confidence to complete a full front end on his own."
Saul Rico
Extreme Auto Glass
Addison, IL
"The PPF Foundation Program has been life-changing for our business. It helped instill confidence in our installer."
Carly Fisher
Distinctive Window Tinting
Southwest, FL
"Eastman trainers are unlike any other trainers I've dealt with. Their willingness to help is something you just don't get anywhere else in the industry."
Cougar Elfervig
Luxe Automotive
Salt Lake City and Park City, UT
Training FAQs
Training combines eLearning and video content with instructor-led learning, hands-on practice, personalized coaching, and technique observation. Course-specific offerings may also include supplied film, toolkits, and ongoing technical support.
Yes. Courses range from introductory programs for newer installers to intermediate and advanced instruction. Review each course description and prerequisite before registering.
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