What is the “4-star Certified Graphic Installer System”?
3M™ has established a system called the “4-star Certified Graphic Installer System” to promote color-change wrapping and train installers.
This is a testament to the fact that those who have passed the practical certification test are certified as “4-Star Graphic Installer” by training them in the knowledge and skills necessary for full wrapping of vehicles with the 3M™ Wrap Film Series 1080/2080. It proves that a high quality finish is possible, as if a coat of paint had been applied.
Benefits of Acquisition
- You will be registered as a 4-star certified Installer on the 3M website and listed as a certified installer company. Registration facilitates direct requests from users.
- You will receive regular and prioritized information from 3M about products.
About J-TRIM JAPAN’s Workshops
In this field of vehicles wrapping, it is necessary to acquire advanced apply vinyl wrap skills, as well as product knowledge and maintenance knowledge, in order to satisfy customers. That’s why learning from a proven and experienced trainer can help your business succeed.
We have been active as a 4-Star Certified Graphic Installer Company since the establishment of this system, and have been in charge of everything from training (holding workshops) to testing, judgment, and certification. Our workshops cover everything from basic knowledge of the wrapping business to product characteristics and technical guidance, and we offer a variety of courses to help you acquire skills that satisfy your individual level. We provide our know-how, which has been consistently cultivated in film construction for about 40 years.
Training & Exam Overview
1&2-Star Training
1&2-Star Training| Target participants | Those who are interested in business, those who are inexperienced |
| Date | It will be held at any time. Please contact us. |
| Venue | Our studio or online |
| Course content | In addition to about 120 minutes of classroom lectures, business and technical lectures |
| Cost | 10,000 yen or more / 1 person (consultation required depending on the number of people per company) Note: In the case of business trips, a separate business trip expense is required. |
This is a course to learn the basic knowledge for fully wrapping a passenger car.
The lecture will last about 120 minutes. If you pass the confirmation test after the course, you will be issued a 1&2-Star certificate of completion.
If you are interested, or if you are considering entering the business, please take this program if you only need knowledge first. You can also take the course online, so you can take it as many times as you like.
1&2-Star & 3-Star Training
| Target participants | Qualified of 1&2-Star (If you have not yet qualified, contact us.) |
| Date | It will be held at any time. Please contact us. |
| Venue | Our studio (On-site service is also available, contact us.) |
| Course content | In addition to basic knowledge in the classroom, practical training. (It is possible to complete training up to 3-Star in one day) |
| Cost | 30,000 yen or more / 1 person (Depends on the number of participants) Note: In the case of business trips, a separate business trip expense is required. |
In addition to classroom lectures, this course covers practical training.
You can learn the basic techniques and processing methods for wrapping, and get a feel for it by actually handling the film.
Those who are considering a business in the future, those who have experience in coatings and window films, and of course those who are inexperienced, can start taking courses from this program.
After completing this course, you will receive a 3-Star certificate.
3-Star 個別Training
| Target participants | Qualified of 3-Star |
| Date | It will be held at any time. Please contact us. |
| Venue | On-site service. Please contact us. |
| Course content | Training for highly difficult parts such as tertiary curved surfaces such as bumpers and processing methods. Advice on how to pass the exam. |
| Cost | 50,000 yen or more / 1 person Note: In the case of business trips, a separate business trip expense is required. Your company must provide training materials. |
With the aim of further improving construction techniques, this course allows you to focus on the techniques of the most difficult parts.
For those who handle film on a daily basis and those who have some experience in wrapping, we will teach you how to install it technically.
Since it is a one-on-one training, the goal is to help you “turn your weak areas into your strengths” by focusing on the areas you are not good at and practicing the areas where you are likely to lose points on the 4-Star test.
4-Star Certification Test
| Target applicants | Qualified of 3-Star |
| Date | It will be held at any time. Please contact us. |
| Test Summary | Fully wrapped vehicles are scored by certified staff. The film is only available in the 1080/2080 series made by 3M Japan. Vehicles and materials must be arranged by your company. |
| Pass/fail judgment | According to the check sheet stipulated by 3M Japan, each part will be judged. Points will be deducted for each part, and the pass/fail will be calculated based on the total number of points conceded. If you meet the specified standards, you will pass the test and will be awarded a certificate (in an acrylic case) at the later date. |
| cost | 15,000 yen / 1 test Note: In the case of business trips, a separate business trip expense is required. |
This is a certification test to confirm whether you have the necessary installation skills for full wrapping of passenger cars.
You have completed 3-star and will be able to take the test after gaining achievements and experience.
If you pass the test, you will receive a 4-star certificate from 3M Japan and will be able to work as a high-level installer.
