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Roland Vehicle wrapping course is it any good?
got an email flyer in about a course at walsall college run by rolland, cost not bad at £550 for 2 day course on various dates? anyone heard of or been on this? I do vehicle graphics, pretty much self taught and thought this could be good for opening new doors as I currently tend to shy away from this type of work, even partial wraps? all advice appreciated.
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I’m also very keen to hear about this course, more so now in light of recent posts making grafiwrap look like an unsuitable material for us to use… anyone out there done the wrapping course at Walsall?
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I am really interested in doing a wrap course in the new year, as picking up tips has to be a good thing.
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Me too, be nice to get a group together
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dates and prices
nr Birmingham apparently
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hi all
Ive been to walsall twice now, once was not good and the last time was great, had a look around the wraping course and it looks great!, if your interested and we can get a group of 6 of us together, we can get a big discount on it, facilities and tools a great, they wrap brand new smart cars or a class mercs. I would love to go so if we can get 5 more next date is in feb
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I am with you on that one Ian.
Dave
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Do you know what the deal is for 5 + then Ian?
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I’m very likely to be interested, just need to confirm dates with the chief!
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yes is it OK to put the prices up on here?
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Are you thinking the 6/7 or 27/28th? I think I’m going to be ok for either to be honest. Dave we could maybe share transport? Not sure how I plan on getting there yet though!
Gavin
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next date left is 6/7 feb
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As far as I understand it there is no problem to post prices on here.
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But if we get a group booking of 6 we the cost is 375 plus vat for 2 days, which considering the facilities is, i think great value
IanPS Food is great Too!
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ill come with you guys ive been up there twice and the facilities are grate.
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book for me and one other. just let me know the dates, and how we should pay. if thats okay.
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sounds good to me, we will have to make some definite plans, I will call roland and confirm our places
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quote Cheryl Smith:I am really interested in doing a wrap course in the new year, as picking up tips has to be a good thing.Cheryl, after seeing your work, I reckon you should be teaching it!!
Peter
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Thank you Peter,
after doing a few of these, I hope to find some tips, I have had a couple of problems and had to re apply and would like to know what I could do better. I generally apply dry, but this week found the mini bonnet easier applied a bit wet, and reading various posts about thermometers and various tools, It has to be only wise to move with the times….coming with me to the course is the guy who actually prints my vinyl for me, to see what we should be doing in the way of a prep and fit area as well as manufacture and fit, so it would be real handy to see how others do it.
I have attached pics of problem areas. Cheryl
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Hi All
What is the latest news on the group for this course, is it full? I am interested if there is a place open.
Cheers
Warren
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hi all
Spoke to walsall about going on the course on the 6th of feb, they said it would be great to have us, If anyone is realy intrested PM me and we can get a good group together
IanPS need to get the names in asap, if there is more than 6 they said they will not take more than 6 on a course but will open up other dates
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Hi Ian
Do you know what is included in the costs regarding accommodation and food and stuff? I just need to check budget but really do want to go if we can get 6 of us together.
Cheers
Warren
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Cost is 350 plus VAT for 2 days with mid day meal included, accommodation is from 45 per night
course includes not only fitting but how to lay the design out and the printing of them. but the emphasis is on the practical side of fitting.
Look forward to it
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Dave
PM me you contact details
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Errmm, I can’t PM. Should be able to confirm before lunch today though if there are still places?
Gavin
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Can’t see a problem Gavin, but need your contact details
Ian -
I’ve sorted this out directly with Tony for the price mentioned. Just as few last things to tie up – should see you all there. Who’s going?
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Gavin
Did Tony mention to you that all the places on the 9th are gone now, what he did say though is that he would give board members exclusive date of the 18th and 19th march, but we would all need to confirm by end of next week. So if anyone is interested it would be great to meet you all
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I am still keen so I will have a space, am I right to say it is now going to be in March?
Cheers
Warren
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Yep its now in march as two from sign express and two signarama took the places and the other date in Feb is cancelled as the instructor is in china fitting over there. but tony gave march to any UK sign boards members that next date at the discounted price if we let him know by the end of next week
There is another idea he had about last minuet bookings but I would like to clear this with Rob
Ian
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I can’t PM you but I am defo in for that. Sounds great!
Karl.
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Great Karl!
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Cheryl are you still wanting 2 places?
Ian
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Where do we go from here? How do we book and when do we pay?
Karl.
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Will get the names together and give them Tony and then we each pay our own direct to the collage at the same price, if there is more of us than places he is willing to give us this price on the next dates too
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Can’t wait! 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
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Just to make sure then
Warren
Karl
Scott
Ian
Chery + 1Total = 6
Course is now full then ?
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NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
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seems like it, if cheryl confirms, but if there are others Tony said deal still stands for other dates
I will give Tony names in the morning
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Think Dave is going with Gavin They can tell us all about it :lol1:
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quote Ian Bingham:Think Dave is going with Gavin They can tell us all about it :lol1:
First I have heard of it.
Dave
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You coming with us dave?
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I was hoping to 🙂
Dave
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OK
Just need Cheryl To confirm then Full Up
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tried to pm you, if there is still a place I will go too
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OK Will see what we can do
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Situation as it stands is
There are 2 places in FEB 6/7th that have been alocated to us
Then 18th /19th march we have 6 places
Then 4 more on 26th /27th march
Could you let me know which you would like
Ian
If you need any more info give Tony a call and mention the boards
07917717365
but if we can book as one group it saves any mix up -
I think 18/19 March for me please.
Thanks Ian
Warren
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No Prob
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18/19th for me too
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I’m going down on the 6/7th of Feb. Dave if you need a lift give me a shout.
Gavin
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March sounds good. I can catch up with me mate Warren! 😉
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thats 3 of us on march then
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opps 4 then
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are there any more places available after march? 😀
nik
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The sooner I get to grips with wrapping the sooner I can get on with this.
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Hi Nik
Yes Tony said He would give us priority on booking, in April they are going to be doing 3 a month as demand is so great for it. Just give him a call nice fella and mention the sign boards
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Would be nice to meet you though if you could make march
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What van is that Karl?
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VAN??????????? It’s a Kia Sedona mate. 😮
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NO WAY!
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It is. Honest,
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I would be interested in March 18th / 19th if there are any places left.
Craig
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so that should make 5 of us now on that date? Who do we contact then?
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No problem Chris, if you call Tony and mention the sign boards
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karl love the design, just do it!.
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Great Dave
Let us know how it is
Ian
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do you have a contact number please?
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Situation as it stands is
There are 2 places in FEB 6/7th that have been alocated to us
Then 18th /19th march we have 6 places
Then 4 more on 26th /27th march
Could you let me know which you would like
Ian
If you need any more info give Tony a call and mention the boards
07917717365
but if we can book as one group it saves any mix up -
18th & 19th March. Do we book direct or are you doing a group booking?
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book it direct, but you must mention the boards, as they have saved this date for us
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Ta!
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I have booked myself in for the 26th/27th March, sorry if this causes any confusion but my wife is working away on the 17th/18th so I can’t make it.
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I have booked in for 18/19 March, anyone else yet?
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quote Chris Windebank:I have booked in for 18/19 March, anyone else yet?
Me too, just booked 18/19th
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Do you pay when you book or on the day?
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Once you book with them they will email you a booking for and course information, you need to advise them if you are paying by cheque of card. I would presume you would have to pay soon after you fax back the filled in booking form.
I only got the email today so still need to send it back.
Cheers
Warren
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Not sure, have to give tony a call, think you pay just before you go but don’t quote me on that
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You still coming Karl?
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Oh yes matey! Wouldn’t miss it for the world! 😀 Looking forward to meeting a few more mates on the boards. 😉
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looking forward to seeing the astra van wrapped :lol1: :lol1:
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I’ll give you bl**dy Astra van! 🙄
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😀 :rofl:
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Just reserved my place!
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ill come up in march 18/19th
ill give tony a ring tomorrow
look forward to seeing you all. if there is a place left
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Cheryl
Can’t PM yet Dates above and you will need to phone quick, Great to see you there!
Ian
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just booked my place :lol1:
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i think we are going to me wrapping a smart car
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Yep
They give us a choice of what design we want to use too
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Is it only smart cars they have?
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Have Panels to practice on as well, mind you it might be A class mercs now i think of it but could be wrong, usually am
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Good show, one model is a bit restrictive I would say, especially a smart car.
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Just Booked, think its full on these dates, but other dates available. Yes its a smart car they are doing, New one from the factory
Looking forward to meeting you all
Where are you all staying?
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Tony gave me this place
was 75.00 per night but mention Walsall College and should get for 50.00
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Aye, me too. Booking a room was one of my biggest challenges so far this year!
All sorted now though!
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here is the hotel details
do you know who is tutoring the course.
i would prefer to practice on a van. but iam sure ill pick it up.
hope so anywayPark Inn
Bescot Crescent
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 4SE
Tel: 01922 639 100
Fax: 01922 709 764
don’t forget to mention Walsall College
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Yep Ive stayed there a few times it was the ramada, great rooms , food not that good, but plenty of currie shops around
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Single rooms I hope! 😮
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me and another signie from down here are doing the 18th-19th March.
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Anything left for end of March?
Peter
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