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Testing

Many installers are already very skilled, knowledgeable and ready to test. But should you need it, we have several opportunities available to enhance your skills. See the Training page for more information on training. Note that the tests for 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company and 3M Preferred Graphics Installer are exactly the same. There are multiple 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer tests based on the Star level; please contact us to discuss which one is right for you.

3M Certified Graphics Installation Company Test

Note that the UASG has requirements prior to taking the test. To receive the 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company title, one must take the test through the UASG.

3M Center
Location: Bldg. 207 Application Center, St. Paul, MN
Testing Administrators: UASG Testing Administrators
Time Required: 2 days
Fee: Contact UASG
Contact: Sharon Paxton
sharonp@uasg.org
telephone: 714-329-6156

3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test

The following options offer the same 3M test at both locations with all testing administrators.

3M Center
Location: Bldg. 207 Application Center, St. Paul, MN
Testing Administrators: 3M Preferred Graphics Installers from 3M Technical Service
Time Required: 2 days
Fee: $1000
Contact: 3minstallationprograms@mmm.com
3M Center
Location: Bldg. 207 Application Center, St. Paul, MN
Testing Administrators: 3M Preferred Graphics Installers from Wrap Experts
Time Required: 2 days
Fee: Contact Wrap Experts
Contact: info@wrapexperts.com
Lowen Corporation's 3M Graphics Authorized Installation Testing Facility
Location: Hutchinson, KS
Testing Administrators: 3M Preferred Graphics Installers from Lowen Company
Time Required: 2 days
Fee: Contact Lowen
Contact: denniss@lowen.com

3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer Test

3M Center
Location: Bldg. 207 Application Center, St. Paul, MN
Testing Administrators: 3M Preferred Graphics Installers from 3M Technical Service
Time Required: 1/2 day
Fee: 2-Star $200; 3-Star $300 ; 4-Star $400
Contact: 3minstallationprograms@mmm.com

Testing Dates

Testing Dates for UASG/3M Certified Graphics Installation Company

3M Center Testing Administrators: UASG Testing Administrators

2012 Testing Dates


January 23-24: 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company Test
April 23-24: 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company Test
July 23-24: 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company Test
October 22-23: 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company Test

Testing Dates for 3M Preferred Graphics Installer

3M Center
Testing Administrators: 3M Technical Service

2012 Testing Dates

January 19-20: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
February 23-24: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
March 22-23: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
April 19-20: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
May 17-18: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
June 21-22: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
July 19-20: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
August 23-24: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
September 20-21: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
October 18-19: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
November 15-16: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
December 13-14: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test

Lowen Corporation's 3M Graphics Authorized Installation Testing Facility
Testing Administrators: 3M Preferred Graphics Installers from Lowen Company

2012 Dates
January 10-12: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
February 1-3: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
February 15-17: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
February 28-March 1: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
April 3-4: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
May 8-10: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test
June 19-21: 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Test

Testing Dates for 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer

May 23-26: 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer test
June 13-14: 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer test
July 7-8 or 11-12: 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer test
August 25-26 or 29-30: 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer test
September 8-9 or 12-13: 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer test
October 6-7 or 10-11: 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer test
November 3-4 or 7-8: 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer test
December 1-2 or 5-6: 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer test

Study Materials

To prepare for the test, especially the written portion, it is important that you know the information found in these 3M Technical Bulletins. Please study them prior to taking the test.

Product Bulletins:
IJ180 films, 181, IJ380Cv3, GP-1, IJ8171, IJ8624, 162, 3662, 7725, IJ160 films IJ680CR

Instruction Bulletins:
5.1, 5.19, 5.33, 5.35, 5.36, 5.37, 5.4, 5.42, 5.5, 6.5, V-Tools

 
 
 

 
 
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