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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Hi guys I am looking to get certifications in window tinting , car stereo installing and car detailing .. Does anyone know any legit places,links anything where to go for this?? I will be on leave for a little in feb and will be in SoCal area mostly Whittier,Norwalk ,SFS, Downey, pico area .. But I am willing to travel a lil to get these certs.. Also how long is the coarse for them ? I heard for all 3 it's like a 2 week class .. Idk if that's true though .. Please guys let me know ... Thanks
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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There's a college in Arizona that is specifically for that ... I remember reading about it when that was my hobby.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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A college in az , how long do you have to study to get the Certs?
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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on the job training is your best bet. this is the least challenging stuff in the auto industry. quality crasftsmanship and experiance will get you more pay, not certs.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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I only need certs because I will be doing it on base and don't wanna get in trouble for not be certified
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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http://www.mobiledynamics.com/

Check this out, they cancelled the in house schooling and changed it via Web. Hope this helps keep us posted.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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http://www.mecp.com/home.asp - Only one that matters

and there is no such thing for tint and detailing. there are information courses but no real cert. Other then bs ones made by the companies teaching you.
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From the crypt:

I just graduated from Mobile Technical Training in South Hackensack, NJ. They instruct at the advanced level but only test for the basic certification. If you do well on the basic you get the option to take the advanced before you leave. Check them out.
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