- Tint Academy runs 2-day hands-on window tint classes for the Toronto area at Jax Wax Factory Warehouse and in Niagara Falls at Nano Quartz.
- No experience is needed. You train on real vehicles and keep a tool kit and 100 ft of ceramic film.
- Current dates and pricing are in the course store, and you can call or text 289-201-2070 with questions.
Ontario has a large, busy car market, from daily commuters in the GTA to enthusiasts across the Niagara region. That makes it a strong place to learn window tinting and build a customer base. This guide covers our two Ontario training locations, what each class involves and how to prepare.
Toronto area: Jax Wax Factory Warehouse
Our Toronto-area window tint classes are held at the Jax Wax Factory Warehouse in Holland Landing, north of the city. It is a working automotive care space, which suits a hands-on class on real vehicles. See the Toronto course page for current dates and registration.
Niagara Falls: Nano Quartz
In the Niagara region, classes are held at Nano Quartz in Niagara Falls. It is convenient for students from St. Catharines, Welland, Hamilton and the surrounding area, as well as visitors from across the border. See the Niagara Falls course page for current dates.
What you learn over the 2 days
Both locations follow the same 2-day window tint curriculum, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
Day 1: Foundations and side windows
- Window tint theory, tools and professional film
- Vehicle and glass preparation
- Roll-down windows, including framed and two-stage installs
- Quarter and frameless windows
- Tint removal, sun strips and windshield banners
- Working with customers and marketing basics
Day 2: Rear windows and complete vehicles
- Heat shrinking
- Hatchback and sedan rear-window installation
- Rear-window tint removal
- Trucks and SUVs
- Plotter overview and an introduction to residential film
- Pricing, quoting and booking customers
What you take home
- A professional window tint tool kit
- A 100 ft roll of ceramic automotive window film
- Tint Academy certification
- Access to the online window tint training course
- Lifetime mentor support, a student community and supplier access
Tinting in Ontario: know the rules
Ontario sets its own rules on window tint, including rules for the windshield and front side windows. Customers will ask what is allowed, so it is part of a professional tinter's job to know the current regulations and explain them clearly. Check the Ontario government's current rules before you tint customer vehicles, and keep up with changes. Our certification guide explains how training, certificates and local rules fit together.
Ontario's climate and tint demand
Ontario summers bring strong sun and heat, which drives interest in heat-rejecting ceramic films. Winters bring a different set of challenges for installers: cold glass, longer cure times and more dirt on vehicles. Learning to handle both is part of working year-round in the province.
How to prepare for class
- Watch a few of our YouTube tutorials to get familiar with terms.
- Bring comfortable clothes you can kneel and work in.
- Come ready to practise and ask questions. You will work the film yourself.
- Read our tool kit guide so you know what each tool is for.
Also in Ontario: PPF and PDR
Ontario also hosts other courses. PPF training dates are added regularly in Toronto, and paintless dent repair classes have been scheduled at the Jax Wax Factory Store in Holland Landing.
Who takes our Ontario classes
Students in our Ontario classes come from many backgrounds:
- Complete beginners looking for a hands-on trade.
- Detailers adding tint for customers they already have.
- Dealership staff who want to bring tint in-house.
- Wrap installers and shop owners adding a new service.
No previous experience is needed. Instructors adjust their feedback to your level.
After class: keep improving
Training is only the beginning. After your Ontario class you can:
- Practise with your tool kit and the 100 ft roll of ceramic film you take home.
- Use the online course to review techniques.
- Contact your mentor with questions as they come up.
- Join the student community to learn from other new installers.
- Re-attend a class for extra practice if you are eligible.
Travelling to class
If you are travelling from elsewhere in Ontario or from out of province, plan to arrive the evening before so you start Day 1 rested. Bring comfortable work clothes, as you will be kneeling, reaching into vehicles and working with water. Check the course page for the exact venue address before you travel.
Building a tint business in Ontario
Ontario's mix of large cities, suburbs and smaller towns gives new tinters several ways to find work. In the GTA, there is a large population of commuters and new-vehicle buyers. In the Niagara region, there are local drivers, enthusiasts and a busy tourism economy. Some practical first steps after training:
- Build a portfolio of clean installs and post it where local customers look.
- Introduce yourself to detail shops, wrap shops and dealerships that do not offer tint in-house.
- Ask every happy customer for a review.
- Price your work based on your real costs for film, time and travel.
Train in Toronto or Niagara Falls
Questions? Call or text Canada: 289-201-2070.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Toronto window tint course held?
Toronto-area classes are held at the Jax Wax Factory Warehouse in Holland Landing, Ontario.
Where is the Niagara Falls window tint course held?
Niagara Falls classes are held at Nano Quartz in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
How long are the Ontario tint classes?
Both are 2 full days, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day, on real vehicles.
How do I find dates and prices for Ontario classes?
Current dates, pricing and deposit options are shown in the Tint Academy course store, or call or text 289-201-2070.