Justin Pate, wrap legend and CEO of The Wrap Institute, has been touring Australia with us at Graphic Art Mart for his sold-out Wrap Matrix Workshops. Across WA, VIC, NSW and QLD, installers have been learning Justin’s proven techniques to achieve flawless wrap finishes — from installing smarter (not harder), to adapting across different brands, and boosting business efficiency.
The Big Reveal: Arlon 5800X Launch
In line with the tour, on Tuesday 16 September we unveiled the all-new Arlon 5800X Premium Polymeric Air-Egress Film with a synthetic liner, officially launching our Arlon Colour Carnival Campaign. Justin had the honour of being the first in the world to test the 5800X in action.
Developed exclusively for Graphic Art Mart, this breakthrough film delivers not only the highest gloss levels, but also exceptional weeding and cutting capabilities.
Here’s what Justin had to say:
“I've been wrapping a long time and I've never seen cut vinyl with this type of liner.”
“I like the idea of having air-egress in there just because no bubbles.”
“And a bonus too. I mean, I think if you've done any type of cut vinyl, the hardest thing is sometimes if the plotter goes down a little too deep, that paper will split and that makes the install time go up, which is not great.” – Justin Pate
Why Arlon 5800X Stands Out
Air-Egress on a Synthetic Liner
The only polymeric vinyl of its kind — delivering flawless application across 50 show-stopping colours.
Extended Roll Width
At 1.25m wide, it covers rigid panels edge-to-edge, and even wraps around edges with ease. Shorter roll lengths mean lighter handling, easier storage, and less stock commitment.
Lightning-Fast to Cut and Weed
Sharper cuts, cleaner lifts, and easier handling every time.
Multi-Layer Graphics Made Easy
Perfect colour and shape registration, saving valuable installation time.
Lay Flat Stability
Keeps vinyls flat for faster cutting, sharper detail, and stress-free installs.
Unbelievable Gloss Levels
Sharper colours for a truly premium look.
50 colours available
Watch the First Look
In this video, Graphic Art Mart Technical Specialist Brett Matthews teams up with Justin to share their first impressions of the 5800X — including performance, handling, and why it’s set to change the game for installers.
Who Is Justin Pate?
Justin Pate is the CEO and founder of The Wrap Institute (TWI) and a globally recognised authority in the vehicle wrap industry. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has wrapped more than 3,000 vehicles throughout his time.
Beyond his hands-on expertise, Justin is dedicated to education — travelling the world to deliver wrap training workshops and producing hundreds of instructional videos for The Wrap Institute, helping installers of all levels sharpen their skills and achieve professional results.
