SCRS Newest “Kool Tools” Video Now Live on SCRSCollision YouTube Channel
Mechanicsville, Virginia, July 19, 2022 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has released their newest episode in the "Kool Tools" series, highlighting tools and unique products discovered during the 2021 SEMA Show, compiled [...]
Estimating Tip- All three estimating systems. Extending clear to nearest break point
Clear coat application to the nearest breaking point may be a necessary operation during vehicle refinish. Additional labor for panel surface preparation and clear coat application is NOT INCLUDED in 2.5 when the threshold has [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell- “Labor Note”
Some graphics may have additional “Labor Notes” that are specific to all the components in the graphics vs an individual part footnote or CEG. In the example below, the note indicates “All Parts in this [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Pressing out damage bearing NOT INCLUDED
DEG Inquiry 20533 response from MOTORS “The estimated work time applied to the Hub & Bearing is for replacement of all new parts. The time to remove the Hub from the Bearing is not included [...]
Estimating Tip- Prep for refinish on panels with factory applied scratch resistant clear (nano clear)
DEG Inquiry 20445 response from CCC - "An on-the-spot evaluation must be performed and agreed upon by both estimators to apply an estimated work time for the additional prep that needs to be done for ceramic application [...]