Solera Qapter users can reference information about Chipguard application in Solera DBRM page 139 section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines "The application of chipguard material to the lower portions of panels (up to 8" of protection) is automated [...]
DEG Inquiry 40223 addresses feedback from MOTOR about operations that are NOT INCLUDED when filling and bleeding cooling systems"1. According to the "Guide To Estimating: RADIATOR", "Drain, Check and Refill Fluids" and "Purge Air From System" [...]
DEG Inquiry 40215 provides Solera feedback regarding labor and materials for seam sealer found on bumper reinforcements.DatabaseReferenceManual-4-25.pdf Page 44 Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions:Application of Seam Sealer: Application of seam sealer on new parts that require seam sealer. [...]
CCC MOTOR has released the 2025 GTE Updates available here. All updated folders and topics in the Table of Contents display a star and all updates in a topic are marked in blue.
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Riveted Liftgate Stoppers DEG Inquiry 39789 confirms that the labor time for transferring riveted brackets, braces, or specifically bumpers and stoppers from a liftgate is NOT INCLUDED in standard repair operations. [...]
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Mitchell estimating does NOT include the labor that may be necessary to mix and match secondary colors for areas like the interior, jambs, or other non-visible parts of a vehicle. Furthermore, if a separate mix [...]
The removal of remaining foam sealant, which is sometimes used between a vehicle's fender and body for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) purposes, is an additional labor task that is not included in standard repair procedures. This [...]
Solera Qapter DBRM page 142 Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines provides the following: “Nib Sanding/De-nib Nib sanding (or de-nib) is defined as the removal of isolated dirt and dust particles in the affected area(s). • Audatex’s [...]
DEG has made updates to a 2010 study showing the condition of OE bumpers serviced either as raw, unprimed or combination. This study has been updated to reflect vehicles as new as 2025-2026. A copy [...]
