Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Roof & Bed Underside Refinish NOT INCLUDED

Solera Qapter DBRM page 145 section 4-4 Refinish Guideline states "Audatex does not include refinish labor for roof or bed underside."

2025-01-13T13:53:34-05:00January 13th, 2025|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Roof rail refinish

Qapter users can select "PANEL, BODYSIDE QTR UPR" for either refinish or blend operation when in "Quarter and Rocker Panel" section. Labor and materials to extend paint on roof rail or nearest breakpoint is NOT [...]

2024-12-30T10:54:36-05:00December 30th, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Masking Interior surfaces and Jambs

DBRM Section 5-2 FAQ: Question:  When you are refinishing an exterior sheetmetal panel, is the time to mask the gap opening between the adjacent panels included in the Audatex refinish time? Answer:  Yes, Audatex’s refinish time includes [...]

2024-12-10T12:47:45-05:00December 9th, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – CCC – Capping, covering connectors and fluid lines

MOTOR has updated its Guide to Estimating (GTE) P-Pages "Estimated Work Time Does not include" list Capping, covering electrical connectors and fluid lines (all types) to prevent contamination Material/consumable product costs

2024-12-10T12:50:06-05:00December 2nd, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Recommended Calibration Lines

Mitchell users can activate recommendations for suggested calibrations in their Estimate Profile under calculations >> Diagnostics and Calibration. This is not a substitute for researching OEM procedures to confirm if diagnostic scanning and or calibrations [...]

2024-11-12T11:34:31-05:00November 4th, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Carry Up Service

When decoding newer vehicle chapters in Mitchell, a pop-up box may appear indicating "Carry-up Service". Mitchell users should be aware of possible differences between the previous-year information used, compared to the actual vehicle being worked [...]

2024-10-21T10:46:58-04:00October 21st, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam Sealer Application for Door Skin

Per Audatex DBRM https://degweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ADXE_DBRM_Nov_2023.pdf Section 4-3 Outer Panel replacement only includes labor to seam seal on the perimeter flange to create a water tight seal. If additional labor is necessary for "OEM aesthetic appearance matching of [...]

2024-10-18T15:22:17-04:00October 14th, 2024|DEG Estimating Tips|
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