Some paint manufactures may require a tinted primer sealer to help achieve better coverage/ transparency of the basecoat. The labor to tint the sealer is NOT INCLUDED in the included refinish time of applying sealer [...]
Labor for welded panel installation does not include the consumable materials needed when welding. Examples of consumables for welding may include the following: -Welding Wire (Bohler Union x96, Brazing wire, Er70s-6, OEM Specific Alu wire [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Audatex and Mitchell - Refinish Impact Bars Refinishing of Impact Bars/ Bumper reinforcements is a NOT included operation in all three estimating systems. Mitchell/Audatex may have a labor value available in the [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Audatex and Mitchell - Refinish Back Sides and Undersides Refinishing the back side of replacement/ repaired panel in all three estimating systems is NOT INCLUDED in exterior refinish times. This may require [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell - 2.5 Clear Cap Exclusion Included Operations Mix material Clean and tack surface Apply material Clean equipment NOTE: For NEW, UNDAMAGED PARTS, a total of no more than 2.5 hours should be [...]
Quick Reference guide of included and not included operations for Bonded glass in various repair situations. Always refer to OEM repair instructions for correct supplies required to install as per OEM documentation. Click here to [...]
Repairers may need to extend clear coat to the nearest natural breaking point / panel edge to maintain a refinish warranty on repair work. Please reference the chart of included / not included operations related [...]
It is important to note the paint settings on the estimate which can affect the labor calculations. To determine the correct paint profile, please reference the vehicle section of the estimate under “Ext. Refinish”. [...]
Section 4-5 of Audatex DBRM states that application of "High Build Primer" is not included in refinish labor. If a welded replacement panel requires the use of such product and material, labor to apply "High [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 13416 provided feedback: “Set up of scaffolding/ladders is ‘Not Included’ and would be an ‘On the Spot Evaluation’.” Various type of vans, trucks or commerical vehicles may require repairs done above ground [...]
