Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Eyelash Labor NOT INCLUDED

Labor for eyelash’s is NOT INCLUDED in all three information providers labor times. Always reference P Pages and Footnotes for the most accurate included/ NOT included operations APRIL FOOLS! For more information about SCRS, [...]

2022-03-31T15:31:02-04:00April 4th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Mitchell- Interior masking for truck bed refinish (AMMENDED RESPONSE)

Inquiry 19742 provides feedback regarding NOT INCLUDED interior bed masking operation. Mitchell provides additional interior masking calculations in page 28 refinish procedure Interior masking may be necessary when refinishing exterior surfaces to stop overspray damage [...]

2022-03-25T15:52:41-04:00March 28th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Mitchell- Interior masking for truck bed refinish

Inquiry 19742 provides feedback regarding NOT INCLUDED interior bed masking operation. Mitchell provides additional interior masking calculations in page 28 refinish procedure Interior masking may be necessary when refinishing exterior surfaces to stop overspray damage [...]

2022-03-21T10:14:56-04:00March 21st, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Rear body panel trim NOT included with quarter panel replacement

DEG Inquiry 19739 response from CCC/MOTOR states “Rear Body Trim would not be included with R&R of Quarter Panel.” For more information about SCRS, or to join as a member, please visit www.scrs.com, call toll [...]

2022-03-16T12:05:19-04:00March 15th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Audatex: Refinish time on welded panel seam

Page 172 in Audatex DBRM Section 5-2 FAQ’s “Question: Does Audatex include time to refinish the welded areas? Answer: Audatex refinish labor provides a refinish allowance for the entire panel selected. This includes refinish of [...]

2022-03-04T11:01:11-05:00March 7th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Masking and protecting High Voltage Components

All three estimating systems (CCC, Mitchell and Audatex): Masking and protecting High Voltage Components. The following DEG Inquiries from all three information providers respond to masking / capping / protecting high voltage (HV) components. CCC [...]

2022-02-28T09:16:59-05:00February 28th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: OEM Electronic Parts Catalogues (EPC’s) links

DEG has compiled a free list of online available OEM Electronic Parts Catalogues. This reference tool can assist repair planners locate OEM part schematics, part numbers and pricing for parts missing from the estimating database. [...]

2022-02-15T15:22:05-05:00February 21st, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Check rear wheel alignment

CCC users may find some vehicle chapters under rear suspension group additional operations “Check rear alignment” for .5 DEG Inquiry 19529 response states “Check rear alignment includes wheelbase measurement from one side to the other [...]

2022-02-14T09:21:54-05:00February 14th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Audatex: Multiple Booth Cycles beyond 2.5 Clear Coat Cap

DEG Inquiry 19459 states “Per Audatex refinish guidelines clear coat application is only included once in a continuous procedure. Any additional clear coat due to multiple spray sessions would be an estimator judgment item. No [...]

2022-02-03T13:47:12-05:00February 7th, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Sprinter / Promaster Van Side Panel Caulking Precision Masking for Refinish

DEG Inquiry 19443 states “Precision masking of the caulk line to retain the OE caulk appearance would be considered Not Included.” An example of this repair scenario is when a repairer is not going to [...]

2022-01-28T13:13:44-05:00January 31st, 2022|DEG Estimating Tips|
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