Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Basecoat blender AKA “Wet Bed”

Recent DEG Inquiry 18844 for Audatex states “Audatex blending formula does not include the basecoat blender application process. If this process is needed, we suggest to add a manual entry for this labor allowance.” Conversely, [...]

2021-09-24T14:14:23-04:00September 27th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Mitchell CEG Update > “Additions to Labor” Update

Mitchell has made recent language updates to their CEG (Collision Estimating Guide). One area of updates is the Additions to Labor Time section for NOT INCLUDED operations. “Accessing Repair Information Research, retrieval, review or usage [...]

2021-09-16T14:00:22-04:00September 20th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Two Stage/ Three Stage Refinish

Repair planners should not rely solely on estimating system information when determining if a vehicle is a two-stage or three-stage refinish process. There are instances where the repair facility paint system being used may have [...]

2021-09-13T09:20:19-04:00September 13th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Removal of CERAMIC COATING prior to refinish

“Ceramic” or “Nano” coatings to vehicle surfaces may affect the vehicle preparation and refinish process. It is especially important for repairers to identify if this coating has been applied before performing any repairs by asking [...]

2021-09-02T11:31:06-04:00September 6th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Audatex: DBRM Clarification page 153 “Interior/Exterior Metal”

Recent DEG Inquiry 18614 clarifies Audatex DBRM page 153 section 4-4 “Interior/ Exterior Metal” “Additional RFR Feedback regarding DBRM page 153 Section "Interior/ Exterior metal" We have reviewed the DBRM section INTERIOR/EXTERIOR METAL. This section [...]

2021-08-30T09:33:29-04:00August 30th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Fuel Door Refinish part of quarter or bedside refinish

Fuel door refinishing is included in the quarter panel or bedside refinish operations.  However, masking the recessed opening is NOT INCLUDED in published quarter panel or bedside refinish operations. Masking operations included with quarter panel [...]

2021-08-23T09:18:09-04:00August 23rd, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel Update

Recent DEG Inquiry 18634 made updates to Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel operations. The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel (Part #1073678S0B) has been updated to 23.5 hours from 18.5 hours. The estimated [...]

2021-08-13T13:01:59-04:00August 16th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Sectioning operations

Estimating databases may list sectioning operations for service parts.  Recent DEG inquiry 18644 states “After review of your concern, the OEM does not provide a sectioning procedure for the Rear Rail, for that reason the [...]

2021-08-06T12:08:24-04:00August 9th, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Additional labor not included with blend prep.

DEG Inquiry 18656 response from MOTOR states “Color Blend (Adjacent Panels), includes "initial wet sand or scuff" for surface preparation. Additional steps taken above that would not be included”

2021-07-29T15:22:14-04:00August 2nd, 2021|DEG Estimating Tips|
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