Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Part image labor notes

Mitchell users can reference additional labor notes in the part image screen for specific details relating to specific components in question. For example, Mitchell may publish an O/H Steering column labor. Users should check the [...]

2025-05-19T11:24:07-04:00May 19th, 2025|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – DBRM 2025 Update

Solera Qapter users can find the latest version of Qapter Estimating Database Reference Manual (DBRM) by selecting the "reference manual" icon in the top menu bar. DEG has updated its Industry Estimating Systems link with the latest [...]

2025-05-12T14:05:19-04:00May 12th, 2025|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Mitchell Cloud Estimating & Mitchell 1 ProDemand

Mitchell 1 ProDemand is made by Mitchell 1, a division of Snap-on Incorporated. Any labor information referenced from Mitchell 1 is not from Enlyte, parent company of Mitchell Cloud Estimating. CEG Information is not applicable [...]

2025-05-19T13:06:19-04:00May 5th, 2025|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Three-Stage Spray Out & Let Down Panels

According to the Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines, three-stage refinish allows for 2 spray out/let down panels; included as part of the "setup" time.   The three-stage refinish formula includes everything in two-stage setup [...]

2025-06-10T13:17:24-04:00April 21st, 2025|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Masking Glass

DEG Inquiry 38709 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding glass masking operations –sometimes referred to as "roping" when using lift tape to pull back seals when refinishingpanels with components attached. Mitchell responded that the information can be [...]

2025-04-21T06:37:36-04:00April 14th, 2025|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Side Body Refinish

When repair or replacement of side body panel (Quarter panels) needing refinish, additional labor may require extending basecoat / clear coat into the side body aperature/ uniside panels. When selecting refinishing operations, additional labor can [...]

2025-03-25T12:05:18-04:00March 24th, 2025|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – CCC – R&I Headlights does not include Aim Lights

Recent DEG Inquiry 38543 features feedback from MOTOR that establishes "anytime the headlamp assembly is removed from the vehicle the ’Aim Headlamps’ operation should be performed and added to the estimate."Additionally, in DEG Inquiry 37473 MOTOR states: "The estimated [...]

2025-03-17T11:11:27-04:00March 17th, 2025|DEG Estimating Tips|

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Corrosion Protection

Solera Qapter DBRM page 146 Section 4-4 Refinish guidelines states "Corrosion protection is the process and materials used to prevent corrosion."End users can itemize materials and labor for individual products using standard manual entries in Qapter when considering [...]

2025-03-03T14:43:29-05:00March 3rd, 2025|DEG Estimating Tips|
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