Mitchell estimating does NOT include the labor that may be necessary to mix and match secondary colors for areas like the interior, jambs, or other non-visible parts of a vehicle. Furthermore, if a separate mix [...]
The removal of remaining foam sealant, which is sometimes used between a vehicle's fender and body for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) purposes, is an additional labor task that is not included in standard repair procedures. This [...]
Solera Qapter DBRM page 142 Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines provides the following: “Nib Sanding/De-nib Nib sanding (or de-nib) is defined as the removal of isolated dirt and dust particles in the affected area(s). • Audatex’s [...]
DEG has made updates to a 2010 study showing the condition of OE bumpers serviced either as raw, unprimed or combination. This study has been updated to reflect vehicles as new as 2025-2026. A copy [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 39526 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding two-stage / three-stage color selection “Our two-stage/three-stage paint code identifications are based on the consensus methods outlined by the major refinish suppliers. Some paint lines may offer [...]
Before aiming cameras and sensors for an ADAS system, OEM’s may require specific preparation steps. The following are not included in published labor times: Adjusting tire pressure Filling fluids (fuel, oil, washer fluid, etc.) Adding [...]
DEG Inquiry 39422 provides feedback from Mitchell stating that mixing toners from an in-shop mixing system is not included in their published refinish time considerations. Specifically, Mitchell clarifies: Mixing individual toners from a mixing bank [...]
Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines on page 145 states:“Audatex base refinish labor does not include additional time to refinish adjacent panels that may be damaged by welding.”
Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines on page 145 states: “Audatex base refinish labor does not include additional time to refinish adjacent panels that may be damaged by welding.”
When sectioning a panel, the refinish time for the entire service part may automatically adjust to refinish the section portion only. If the entire panel requires refinishing, a manual entry adjustment would be applied. Recent [...]
