Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Matte Clear Coat
Accurate part sourcing can help to keep your estimate clear. You can update the Part Type (e.g., OEM, A/M, RECY) based on the part type sourced: Manual Part Entries When typing in a part manually, [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Matte Clear Coat
DEG Inquiry 23038 confirms operations outside of normal gloss clear coat steps are NOT INCLUDED: "The Matte Clear application process may vary by paint manufacturer, and situations can exist where the application requires additional steps [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Estimate Totals Quick View
Solera Qapter users can quickly review "Estimate Totals" without having to preview the entire estimate. Step 1: Click on the down arrow next to the repair cost Step 2: Select Estimate Totals
Estimating Tip – CCC – Assigning component classification designation
CCC Users can quickly assign Mechanical (M) or Structural (S) rate classifications to the replacement parts by following these steps: 1. Right Click on the specific part in the part selection view. 2. Select the [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Disable & Enable Airbag System
DEG Inquiry 17882 confirms what steps are considered during "Disable & Enable Air Bag System."According to Mitchell Cloud Estimating, "the labor allowance for Disable & Enable Air Bag System includes all the steps as outlined in [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Additional Labor Operations
When performing R&R (Remove and Replace) or R&I (Remove and Install) procedures in Solera Qapter, users can quickly include necessary "Additional Labor Operations" directly during individual part selection. To locate these options, simply scroll to [...]
Estimating Tip – All Three – Solvent Testing Replacement Parts
Replacement parts may require solvent compatibility testing prior to refinishing to ensure your products don’t react with factory coatings. Labor and materials to test, strip, and restore the substrate to a "new" condition are NOT [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Attachment Photo Mark-Up
Use the integrated markup tools to highlight specific damage or repair areas directly on your photos. When you save these annotations, Qapter automatically preserves the original, unedited image for your records while saving the marked-up [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Masking Backside of Bumpers
DEG Inquiry 40336 confirms published refinish times on bumpers may not include masking the backside of bumper in the radar zone. Where we have been able to identify masking of non-painted and/or textured surfaces is required, [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Chip Guard Application
Solera Qapter users can reference information about Chipguard application in Solera DBRM page 139 section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines "The application of chipguard material to the lower portions of panels (up to 8" of protection) is automated [...]