Estimating Tip – CCC – Masking recessed jambs and gaps
Closing the gap between two adjacent panels so that overspray does not get on the jamb, edge, underside, or interior is included in the Basic Color Coat Application. This is specific to two or more panels in the closed position. If a simple back-tape or the use of foam between panels to stop any overspray is not sufficient and a complete masking of the edge, jamb, underside or interior must [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: 2016 Chevy Equinox Front Impact Bar Replacement
DEG Inquiry 19313 addresses the replacement time for a front impact bar assembly on a 2016 Chevy Equinox. The original time of 1.0 hr was [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex – Touch up bolt heads
Touching up painted attachment hardware may be needed operation that is NOT INCLUDED in all three information providers published labor times. Touching up hardware would [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Radiator Support Refinish Masking NOT INCLUDED
Per Audatex DBRM Section 4-5 on page 160, the following information can be found in the last box in the NOT INCLUDED section that reads: [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC/MOTOR: Complete Bed Refinish New vs Recycled assembly.
When replacing a bed in CCC with either new or recycled bed assembly, CCC users should verify the footnotes in each category for specific exclusions [...]
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex: Welded Impact Bars
Some vehicles may come manufactured from the OEM with front bumper reinforcements bolted and welded to the unibody structure. Published labor times DO NOT account [...]
Estimating Tip: Audatex: Rivet Gun Set Up
OEM repair procedures may require the use of specific riveting equipment for panel attachment. OEM procedures may also specify performing a test panel for rivet [...]
Estimating Tip: Mitchell- Labor Times for welded panel and inner panels
Mitchell Labor General Information >> Labor Times states >> ” Times for some operations are applicable after necessary bolted, attached or related parts have been [...]