Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Masking Interior surfaces and Jambs
DBRM Section 5-2 FAQ: Question: When you are refinishing an exterior sheetmetal panel, is the time to mask the gap opening between the adjacent panels included in the Audatex refinish time? Answer: Yes, Audatex’s refinish time includes the time to mask, (e.g., backtaping or use foam tape), in the gap opening between the adjacent panels, however the time to mask the interior surface and/or jambs is not included. Refer to section 4-5 [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Mix Toners
DEG Inquiry 12029 shares Mitchell feedback that “labor to mix toners from color bank to achieve a color” is NOT INCLUDED. Due to variables in [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Rivian R1T/S Aim Distance Sensor
Recent DEG Inquiry 37206 provides clarification to the labor time established for "Aim Distance Sensor." "The estimated work time of 0.6 hours applied to the [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Quarter panel, section
CCC may identify labor to section a quarter panel. The section labor time is often different than a full panel replacement. When there is an [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Addressing overlap, when major adjacent panels are refinished in separate booth cycles
DEG Inquiry 14489 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding refinish when the truck bed and cab are refinished in two separate booth cycles. The system is [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Fastner replacement on service part
DEG Inquiry 36936 provides feedback for replacement fasteners on a service part. "MOTOR does not assign estimated work times to attaching parts, i.e. bolts, clips, [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Supplement Reconciliation
Solera Qapter users can view a "Supplement Reconciliation" report by selecting the "Reports" tab, and using the drop-down menu on the pop up to see [...]
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Transferring fender mounting bracket
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Transferring fender mounting bracket Recent DEG inquiry 36465 provides response from Mitchell regarding transferring fender mounting brackets. “Please see Labor [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Preserving damaged glass
Recent DEG Inquiry 36425 provides feedback from MOTOR “After review, preserving damaged glass to prevent further breaking is not included with any MOTOR estimated work [...]