Estimating Tip – Audatex / Qapter – DBRM Blend Update
Solera Qapter has made recent updates (November 2023) to its Database Reference Manual(DBRM), specifically on page 140, section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines, regarding "Blending". Access an updated version of the DBRM on the DEG website, available here. Users can view the update below: "Audatex refinish labor is based on the use of new and undamaged panels. Audatex Estimating does not provide a standard labor allowance for blended panels as this requires [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Tinting Primer Sealer
Some paint manufactures may require a tinted primer sealer to help achieve better coverage/ transparency of the basecoat. The labor to tint the sealer is [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Welding Supply Consumables
Labor for welded panel installation does not include the consumable materials needed when welding. Examples of consumables for welding may include the following: -Welding Wire [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Refinish Impact Bars
Estimating Tip: CCC, Audatex and Mitchell - Refinish Impact Bars Refinishing of Impact Bars/ Bumper reinforcements is a NOT included operation in all three estimating [...]
CCC, Audatex and Mitchell – Refinish Back Sides and Undersides
Estimating Tip: CCC, Audatex and Mitchell - Refinish Back Sides and Undersides Refinishing the back side of replacement/ repaired panel in all three estimating systems [...]
Mitchell – 2.5 Clear Cap Exclusion
Estimating Tip: Mitchell - 2.5 Clear Cap Exclusion Included Operations Mix material Clean and tack surface Apply material Clean equipment NOTE: For NEW, UNDAMAGED PARTS, [...]
Quick Reference Chart – Bonded Glass Chart
Quick Reference guide of included and not included operations for Bonded glass in various repair situations. Always refer to OEM repair instructions for correct supplies [...]
Quick Reference Chart – Extension of Clear Coat
Repairers may need to extend clear coat to the nearest natural breaking point / panel edge to maintain a refinish warranty on repair work. Please [...]
Audatex – Two-Stage Setting Override
It is important to note the paint settings on the estimate which can affect the labor calculations. To determine the correct paint profile, please reference [...]
Audatex – High Build Primer Application
Section 4-5 of Audatex DBRM states that application of "High Build Primer" is not included in refinish labor. If a welded replacement panel requires the [...]