DEG Estimating Tips
DEG Estimating Tips
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam Sealer
Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions identify the following NOT INCLUDED: Body Materials are not included in Audatex labor values. OEM aesthetic appearance matching of sealants, sound deadening or bonding materials Application of seam sealer on new parts that require seam sealer. Adhesive curing times. Removal of panel bonding adhesive material. Removal of debris, grease, corrosion, protective coatings, or other materials impeding replacement, R&I, or refinishing of parts. Restoration of corrosion-protective [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Second Color Set Up
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Foam adhesive removal
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Nib Sanding/De-nib Nib sanding
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – OEM Bumper Condition Report Update 2025
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Two-stage / Three-Stage Paint Formula
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Prepping vehicle for sensor & camera aiming
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Color Matching & Mixing Toners
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. [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Weld Burn Damage
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Weld Burn Damage
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 [...]