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 INCLUDED in all three estimating systems (CCC, Mitchell & Solera Qapter).For example, the Ford F-150 upper bumper cover shown here failed solvent testing; it now requires stripping and treatment as a raw plastic part. Please [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Camera and Sensor Aiming
Recent DEG Inquiry 38189 provide feedback on "Aim Distance Sensor" for Lexus and Toyota vehicles front millimeter wave radar (mmWave). "The estimated work time includes all steps/procedures called [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Roof & Bed Underside Refinish NOT INCLUDED
Solera Qapter DBRM page 145 section 4-4 Refinish Guideline states "Audatex does not include refinish labor for roof or bed underside."
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Estimate Cost Breakdown
MCE Users can quickly see estimate repair cost breakdown by clicking on the down arrow next to repair cost.
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Roof rail refinish
Qapter users can select "PANEL, BODYSIDE QTR UPR" for either refinish or blend operation when in "Quarter and Rocker Panel" section. Labor and materials to [...]
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 [...]
Estimating Tip – CCC – Capping, covering connectors and fluid lines
MOTOR has updated its Guide to Estimating (GTE) P-Pages "Estimated Work Time Does not include" list Capping, covering electrical connectors and fluid lines (all types) [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Recommended Calibration Lines
Mitchell users can activate recommendations for suggested calibrations in their Estimate Profile under calculations >> Diagnostics and Calibration. This is not a substitute for researching [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Carry Up Service
When decoding newer vehicle chapters in Mitchell, a pop-up box may appear indicating "Carry-up Service". Mitchell users should be aware of possible differences between the [...]
Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Seam Sealer Application for Door Skin
Per Audatex DBRM https://degweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ADXE_DBRM_Nov_2023.pdf Section 4-3 Outer Panel replacement only includes labor to seam seal on the perimeter flange to create a water tight seal. If [...]