Link to Excel Sheet: https://degweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Quick-reference-transpareny-color-base-coat.xlsx
CCC: https://help.cccis.com/webhelp/motor/gte/guide.htm#REFINISH_TIME_PREMISE.htm%3FTocPath%3DREFINISHING%2520PROCEDURES%7C_____2
TRANSLUCENT COLORS
Some colors may need additional applications of material above the normal application of three coats due to pigments being translucent by nature. Any additional application of material for coverage should be considered when developing the estimate and may require an on-the-spot evaluation.
Mitchell: http://static.mymitchell.com/static/webhelp/ppages/ceg/1033/index.htm#ceg022803.htm?Highlight=transparent
A small percentage of colors are identified by the paint manufacturers as highly transparent. These colors may require additional application coats to achieve visual hiding. In instances where four or more color coats are necessary to achieve adequate hiding, some adjustment in refinish times may be appropriate.
Audatex: http://mysupportgarage.com/documents/10597/69591/Database+Reference+Manual+for+Cars+%26+Light+Trucks
Transparent Colors Some colors have been identified by the paint makers as very transparent. These colors may require tinting the primer/sealer or additional coats of base materials to achieve a correct match (hiding). If this is necessary to achieve a visual color match (hiding), any application of base color beyond the third base coat may require an adjustment of the refinish labor and material allowance.
The estimating databases are all intended to be used as a GUIDE ONLY – it is important to remember that the auto body professional performing the repair is in a position to thoroughly inspect, diagnose and identify the methodology and their unique cost of the vehicle damage repair.
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