Inquiry:

SubmittedStatus
2025-07-01 13:15:58 Resolved (No IP Change)

YearMakeModelBody
2022 Tesla Model 3 Sedan

Tracking # 39351
Resolution

Estimated Release Date: Closed
Proposed Resolution: MOTOR stated:
After review, the estimated refinish time of 1.2 hours applied to the Front Lower Wheel Arch sectioning operation is appropriate. If the entire quarter panel is being refinish a manual entry will have to be applied to the estimate.


Inquiry type Refinish Operations
Area of Vehicle Quarter Panel
Issue Summary The Quarter Panel has a sectioning procedure for the Dog leg labeled as "Outer panel front lwr wheel arch" for 7 hours. The problem seems to be in the base refinish time given for this procedure. When sectioning the Outer panel front lwr wheel arch, it only gives 1.2 refinish hours, and no way to blend into the rest of the Quarter panel without a manual line.
Special Labor or Material Considerations The base refinish time on the quarter panel is 3.7
Estimated Part Surface Area 1300''
Suggested Action The Section time should include the base refinish time for the whole quarter panel of 3.7 since the whole quarter panel will be blended into the and clear coated. There is no panel edge to stop the refinish from the section.