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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Fender edge refinish

In situation where the fender edge needs to be refinished, reference Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines. On page 144 states:…
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Estimate 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…
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Estimate 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…
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Estimate 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…
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Estimate 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…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Section Panel Refinish Time

When sectioning a panel, the refinish time for the entire service part may automatically adjust to refinish the section portion only. If…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Capping fluid lines and electrical connectors

DEG Inquiry 39088 shares feedback from Mitchell about masking and capping open fluid lines and electrical connectors. “Masking & Capping Electrical Connections…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Expand damage view list

Solera Qapter users can click on the expand view button to see additional damage list lines vs the 5 line operations that…