Repair planners should not rely solely on estimating system information when determining if a vehicle is a two-stage or three-stage refinish process. There are instances
Recent DEG Inquiry 18614 clarifies Audatex DBRM page 153 section 4-4 “Interior/ Exterior Metal” “Ceramic” or “Nano” coatings to vehicle surfaces may affect the vehicle
Audatex: DBRM Clarification page 153 “Interior/Exterior Metal” Recent DEG Inquiry 18614 clarifies Audatex DBRM page 153 section 4-4 “Interior/ Exterior Metal” “Additional RFR Feedback regarding
Estimating Tip: Mitchell – Fuel Door Refinish part of quarter or bedside refinish Fuel door refinishing is included in the quarter panel or bedside refinish
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel Update Recent DEG Inquiry 18634 made updates to Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel operations. · The
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Sectioning operations Estimating databases may list sectioning operations for service parts. Recent DEG inquiry 18644 states “After review of
Estimating Tip: CCC/ MOTOR- Additional labor not included with blend prep. DEG Inquiry 18656 response from MOTOR states “Color Blend (Adjacent Panels), includes “initial
Estimating Tip: Audatex- Vapor Barrier may be NOT INCLUDED Audatex DBRM States that when replacing a new door shell, labor to R&I “Vapor Barrier” is
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Crack Inspection using dye penetrant Dye penetrant testing to inspect for non-visible cracks or defects is a process
Estimating Tip: CCC, Mitchell and Audatex- Recycled Assembly Considerations Utilization of a recycled part for a repair is decision between the vehicle owner and their
