DEG Inquiry 40336 confirms published refinish times on bumpers may not include masking the backside of bumper in the radar zone.

Where we have been able to identify masking of non-painted and/or textured surfaces is required, it has been factored into the refinish allowance.

These situations are denoted with a labor footnote ` Includes Necessary Masking.

For situations where a footnote is absent, masking has not been factored into the refinish allowance.

“Per the Mitchell Refinish Procedure, refinish times are for outside surfaces only unless stated otherwise in text (example: add for underside, add to edge).”