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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Refn Backside Door Outer Panel

DEG Inquiry 18059 provided feedback for second color consideration when refinishing backside & inside of outer door panel. “If the repairer needs…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Corrosion Protection

Solera Qapter DBRM page 146 Section 4-4 Refinish guidelines states “Corrosion protection is the process and materials used to prevent corrosion.” End…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Additional Labor BMW Door Replacement

Recent DEG Inquiry 38423 provides feedback on replacement of BMW door shells that may require additional labor for loose fasteners & hardware.…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Add to transfer glass workflow

Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) users should follow the correct workflow when transferring glass from the original damaged liftgate to a new replacement…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Refinishing Quarter Panels

Recent DEG Inquiry 38332 provides feedback on capturing quarter panel “exterior, lock pillar & edging” refinish operations. “The exterior surface estimated refinish…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Repaired Panel Refinish

Solera Qapter DBRM page 141 section 4-4 Refinish Guideline states Repaired Panel Refinish “When a repaired panel is being refinished, the estimator…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Adjacent Panel Damage

Recent DEG Inquiry 23296 provide feedback on “Adjacent Panel Damage” for welded panel replacement. “Mitchell labor times represent labor tasks being performed…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Camera and Sensor Aiming

Recent DEG Inquiry 38189 provide feedback on “Aim Distance Sensor” for Lexus and Toyota vehicles front millimeter wave radar (mmWave). “The estimated…