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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Nib Sanding/De-nib Nib sanding
Solera Qapter DBRM page 142 Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines provides the following: “Nib Sanding/De-nib Nib sanding (or de-nib) is defined as the…
Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Projected Scenario
Mitchell Cloud Estimating's "projected scenario" feature allows users to forecast potential extra costs that aren't clear during the initial estimate. Once these…
Estimate Tip – OEM Bumper Condition Report Update 2025
DEG has made updates to a 2010 study showing the condition of OE bumpers serviced either as raw, unprimed or combination. This…
Estimate Tip – CCC ONE Web – Part Code keyword search
You can add a manual line in CCC One Web and use keywords to search for part code operations.
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:…
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…
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…
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…