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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – “Access Time” not included

Recent DEG Inquiry 36898 shares Mitchell feedback that “Access Time” which may be necessary for access to attachment points would be NOT…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Set Up and Measure NOT INCLUDED

Qapter Estimating offers users to select “Set Up and Measure” as a standalone operation from its database with an ON THE SPOT…
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Estimate Tip – CCC -Quarter panel, section

CCC may identify labor to section a quarter panel. The section labor time is often different than a full panel replacement. When…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Addressing overlap when major adjacent panels are refinished in separate booth cycles

Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Addressing overlap, when major adjacent panels are refinished in separate booth cyclesDEG Inquiry 14489 provides feedback from…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Fastener Replacement on Service Part

DEG Inquiry 36936 provides feedback for replacement fasteners on a service part “ MOTOR does not assign estimated work times to attaching…
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Supplement Reconciliation

Solera Qapter users can view a "Supplement Reconciliation" report by selecting the "Reports" tab, and using the drop-down menu on the pop…
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Masking recessed jambs and gaps

Closing the gap between two adjacent panels so that overspray does not get on the jamb, edge, underside, or interior is included…
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – R&I Times not published for components attached with adhesive

Recent DEG Inquiry 36760 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding labor allowance for R&I is not published on components attached with adhesive in…