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Estimate Tip – Back Side Corrosion Protection & Overspray Mist

Replacement or repaired body panels may require additional efforts to restore the corrosion protection on the panel backside by using an epoxy…
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Estimate Tip – “Blend” allowance for parts not serviced as individual components.

DEG Inquiry 23447 states: “After review of MOTOR Crash Estimating Data, estimated Refinish times are developed for the exterior panel(s) as serviced…
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Estimate Tip – Audatex – Adjusting Blend Labor Value

Audatex- Adjusting Blend Labor Value Audatex provides customers a quick and easy process to adjust the automated blend hours. Solera has provided…
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Estimate Tip – CCC/MOTOR – Masking for Seam Sealer

Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Masking for Seam Sealer DEG Inquiry 23332 states: “The repair technician’s application time for “seam sealer/calk” may vary depending…
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Estimating Tip: Mitchell- VIN Scanning using device camera

Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) users can quickly enter VIN information by taking a picture of the VIN while at the vehicle.  This…
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Estimate Tip – CCC/MOTOR Door Weatherstrip Clips

Estimating Tip- CCC/MOTOR – Door Weatherstrip Clips DEG Inquiry 23156 states: “The estimated work time applied to the door weatherstrip is to…
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Estimating Tip: Honda Water shield/ Vapor barrier adhesive

Estimating Tip: Honda Water shield/ Vapor barrier adhesive Honda/ Acura repairs that require installation of a vapor barrier may need to apply…
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Estimate Tip – Seam Sealer for bolt-on door hinges

Estimate Tip- Seam Sealer for bolt-on door hinges OEM’s commonly require seam sealer application to door hinge areas. The labor to remove…