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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…
Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Weld Burn Damage
Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines on page 145 states: “Audatex base refinish labor does not include additional time to refinish…
Estimate Tip – CCC – Section Panel Refinish Time
When sectioning a panel, the refinish time for the entire service part may automatically adjust to refinish the section portion only. If…