Inquiry:

SubmittedStatus
2023-08-31 08:36:35 Resolved (No IP Change)

YearMakeModelBody
2015 Subaru Impreza Hatchback

Tracking # 31615
Resolution

Please see DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines Masking Section “Masking: Audatex refinish labor provides for masking within panel boundaries (e.g., openings, blackout effect, grilles, molded impact strips, indentations, textured/paint to match areas, etc.).” Any additional masking or duplicate effort would not be included.


Inquiry type Procedure Page Issue
Area of Vehicle Rear Bumper
Issue Summary Section 4-4 states "Masking: Audatex refinish labor provides for masking within panel boundaries (e.g., openings, blackout effect, grilles, molded impact strips, indentations, textured/paint to match areas, etc.). "Does this include additional duplicate effort of Fine Line Masking in addition? Does this inclusion include duplicate if the entire process needs to be done multiple times? Once for prep, once for refinish.
Suggested Action Is additional masking for fine line included in general texture masking? Is duplicate effort for multiple times factored ?