ESTIMATING TIPS CCC/MOTOR: Ford Impact Bar Modifications– DEG Inquiry 19868 identifies feedback on not included operations for drilling holes or performing additional modifications to the replacement impact bar. • “Any additional modifications to the Impact Bar are not included.” • An “add if required” has been added in the headnotes that states, "R&R impact bar, add to drill holes, 0.7" with a footnote that states, "LABOR: time is to drill mounting holes if not supplied by the OE." Note: Consumables used for fabricating and/or modifying parts (i.e. drill bits, shims, grinding wheels etc.) are NOT INCLUDED in published labor times. CCC and Mitchell: Refinishing Roof with No Breakpoint– CCC and Mitchell have provided feedback to inquiries regarding masking operations when refinishing a roof panel without a breakpoint. Additional information about extending clear coat can be watched in this SCRS Quick Tip Video - youtube.com/watch?v=zCGc82zAvos. DEG Inquiry 20058 for CCC, states, “MOTOR feedback: Perimeter masking is included. Rolled tape edge is not included.” DEG Inquiry 20057 for Mitchell states, “Mitchell considers the included "Perimeter mask" of the roof to also include to perform "Rolled Tape Edge" type masking if the repairer is electing to perform refinish to the roof panel only and not extending the refinish to the adjacent panels.”
It’s important to refer to refinish manufacturers’ repair procedures for an accepted warranty repair on panels with no breakpoint. Visit scrs.com/refinish-manufacturertechnical-information/ for the SCRS Refinish Manufacturer technical information page. Mitchell: Lamp Aiming NOT INCLUDED Operations– “Currently Mitchell does not create procedural page information for Lamp Aiming. Specific included and notincluded operations are not defined.” DEG Inquiry 20081: • “Variables identified in the service procedure such as the following have not been factored into the published allowance: • Replace faulty glass and mirrors and light bulbs. • Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight in trunk.” DEG Inquiry 19093: • “Variables identified in the service procedure such as the following have not been factored into the published allowance: • Filling or adding fuel to tank. • Someone seated in the driver's seat during adjustments. • Removal and installation of components for access-unless identified in a footnote.” If end users have questions regarding what is or is not included in aiming lights when referencing OEM repair procedures, submit a degweb.org inquiry.
Note: The estimating databases are all intended to be used as a GUIDE ONLY - it is important to remember that the auto body professional performing the repair is in a position to thoroughly inspect, diagnose and identify the methodology and their unique cost of the vehicle damage repair. You can view these tips and others on the DEG website, DEGWEB.ORG.
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