ESTIMATING TIPS CCC/MOTOR: Additional Labor Not Included with Blend The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel Prep – DEG Inquiry 18656 response from MOTOR states, “Color (Part #1073678S0B) has been updated to 23.5 hours from 18.5 Blend (Adjacent Panels), includes ‘initial wet sand or scuff’ for hours. surface preparation. Additional steps taken above that would The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel not be included.” (Part #1073677S0B) has been updated to 24 hours from 18.5 hours. All Three Systems: Sectioning Operations – Estimating The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel databases may list sectioning operations for service parts. (Part #1073736S0M) has been updated to 21.9 hours from 18.5 Recent DEG inquiry 18644 states, “After review of your hours. concern, the OEM does not provide a sectioning procedure for The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel the Rear Rail, for that reason the Section Rear Rail operation (Part #1073735S0M) has been updated to 22.4 hours from 18.5 has been removed.” hours. Estimating systems are to be used as guides only. If a sectioning operation is available in an estimating database, it Mitchell: Fuel Door Refinish – Fuel door refinishing is does not always mean the operation is available in the OEM included in the quarter panel or bedside refinish operations. service information. However, masking the recessed opening is NOT INCLUDED in If a sectioning operation is presented in the estimating published quarter panel or bedside refinish operations. database, and NOT in the OEM service information, repairers Masking operations included with quarter panel or are encouraged to submit an inquiry to the DEG for bedside are for “perimeter mask” only and do not include clarification. “Interior masking” of any openings within the panel being Research of OEM service information is not included in any refinished. estimating database. Mitchell users should reference “Mask Vehicle to Prevent Overspray Damage” in the Collision Estimating Guide for CCC/MOTOR: Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel Update – Recent more information. DEG Inquiry 18634 made updates to Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel operations. 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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