D.E.G. ESTIMATING TIPS 0921

ESTIMATING TIPS

CCC/MOTOR: Additional Labor Not Included with Blend

Prep – DEG Inquiry 18656 response from MOTOR states, “Color Blend (Adjacent Panels), includes ‘initial wet sand or scuff’ for surface preparation. Additional steps taken above that would not be included.”

All Three Systems: Sectioning Operations – Estimating databases may list sectioning operations for service parts. Recent DEG inquiry 18644 states, “After review of your concern, the OEM does not provide a sectioning procedure for the Rear Rail, for that reason the Section Rear Rail operation has been removed.”

Estimating systems are to be used as guides only. If a sectioning operation is available in an estimating database, it does not always mean the operation is available in the OEM service information.

If a sectioning operation is presented in the estimating database, and NOT in the OEM service information, repairers are encouraged to submit an inquiry to the DEG for clarification.

Research of OEM service information is not included in any estimating database.

CCC/MOTOR: Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel Update – Recent DEG Inquiry 18634 made updates to Tesla Model 3 Quarter Panel operations.

The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel (Part #1073678S0B) has been updated to 23.5 hours from 18.5 hours.

The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel (Part #1073677S0B) has been updated to 24 hours from 18.5 hours.

The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel (Part #1073736S0M) has been updated to 21.9 hours from 18.5 hours.

The estimated work time applied to the Quarter Panel (Part #1073735S0M) has been updated to 22.4 hours from 18.5 hours.

Mitchell: Fuel Door Refinish – Fuel door refinishing is included in the quarter panel or bedside refinish operations. However, masking the recessed opening is NOT INCLUDED in published quarter panel or bedside refinish operations.

Masking operations included with quarter panel or bedside are for “perimeter mask” only and do not include “Interior masking” of any openings within the panel being refinished.

Mitchell users should reference “Mask Vehicle to Prevent Overspray Damage” in the Collision Estimating Guide for more information.

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.