SPECIAL NOTATION:
Calculations for blending are based upon the outer surface only and should not include additions for
underside, inside, or edges of the blend panel. There should be no overlap deduction between blend
panel(s) and/or refinished panel(s). This formula is not applicable to single-stage, 3-stage, 4-stage or
two-tone type finishes. Finishes of this type should be negotiated after an on-the-spot evaluation.
Estimation of material cost should be based upon the full blended panel(s).
Blending may be necessary for adjacent body components to avoid noticeable color variation between newly applied paint and the existing paint of adjacent components or areas. The following formula may be considered in the event this type of procedure is required on an UNDAMAGED panel.
• Each blended adjacent panel or area
– 50% of blend panels Base Refinish Time
INCLUDED:
• Back tape opening (handle, lock cylinder, mirror)
• Clean component (solvent / detergent wash)
• Initial wet sand or scuff (when required)
• Clean in preparation for material application
• Mask adjacent panels (3 foot perimeter)
• Mask / close gap between adjacent panels up to foam tape (over spray)
• Mask glass opening
• Mask / protect grille radiator opening (over spray)
• Bonding / adhesion coat application
• Blend coat application
• Clear Coat application (full blend panel if required)
• Remove masking
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Correction of pre-existent surface imperfections
• Cover / mask recessed edges / jambs / weatherstrips
• Damage repair
• Masking of attached parts
• Material costs
• R&I of attached parts
• Wet sand and/or buff for polishing
Footnotes found in a chapter contain vehicle-specific information. The content of footnotes is in addition to, and takes precedence over, information in the Guide to Estimating pages for the operation indicated.
REV. 8/06