Refinish Time Premise
Published refinish times are for one color applied to new undamaged OEM replacement components, without exterior trim, interior trim or other attached components, and applied in one continuous process. For damaged panel(s), published refinish times may be applied after the damaged panel has been returned to a NEW UNDAMAGED condition.
Refinish times do not include time which may be required to match color tints or defective finish textures on interior or exterior surfaces. Refinish times do not include disassembly of components such as Mirrors, Grilles and Headlamps that may come serviced as an assembly. Nor do they include time which may be required to correct finish imperfections caused by improper weather conditions, application, or environmental contamination such as dust, dirt, grease, etc. MOTOR advises all parties consider these factors beforehand to determine mutually acceptable provisions in the event such conditions exist or occur.
ADAS PRECAUTIONS
On vehicles that use advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), OEM repair information must be consulted to ensure repairs will not negatively impact ADAS functionality.ANTI-THEFT LABELS (R DOT) Replacement part labels are coded with the letter "R" to show that it is a replacement part. R Dot labels should not be removed from the part. Use caution when refinishing, rustproofing, or undercoating replacement components to avoid damaging the label. BUMPER COVERS AND OTHER FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS Refinish times listed on the parts detail lines for these components are based on the items being refinished prior to installation. Refinish time listed on the parts detail line for an OEM bumper cover that has both body color and un-painted grained portion allows for the refinish of the body color only. Masking the grained, textured, or non-body color portions in preparation for body color application is an included operation. It includes exterior surface and edges refinished during one continuous process. If a separate edging procedure is utilized then the appropriate time should be estimated after an on-the-spot evaluation. Refinish times do not include removal of mold release agent from new unprimed molded components. Parts received from the OEM manufacturer without primer and some non-OEM parts with or without primer should be tested for the presence of release agents that would cause paint adhesion problems and treated accordingly. An operation for the
preparation of unprimed bumpers will be provided whenever such
manufacturing information has been made available by the OEM.
However, this information may not be available at the time of publication,
and preparation for unprimed bumpers may still be
required, even though a published operation is not present. Preparation time should be estimated after an on-the-spot evaluation. For unprimed component preparation time, see" Add if Required" operation(s). Unprimed Flexible Component Preparation. BUMPER REINFORCEMENTS AND IMPACT BARS MOTOR has determined that paint found on factory-installed impact bars and bumper reinforcements is an artifact of the factory refinish process (over-spray). Impact bars and bumper reinforcements may come from the factory refinished in various stages of completeness and quality. However, replicating the OE finish on factory-installed impact bars and bumper reinforcements may not satisfy the paint manufacturer’s warranty requirements. See SPECIAL PRECATIONS, REFINISH CLEAR COAT APPLICATION for further information. These factors should be considered when developing the estimate after an on-the-spot evaluation. DOOR OUTER REPAIR PANELS Refinish times listed on the parts detail line for new repair panels (i.e. door outer repair panel, tailgate and liftgate repair panels) include panel lip. It does not include time for refinishing the entire door frame edge or interior side. Where possible, MOTOR will publish time for those areas under a "Refinishing Notes" heading within that group. DOOR SHELLS, LIFTGATES, AND TAILGATES Refinish times listed on the parts detail line for these new components include exterior surface, edges and interior sides, unless otherwise noted in text. Refinish times listed under the "Refinishing Notes" heading for "door outer panel only" operations do not include time for refinishing the door frame edge or interior side. Where possible, MOTOR will publish time for those areas under a "Refinishing Notes" heading within that group. FENDERS, HOODS, TRUNK LIDS AND OTHER MAJOR BOLTED PANELS Refinish times listed on the parts detail line for these new panels do not include time for refinishing the edge or underside. Where possible, MOTOR will publish time for those areas under a "Refinishing Notes" heading within that group. QUARTER PANELS AND OTHER MAJOR WELDED PANELS Refinish times listed on the parts detail line for these new panels include exterior side, recessed edges, gutters and pockets, unless otherwise noted in text. Refinish times listed under the "Refinishing Notes" heading for quarter panels or other major welded panels "exterior surface only" operations do not include time for refinishing recessed edges, gutters and pockets. Where possible, MOTOR will publish time for these areas under the "Refinishing Notes" heading within that group. NEW UNDAMAGED PANEL A component manufactured to the same exacting standards as the parts installed on new vehicles when the car was built. Exterior body panels are supplied with a smooth painted surface (e-coat). UNDERSIDE COLORS Refinish times presented in this guide are developed under the premise that the underside and jamb color is the same as the exterior body color. Some vehicle manufacturers use a different color for the engine compartment, trunk compartment and/or jambs. An additional paint mix is required if the underside and/or jamb color is a different color than the exterior body color. Clear coat (gloss or matte) will be required for base color coat applications. Some component backsides of vehicles may not be refinished; however, the OE replacement component may be supplied in a different E-coat color than the damaged vehicle. An on-the-spot evaluation should be performed to determine if the non-refinished panels require additional refinishing to match pre-accident condition. Replicating the OE finish may not satisfy the paint manufacturer’s warranty requirements. See SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS, REFINISH CLEAR COAT APPLICATION for further information.These factors should be considered when developing the estimate after an on-the-spot evaluation. PRIME & BLOCK Prime & block (high build / primer-filler) is a required procedure that restores a repaired panel surface, including the joined areas of replaced welded panels, from 150-grit finish to that of an NEW UNDAMAGED condition. It is MOTOR's position that prime & block is a refinishing process best reserved for the judgment of an estimator / appraiser following a thorough on-the-spot evaluation of the specific vehicle and damage in question. REPAIRED PANEL REFINISHING MOTOR suggests using component(s) base refinish time for this type of procedure after the damaged panel is repaired to new undamaged condition. Repaired surface preparation requires an on the spot evaluation for additional procedural steps such as featheredge and/or prime and block not required for new undamaged panels. TRANSLUCENT COLORS Some colors may need additional applications of material above the normal application of three coats due to pigments being translucent by nature. Any additional application of material for coverage should be considered when developing the estimate and may require an on-the-spot evaluation. PARTIAL PANEL REFINISHING MOTOR defines partial panel refinishing as refinishing an area within a damaged body panel or underneath body cladding after the panel has been repaired to that of a “NEW UNDAMAGED PANEL,” for the purpose of creating an undetectable color transition. It is MOTOR’s position that partial panel refinishing is a process best reserved for the judgment of an estimator/appraiser following a thorough on-the-spot evaluation of the specific vehicle and refinish requirements in question. Refer to G.T.E. “BASIC COLOR COAT APPLICATION.” MATTE/FLAT REFINISHES MOTOR refinish times and clear coat formula is applicable for use with Matte/Flat finishes when the following Not Included items are factored in the refinish time: an extra clean environment needs to be maintained to reduce air-borne contamination; performing a test spray-out or let down panel to match gloss or lack of gloss; tinting the matte clear to adjust the level of gloss from a paint additive to reduce the gloss level; application of a standard mix clear coat and then sanding the clear coat so the matte finish matches the same texture of the adjacent panels; any additional masking of adjacent panels. These additional steps should be considered when developing the estimate. MATTE AND GLOSS CLEAR REFINISHES COMBINED Some vehicles may have two different clear coat finishes applied and would require a separate spray booth cycle in order to properly refinish the vehicle. In instances where this is necessary this should be treated as a separate refinish operation. 4 STAGE REFINISH In addition to the base and mid coat applications of a 3-Stage process, the 4-Stage refinish process, depending on paint manufacturer, may possibly require the application of an additional ground coat. Some paint manufacturers may use a tinted clear coat in addition to the final non-tinted clear coat. These additional steps are not included and should be considered when developing an estimate using an on-the-spot evaluation. MOTOR does not offer a formula for 4-Stage refinish. SPECIAL NOTATION: The items or operations below were not considered during the development of any published basic refinish operation times. These operations may, or may not be required depending upon the vehicle or process used. If any of these items or operations are required, they should be considered by the estimator and added to the estimate if necessary. REFINISH, WET / DRY SAND, DE-NIB, and/or RUB-OUT TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE:• Anti-corrosion material application • Assembling/setting up a unique fixture/stand to hold parts for refinishing • Filling, blocking, featheredging repaired panels • Flex additive mixing time • Flex prep application • Mask inner panels ex: apron / cowl / pillars / rail / floor, etc • Material/consumable product costs • Molding & ornamentation • Protective coating material application • Protective coating removal • Sound deadening application • Spatter paint application time • Stripe tape, decal & overlay • Waste disposal fees (all types) |