Last updated 2021-10-28

Inner refinishing times on repaired panels

Situations when to apply inner refinishing time allowance on repaired panels.

Inner refinishing is sometimes required for repaired or replaced parts. Allowances depend upon the type of part involved.

Inner refinishing allowances are as follows:

When refinishing is required for ...	Then the time allowance is ...
a minor inner area of a major panel Important: For example, a hood, trunk lid, door or floor.	a reasonable judgment time. Note: Judgement time is based on the inner paint time listed in Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) to replace the panel, where available. Note: The refinish time applied must not exceed the full inner panel refinish time listed in MCE.
a repaired minor panel Note: For example, radiator baffles, upper tie bars, brackets, etc.	the full MCE listed refinish time.
a radiator support or other inner panel with more than one colour (two-tone refinish)	a reasonable judgment time to refinish the second colour.
a replaced part	the full MCE listed refinish time.
an inner panel and at least one inner panel has clear coat	the inner two-stage refinish option within MCE.