Last updated 2021-10-28

Panel sectioning

Panel sectioning is a repair operation that involves replacing a section of a panel, rather than an entire panel. It is allowed only when a safe, quality repair is possible. When a repair facility performs a panel section repair, an appropriate time applies to the Estimate or Appraisal.

Apply estimate amounts

When a panel section ... and the section ... Then the estimator ...
is available:
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
  • pre-priced, or
  • recycled
is listed in Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) enters the appropriate time from MCE on the Estimate or Appraisal.
is available only as a
  • recycled part, or
  • a whole new part
is not listed in MCE applies a reasonable judgment time.