Last updated 2021-10-28

Allowable removal and installation times

Guidelines for which parts are allowed to be removed and installed to complete a refinishing task.

Allowable removal and installation times

Sometimes parts must be removed to complete a refinishing task.

Removal and installation (RE & I) time is allowed as follows:

When ... Then this is allowed ...
an undamaged part must be removed
  • for refinishing
  • on a blended panel
  • full Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) RE & I time, and
  • if required, additional allowance is provided for re-taping stick-on mouldings, nameplates, etc.
Note: If no RE & I time is listed in the MCE software, reasonable judgement time is allowed.
a visible, exposed panel requiring refinishing is shrouded by another part preventing proper paint application RE & I only as it is necessary to provide sufficient access to the required panel. This may be
  • partial (judgement) RE & I, or
  • full MCE RE & I.