Last updated 2025-08-15
Add feather, prime and block time to an estimate
Apply feathering, priming, and block sanding time to an estimate.
When this applies
When qualified exterior panel repairs require feather, prime, and block, the estimator calculates the allowance and applies it to the estimate through Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE). The allowance is 15% of the judgement repair time and applies to major exterior panels that require the application of a high-build primer.Important: Bumper covers, steel covers, rockers and end panels are excluded from the allowance.
Procedure
Example of an explanation line note: Lt Frt Door 2.5, Lt Rr Door 4.0, Lt ¼ 3.0 = 9.5 x 0.15 = 1.4
Note: Standard rounding applies.