Refinishing

Refinish times and guidelines
Definition of the Mitchell Estimating (ME) refinish time.

Refinish allowance
Requirements for refinish allowances.

Removal of parts for refinishing
Summary of the criteria a vehicle needs to qualify for parts removal and installation for refinishing.

Refinish blend
Definition of a refinish blend.

Bumper retexturing and refinish time
Definition of bumper retexturing and refinish times.

Prepare raw plastic parts
Definition of ME additional operation preparation (prep) raw plastic parts.

Extension of clear coat
Requirements to allow clear coat to the nearest panel edge or breakpoint.

Pinstripe prices and rates
List of pinstripe prices and rates when adhesive stripes must be replaced.

Paint and rust protection warranty
Steps for an estimator to determine if the paint and rust protection warranty is effective on a vehicle.

Single stage refinish
What to pay for single stage refinish operations.

Three-stage refinishing
Summary of three-stage refinishing times.

Finish sand and buff
Definition of finish sand and buff.

Feather, prime and block allowance
Policy on how feathering, priming, and block sanding are performed on exterior-repaired panels.