Subject: Clear coat allowance

Make: All

Model: All

Year: All

Operation: Clear coat of core support

Time allowance: Mitchell presently not known

Labor text note:

Motor presently not know

Labor text note:

ADP presently not known

CCC At times may not allow clear coat for painted coresupports

Labor text note:

Date of Inquiry: March 16, 2004

Inquiry (as stated by inquirer)

We have a 2002 Subaru Impreza in the shop. I noticed that while adding radiator support components that the refinish time did not include clear Coat time. Pathways will not let you add the clear coat time to the Refinish line. If you could have the database changed to add the clear coat time.

Suggestion to all data providers:

Please review this clear coat allowance operation.

Response:

Mitchell: 04/06/2004 Mitchell refinish allowances for inner panels (e.g. radiator supports and aprons) reference duplicating the OE finish which is not clear coated from the factory. In the event clear coat is desired, the additional clear coat option can be accessed from the UltraMate reference sheet.

ADP: 04/08/2004 On the ADP system if the user wants to receive clear coat on the interior sheetmetal they simply need to select the two-stage interior surfaces option in the option field. Once this is dome clear coat will be added to these parts.

MOTOR: 04/01/05 -

MOTOR/CCC - Using the Pathways system: In order to add clearcoat to an inner panel, such as radiator support or apron, simply click on the estimate line containing the part, click on the Edit Line button, and check the Clear Coat check box in the Estimate Line Properties, then click on the OK button.