Three Stage Refinish

First major panel or soft bumper/fascia cover: Add .7 per refinish hour (70%), after time has been added for jamb, jamb and interior, edge panel, and/or underside (when necessary).

Included Operations

Mix pearl/mica toner
Apply toner to let-down panel
Mix clear
Clean and tack surface
Apply clear to let-down panel
Repeat application to surface being refinished
Clean equipment

Additional panel(s) and/or other refinish area(s): Deduct overlap (if applicable); add .4 per refinish hour (40%), after time has been added for jamb, jamb and interior, edge panel, and/or underside (when necessary).

Included Operations

Apply pearl/mica toner
Clean and tack surface
Apply clear

NOTE: With three stage paints, it may be necessary to blend into larger areas of adjacent panels or complete sides of vehicles, otherwise known as zone painting.

NOTE: Some OEMs now utilize a matte clear coat on non-exterior colors applied to undersides, edges, and/or jambs.