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
| • | Mix clear |
| • | Clean and tack surface |
Apply clear to
| • | 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.