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).

 

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

Mix pearl/mica toner

Apply toner to test panel

Mix clear

Clean and tack surface

Apply clear to test panel

Repeat application to surface being refinished

Clean equipment

Included Operations

Apply pearl/mica toner

Clean and tack surface

Apply clear

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.

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