RTS Portal Delivers Access to DEG News Blog and Repairer Driven News
Through our efforts to bring you the collision repair information that matters, I-CAR Repairability Technical Support has partnered with DEG News Blog and Repairer Driven News.
We are bringing you this relevant industry information right from the RTS Portal. Simply click on the button in the left bar with the DEG and Repairer Driven News logos. This will take to you all of their most recent stories.
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Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG
Apr 18, 2025 | 18:35 pm
According to the Solera Qapter DBRM Section 4-4 Refinish Guidelines, three-stage refinish allows for 2 spray out/let down panels; included as part of the “setup” time. The three-stage refinish formula includes everything in two-stage setup plus what’s listed under 3-stage.[…]
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Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG
Apr 14, 2025 | 08:13 am
DEG Inquiry 38709 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding glass masking operations – sometimes referred to as “roping” when using lift tape to pull back seals when refinishing panels with components attached. Mitchell responded that the information can be found in[…]
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Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG
Apr 6, 2025 | 20:41 pm
DEG Inquiry 38549 provides feedback from MOTOR regarding components that may be damaged during removal, even with proper care is applied. According to the MOTOR Guide to Estimating: DAMAGED OR NON-REUSABLE MOLDINGS AND FASTENERS “Some moldings may be damaged or[…]
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Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG
Mar 28, 2025 | 16:35 pm
Solera Qapter users can quickly change the “Zone Selection” screen by using the left and right buttons on the top left corner of the parts image screen. The post Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter – Changing Zone Selection appeared first[…]
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Database Enhancement Gateway: DEG
Mar 24, 2025 | 10:47 am
When repair or replacement of side body panel (Quarter panels) needing refinish, additional labor may require extending basecoat / clear coat into the side body aperature/ uniside panels. When selecting refinishing operations, additional labor can be added for pillars, edges,[…]
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Repairer Driven News
Apr 22, 2025 | 05:30 am
A $1.2 million punitive damages lawsuit filed against State Farm by a former Missouri collision repair business owner is set to go to trial in...
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Repairer Driven News
Apr 22, 2025 | 05:15 am
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) and Virginia Tech recently studied how ADAS can be used to identify possible unexpected outcomes at intersections. Recently retired...
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Repairer Driven News
Apr 22, 2025 | 05:00 am
A new National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) report warns that myths could be influencing regulations on the use of AI and emerging technology...
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Repairer Driven News
Apr 21, 2025 | 05:45 am
So far this year, collision repair customers have seen weighted average paint and material (P&M) costs increase by an average of 7.4%, according to company...
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Repairer Driven News
Apr 21, 2025 | 05:30 am
New tariffs on assembled vehicles and some automotive parts are expected to disrupt supply chains and increase repair costs. However, Mitchell International says the impact...
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