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Basecoat Refinish Reduction Time Imposed by some Insurance Carriers - The Inside Facts and the Controversial Industry Positions!
With any damage repair there are certain procedures that are time intensive and necessary in order to bring your car back to its 'pre-damaged' condition. Network Auto Body wants you to be informed on how a 'Reduction' can affect the quality of your Repair!
Content and Topics
| 1 Basecoat Description - Refinish Reduction Controversy |
What is Base Coat and why Basecoat 'Reductions' are removing necessary procedures from repaired panel refinishing that are required to restore the panel to the manufacture's standards.
Learn how the controversial Basecoat 'Reduction' procedure times are affecting a Body Shop's repair process.
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Some of the controversial issues and questions that are heating up this nation wide controversy include:
*Are deductions flawed based on estimating database procedures and refinish guidelines?
*Is your insurance company refusing payment to your body shop for certain necessary refinish procedures of a repaired panel?
*Why are insurance carriers paying less for more work procedures required of your body shop?
So you'll be properly informed when you ask your agent if these procedures are covered in your insurance policy... <Read the Full Details>
| 2 Authoritative Organizations and Procedures |
2.1 ASA Basecoat Procedures, Statements and Position
ASA Press Release from May 8, 2008
Progressive Changes Policy on Partial Paint/Full Clear
ASA Collision Division Meets with Progressive during Annual Convention
ASA More Refinish Time Requirements for Repqired Paneels
Comparison of needed Refinish Procedures for Repaired Panels -vs- New Panels
ASA Press Release from June 24, 2008
ASA States Position on Two Blend Deduction Issues
<View all ASA documents>
2.2 Motors Recommended Procedures for Basecoat Refinishing
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Information obtained from Motors guide to estimating
Motors guide stand on Refinish, Components, Time Reuirements and Procedures
<Read the Full Details>
2.3 Refinishing both new and repaired panels
Step-by-step overview of the necessary procedures and products that are required to properly refinish New or Repaired panels - from PPG.
<Read Complete PPG Guide of Procedure and Recommendations>
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CAA raises the question of possible Unfair Insurance adjustments on Basecoat Reduction.
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Read the CAA Report on Basecoat Reduction adjustments and see CAA's stand on this controversial matter. |
