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The Complete Consumers Guide to Color, Sand and Buff
Content Topics
| 1 What is Color Sand and Buff |
Why it is a Necessary Procedure!
Color Sand and Buff is a procedure required to restore your vehicle to manufacture recommended pre-accident condition. <Read the Full Details>*NEW Video! |
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2 News Articles: Color, Sand and Buff |
2.1 Allstate drops Hawaiian ban on covering color sand and buff
Insurer denies attempting to make non-payment a national policy. Allstate has rescinded a ban on payment for color sand and buff procedures issued earlier this year in Hawaii, saying the edict rejecting reimbursement was issued in error.Click on the News Icon to take you to the full story.
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| 3 Authoritative Organizations and Technical Groups |
3.1 Motors Guide
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Information obtained from Motors guide to estimating
Motors guide recognizes the need to, De-nib / wet sand and/or buff for polishing and is referenced in their publication. <Read the Full Details>
3.2 I-CAR's Uniform Procedures
Formed by the collision industry in 1979, I-CAR is an international, not-for-profit training organization. All I-CAR activities and resources focus on helping the industry achieve a high level of technical training.
Refer to I-CAR’S UPCR (uniform procedures for collision repair) link RF81-Finish Defects 9.1-9.4
Click on the I-CAR Icon to take you to the complete Uniform Procedures .pdf Guide.
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3.3 Mitchell refinish labor guide
De-nib and Finesse
A labor time formula is provided should it be necessary to perform this operation. This procedure includes the removal of small isolated dust particles or 'nibs' and the application of a finishing glaze. The performance of this operation is NOT INCLUDED in the Mitchell refinish labor time. <Read Full Details>
3.4 PPG's Clearcoat Defect Removal Procedure and Recommendations
OEM manufacturer
appearance and performance specifications can only be duplicated when properly applied
*Important: <Read Full Details on this Tricky Process>
3.5 CAA's position on insurance companies responsibility to pay for 'de-nib'
refinish procedure
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California Auto Body Association |
3.6 Toyota Topcoat Sand and Polish Refinish Bulletin
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| 4 Insurance Companies that pay for the Color, Sand and Buff process |
Check our the list of Insurance companies that pay for this procedure.
See if your company is on the list >
4.1 California Department of Insurance Code of Regulations information
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