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Thatcham Time System 

What’s In It For You? 

A Definitive Guide to the 

Use of Thatcham Times 

Issue 1 : July 2003

Preface 

In the thirty years since Thatcham began to issue job times for the 

repair of motor vehicles after accident damage, technology has moved 

forward at an astonishing rate, not only in the way that cars are 

constructed and repaired, but also in the way that the repair times are 

derived and compiled. This trend has increased the scope and 

accuracy of the times, but has also introduced more complex rules for 

their interpretation and application. 

This document has been produced in order to clarify and render 

transparent the way in which Thatcham times should be used, and as a 

single reference point for both the assessor and the estimator. A fast 

resolution of the differences of opinion that arise from time to time 

during the estimating process can save time and money, and help to 

strengthen the insurer/repairer relationship. 

Whether this document is read page by page and committed to 

memory or simply consulted as a point of reference on specific topics 

matters not. The important issue is that it should be used to solve 

problems, increase trust and act as the final authority whenever and 

wherever Thatcham times are used. 

Ken Roberts 

Strategic Development Director 

Thatcham 

July 2003

Thatcham Time System What’s In It For You? 

1.0 Introduction 

2.0 A Brief History of Thatcham Time 

3.0 The Situation Today 

4.0 Scope 

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Contents 

5.0 General Comments and Rules regarding Thatcham Times 

5.1 Conditions Under Which Times Are Obtained 

5.2 Hard Copy Time Schedules 

5.3 e-Scribe 

5.4 Computer Times 

5.5 Job Allowance (Time Schedules) 

5.6 Job Allowance (e-Scribe) 

5.7 Job Allowance (Computer Systems) 

5.8 Relaxation Allowance (Time Schedules and Computer Systems) 

5.9 Model Derivatives (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

5.10 Model Derivatives (Computer Systems) 

6.0 Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) 

6.1 Health and Safety 

6.2 Fuel Tank (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

6.3 Fuel Tank (Computer Systems) 

6.4 Battery and Alternator 

6.5 Testing of Electrical Components 

6.6 ECUs 

6.7 Airbags and Pretensioners 

6.8 Front and Rear Suspension Units (Partial Dismantle and Rebuild) 

6.9 Engine, Front and Rear Suspension (Remove and Replace) 

6.10 Front and Rear Bumper 

6.11 Facia Panels (Dash Assembly) 

6.12 Front and Rear Screens 

6.13 Air Conditioning System 

6.14 Headlamps/Fog Lamps 

6.15 Radiators 

7.0 Panel 

7.1 General 

7.2 Body Jigs 

7.3 Panel Offer Up Time 

8.0 Paint 

8.1 General 

8.2 Environmental Protection Act Compliant Products 

8.3 Service Condition of Panels 

8.4 Primed/Painted Bumpers (To April 2003) 

8.5 Primed/Painted Bumpers (After April 2003) 

8.6 Paint Systems 

8.7 Edge Finishing 

8.8 Polishing/Fading Edge 

8.9 Denibbing and Polishing 

8.10 Internal Panels (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

8.11 Internal Panels (Computer Systems) 

8.12 Miscellaneous


9.0 Corrosion Protection 

9.1 Application (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

9.2 Application (Computer Systems) 

9.3 Additional Panels (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

9.4 Additional Panels (Computer Systems) 

10.0 General Exclusions 

10.1 Cleaning the Vehicle, Final Checks and Road Test 

10.2 Manufacturers’ Options 

10.3 Owner Modifications 

11.0 Adding Panels to Combinations (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

11.1 White Schedules (before January 2001) 

11.2 Blue Schedules (after January 2001) 

12.0 Removing Panels from Combinations (White and Blue Schedules, and e-Scribe) 

13.0 Adding/Deleting Panels within Combinations (Computer Systems) 

14.0 Thatcham’s New Paint System (After April 2003) 

14.1 Combination Paint Times (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe) 

14.2 What is MPAF? 

14.3 Adding Single Panels together or to a Combination 

(Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) 

14.4 Adding Two Single Panels (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) 

14.5 Adding Panels Refinished in Solid Paint/Solid COB to a Combination 


14.6 Adding Panels Refinished in COB Metallic/2-coat Pearl to a Combination 

(Salmon Time Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) 

14.7 Blending – Single Panel (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) 

14.8 Blending – Combinations (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) 

14.9 Thatcham’s New Paint System (Computer Systems after April 2003) 

15.0 Cosmetic Panel Repair Guide Times 


15.2 Using the New Cosmetic Panel Repair Calculator 

Appendix I White Time Schedules : Rover 600 4 Dr Saloon 

Appendix II Blue Time Schedules : Subaru Impreza 5 Dr Estate 

Appendix III Salmon Time Schedules : Nissan Primera 4 Dr Saloon 

Appendix IV Cosmetic Panel Repair Calculator : Tables 

Appendix V Cosmetic Panel Repair Calculator : Notes for Use 

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Alphabetical List of Contents 

Section 

A 

Adding Panels to Combinations (Time Schedules and e-Scribe).............................11.0 

Blue Schedules (after January 2001)............................................................................................... 11.2 

White Schedules (before January 2001).......................................................................................... 11.1 

Adding/Deleting Panels within Combinations (Computer Systems)........................13.0 

C 

Corrosion Protection......................................................................................................9.0 

Additional Panels (Computer Systems) ..............................................................................................9.4 

Additional Panels (Time Schedules and e-Scribe)..............................................................................9.3 

Application (Computer Systems).........................................................................................................9.2 

Application (Time Schedules and e-Scribe)........................................................................................9.1 

Cosmetic Panel Repair Guide Times ..........................................................................15.0 

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 15.1 

Using the New Cosmetic Panel Repair Calculator............................................................................ 15.2 

G 

General Comments and Rules regarding Thatcham Times ........................................5.0 

Computer Times ..................................................................................................................................5.4 

Conditions Under Which Times Are Obtained ....................................................................................5.1 

e-Scribe ...........................................................................................................................................5.3 

Hard Copy Time Schedules ................................................................................................................5.2 

Job Allowance (Computer Systems) ...................................................................................................5.7 

Job Allowance (e-Scribe).....................................................................................................................5.6 

Job Allowance (Time Schedules) ........................................................................................................5.5 

Model Derivatives (Computer Systems)........................................................................................... 5.10 

Model Derivatives (Time Schedules and e-Scribe).............................................................................5.9 

Relaxation Allowance (Time Schedules and Computer Systems) .....................................................5.8 

General Exclusions ......................................................................................................10.0 

Cleaning the Vehicle, Final Checks and Road Test ........................................................................ 10.1 

Manufacturers’ Options .................................................................................................................... 10.2 

Owner Modifications ......................................................................................................................... 10.3 

M 

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) .........................................................................6.0 

Airbags and Pretensioners ..................................................................................................................6.7 

Air Conditioning System ................................................................................................................... 6.13 

Battery and Alternator..........................................................................................................................6.4 

ECUs ...........................................................................................................................................6.6 

Engine, Front and Rear Suspension (Remove and Replace) ............................................................6.9 

Facia Panels (Dash Assembly) ........................................................................................................ 6.11 

Front and Rear Bumper.................................................................................................................... 6.10 

Front and Rear Screens ................................................................................................................... 6.12 

Front and Rear Suspension Units (Partial Dismantle and Rebuild) ...................................................6.8 

Fuel Tank (Computer Systems) ..........................................................................................................6.3 

Fuel Tank (Time Schedules and e-Scribe)..........................................................................................6.2 

Headlamps/Fog Lamps .................................................................................................................... 6.14 

Health and Safety ................................................................................................................................6.1 

Radiators ........................................................................................................................................ 6.15 

Testing of Electrical Components........................................................................................................6.5


Section 

P 

Paint ...............................................................................................................................8.0 

Denibbing and Polishing......................................................................................................................8.9 

Edge Finishing .....................................................................................................................................8.7 

Environmental Protection Act Compliant Products .............................................................................8.2 

General ...............................................................................................................................................8.1 

Internal Panels (Computer Systems) ............................................................................................... 8.11 

Internal Panels (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) .............................................................................. 8.10 

Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................... 8.12 

Paint Systems......................................................................................................................................8.6 

Polishing/Fading Edge.........................................................................................................................8.8 

Primed/Painted Bumpers (To April 2003) ...........................................................................................8.4 

Primed/Painted Bumpers (After April 2003)........................................................................................8.5 

Service Condition of Panels ................................................................................................................8.3 

Thatcham’s New Paint System (After April 2003) ......................................................14.0 

Adding Panels Refinished in COB Metallic/2-coat Pearl to a Combination..................................... 14.6 


Adding Panels Refinished in Solid Paint/Solid COB to a Combination ........................................... 14.5 


Adding Single Panels together or to a Combination ........................................................................ 14.3 


Adding Two Single Panels (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) .............................. 14.4 

Blending – Single Panel (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003).................................. 14.7 

Blending – Combinations (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) ................................ 14.8 

Combination Paint Times (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe).......................................................... 14.1 

Thatcham’s New Paint System (Computer Systems after April 2003) ............................................ 14.9 

What is MPAF?................................................................................................................................. 14.2 

Panel...... .........................................................................................................................7.0 

Body Jigs . ...........................................................................................................................................7.2 

General .... ...........................................................................................................................................7.1 

Panel Offer Up Time............................................................................................................................7.3 

R 

Removing Panels from Combinations (White and Blue Schedules, and e-Scribe).12.0 

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Whether you are an estimator working in a repair shop or an insurance assessor working for an insurance 

company or independently, it is vitally important for you to understand how the repair times produced by 

Thatcham work, that is to say, what operation/activity/process is included in the times given for a particular 

repair scenario, and what operation/activity/process is not included. This document has been written and 

published by Thatcham to ensure the correct interpretation and application of Thatcham times when used 

in the preparation of a repair estimate that is produced manually, using the Thatcham printed time 

schedules, e-Scribe and methods manuals, or electronically, using one of the Thatcham compliant 

computer estimating systems. 

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2.0 A Brief History of Thatcham Time 

Thatcham began issuing job times in 1970 using traditional, well established work study procedures. 

Thatcham’s work study officers were all qualified to Institute of Work Study Practitioners (latterly The 

Institute of Management Services) standard and underwent regular updates to ensure full compliance with 

British Standard 3138. The job times produced were concerned with the removal and replacement of body 

panels and other components necessary “to return the vehicle to its pre-accident condition”, and at the 

same time to take into consideration all Health and Safety aspects of the job current at the time. 

Thatcham’s times do not relate to the repair of panels or components unless otherwise stated. Work was 

carried out on new undamaged vehicles because this produced a base standard for the operation under 

consideration. Where and how a vehicle was kept and maintained after purchase from new would 

introduce variables and therefore the times produced from new vehicles represented the minimum. 

Having established a “spanner” or “core” time by work study rules, recognised allowances were added, and 

these are defined as follows: 

“ A relaxation allowance is added to the ‘core’ time (a) to afford relief to a qualified worker 

from the physical and mental efforts of carrying out specified work under specified conditions 

at standard performance, and (b) to allow attention to personal needs”. 

“A job allowance is added to the ‘core’ time (a) to enable vehicle movements, (b) to obtain 

tools and equipment outside the immediate work location, (c) to obtain parts and materials 

from the stores, and (d) to record on time sheet and/or job card”. 

In accordance with British Standards, the repair operation was “rated” continuously to convert all timing to 

the British Standard 100 rating, and this is defined as follows: 

“The rating corresponds to the average rate at which qualified workers will naturally work, 

provided that they adhere to the specified method and that they are motivated to apply 

themselves to their work. If the standard rating is consistently maintained and the 

appropriate relaxation is taken, a qualified worker will achieve standard performance (100) 

over the working day or shift”. 

It follows, therefore, that all Thatcham times were and still are produced to a well established, fully 

recognised British Standard. 

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3.0 The Situation Today 

Although the way in which we collect the data may have changed with the introduction of computers and 

TTS (Thatcham Time System), the rules of engagement have remained the same. We continue to use 

new undamaged vehicles. We continue to determine a “spanner” or “core” time and add relaxation and job 

allowances, as in 2.0 above, (or, from January 2001, suggest suitable job allowances to be added 

(Figure 2)), and since the elemental times used to calculate the final job time are “rated”, these final times 

comply with British Standards and the 100 rating. However, because the job times are now generated 

from elemental information stored in the TTS calculating engine database and utilised in accordance with 

the information entered by Thatcham’s engineers as they study the vehicle in question, an important part of 

Thatcham’s procedure is to carry out check studies in order to audit the information. These check studies 

(undertaken by Thatcham’s qualified work study engineers using traditional work study procedures) ensure 

that Thatcham computer generated times are within the acceptable tolerance of timed operations. 

Experience over many years has shown that computer generated times, based on sound practical 

research, are far more consistent than those produced by traditional means. The only things that have 

changed, therefore, are the vehicle designs and the build technology employed, and these two important 

factors are reflected in the repair procedures. Thatcham job times are always associated with a repair 

procedure, and the Thatcham method of repair is outlined in the vehicle specific Methods Manuals and “An 

Introduction to Thatcham Procedures”, published separately. It is important to remember that Thatcham’s 

repair methods are fully endorsed by the vehicle manufacturers prior to publication. 

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4.0 Scope 

Thatcham has produced remove and replace job times in various forms over the years, and the contents of 

this document relate to those times produced in the Methods Manuals, Repair Time Schedules, e-Scribe, 

and compliant Computer Estimating Systems. Section 14.0 of this Guide deals with Thatcham’s new paint 

system which applies to time schedules, methods manuals, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating 

systems published after April 2003. The information contained in this document is the result of gathering 

together and clarifying statements and guidelines that have been issued by Thatcham in respect of TTS job 

times over recent years. Reference should be made to Appendix I, II and III to understand the general 

layout of the white (prior to January 2001), blue (after January 2001 to April 2003) and salmon (after April 

2003) time schedules. 

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5.0 General Comments and Rules regarding Thatcham Times 

5.1 Conditions Under Which Times Are Obtained 

Thatcham times are published as a guide since the base data is obtained under Thatcham workshop 

conditions and applies to new vehicles and new panels, or Thatcham accredited alternative parts, being 

used. A repairer’s working practices, variations in age and condition of the vehicle and other associated 

work should be considered by the assessor and repairer, and adjustments made where necessary. 

5.2 Hard Copy Time Schedules 

The times contained within the hard copy schedules and the methods manuals have been generated using 

two versions of the Thatcham time system. Those generated using TTS1 (an earlier version before 1 

January 2001) are printed on white paper, whilst those generated using TTS2 (after 1 January 2001) are 

printed on blue paper. The methods manuals are reproduced exclusively on white paper. However, the 

dates above still apply. 

Any reference to white schedules should include methods manuals produced before 1 January 

2001, whilst any reference to blue schedules should include methods manuals produced after 

1 January 2001 to end of April 2003. Any reference to salmon schedules should include methods 

manuals produced after April 2003, since they will have been compiled utilising Thatcham’s new 

paint system. 

5.3 e-Scribe 

e-Scribe is an electronic version of the white, blue and salmon schedules, and was introduced in May 2001. 

Because data is easier to handle electronically, all updates and changes are included at the appropriate 

time. The white schedules are therefore automatically updated to blue schedules when accessed through 

e-Scribe. A user can be assured, therefore, that times extracted from the latest disk are current. 

However, as a consequence, there may be a variation in some of the times taken from the e-Scribe disk 

when compared with the white schedules and the methods manuals. This is particularly relevant when 

bespoke combinations are produced manually. 

5.4 Computer Times 

Compliant computer estimating systems will have incorporated all updates and applied them retrospectively 

where appropriate, and therefore there may be a variation in some of the times calculated by computer 

when compared with the schedules and the methods manuals. This is particularly relevant when bespoke 

combinations are produced manually. 

For the reasons stated above, it should be noted that an estimate compiled using a compliant 

computer estimating system will take precedence over the same estimate produced manually. 

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5.5 Job Allowance (Time Schedules) 

The single panel and combination times generated using TTS1 (white schedules) already include a job 

allowance (Figures 1a & 1b). However, the single panel and combination times generated using TTS2 

(blue and salmon schedules) do not include a job allowance. There is a note on the blue and salmon 

schedules indicating this and recommending 0.3h for a single panel, 0.5h for a combination of panels, and 

0.6h for a bodyshell change (Figure 2). 

Figure 1a 

White Single Panel Schedule (before January 2001) showing that the job allowance is included 

SINGLE PANEL REPLACEMENT 

TIME SCHEDULE 


PEUGEOT 306 5 DR 

LX 1.4 WITH AIR CON 2000 

Ref Panel Description MET Panel Solid Paint Solid COB Paint COB Metallic Paint 

Paint Comb Total Paint Comb Total Paint Comb Total 

005(1) Bonnet 0.5 0.4 2.9 1.5 4.3 3.6 1.7 5.0 5.4 1.7 6.8 

009(1) Bumper Front 2.4 1.9 1.0 4.8 2.6 1.2 5.5 2.6 1.2 5.5 

009A(1) Bumper Rear 1.2 1.9 1.0 3.6 2.6 1.2 4.3 2.6 1.2 4.3 

0.5h job allowance included 

Figure 1b 

White Combination Schedule (before January 2001) showing that the job allowance is included 

PEUGEOT 306 5 DR COMBINATION REPLACEMENT 

LX 1.4 WITH AIR CON 2000 TIME SCHEDULE 

COMBINATION F1 

TIME 

REF: PANEL DESCRIPTION LH RH 

009(1) Bumper Front MET 5.4 5.4 

019(4) Front Panel PANEL 0.5 0.5 

036(1) Wing Front ALLOWANCE 1.0 1.0 

SOLID PAINT 3.9 3.9 

Job allowance 

included 

SOLID TOTAL 10.8 10.8 

SOLID COB PAINT 4.8 4.8 

SOLID COB TOTAL 11.7 11.7 

COB MET PAINT 6.6 6.6 

COB MET TOTAL 13.5 13.5 

CORROSION PROTECTION A 0.4 

It follows, therefore, that the job allowances recommended in Figure 2 should be added if working from the 

blue and salmon schedules. However, when working with the white schedules, the job allowance (0.5h, 

although not shown separately) for single panels should be deleted from the “total” column, and the new 

single panel allowance (0.3h) added to bring the single panel times in the white schedules into line with the 

single panel times in the blue and salmon schedules. In the case of white schedule combinations, the 

figure shown against “allowance” should be deleted and the new combination allowance (0.5h) added to 

bring the combination times in the white schedules into line with the combination times in the blue and 

salmon schedules. 

Figure 2 

Blue Schedule (after January 2001) and Salmon Schedule (after April 2003) showing that the job 

allowance is not included 

Note: Thatcham Times do not include a Job Allowance 

Following research, Thatcham has established guide times of: 

0.3 hrs for a Single Panel operation 

0.5 hrs for a Combination operation 

0.6 hrs for a Bodyshell change


5.6 Job Allowance (e-Scribe) 

The single panel and combination times generated using e-Scribe do not include a job allowance. There 

is a note on each e-Scribe schedule indicating this and recommending 0.3h for a single panel, 0.5h for a 

combination of panels, and 0.6h for a bodyshell change as per the blue (after January 2001) and salmon 

(after April 2003) hard copy schedules (Figure 2). 

5.7 Job Allowance (Computer Systems) 

All Thatcham compliant computer estimating systems automatically show the appropriate job allowances, 

whether generated using TTS1 or TTS2, and therefore no action is required on the part of the operator in 

respect of this allowance. 

5.8 Relaxation Allowance (Time Schedules and Computer Systems) 

Relaxation allowances are automatically included in the job times produced in the white, blue and salmon 

schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computerised estimating systems, and therefore no action is required 

on the part of the operator in respect of this allowance. 

5.9 Model Derivatives (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

Clearly it is not possible to publish time schedules or manuals for all model derivatives, and therefore only 

the highest selling models with the appropriate trim levels are represented in this format. Models are 

reviewed at the time manufacturers introduce facelifts or model year changes and, if the time changes are 

judged to be significant, a new time schedule will be issued. It follows, therefore, that minor time 

adjustments may have to be made where interim design changes have taken place which have not 

warranted the issue of another time schedule. 

Where the exact vehicle model under consideration is not available in the time schedules, methods 

manuals, or e-Scribe, the previous similar model should be selected as a second option. The previous 

similar model chosen should be agreed between the estimator and the assessor. Thatcham is currently 

working on a project to identify similar models in order to provide advice on this subject in the future. 

Where no similar previous model exists, the appropriate composite should be selected as the third and final 

option. Where a front repair is being undertaken on a 5 door vehicle that is not covered by a schedule or 

methods manual, for example, its 3 door equivalent can be used if available. 

5.10 Model Derivatives (Computer Systems) 

All model derivatives are issued to the compliant computerised system providers and therefore precise 

model and derivative timings can be generated. No action is required on the part of the operator other 

than correct model selection (See 10.2 and 10.3). 

Where the exact vehicle model under consideration is not available in the database, the previous similar 

model should be selected as a second option. The previous similar model chosen should be agreed 

between the estimator and the assessor. Thatcham is currently working on a project to identify similar 

models in order to provide advice on this subject in the future. Where no similar previous model exists, the 

appropriate composite should be selected as the third and final option. The note above referring to 5 and 

3 door vehicles is also applicable for computer estimating. 

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6.0 Mechanical Electrical and Trim (MET) 

6.1 Health and Safety 

The times published in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating 

systems relate to the removal and replacement of undamaged mechanical, electrical and trim components 

necessary to complete an operation and observe all the relevant Health and Safety requirements. 

6.2 Fuel Tank (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

When the fuel tank has to be removed for the purposes of removing and replacing outer panels, the time 

for this operation is automatically included in the MET allowance for the relevant panel in the white, blue 

and salmon schedules and e-Scribe (Figure 3a – blue schedule illustrated). A separate time is supplied 

within the white, blue, salmon and e-Scribe single panel schedules and this should be used when it is 

deemed necessary to remove the fuel tank for safety reasons only, and not for reasons of access (Figure 

3b – blue schedule illustrated). Both the remove and replace time for access, and the removal of the fuel 

tank for safety reasons do not include any time for the removal and replacement or transfer of the fuel 

tank’s component parts. However, time is included for draining and replacing the fuel, together with the 

safe storage and retrieval of the tank. (Research has determined that on average fuel tanks contain half 

their capacity, and therefore the time allowed for draining and refilling reflects this average). With the 

introduction of saddle tanks and other configurations, it may be more practical and safer to drain the tank 

and plug the filler neck aperture with a commercially available specialist plug rather than remove it. A time 

will be included in the relevant panel time for this operation. To determine whether or not the fuel tank has 

been drained and plugged or drained and removed, refer to the methods manual and the combination time 

schedules or e-Scribe for the vehicle under consideration. If the tank has been drained and plugged, it will 

not be shown in the combination. If it has been removed, it will be designated “Fuel Tank R&R” within the 

combination. 

Figure 3a 

Blue Combination Schedule (after January 2001) showing fuel tank included 

[See Note 5.5 – Job Allowance] 


COMBINATION R1 

RENAULT LAGUNA II 5 DR HATCH 

1.6 AUTHENTIQUE APR 2002 

TIME 

REF PANEL DESCRIPTION LH RH 

009A(1) Bumper Rear MET 5.5 6.7 

025(5) Drain Channel Rear Panel 12.8 12.8 

025(22) Drain Channel Rear Upper CP 0.9 0.9 

Fuel Tank R & R (RH Only) Direct Gloss 9.7 9.7 

027(8) Rear Lamp Panel Total 28.9 30.1 

027(1) Rear Panel 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) 

CP Cavity Wax, Underbody Vinyl, Underbody Wax 

Solid Basecoat Clear 11.0 11.0 

Total 30.2 31.4 

Met/Pearl Basecoat 

Clear 

12.8 12.8 

Total 32.0 33.2 

Dm² Total 219 219 

Figure 3b 

Blue Single Panel Schedule (after January 2001) when removal is safety related 



TIME SCHEDULE 

Panel Panel 

Ref 

MET Panel CP Direct Gloss 

Description Size 



Solid 

Met/Pearl 

Basecoat Clear Basecoat Clear 


Fuel Tank R&R 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6


6.3 Fuel Tank (Computer Systems) 

The same rules apply as for the white, blue and salmon schedules and e-Scribe. It is a matter of correct 

selection by the operator. 

6.4 Battery and Alternator 

Where a welding operation is involved, the battery and alternator must be disconnected to avoid risk of 

damage to these items. Each manufacturer’s recommendations are taken into account, including any 

instructions in respect of other electrical items such as SRS modules and ECUs. The times for such 

operations are automatically included in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant 


6.5 Testing of Electrical Components 

Where electrical items have to be removed as part of the repair, time is included within the white, blue and 

salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating systems for the testing of these 

components prior to replacement. 

6.6 ECUs 

Time is not included for the retrieval of stored fault codes from ECUs in the white, blue and salmon 

schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating systems. In the event that this operation has to 

be carried out, an opinion time should be agreed between the estimator and the assessor. 

6.7 Airbags and Pretensioners 

When undeployed airbags and pretensioners have been removed from the vehicle, time is included in the 

white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating systems for safe storage 

of these components. Times are also provided for the removal of deployed SRS components and the 

replacement of new components in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements. 

6.8 Front and Rear Suspension Units (Partial Dismantle and Rebuild) 

Where front or rear suspension components have to be removed and replaced to facilitate access for a 

repair operation, the time for this is included in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and 

compliant computer estimating systems. Such times involve the use of a two post vehicle lift to facilitate 

easy access. The time for a four wheel alignment check after reassembly is also included in the white, 

blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe and compliant computer estimating systems, but if adjustments have 

to made, this time will be model specific and should be agreed between the estimator and the assessor. 

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6.9 Engine, Front and Rear Suspension (Remove and Replace) 

A time is published for the removal and replacement of the (a) engine and front suspension as one unit and 

(b) the rear suspension as one unit. The times appear in the single and combination panel times of the 

white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating systems (Figure 4 - white 

schedule illustrated). The published time includes a four wheel alignment check, but not adjustment, as 

in 6.8 above. The times do not include the removal and replacement or transfer of components or the 

overhaul of the units. Time is not included for an emissions test after removal/replacement of the engine 

or catalyser, although time is included for running the engine to temperature, checking for leaks and final 

adjustments. Should an emissions test be necessary, an opinion time should be agreed between the 

estimator and the assessor. 

Figure 4 

White Single Panel Schedule (before January 2001) showing Suspension R&R and includes alignment 

check time 



TIME SCHEDULE 






103(2) SRS Pretensioners/Grabbers 2.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 

Suspension Rear R&R 2.6 3.1 3.1 3.1 

035(1) Tailgate 2.3 0.4 2.5 1.1 5.7 3.2 1.5 6.4 5.0 1.5 8.2


6.10 Front and Rear Bumper 

When published as a single panel time in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant 

computer estimating systems, bumper front and bumper rear include time for removing, stripping out, 

rebuilding and replacing the bumper, as would be required if the bumper cover had to be replaced due to 

damage (Figure 5a – white schedule illustrated). Where a front or rear bumper has to be removed for 

access to other panels, such as front wing or rear wing, the time for its removal and replacement is 

automatically included in front wing or rear wing times, with no allowance for stripping out its components. 

Where a bumper is included in a published combination, it is considered to be a replacement panel and 

therefore the strip and rebuild of components is included (Figure 5b – white schedule illustrated). 

Figure 5a 

White Single Panel Schedule (before January 2001) showing bumper and includes strip and rebuild 



TIME SCHEDULE 






005(1) Bonnet 0.5 0.4 2.9 1.5 4.3 3.6 1.7 5.0 5.4 1.7 6.8 

009(1) Bumper Front 2.4 1.9 1.0 4.8 2.6 1.2 5.5 2.6 1.2 5.5 

009A(1) Bumper Rear 1.2 1.9 1.0 3.6 2.6 1.2 4.3 2.6 1.2 4.3 

Figure 5b 

White Combination Schedule (before January 2001) showing bumper and includes strip and rebuild 





TIME 



Fuel Tank R&R (RH only) Panel 11.6 11.6 

027(8) Rear Lamp Panel Allowance 1.0 1.0 

027(1) Rear Panel Solid Paint 7.5 7.5 

027(3) Rear Panel Inner Solid Total 24.1 25.3 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) Solid COB Paint 8.6 8.6 

Solid COB Total 25.2 26.4 

COB Met Paint 10.4 10.4 

COB Met Total 27.0 28.2 

CORROSION PROTECTION A B C 0.8 

6.11 Facia Panels (Dash Assembly) 

When published as a single panel time in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant 

computer estimating systems, Facia Panel (New) relates to the removal, strip, rebuild and replacement of 

this component as would be required if the facia was damaged beyond repair after say a passenger airbag 

deployment or an In Car Entertainment theft. Also included in the single panel times of the white, blue and 

salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating systems is Facia Panel R&R, which 

relates to the removal and replacement of this item for access only. When shown as part of a published 

combination in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating 

systems, the time is for the removal and replacement of the item for access only. 

6.12 Front and Rear Screens 

The screen times published in the single panel white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant 

computer estimating systems include the removal and replacement of the original glass and the renewal of 

the mouldings as required. The time also includes a simple water test utilising a hose.


6.13 Air Conditioning System 

Where a repair requires the evacuation and recharging of an air conditioning system that is fitted as 

standard, the time for this is automatically included in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and 

compliant computer estimating systems. 

6.14 Headlamps/Fog Lamps 

When headlamps/fog lamps have to be removed and replaced, a check and alignment time is automatically 

included in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating systems. 

The time given reflects the service condition of the lamps. 

6.15 Radiators 

When radiators have to be removed and replaced during the course of a repair, time is included with the 

appropriate panel or operation in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer 

estimating systems. However, if the radiator has to be renewed because of damage, time is not included 

for the dismantling and reassembly of the radiator components such as cowls and fans. Where this is 

necessary, an opinion time should be agreed between the estimator and the assessor. 

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7.0 Panel 

7.1 General 

Thatcham has established a standard removal and replacement method for welded and bolted panels from 

which data is derived. These methods are illustrated and detailed in “An Introduction to Thatcham 

Procedures”, which is published separately. Should particular vehicle models require panel operations 

that vary from the Thatcham standard, then these will be detailed in the appropriate methods manual, and 

the time for undertaking these variable operations will be automatically included where necessary in the 

white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating systems. The standard 

panel procedure takes into consideration all Health and Safety requirements. 

7.2 Body Jigs 

Because of the variety of systems available, there are no times published in the white, blue and salmon 

schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating systems that include mounting the vehicle on a jig 

and dismounting when the measuring/straightening work is finished. However, from an analysis of 

previously published times, it is possible to give a guide time for the mounting and dismounting of a vehicle 

on a bracket or universal system for a dimensional check. It must be noted, however, that the times do 

not include the removal, where necessary, of additional components for jig mounting access since these 

components will be specific to a model and therefore must be agreed between the estimator and the 

assessor. Time is not included in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant 

computer estimating systems for any straightening work or the making good of clamp marks on the sills that 

may be necessary. 

The guide times for mounting and dismounting are: 

• Bracket jig system : 3.5h 

• Universal jig system [bracketless] : 2.5h 

The times above do not include a job allowance. However, if mounting/dismounting the vehicle on 

to/from a jig is the only operation to be carried out, then a job allowance of 0.3h may be added. 

The guide time and/or job allowance, where appropriate, should be added to the total job time when using 

the white, blue and salmon schedules and e-Scribe, and selected by the operator in the case of compliant 


7.3 Panel Offer Up Time 

Where there is a need to temporarily offer up panels to check gaps and fit, the appropriate number of offer 

up operations is included in the R&R time depending on the panel/combination being fitted. 

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8.0 Paint 

8.1 General 

Thatcham has established a standard paint method from which the time data is derived; this is detailed in 

“An Introduction to Thatcham Procedures”, which is published separately. These methods have evolved 

over a period of time, reflecting changing technology, EPA, and Health and Safety regulations. 

The paint times published in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer 

estimating systems include the preparation of material, gun cleaning and the other necessary operations to 

comply with current Health and Safety requirements. 

The following rules apply to paint times generated by the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe and 

compliant computer estimating systems unless indicated otherwise. However, reference should be made 

to Section 14.0 of this document for details of Thatcham’s new paint process. In so far as compliant 

computer estimating systems are concerned, they will automatically deal with the paint times as 

appropriate for the vehicle under consideration. 

8.2 Environmental Protection Act Compliant Products 

Thatcham published paint times in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant 

computer estimating systems reflect the use of EPA compliant products only. 

8.3 Service Condition of Panels 

The published paint times in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer 

estimating systems reflect the service condition of panels, which are regarded as finished in a factory 

electrophoretic primer and require the minimum of preparation prior to the application of the appropriate 

paint system. 

8.4 Primed/Painted Bumpers (To April 2003) 

The bumper times published in the single panel white and blue schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant 

computer estimating systems are representative of the service condition of the bumper as received from 

the manufacturer, and the time allowed automatically reflects whether or not a primer application is 

required (See 8.5). 

8.5 Primed/Painted Bumpers (After April 2003) 

Bumper refinish times in the salmon schedules, e-Scribe and compliant computer estimating systems 

assume a non-painted service condition requiring a full refinish process in all paint systems. The reasons 

for this assumption are the inconsistent supply condition from the manufacturers and the question of colour 

matching to the vehicle. 

Where it is known that the bumper is serviced fully refinished and the colour match is acceptable, the paint 

time associated with the bumper in the single panel time schedule should be deducted from the total job 

time. Where the bumper forms part of a standard combination, the MPAF time (See 14.2) should be 

deducted from the total combination time. 

8.6 Paint Systems 

Times are provided in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating 

systems for four common paint systems which may be used by vehicle manufacturers on the various 

models throughout the total range. They are: 

• Solid Paint, also known as Direct Gloss or Non-Metallic 

• Solid COB, also known as Solid Basecoat Clear or Non-Metallic Basecoat Clear 

• COB Metallic, also known as Metallic Basecoat Clear 

• 2-coat Pearl, also known as Pearl Basecoat Clear. 

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Both Metallic and 2-coat Pearl systems are handled in the same way and therefore the time given is 

identical. The system to be used on any model will be specific to the manufacturer, and the colour should 

be determined by reference to the paint code, published data, or a physical test on the vehicle. 

8.7 Edge Finishing 

The times provided in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating 

systems for Solid Paint (also known as Direct Gloss or Non-Metallic) and Solid COB (also known as Solid 

Basecoat Clear or Non-Metallic Basecoat Clear) are based on painting edge to edge, with no allowance 

for blending in. However, the times published in the white and blue schedules and e-Scribe for COB 

Metallic (also known as Metallic Basecoat Clear), and 2-coat Pearl (also known as Pearl Basecoat Clear), 

include time for blending into two adjacent panels only. Where three blends are considered necessary 

and agreed between the estimator and the assessor, a value of 0.9h may be added to the paint time. 

Where only one blend is considered necessary and agreed between the estimator and the assessor, a 

value of 0.9h may be deleted from the paint time. After April 2003, Thatcham’s new paint system provides 

for as many blends as may be required for the painting operation under consideration, and these are noted 

in the salmon schedules, e-Scribe and compliant computer estimating systems (see 14.7, 14.8 and 14.9). 

However in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe and compliant computer estimating systems, 

no time is given for the removal or masking of trim items on the panels to which the blends are applied. 

8.8 Polishing/Fading Edge 

Where a new panel has been sectioned and welded to an existing panel, and the colour requires refinishing 

following paint burning on the existing panel by the welding process, polishing is included for all paint 

types in the time given in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer 

estimating systems. 

8.9 Denibbing and Polishing 

In the past, dirt inclusions during the refinishing process were generally attributed to poor housekeeping 

and low skill levels. Clearly, it is impossible to provide guide times for these operations since the scope 

and effort required is infinitely variable depending on the number of inclusions and area of polishing 

required. As a consequence of these points, Thatcham does not provide times for these operations, and it 

is highly unlikely that any scheduled time could ever be devised. However, with the introduction of EPA 

regulations, negative pressure booths and modern paint materials that “flow” for longer periods, it is 

recognised that dirt inclusions are almost impossible to eliminate even with a very high level of skill and 

housekeeping. It may be appropriate, therefore, for the estimator and the assessor to investigate the level 

of housekeeping and skill at the repairer’s premises and decide on a mutually beneficial course of action to 

cover the denibbing and polishing process. Where an older vehicle has been refinished in Solid Paint 

(also known as Direct Gloss or Non-Metallic), it may be appropriate for the estimator and assessor to agree 

a time for “cutting” and polishing the original panels to match the new paint. 

8.10 Internal Panels (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

The times for painting the internal panels, such as engine bay, half engine bay or boot floor, reflect the use 

of a non flat wet on wet process and are automatically included in the standard combination operation 

times published in the white, blue and salmon schedules, and e-Scribe. 

Where the engine bay is a different colour to the exterior of the vehicle, time adjustments should be agreed 

between the estimator and the assessor to accommodate the changes to the refinish procedure required 

for the engine bay. 

8.11 Internal Panels (Computer Systems) 

The time for painting the internal panels, such as engine bay, half engine bay or boot floor, reflect the use 

of a non flat wet on wet process and must be selected by the operator. They are not automatically 

included. However, those compliant computer systems that use the standard combination, as published in 

the white, blue and salmon schedules and e-Scribe, will automatically include the appropriate time for 

painting internal panels. 

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Where the engine bay is a different colour to the exterior of the vehicle, time adjustments should be agreed 

between the estimator and the assessor to accommodate the changes to the refinish procedure required 

for the engine bay. 

8.12 Miscellaneous 

The paint times published in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer 

estimating systems will reflect the level of sealing, matt black and stonechip required on the new panel. 

Where appropriate, therefore, these operations will be included as required to match the manufacturer’s 

panel condition, and thus no action is required on the part of the estimator/operator. 

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9.0. Corrosion Protection 

9.1 Application (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

The application of a corrosion protection material is accounted for in the white, blue and salmon time 

schedules and e-Scribe. However, when using the white schedules, the anti-corrosion times are contained 

within a separate table and should be added to the total single panel times (Figure 6a). 

Figure 6a 

White Single Panel Schedule (before January 2001) showing Corrosion Protection Table for a Peugeot 

306 5 Dr LX 1.4 with Air Con 2000 

Ref Panel Description 


CORROSION PROTECTION TIME SCHEDULE 

A 

Cavity 

Protection 

B 

Underbody 

Wax 

C 

Underbody 

Vinyl 

Total 

Application 

Time 

005(1) Bonnet X 0.4 

012(1) Door Front X 0.4 

012A(1) Door Rear X 0.4 

013(2) Door Skin Front X 0.4 

013(1) Door Skin Rear X 0.4 

011(8) Front X Member X 0.4 

027(1) Rear Panel X X X 0.7 

031(1) Sill Panel X X X 0.7 

035(1) Tailgate X 0.4 

036(1) Wing Front X 0.4 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) X X X 0.7 

Note: Where applicable on welded panels, disconnect ECUs, Airbag Systems and Battery. 

All Times in Decimal Hours. 

Similarly, with the combination times published in the white schedules, the time for corrosion protection is 

published separately at the bottom of each combination and should be added to the total combination time 

(Figure 6b). 

Figure 6b 

White Combination Schedule (before January 2001) showing Corrosion Protection 





TIME 



Fuel Tank R&R (RH only) Panel 11.6 11.6 

027(8) Rear Lamp Panel Allowance 1.0 1.0 

027(1) Rear Panel Solid Paint 7.5 7.5 

027(3) Rear Panel Inner Solid Total 24.1 25.3 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) Solid COB Paint 8.6 8.6 

Solid COB Total 25.2 26.4 

COB Met Paint 10.4 10.4 

COB Met Total 27.0 28.2 

CORROSION PROTECTION A B C 0.8


When using the blue and salmon schedules and e-Scribe, the corrosion protection time is already included 

in the total for single panel replacement times, and similarly for combinations, and therefore no addition of 

time is necessary (Figure 6c – blue schedule illustrated). 

Figure 6c 

Blue Combination Schedule (after January 2001) showing Corrosion Protection included 






TIME 



025(5) Drain Channel Rear Panel 12.8 12.8 

025(22) Drain Channel Rear Upper CP 0.9 0.9 

Fuel Tank R&R (RH Only) Direct Gloss 9.7 9.7 

027(8) Rear Lamp Panel Total 28.9 30.1 



CP Cavity Wax, Underbody Vinyl, Underbody Wax 

9.2 Application (Computer Systems) 

Solid Basecoat Clear 11.0 11.0 

Total 30.2 31.4 

Met/Pearl Basecoat 

Clear 

12.8 12.8 

Total 32.0 33.2 

Dm² Total 219 219 

The appropriate times are selected automatically and no action is required on the part of the operator. 

9.3 Additional Panels (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

Should it be necessary to provide anti-corrosion treatment to more than one panel listed in the single panel 

schedule of the white, blue and salmon schedules and e-Scribe, use the panel with the longest corrosion 

protection time as a starting point and add 0.1h for each additional panel treated, provided a corrosion 

protection time is given for the additional panel. If a standard combination of panels has been modified by 

the addition of a single panel, simply add 0.1h to the standard combination corrosion protection time, 

provided a corrosion protection time is given for the additional panel (See Figures 13 and 15). It must be 

noted, however, that since a guide time is being given for additional panels, the final result may not agree 

with an estimate calculated on a compliant computer estimating system. 

9.4 Additional Panels (Computer Systems) 

Additional panels requiring corrosion protection have the time for this operation added automatically, and 

therefore no action is required on the part of the operator.


10.0. General Exclusions 

10.1 Cleaning the Vehicle, Final Checks and Road Test 

The times for cleaning the vehicle, final checks or road test of the repaired vehicle are not included in the 

white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer estimating systems (except as 

indicated in 6.9), and therefore these should be agreed between the estimator and the assessor. 

10.2 Manufacturers’ Options 

Times are not provided in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer 

estimating systems for variations to the standard vehicle specification. Manufacturer optional fittings, such 

as fog lamps, air conditioning or special paint finishes cannot be accommodated, and therefore any 

additional time considered necessary for such optional items should be agreed between the estimator and 

the assessor. An alternative approach is to select the model derivative that includes the additional 

specification noted on the vehicle under consideration as standard, and use the times that would be 

affected due to the additional specification from that schedule. This approach should be agreed between 

the estimator and the assessor to ensure that the times used are those that are directly affected by the 

fitment of the additional option only. 

10.3 Owner Modifications 

Times are not provided in the white, blue and salmon schedules, e-Scribe, and compliant computer 

estimating systems for owner modifications to the standard vehicle specification, and therefore any 

additional time considered necessary for such modifications should be agreed between the estimator and 

the assessor. An alternative approach is to select the model derivative that includes the additional 

specification noted on the vehicle under consideration as standard, and use the times that would be 

affected due to the additional specification from that schedule. This approach should be agreed between 

the estimator and the assessor to ensure that the times used are those that are directly affected by the 

fitment of the additional item only. 

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11.0. Adding Panels to Combinations (Time Schedules and e-Scribe) 

11.1 White Schedules (before January 2001) 

Because of the complexity of MET and Panel operations, it is not possible to provide definitive rules for 

adjusting the published MET and Panel times to account for overlap when adding or subtracting a panel to 

or from a published combination. However, since the requirement for this adjustment is relatively 

infrequent and is usually only required when the subject panel shares a common MET and Panel operation 

with any of the remaining panels in the combination, it is acceptable for the estimator and assessor to 

agree an opinion time to replace the published MET and Panel time to account for overlap and duplication 

of operations incurred due to the added panel. 

When using standard combinations as published, no adjustment is required for MET, Panel or Paint 

since all overlaps within each work type are accounted for during the processing procedure at 

Thatcham prior to publication. 

Unlike MET and Panel, it is possible to provide an addition/subtraction rule for the paint operation, and 

therefore to facilitate the addition of a single panel to any other single panel or published combination time, 

a paint comb.(combination) time is shown against each panel in the single panel table. The comb. time 

represents the productive part of the paint operation, but excludes standard operations such as preparation 

of material, gun cleaning, spraying a test panel, and attending to personal health and safety. However, 

when the comb. is added to another published paint time, it will give a guide time for painting those panels 

in combination. Comb. times are created to ensure an equitable time for painting two or more panels in 

combination, and therefore must not be used for any other purpose. 

It must be understood that where published combinations have been modified by the addition of 

panels, the total time allowed will be more subjective than if a published standard combination was 

used, and may differ from the time produced by a compliant computer system. 

As a general guide, the comb. time should be added to the longest single panel paint time to produce a 

new combination paint time. Where two or more panels have identical single panel paint times, the 

longest single panel time is deemed to be the panel with the shortest comb. time. However, if the panel 

that is to be added has a longer paint time than any of the panels in the original combination, it will be 

necessary to recalculate a new combination time. 

No opinion times have been added or subtracted to take into consideration MET and Panel overlap 

in any of the following examples. 

Example (a): Adding Two Single Panels Together 

The single panel times for the Door Front LH and the Door Rear LH in Solid Paint (also known as Direct 

Gloss or Non-Metallic), as published in the Single Panel Time Schedule for a Rover 600 4 Dr Saloon 1993 

[See Appendix I], are shown in Figure 7. 

Figure 7 

White Single Panel Schedule (before January 2001) 

SINGLE PANEL REPLACEMENT ROVER 600 4 DR SALOON 

TIME SCHEDULE 2.0 620i 1993 

Door Front LH 2 

Door Rear LH 2 


SOLID PAINT 

MET Panel Paint Comb Total 

2.3 0.5 3.2 3 

1.8 6.5 1 

1.7 0.5 3.0 1.6 5.7 1 

1 

Includes 0.5h job allowance. 

2 

Corrosion protection allowance 0.4h for each door not shown. 

3 

This is the longest single panel paint time. 

Note: Only Solid Paint (also known as Direct Gloss or Non-Metallic) is shown for clarity.


A time for the two panels in combination can be constructed as shown in Figure 8. 

Figure 8 

White Schedule (before January 2001) adding two Panels together 

ADDING TWO PANELS ROVER 600 4 DR SALOON 

2.0 620i 1993 

MET Panel 

Paint 

(Solid Paint) 

Total CP 3 

Door Front LH 2.3 0.5 3.2 1 

6.0 0.4 

Door Rear LH 1.7 0.5 1.6 (comb.) 2 


3.8 0.1 3 

Combination Time 4.0 1.0 4.8 9.8 0.5 

1 

The longest single panel paint time for Door Front LH has been used as the initial figure. 

2 

The comb. time for Door Rear LH is added. 

3 

Corrosion protection time is taken from a separate schedule and reduced as for additional panel (See 9.3). 

Note: Job allowances have been removed from the calculation for reasons of clarity. However, the new 

recommended job allowance of 0.5h may be added to the total (See 5.5). 

Example (b): Adding a Single Panel to a Combination 

Combination F2 for a Rover 600 4 door saloon 1993 in Solid Paint (also known as Direct Gloss or Non- 

Metallic) [See Appendix I] gives the following times for replacing a Front Panel, Bumper Front, Front Wing 

RH and LH in combination (Figure 9). 

Figure 9 

White Combination Schedule (before January 2001) 



ROVER 600 4 DR SALOON 

2.0 620i 1993 

REF PANEL DESCRIPTION TIME 

009(1) Bumper Front MET 6.1 

019(4) Front Panel Panel 2.4 

036(1) Wing Front LH Allowance 1.3 

036(1) Wing Front RH Solid Paint 5.0 

Solid Total 14.8 

Corrosion Protection A 0.8 

Note: Only Solid Paint (also known as Direct Gloss or Non-Metallic) is shown for clarity. 

A Door Front RH (paint time 3.2h) is to be added to the combination. However, since the panel that is to 

be added has a longer single panel paint time than any of those originally used in the combination (Bumper 

Nil, Front Panel 2.1h, Wing Front LH & RH 2.9h each) [See Single Panel Table in Appendix I for detail], it is 

necessary to recalculate a new combination time.


The paint time in Combination F2 of 5.0h has been calculated using the Wing Front LH or RH paint time of 

2.9h as the longest single panel time, and therefore it is necessary to substitute this for each of the Wing 

Front comb. times of 1.4h, and recalculate the combination using the Door Front RH as the longest single 

panel paint time (Figure 10). 

Figure 10 

White Schedule (before January 2001) showing how to recalculate the Combination Time 


MET Panel 

Combination F2 6.1 2.4 

Paint 

(Solid Paint) 

Bumper Front - Nil (comb.) 2 

Front Panel - 0.7 (comb.) 2 

Wing Front RH - 1.4 (comb.) 2 

Wing Front LH - 1.4 (comb.) 2 

Door Front RH 2.3 0.5 3.2 1 

ROVER 600 4 DR SALOON 

2.0 620i 1993 

Total CP 3 

12.0 0.8 

6.0 0.1 3 


1 

The longest single panel paint time for Door Front RH has been used as the initial figure. 

2 

The comb. times for the other panels, Wing Front LH & RH and Front Panel are added. (The bumper has 

no comb. time). 

3 

Corrosion protection time is taken from a separate schedule and reduced as for additional panel (See 9.3). 

Note: Job allowances have been removed from the calculation for reasons of clarity. However, the new 

recommended job allowance of 0.5h may be added to the total (See 5.5). 

An alternative way of calculating the combination is shown in Figure 11. 

Figure 11 

White Schedule (before January 2001) showing how to recalculate the Combination Time (Alternative 

Method) 

F2 + Door Front RH: +14.8 + 6.5 1 

Total 

21.3 

Wing Front RH Paint Time adjustment: -2.9 + 1.4 -1.5 

Delete Job Allowance adjustment: -1.3 - 0.5 -1.8 

Combination Time 18.0 

1 

Rover Time Schedules in Appendix 1. 

Note: Corrosion Protection time is taken from separate schedule: 0.8h for the combination and 0.1h 

for the additional panel, giving a total of 0.9h, as before (See 9.3). 

Note: Job allowances have been removed from the calculation for reasons of clarity. However, the 

new recommended job allowance of 0.5h may be added to the total (See 5.5). 

11.2 Blue Schedules (after January 2001) 

Because of the complexity of MET and Panel operations, it is not possible to provide definitive rules for 

adjusting the published MET and Panel times to account for overlap when adding or subtracting a panel to 

or from a published combination. However, since the requirement for this adjustment is relatively 

infrequent and is usually only required when the subject panel shares a common MET and Panel operation 

with any of the remaining panels in the combination, it is acceptable for the estimator and assessor to 

agree an opinion time to replace the published MET and Panel time to account for overlap and duplication 

of operations incurred due to the added panel. 

When using standard combinations as published, no adjustment is required for MET, Panel or Paint 

since all overlaps within each work type are accounted for during the processing procedure at 

Thatcham prior to publication. 

Unlike MET and Panel, it is possible to provide an addition/subtraction rule for the paint operation, and 

therefore to facilitate the addition of a single panel to any other single panel or published combination time, 

a paint comb.(combination) time is shown against each panel in the single panel table. The comb. time 

represents the productive part of the paint operation, but excludes standard operations such as preparation


of material, gun cleaning, spraying a test panel, and attending to personal health and safety. However, 

when the comb. is added to another published paint time, it will give a guide time for painting those panels 

in combination. Comb. times are created to ensure an equitable time for painting two or more panels in 

combination, and therefore must not be used for any other purpose. 

It must be understood that where published combinations have been modified by the addition of 



As a general guide, the comb. time should be added to the longest single panel paint time to produce a 

new combination paint time. Where two or more panels have identical single panel paint times, the 

longest single panel time is deemed to be the panel with the shortest comb. time. However, if the panel 

that is to be added has a longer paint time than any of the panels in the original combination, it will be 

necessary to recalculate a new combination time. 

No opinion times have been added or subtracted to take into consideration MET and Panel overlap 

in any of the following examples. 

Example (a): Adding Two Single Panels Together 

The single panel times for the Front Door LH and Front Wing LH in Solid Paint (also known as Direct Gloss 

or Non-Metallic) as published in the Single Panel Time Schedule for a Subaru Impreza 5 Door Estate [See 

Appendix II] are shown in Figure 12. 

Figure 12 

Blue Single Panel Schedule (after January 2001) 

SINGLE PANEL REPLACEMENT SUBARU IMPREZA 5 DR ESTATE 

TIME SCHEDULE 2.0 GL 1998 

Ref Panel Description Panel Size MET Panel CP Direct Gloss 

036(1) Wing Front LH 45 1.6 0.5 0.4 3.0 2 


Paint Comb Total 

1.7 5.5 1 

012(1) Door Front LH 70 2.1 0.4 0.4 2.7 1.4 5.6 1 

1 No job allowance included. 

2 



A time for the two panels in combination can be constructed as shown in Figure 13. 

Figure 13 

Blue Schedule (after January 2001) adding two Panels together 

ADDING TWO PANELS SUBARU IMPREZA 5 DR ESTATE 

2.0 GL 1998 

MET Panel CP 

Paint 

(Solid Paint) 

Total 

Wing Front LH 1.6 0.5 0.4 3.0 1 

5.5 

Door Front LH 2.1 0.4 0.1 3 

1.4(comb) 2 


1 

The longest single panel paint time for Wing Front LH has been used as the initial figure. 

2 

The comb. time for Door Front LH is added. 

3 

Since two panels are being used in combination, the corrosion protection time has been adjusted as for 

additional panel (See 9.3). 


Note: Job allowances are not included in blue schedule times and methods manuals after January 2001. 

However, the new recommended job allowance of 0.5h should be added to the total. 

4.0


Example (b): Adding a Single Panel to a Combination 

Combination F2 for a Subaru Impreza 5 Door Estate in Solid Paint (also known as Direct Gloss or Non- 

Metallic) [See Appendix II] gives the following times for replacing a Bonnet Landing Panel, Bumper Front, 

Bumper Retainer Front, Centre Brace Front Panel, Front X Member, Front X Member Closing Panel, 

Headlamp Panel LH & RH, Radiator Support Panel LH & RH, Wing Front LH & RH, Wing Front Support 

Panel LH & RH in combination (Figure 14). 

Figure 14 

Blue Combination Schedule (after January 2001) 



SUBARU IMPREZA 5 DR ESTATE 

2.0 GL 1998 


006(1) Bonnet Landing Panel MET 4.7 

009(1) Bumper Front Panel 8.2 

009(3) Bumper Retainer Front CP 1.0 

019(3) Centre Brace Front Panel Solid Paint 9.0 

011(8) Front X Member TOTAL 22.9 

011(17) Front X Member Closing Panel 

022(1) Headlamp Panel LH & RH 

019(9) Radiator Support Panel LH & RH 

036(1) Wing Front LH & RH 

037(6) Wing Front Support Panel LH & RH 

CP Cavity Wax 




A Door Front RH is to be added to the combination. However, since the panel that is being added has a 

shorter paint time than any of the other panels originally used in the combination, its comb. time is used to 

recalculate a new combination time [See Single Panel Table in Appendix II for detail] (Figure 15). 

Figure 15 

Blue Schedule (after January 2001) showing how to recalculate the Combination Time 

SUBARU IMPREZA 5 DR ESTATE 

2.0 GL 1998 

MET Panel CP 

Paint 

(Solid Paint) 

Total 

Combination F2 4.7 8.2 1.0 9.0 

22.9 

Door Front RH 2.1 0.4 0.1 2 

1.4 (comb.) 1 


1 

The comb. time for Door Front RH is added. 

2 

Corrosion Protection time is reduced as for additional panel (See 9.3). 




4.0


An alternative way of calculating the combination is shown in Figure 16. 

Figure 16 

Blue Schedule (after January 2001) showing how to recalculate the Combination Time (alternative 

method) 


F2 + Door Front RH: +22.9 + 5.6 1 

Total 

28.5 

Door Front RH Paint Time adjustment: -2.7 + 1.4 -1.3 

Door Front RH CP Time adjustment: -0.4 + 0.1 -0.3 


1 Subaru Impreza time schedule in Appendix II. 


However, the new recommended job allowance of 0.5h should be added to the total.


12.0 Removing Panels from Combinations (White and Blue Schedules, and e-Scribe) 

Panels can be removed from a published combination by simply reversing the procedure for adding panels. 

It must be understood that where published combinations have been modified by the removal of 



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13.0. Adding/Deleting Panels within Combinations (Computer Systems) 

Compliant computer systems are able to produce an infinite number of combinations from the information 

stored in the database depending upon the operator’s choice, and therefore no recalculation or 

adjustments are required. A compliant computer system handles all work type overlaps automatically and 

therefore no action is required on the part of the operator. 

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14.0 Thatcham’s New Paint System (After April 2003) 

Initially the new paint system will be applied to cars only. However, research is proceeding to ensure that 

the new elemental structure of the calculating system is suitable for the different techniques required for 

refinishing CDVs and LCVs. It follows, therefore, that “commercial” vehicles will have their paint times 

calculated using the previous paint system (See 8.0 & 11.0). As soon as the research is completed, 

“commercial” vehicles will be included with the cars in the new system. Users of the time schedules, 

e-Scribe and the methods manuals will therefore still see “commercial” vehicles and facelifts of previous car 

models being presented in the previous paint format. This format can be identified by the inclusion of 

comb. instead of MPAF, and the absence of a column showing the number of blends in the single panel 

schedule and the combinations. Furthermore, the time schedules will be printed on blue paper and not the 

salmon coloured paper used exclusively for new Thatcham paint. 

14.1 Combination Paint Times (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe) 

The method for calculating combination paint times prior to April 2003 required the use of a paint comb. 

(combination) time (See 11.1 and 11.2) for the white and blue schedules, e-Scribe, all methods manuals 

and compliant computer systems. The New Paint System from Thatcham is a highly sophisticated 

calculating engine which does not require the use of comb. times to create the correct paint time for a 

combination of panels. However, as indicated in Thatcham’s Newsletter TL 723, dated August 2000, it is 

recognised that there remains a requirement for hard copy time schedules and the construction of bespoke 

combinations. In order to facilitate this activity, a Manual Paint Adjustment Factor (MPAF) has been 

introduced, which will replace the current comb. time from April 2003 on. These new schedules, which 

include MPAF, will be printed on salmon coloured paper for easy identification. The methods manuals and 

e-Scribe version can be identified by the existence of a column showing the number of blend-ins and the 

MPAF column [See Appendix III and 14.2 below]. 

It must be noted that paint overlap in the new system is dealt with electronically at the time of data 

collection in the same way as for MET and Panel. Consequently, a bespoke combination 

constructed manually may not be identical to that of a combination produced by a compliant 

computer system. 

14.2 What is MPAF? 

This is a special factor to enable hard copy users to add two single panels together or add/subtract a single 

panel to or from a published combination. MPAF is not simply another name for comb.; it is an entirely 

different factor and should not be compared with previous comb. values since it represents that portion of 

the paint operation time remaining when all overlaps and duplicated operations have been removed. The 

MPAF also includes time for blending into the appropriate number of panels when refinishing with COB 

Metallic (also known as Metallic Basecoat Clear) and 2-coat Pearl (also known as Pearl Basecoat Clear). 

MPAF replaces comb. time and is included in the salmon schedules, e-Scribe and methods manuals from 

April 2003 onwards. 

MPAF should not be used for any purpose other than enabling single panels to be added together, or the 

addition/subtraction of a single panel to/from a standard combination. 

14.3 Adding Single Panels together or to a Combination (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after 

April 2003) 

The new paint system provides for the addition or subtraction of one panel only to or from a published 

combination, and the addition of two individual panels from the single panel time schedule. As a general 

rule, the MPAF time should be added to the longest single panel paint time to produce a new combination 

time. Where two or more panels have identical paint times, the longest single panel paint time is deemed 

to be the panel with the shortest MPAF time. 

14.4 Adding Two Single Panels (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) 

The rules for this operation are exactly the same as described in 11.1 and 11.2, except that in place of the 

comb. time a special MPAF time is used for the refinish material under consideration. Adjustment should 

also be made for panel and MET overlap, as described in 11.1 and 11.2. However, there are special rules 

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to apply when refinishing in COB Metallic (also known as Metallic Basecoat Clear) or 2-coat Pearl (also 

known as Pearl Basecoat Clear). 

Example (a): Adding Two Single Panels Together Refinished in Solid Paint/Solid COB 

The single panel times for Door Rear RH and Wing Rear RH in Solid Paint (also known as Direct Gloss or 

Non-Metallic), as published in the single panel time schedule for a Nissan Primera 4 Door Saloon 1.8S 

2002 [See Appendix III], are shown in Figure 17. 

Figure 17 

Salmon Single Panel Schedule (after April 2003) 


NISSAN PRIMERA 02 4 DR SALOON 

1.8S FEB 2002 

Ref Panel Description Blend In 

Panel 

Size 

MET Panel CP 

Direct Gloss 

Paint MPAF Total 

012A(1) Door Rear RH 2 64 1.8 0.4 0.4 2.9 0.7 5.5 1 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) RH 3 76 6.6 6.0 0.7 4.6 2 

2.0 17.9 1 

1 

No job allowance included. 

2 



Note: Blend in only applies to Metallic/Pearl Paint. 

Note: Job allowances are not included in the blue and salmon time schedules and methods manuals after 

January 2001. However, the new recommended job allowance of 0.5h should be added to the total. 

A time for the two panels in combination can be constructed as shown in Figure 18a. 

Figure 18a 

Salmon Schedule (after April 2003) adding two Panels together 

ADDING TWO PANELS NISSAN PRIMERA 02 4 DR SALOON 

1.8S FEB 2002 

MET Panel CP 

Direct Gloss 

Paint 

Total 

Wing Rear (A) RH 6.6 6.0 0.7 4.6 1 

17.9 

Door Rear RH 1.8 0.4 0.1 3 

0.7 2 MPAF 3.0 


1 

The longest single panel paint time for Wing Rear RH has been used as the initial figure. 

2 

The MPAF time for Door Rear RH is added. 

3 

The corrosion protection time is reduced as for additional panel (See 9.3). 




Example (b): Adding Two Single Panels Together Refinished in COB Metallic/2-coat Pearl 

When wishing to add two single panels refinished in COB Metallic (also known as Metallic Basecoat Clear) 

or 2-coat Pearl (also known as Pearl Basecoat Clear), two options are available depending on the relative 

position of the panels under consideration. 

For non-adjacent single panels, use the paint time and MPAF of the panel with the shortest paint time 

from the Metallic/Pearl Column of the single panel schedule [Appendix III] and proceed as per the example 

Figure 18b. This procedure will ensure the correct blending time for the non-adjacent panels under 

consideration.


Figure 18b 



1.8S FEB 2002 

MET Panel CP 

Paint 

(Met/Pearl) 

Total 

Door Rear RH 1.8 0.4 0.4 5.3 1 

7.9 

Door Front LH 2.0 0.4 0.1 3 

1.6 2 MPAF 4.1 


1 The longest single panel paint time for Door Rear RH has been used as the initial figure. 

2 

The MPAF time for Door Front LH is added. 

3 


Note: Only Metallic/Pearl paint is shown for clarity. 



For two adjacent single panels, use the paint time from the Metallic/Pearl column of the single panel 

schedule [Appendix III], but the MPAF of the panel with the shortest paint time should be selected from the 

Solid Basecoat Clear column of the single panel schedule [Appendix III] and not from the Metallic/Pearl 

column. This procedure will ensure the correct blending time for the adjacent panels under consideration, 

as shown in Figure 18c. For further guidance, see 14.6, Examples (a) and (b). 

Figure 18c 



1.8S FEB 2002 

MET Panel CP 

Paint 

(Met/Pearl) 

Total 

Wing Rear (A) RH 6.6 6.0 0.7 7.6 1 

20.9 

Door Rear RH 1.8 0.4 0.1 3 

0.8 2 MPAF 3.1 


1 The longest single panel paint time for Wing Rear (A) RH has been used as the initial figure. 

2 The MPAF time from Solid Basecoat Clear (also known as Solid COB or Non-Metallic Basecoat Clear) is 

used to take into account the correct blend time for the new combination. 

3 Corrosion Protection time is reduced as for additional panel (See 9.3). 

Note: Only Metallic/Pearl paint is shown for clarity. 



14.5 Adding Panels Refinished in Solid Paint/Solid COB to a Combination (Salmon Schedules 

and e-Scribe after April 2003) 

When wishing to add or subtract a single panel to or from a published combination which specifies 

refinishing in Solid Paint (also known as Direct Gloss or Non-Metallic) or Solid COB (also known as Solid 

Basecoat Clear or Non-Metallic Basecoat Clear), simply add or subtract the MPAF time for the appropriate 

panel shown in the single panel time schedule to or from the total paint time shown in the combination time 

schedule. The MET and Panel time of the appropriate single panel should also be added to the total MET 

and Panel time shown in the combination, as per 11.2. However, in this case, no recalculation is 

necessary in the event that the panel to be added/subtracted has a longer paint time than any of the panels 

in the combination. Adjustment should be made to the total time for MET and Panel overlap as described 

in 11.1 and 11.2. 

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Example (a): Adding a Single Panel to a Combination 

Combination F2 for a Nissan Primera in Solid Paint (also known as Direct Gloss or Non-Metallic) [See 

Appendix III] gives the following times for replacing a Bumper Front, Bumper Retainer Front, Bumper 

Retainer Panel LH & RH, and Wing Front LH & RH in combination (Figure 19a). 

Figure 19a 

Salmon Combination Schedule (after April 2003) 




1.8S FEB 2002 



009(3) Bumper Retainer Front Panel 0.9 

009(2) Bumper Retainer Panel LH & RH CP 0.6 

036(1) Wing Front LH & RH Direct Gloss 5.9 

CP Underbody Vinyl 

TOTAL 9.9 

*Panels Blended Into 5 



January 2001. However, the new recommended job allowance of 0.5h should be added to the 

total. 

Note: *Blend in only applies to Metallic/Pearl Paint. 

A Door Front RH is to be added to the combination (Figure 19b). [See Appendix III]. 

Figure 19b 

Salmon Schedule (after April 2003) showing how to recalculate the Combination Time 


1.8S FEB 2002 

MET Panel CP 

Paint 

(Direct Gloss) 

Total 

Combination F2 2.5 0.9 0.6 5.9 

9.9 

Door Front RH 2.0 0.4 0.1 2 

0.8 1 MPAF 3.3 


1 

The MPAF for the Door Front RH is added. 

2 




January 2001. However, the new recommended job allowance of 0.5h should be added to the total.


An alternative way of calculating the Combination is shown in Figure 19c. 

Figure 19c 

Salmon Schedule (after April 2003) showing how to recalculate the Combination Time (alternative 

method) 



1.8S FEB 2002 

TOTAL 

Combination F2 + Door Front RH : +9.9 + 5.7 1 15.6 

Door Front RH Paint Time adjust: -2.9 + 0.8 -2.1 

Door Front RH CP adjust: -0.4 + 0.1 -0.3 


1 See Nissan Primera Time Schedule in Appendix III. 



14.6 Adding Panels Refinished in COB Metallic/2-Coat Pearl to a Combination 


When wishing to add or subtract a single panel to or from a published combination which specifies 

refinishing in COB Metallic (also known as Metallic Basecoat Clear) or 2-Coat Pearl (also known as Pearl 

Basecoat Clear), two options are available depending on the relative position of the added/subtracted 

panel. 

Example (a): The addition of a single non-adjacent panel 

Use the MPAF time for the appropriate panel from the Metallic/Pearl column in the single panel time 

schedule, which includes blending, and add this to the total paint time shown in the Metallic/Pearl column 

of the combination time schedule. The MET and Panel time for the non-adjacent panel should also be 

added to the MET and Panel times shown in the combination. The total MET and Panel time should be 

adjusted for overlap as described in 11.1 and 11.2. This option should only be used when the panel being 

added is not adjacent to any of the other panels in the combination (Figures 20a and 20b). 

As in 14.5, no recalculation is necessary in the event that the panel being added has a longer paint time 

than any of the other panels in the combination. 

Consider the previous example Combination F2 (Figure 19a) but in Metallic/Pearl [See Nissan Primera 

Time Schedule in Appendix III] (Figure 20a). 

Figure 20a 

Salmon Combination Schedule (after April 2003) 



1.8S FEB 2002 



009(3) Bumper Retainer Front Panel 0.9 

009(2) Bumper Retainer Panel LH & RH CP 0.6 

036(1) Wing Front LH & RH *Met/Pearl Basecoat Clear 10.5 

CP Underbody Vinyl 

TOTAL 14.5 

*Panels Blended Into 5 

Note: Only Metallic (also known as COB Metallic or Metallic Basecoat Clear) and Pearl (also known as 2-coat 

Pearl or Pearl Basecoat Clear) are shown for clarity. 


January 2001. However, the new recommended job allowance of 0.5h should be added to the total.


A non adjacent panel, e.g. Wing Rear (A) RH, is to be added to the combination [See Nissan Primera 

Time Schedule in Appendix III] (Figure 20b). 

Figure 20b 



1.8S FEB 2002 

MET Panel CP 

Paint 

(Met/Pearl) 

Total 

Combination F2 2.5 0.9 0.1 2 10.5 14.0 

Wing Rear (A) RH 6.6 6.0 0.7 3.7 1 MPAF 17.0 


1 

The MPAF for the Wing Rear (A) RH is added. 

2 

Corrosion Protection time is reduced as for additional panel. Wing Rear (A) RH has the longest CP time 

(See 9.3). 

Note: Only Metallic (also known as COB Metallic or Metallic Basecoat Clear) and Pearl (also known as 2-coat 

Pearl or Pearl Basecoat Clear) are shown for clarity. 



An alternative way of calculating the Combination is shown in Figure 20c. 

Figure 20c 

Salmon Schedule (after April 2003) showing how to recalculate the Combination Time (alternative 

method) 



1.8S FEB 2002 

TOTAL 

Combination F2 + Wing Rear (A) RH : +14.5 + 20.9 1 35.4 

Wing Rear (A) RH Paint Time adjust: -7.6 + 3.7 -3.9 

Combination F2 CP adjust: -0.6 + 0.1 -0.5 


1 

See Nissan Primera Time Schedule in Appendix III. 



Example (b): The addition/removal of a single adjacent panel 

Use the MPAF time for the appropriate panel from the Solid COB column in the single panel time 

schedule, which carries no allowance for blending, and add/subtract this to/from the total paint time shown 

in the COB Metallic/2-Coat Pearl column of the combination time schedule. The MET and Panel time for 

the adjacent panel should also be added to the MET and Panel times shown in the combination time 

schedule. The total MET and Panel time should be adjusted for overlap as described in 11.1 and 11.2. 

This procedure will ensure that the correct blend time will be given in the total combination time. This 

option should only be used when the panel being added/subtracted is adjacent to any one of the panels in 

the combination (Figures 21a and 21b). 

As in 14.5, no recalculation is necessary in the event that the panel being added/subtracted has a longer 

paint time than any of the other panels in the combination. 

Using the same Combination F2 (Figure 20a), but adding an adjacent panel, the calculation is shown in 

Figure 21a for the addition of a bonnet. [See Appendix III].


Figure 21a 



1.8S FEB 2002 

MET Panel CP 

Paint 

(Met/Pearl) 

Total 

Combination F2 2.5 0.9 0.6 10.5 14.5 

Bonnet 0.3 0.4 0.1 2 

1.1 1 MPAF 1.9 


1 The MPAF time from Solid COB (also known as Solid Basecoat Clear or Non-Metallic Basecoat Clear) is 

used to take into account the correct blend time for the new combination. 

2 Corrosion Protection time is reduced as for additional panel (See 9.3). 



An alternative way of calculating the combination is shown in Figure 21b. 

Figure 21b 


(alternative method) 



1.8S FEB 2002 

TOTAL 

Combination F2 + Bonnet : +14.5 + 5.3 1 19.8 

Bonnet Paint Time adjust: -4.2 + 1.1 -3.1 

Bonnet CP adjust: -0.4 + 0.1 -0.3 


1 See Nissan Primera Time Schedule in Appendix III. 



14.7 Blending – Single Panel (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) 

A column is included in the published salmon single panel table to indicate the number of paint blends 

considered appropriate and included in the Metallic/Pearl paint time when the panel in question is 

removed and replaced during the course of a repair. This information is included as a guide for estimators 

and assessors [See Nissan Primera Time Schedule in Appendix III]. Within e-Scribe, the panels blended 

into will be listed. 

14.8 Blending – Combinations (Salmon Schedules and e-Scribe after April 2003) 

A note is provided in the published salmon combination tables showing the number of paint blends 

considered appropriate and included in the Metallic/Pearl paint time when that particular combination of 

panels has been removed and replaced. This information is included as a guide for estimators and 

assessors [See Nissan Primera Time Schedule in Appendix III]. Within e-Scribe, the panels blended into 

will be listed. 

14.9 Thatcham’s New Paint System (Computer Systems after April 2003) 

Compliant computer systems are able to produce an infinite number of combinations from the information 

stored in the database depending upon the operator’s choice, and therefore no recalculation or 

adjustments are required. A compliant computer system handles all work type overlaps automatically and 

therefore no action is required on the part of the operator.


15.0 Cosmetic Panel Repair Guide Times 

Thatcham introduced the Damage Repair Calculator in late 2001. Since that time, valuable feedback has 

been received and the Calculator has been updated, and therefore the use of the original Calculator should 

be discontinued (Coded 180701 in lower LH corner). 

The new Damage Repair Calculator can be identified by the Small, Medium and Large panel area 

designation within the paint repair section. 


The basis for the calculation of a repair time, as opposed to a remove and replace time, is the original area 

of damage to the panel in question. Associated with the original repair area is the MET work required to 

clear the area for repair or gain access. Finally, after a satisfactory repair using traditional panel beating 

methods, the time to paint the repaired area, where necessary, is calculated to complete the repair 

operation. 

The Repair Calculator is intended to cater for the partial refinishing of the panel in question and is based 

upon the following panel area coverage: 


• Etch Primer 10% 

• Primer 25% 

• Colour 50% 

• Lacquer 100% 

Where the repair calls for a significantly different material coverage than that stated above, the paint time 

should be adjusted accordingly by negotiation between the estimator and the assessor. Consideration 

should be given to replacing the panel if the repair exceeds 50% of the entire area. 

The times for panel repair, MET repair and paint repair shown on the calculator should always be used in 

combination to provide an adequate guide time for the whole repair operation. Individual times should not 

be “plucked” out at random and used separately or with other single panel or combination times. Job 

continuity is an important factor in a purely “repair” operation, and therefore the times for each work type 

are dependent on each other for accuracy. 

15.2 Using the New Cosmetic Panel Repair Calculator 

The use of the new calculator is largely self evident, but to clarify the procedure the following examples will 

be worked through and noted [See Appendix IV for detail of the times and Appendix V for the general 

usage rules].


Damage Report No. 1 

A vehicle refinished in 2-stage COB paint has sustained damage to the Front Wing RH. The bumper must 

be removed for access to the wing, and the original damaged area is 120 cm 2 . Two blends will be required 

into the door and bonnet. This is the only repair operation requiring paint on the vehicle. The front wing 

has a total surface area of 39 dm 2 , as determined from the Thatcham Panel Area Guide. 

To calculate the total repair time, proceed as shown in Figure 22a. 

Figure 22a calculating the Total Repair Time 

Notes: 


Operation Time (hrs) 

Panel Repair Time (Front Wing RH) (101 to 150 cm 2 ) 1.1 

MET Repair Time (Front Wing RH) 0.6 

R&R Bumper 0.4 

Paint Repair Time (Medium Front Wing) (31-42 dm 2 ) 1.3 

Only Paint Operation (2-stage COB) 1.5 

2 Blends (Bonnet and Front Door) (0.8 + 0.7) 1.5 

Job Allowance (single panel being repaired) 0.3 

Total Job time 6.7 

• 2-Stage COB paint will attract two blends in this example. The times for the blends are taken 

from the panels blended into column of the Calculator. 

• A job allowance of 0.3h is added because the repair is the only operation being undertaken on 

the vehicle. 

• Reference should be made to Appendix IV and V to view the general rules governing the use of 

the Thatcham Repair Calculator. 


A vehicle, refinished in Direct Gloss, has sustained damage to the LH side. The Front Wing LH and Front 

Door LH must be replaced. However, the Rear Door LH can be repaired. The original damage area is 

250 cm 2 and the repair is close to a swage line. The Rear Door LH has a total surface area of 60 dm 2 , as 

determined from the Thatcham Panel Area Guide. 

To calculate the total repair time, proceed as shown in Figure 22b. 

Figure 22b calculating the Total Repair Time 

Notes: 


Panel Repair Time (Rear Door LH) (250 cm 2 = 1.7h but swage line 

will uplift to next size: 251-300 cm 2 ) 

2.0 

MET Repair Time (Rear Door LH) 0.6 

Paint Repair Time (Medium Rear Door) (56-80 cm 2 ) 1.2 

R&R Front Wing LH and Front Door LH in combination, say 8.5 


• See Sections 11.0 and 14.0 for details of adding two R&R panel operations together. 

• The time for mixing paint etc. is included in the combination time for the R&R of the Front Wing 

and Front Door. 

• No blending is required for Direct Gloss. 

• The job allowance is included in the combination for the R&R of the Front Wing and Front Door. 


the Thatcham Repair Calculator.



A vehicle refinished in 2-stage COB paint has sustained damage to the Bonnet and Front Wing LH. The 

Bonnet has two areas of original damage, one of 60 cm 2 and the other of 75 cm 2 . The smaller area of 

original damage is close to a swage line. The original area of damage on the Front Wing is 110 cm 2 . The 

bumper must be removed for access to the Wing. The Bonnet has a surface area of 162 dm 2 and the 

Front Wing has a surface area of 44 dm 2 , as determined from the Thatcham Panel Area Guide. 

To calculate the total repair time, proceed as shown in Figure 22c (a) and (b). 

Figure 22c calculating the Total Repair Time 

(a) The Bonnet 

(b) The Front Wing LH 



Panel Repair Time (Bonnet) (60 cm 2 + 75 cm 2 = 135 cm 2 = 1.1h, 

but swage line will uplift to next size: 151-200 cm 2 ) 

1.4 

MET Repair Time (Bonnet) 0.3 

Paint Repair Time (Large Bonnet) (161-225 dm 2 ) 2.0 

Only Paint Operation (2-stage COB) 1.5 

Two Blends (both Front Wings, but one Wing requires repair: allow 

only one blend to Wing Front RH) 

Job Allowance (two panels being repaired) 0.5 



Panel Repair Time (Front Wing LH) (101 to 150 cm 2 ) 1.1 

MET Repair Time (Front Wing LH) 0.6 

R&R Bumper 0.4 

Paint Repair Time (Large Front Wing) (43-75 dm 2 ) 1.5 

Two Blends (Door & Bonnet, but Bonnet is to be repaired: allow 

only one blend to Door Front LH) 

0.7 

Total Job time for Wing Front LH 4.3 

Total Job time for Bonnet [from (a) above] 6.3 

Total Job Time for both repairs 10.6 

Notes on (a) and (b) 

• 2-stage COB will attract two blends each for the Bonnet and the Wing. However, since these 

panels are adjacent, only one blend is allowed for each panel (into Door Front LH and Wing 

Front RH). 

• The 1.5h for mixing paint etc. is claimed only once. 

• The Job Allowance of 0.5h is claimed because two panels are being repaired together. 


the Thatcham Repair Calculator. 

0.6

Appendix I 

White Time Schedules 

Rover 600 4 Dr Saloon 

(Prior to January 2001) 

Single Panel Replacement Time Schedule

SINGLE PANEL REPLACEMENT ROVER 600 4 DR SALOON 


REF PANEL DESCRIPTION M.E.T. PANEL SOLID PAINT SOLID COB PAINT COB METALLIC PAINT 

PAINT COMB TOTAL PAINT COMB TOTAL PAINT COMB TOTAL 

005(1) Bonnet 0.5 0.5 3.6 2.1 5.1 4.3 2.3 5.8 6.1 2.3 7.6 

006(1) Bonnet Landing Panel 0.5 0.6 1.5 0.6 3.1 1.8 0.7 3.4 1.8 0.7 3.4 

008(1) Boot Lid 0.5 0.5 3.0 1.4 4.5 3.7 1.6 5.2 5.5 1.6 7.0 

009(1) Bumper Front 0.9 1.4 1.4 1.4 

009A(1) Bumper Rear 0.6 1.1 1.1 1.1 

012(1) Door Front LH 2.3 0.5 3.2 1.8 6.5 3.9 2.0 7.2 5.7 2.0 9.0 

012(1) Door Front RH 2.3 0.5 3.2 1.8 6.5 3.9 2.0 7.2 5.7 2.0 9.0 

012A(1) Door Rear LH 1.7 0.5 3.0 1.6 5.7 3.7 1.8 6.4 5.5 1.8 8.2 

012A(1) Door Rear RH 1.7 0.5 3.0 1.6 5.7 3.7 1.8 6.4 5.5 1.8 8.2 

013(2) Door Skin Front LH 2.3 2.7 4.0 2.3 9.5 4.7 2.5 10.2 6.5 2.5 12.0 

013(2) Door Skin Front RH 2.3 2.7 4.0 2.3 9.5 4.7 2.5 10.2 6.5 2.5 12.0 

013(1) Door Skin Rear LH 1.7 2.2 3.7 2.0 8.1 4.4 2.2 8.8 6.2 2.2 10.6 

013(1) Door Skin Rear RH 1.7 2.2 3.7 2.0 8.1 4.4 2.2 8.8 6.2 2.2 10.6 

Engine & Suspension R & R 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 

Facia Panel R & R 1.2 1.7 1.7 1.7 

019(4) Front Panel 5.1 2.4 2.1 0.7 10.1 2.4 0.8 10.4 2.4 0.8 10.4 

011(8) Front X Member 4.3 1.7 1.8 0.5 8.3 2.1 0.6 8.6 2.1 0.6 8.6 

Fuel Tank R & R 1.2 1.7 1.7 1.7 

022(1) Head Lamp Panel LH 3.2 1.9 2.0 0.7 7.6 2.3 0.8 7.9 2.3 0.8 7.9 

022(1) Head Lamp Panel RH 3.1 1.9 2.0 0.7 7.5 2.3 0.8 7.8 2.3 0.8 7.8 

027(1) Rear Panel 1.7 3.3 4.0 1.6 9.5 4.7 1.8 10.2 4.7 1.8 10.2 

028(1) Roof Panel 6.3 2.8 7.5 4.0 17.1 8.2 4.2 17.8 10.0 4.2 19.6 

029(1) Screen Front 2.1 2.6 2.6 2.6 

030(1) Screen Rear 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 

036(1) Wing Front LH 1.6 0.6 2.9 1.4 5.6 3.6 1.6 6.3 5.4 1.6 8.1 

036(1) Wing Front RH 1.6 0.6 2.9 1.4 5.6 3.6 1.6 6.3 5.4 1.6 8.1 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) LH 6.5 6.7 5.4 2.7 19.1 6.1 2.9 19.8 7.9 2.9 21.6 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) RH 5.1 6.4 5.4 2.7 17.4 6.1 2.9 18.1 7.9 2.9 19.9 

CORROSION PROTECTION TIME SCHEDULE 

REF PANEL DESCRIPTION A B C Total 

Cavity Underbody Underbody 

Protection Protection Wax Application Time 

011(8) Front X Member X 0.4 

019(4) Front Panel X 0.4 

006(1) Bonnet Landing Panel X 0.4 

005(1) Bonnet X 0.5 

036(1) Wing Front X 0.4 

028(1) Roof Panel X 0.4 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) X X X 0.8 

012(1) Door Front X 0.4 

012A(1) Door Rear X 0.4 

013(2) Door Skin Front X 0.4 

013(1) Door Skin Rear X 0.4 

027(1) Rear Panel X X X 0.7 

008(1) Boot Lid X 0.4 

Note: Where applicable on welded panels disconnect, ECU's, Airbag Systems & Battery. 

All Times in Decimal Hours. 

THATCHAM T.T.S. TIMES ARE PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE ONLY 

JAN 1998

Appendix I 




Combination Replacement Time Schedule (Front)

COMBINATION REPLACEMENT ROVER 600 4 DR SALOON 


COMBINATION F1 COMBINATION F2 

TIME: TIME: 

REF: PANEL DESCRIPTION LH RH REF: PANEL DESCRIPTION 

009(1) Bumper Front M.E.T. 5.8 5.8 009(1) Bumper Front M.E.T. 6.1 

019(4) Front Panel PANEL 2.4 2.4 019(4) Front Panel PANEL 2.4 

036(1) Wing Front ALLOWANCE 1.0 1.0 036(1) Wing Front LH ALLOWANCE 1.3 

SOLID PAINT 3.6 3.6 036(1) Wing Front RH SOLID PAINT 5.0 

SOLID TOTAL 12.8 12.8 SOLID TOTAL 14.8 

SOLID COB PAINT 4.4 4.4 SOLID COB PAINT 6.0 

SOLID COB TOTAL 13.6 13.6 SOLID COB TOTAL 15.8 

COB MET PAINT 6.2 6.2 COB MET PAINT 7.8 

COB MET TOTAL 15.4 15.4 COB MET TOTAL 17.6 

CORROSION PROTECTION A 0.7 CORROSION PROTECTION A 0.8 

COMBINATION F3 COMBINATION F4 

TIME: TIME: 



037(10) Chassis Leg & Inner Wing PANEL 9.6 9.4 037(10) Chassis Leg & Inner Wing LHF PANEL 16.7 

Engine & Suspension R & R ALLOWANCE 1.8 1.8 037(10) Chassis Leg & Inner Wing RHF ALLOWANCE 2.3 

Facia Panel R & R SOLID PAINT 4.5 4.5 Engine & Suspension R & R SOLID PAINT 6.9 

019(4) Front Panel SOLID TOTAL 27.0 27.4 Facia Panel R & R SOLID TOTAL 39.4 

036(1) Wing Front SOLID COB PAINT 5.3 5.3 019(4) Front Panel SOLID COB PAINT 7.9 

SOLID COB TOTAL 27.8 28.2 036(1) Wing Front LH SOLID COB TOTAL 40.4 

COB MET PAINT 7.1 7.1 036(1) Wing Front RH COB MET PAINT 9.7 


CORROSION PROTECTION A B C 1.2 CORROSION PROTECTION A B C 1.5 

For 2 Coat Pearlescent use COB Metallic; for Corrosion Protection key see Single Panel Replacement Time Schedule page. 


JAN 1998

Appendix I 




Combination Replacement Time Schedule (Side)



COMBINATION S1 COMBINATION S2 

TIME: TIME: 

REF: PANEL DESCRIPTION LH RH REF: PANEL DESCRIPTION LH RH 

012(1) Door Front M.E.T. 3.9 3.9 012A(1) Door Rear M.E.T. 8.1 6.8 

036(1) Wing Front PANEL 0.9 0.9 Fuel Tank R & R PANEL 7.0 6.7 

ALLOWANCE 0.8 0.8 025(1) Wing Rear (A) ALLOWANCE 1.0 0.8 

SOLID PAINT 4.6 4.6 SOLID PAINT 7.0 7.0 

SOLID TOTAL 10.2 10.2 SOLID TOTAL 23.1 21.3 

SOLID COB PAINT 5.5 5.5 SOLID COB PAINT 7.9 7.9 

SOLID COB TOTAL 11.1 11.1 SOLID COB TOTAL 24.0 22.2 

COB MET PAINT 7.3 7.3 COB MET PAINT 9.7 9.7 

COB MET TOTAL 12.9 12.9 COB MET TOTAL 25.8 24.0 

CORROSION PROTECTION A 0.5 CORROSION PROTECTION A B C 0.9 

COMBINATION S3 COMBINATION S4 

TIME: TIME: 


012(1) Door Front M.E.T. 5.7 6.0 012(1) Door Front M.E.T. 12.3 11.3 

012A(1) Door Rear PANEL 9.2 9.2 012A(1) Door Rear PANEL 15.2 14.9 

003(5) Sill & B Post ALLOWANCE 1.0 1.0 Fuel Tank R & R ALLOWANCE 1.8 1.5 

SOLID PAINT 7.2 7.2 003(5) Sill & B Post SOLID PAINT 11.7 11.7 

SOLID TOTAL 23.1 23.4 036(1) Wing Front SOLID TOTAL 41.0 39.4 

SOLID COB PAINT 8.3 8.3 025(1) Wing Rear (A) SOLID COB PAINT 13.2 13.2 

SOLID COB TOTAL 24.2 24.5 SOLID COB TOTAL 42.5 40.9 

COB MET PAINT 10.1 10.1 COB MET PAINT 15.0 15.0 

COB MET TOTAL 26.0 26.3 COB MET TOTAL 44.3 42.7 


COMBINATION S5 

TIME: 


002(1) A Post M.E.T. 8.4 9.1 

012(1) Door Front PANEL 7.1 7.1 

Facia Panel R & R ALLOWANCE 1.5 1.5 

029(1) Screen Front SOLID PAINT 5.5 5.5 

036(1) Wing Front SOLID TOTAL 22.5 23.2 

SOLID COB PAINT 6.4 6.4 

SOLID COB TOTAL 23.4 24.1 

COB MET PAINT 8.2 8.2 

COB MET TOTAL 25.2 25.9 

CORROSION PROTECTION A B C 1.1 



JAN 1998

Appendix I 




Combination Replacement Time Schedule (Rear)



COMBINATION R1 COMBINATION R2 

TIME: TIME: 


009A(1) Bumper Rear M.E.T. 6.8 5.6 009A(1) Bumper Rear M.E.T. 8.3 

Fuel Tank R & R PANEL 9.0 8.6 Fuel Tank R & R PANEL 14.3 

027(1) Rear Panel ALLOWANCE 1.3 1.0 027(1) Rear Panel ALLOWANCE 1.5 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) SOLID PAINT 7.0 7.0 025(1) Wing Rear (A) LH SOLID PAINT 9.7 

SOLID TOTAL 24.1 22.2 025(1) Wing Rear (A) RH SOLID TOTAL 33.8 

SOLID COB PAINT 7.9 7.9 SOLID COB PAINT 10.8 

SOLID COB TOTAL 25.0 23.1 SOLID COB TOTAL 34.9 

COB MET PAINT 9.7 9.7 COB MET PAINT 12.6 



COMBINATION R3 COMBINATION R4 

TIME: TIME: 


007(1) Boot Floor M.E.T. 8.5 8.2 007(1) Boot Floor M.E.T. 9.9 

009A(1) Bumper Rear PANEL 16.6 16.2 009A(1) Bumper Rear PANEL 24.2 

010A(1) Chassis Leg Rear ALLOWANCE 2.0 1.8 010A(1) Chassis Leg Rear LH ALLOWANCE 2.8 

Fuel Tank R & R SOLID PAINT 8.4 8.4 010A(1) Chassis Leg Rear RH SOLID PAINT 12.1 

027(1) Rear Panel SOLID TOTAL 35.5 34.6 Fuel Tank R & R SOLID TOTAL 49.0 

025A(3) Wing Inner Rear SOLID COB PAINT 9.3 9.3 027(1) Rear Panel SOLID COB PAINT 13.2 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) SOLID COB TOTAL 36.4 35.5 025A(3) Wing Inner Rear LH SOLID COB TOTAL 50.1 

COB MET PAINT 11.1 11.1 025A(3) Wing Inner Rear RH COB MET PAINT 15.0 

COB MET TOTAL 38.2 37.3 025(1) Wing Rear (A) LH COB MET TOTAL 51.9 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) RH 




JAN 1998

Appendix II 

Blue Time Schedules 

Subaru Impreza 5 Dr Estate 

(After January 2001 to April 2003) 


SINGLE PANEL REPLACEMENT SUBARU IMPREZA 5 DR ESTATE 

TIME SCHEDULE 2.0 GL AUG-1998 

SOLID 

MET/PEARL 

REF: PANEL DESCRIPTION PANEL M.E.T. PANEL C.P. DIRECT GLOSS BASECOAT CLEAR 

BASECOAT CLEAR 

SIZE PAINT COMB TOTAL PAINT COMB TOTAL PAINT COMB TOTAL 

005(1) Bonnet 155 0.4 0.4 0.4 3.4 2.1 4.6 4.1 2.3 5.3 5.9 2.3 7.1 

006(1) Bonnet Landing Panel 14 3.2 2.5 0.4 1.7 0.5 7.8 2.4 0.7 8.5 2.4 0.7 8.5 

009(1) Bumper Front 104 1.9 2.5 1.2 4.4 3.2 1.4 5.1 3.2 1.4 5.1 

009A(1) Bumper Rear 110 0.8 2.5 1.2 3.3 3.2 1.4 4.0 3.2 1.4 4.0 

009(3) Bumper Retainer Front 30 1.5 1.5 0.7 3.0 1.8 0.8 3.3 1.8 0.8 3.3 

009A(5) Bumper Retainer Rear 18 0.6 1.4 0.7 2.0 1.7 0.8 2.3 1.7 0.8 2.3 

019(3) Centre Brace Front Panel 3 1.6 0.7 0.4 1.6 0.4 4.3 1.9 0.5 4.6 1.9 0.5 4.6 

012(1) Door Front LH 70 2.1 0.4 0.4 2.7 1.4 5.6 3.4 1.6 6.3 5.2 1.6 8.1 

012(1) Door Front RH 70 2.1 0.4 0.4 2.7 1.4 5.6 3.4 1.6 6.3 5.2 1.6 8.1 

012A(1) Door Rear LH 64 1.5 0.4 0.4 2.6 1.4 4.9 3.3 1.6 5.6 5.1 1.6 7.4 

012A(1) Door Rear RH 64 1.5 0.4 0.4 2.6 1.4 4.9 3.3 1.6 5.6 5.1 1.6 7.4 


017(2) Facia Panel (New) 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 

Facia Panel R & R 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 

011(8) Front X Member 15 2.5 2.7 0.4 1.7 0.5 7.3 2.0 0.6 7.6 2.0 0.6 7.6 

Fuel Tank R & R 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 

021(1) Grille Front 8 0.3 2.4 1.1 2.7 3.1 1.3 3.4 3.1 1.3 3.4 

022(1) Headlamp Panel LH 9 2.8 2.1 0.4 1.7 0.5 7.0 2.0 0.6 7.3 2.0 0.6 7.3 

022(1) Headlamp Panel RH 9 3.0 2.1 0.4 1.7 0.5 7.2 2.0 0.6 7.5 2.0 0.6 7.5 

027(1) Rear Panel 50 3.2 5.2 0.7 3.7 1.5 12.8 4.4 1.7 13.5 6.2 1.7 15.3 

028(1) Roof Panel 187 6.9 5.6 0.4 7.5 4.4 20.4 8.2 4.6 21.1 10.0 4.6 22.9 

103(3) SRS Drivers & Passengers A/Bag 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 

029(1) Screen Front 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 

030(1) Screen Rear 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 

Suspension Rear R & R 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 

035(1) Tailgate 45 2.1 0.4 0.4 2.3 0.9 5.2 3.0 1.1 5.9 4.8 1.1 7.7 

Vehicle Lock Set 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 

036(1) Wing Front LH 45 1.6 0.5 0.4 3.0 1.7 5.5 3.7 1.9 6.2 5.5 1.9 8.0 

036(1) Wing Front RH 45 1.6 0.5 0.4 3.0 1.7 5.5 3.7 1.9 6.2 5.5 1.9 8.0 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) LH 68 4.8 7.9 0.7 4.6 2.3 18.0 5.3 2.5 18.7 7.1 2.5 20.5 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) RH 68 10.2 7.9 0.7 4.6 2.3 23.4 5.3 2.5 24.1 7.1 2.5 25.9 

025(2) Wing Rear (B) LH 70 4.8 7.9 0.7 4.7 2.3 18.1 5.4 2.5 18.8 7.2 2.5 20.6 

025(2) Wing Rear (B) RH 70 10.2 7.9 0.7 4.7 2.3 23.5 5.4 2.5 24.2 7.2 2.5 26.0 

REF: PANEL DESCRIPTION 

005(1) Bonnet 

006(1) Bonnet Landing Panel 

019(3) Centre Brace Front Panel 

012(1) Door Front 

012A(1) Door Rear 

011(8) Front X Member 

022(1) Headlamp Panel 


028(1) Roof Panel 

035(1) Tailgate 

036(1) Wing Front 


025(2) Wing Rear (B) 

CORROSION PROTECTION SCHEDULE 

Cavity Wax Underbody Vinyl Underbody Wax 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X X 

X X 

Note: Where applicable on welded panels disconnect ECU's, Airbag Systems and Battery 

All Times are in Decimal Hours 



Following research Thatcham has established guide times of: 



0.6 hrs for a Bodyshell change 

X 

X 

X

Appendix II 





SUBARU IMPREZA 5 DR ESTATE COMBINATION PANEL REPLACEMENT 

2.0 GL AUG-1998 TIME SCHEDULE 



TIME: TIME: 


006(1) Bonnet Landing Panel M.E.T. 4.6 4.6 006(1) Bonnet Landing Panel M.E.T. 4.7 

009(1) Bumper Front PANEL 7.1 7.0 009(1) Bumper Front PANEL 8.2 

009(3) Bumper Retainer Front C.P. 0.8 0.8 009(3) Bumper Retainer Front C.P. 1.0 

019(3) Centre Brace Front Panel DIRECT GLOSS 6.8 6.8 019(3) Centre Brace Front Panel DIRECT GLOSS 9.0 

011(8) Front X Member TOTAL 19.3 19.2 011(8) Front X Member TOTAL 22.9 

011(17) Front X Member Closing Panel SOLID BASECOAT 


SOLID BASECOAT 

022(1) Headlamp Panel CLEAR 

8.3 8.3 022(1) Headlamp Panel LH & RH 

CLEAR 10.8 

019(9) Radiator Support Panel LH & RH TOTAL 20.8 20.7 019(9) Radiator Support Panel LH & RH TOTAL 24.7 

036(1) Wing Front MET/PEARL 


MET/PEARL 

037(6) Wing Front Support Panel BASECOAT CLEAR 10.1 10.1 037(6) Wing Front Support Panel LH & RH 

BASECOAT CLEAR 12.6 

TOTAL 22.6 22.5 TOTAL 26.5 

DM² TOTAL 220 220 DM² TOTAL 274 

C.P. Cavity Wax C.P. Cavity Wax 



TIME: TIME: 






010(6) Chassis Leg Assembly Front TOTAL 44.8 43.5 010(6) Chassis Leg Assembly Front LH & RH TOTAL 61.6 

Engine & Suspension R & R SOLID BASECOAT 

Engine & Suspension R & R 


Facia Panel R & R CLEAR 9.2 9.2 

Facia Panel R & R 

CLEAR 12.7 


011(17) Front X Member Closing Panel MET/PEARL 


MET/PEARL 

022(1) Headlamp Panel BASECOAT CLEAR 11.0 11.0 022(1) Headlamp Panel LH & RH 



036(1) Wing Front DM² TOTAL 270 270 036(1) Wing Front LH & RH DM² TOTAL 374 

037(6) Wing Front Support Panel 037(6) Wing Front Support Panel LH & RH 

037(19) Wing Inner Front Rr Section 037(19) Wing Inner Front Rr Section LH & RH 

037(7) Wing Inner Front Side Reinf 037(7) Wing Inner Front Side Reinf LH & RH 

037(11) Wing Inner Front Upper 037(11) Wing Inner Front Upper LH & RH 

037(9) Wing Inner Section Front 037(9) Wing Inner Section Front LH & RH 

C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl,Underbody Wax C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl,Underbody Wax 


TIME: 


046(1) Battery Tray (LH Only) M.E.T. 10.4 10.2 

006(1) Bonnet Landing Panel PANEL 11.8 10.4 

009(1) Bumper Front C.P. 1.3 1.2 

009(3) Bumper Retainer Front DIRECT GLOSS 7.5 7.5 

019(3) Centre Brace Front Panel TOTAL 31.0 29.3 




CLEAR 9.0 9.0 

011(17) Front X Member Closing Panel TOTAL 32.5 30.8 

022(1) Headlamp Panel 

MET/PEARL 

019(9) Radiator Support Panel LH & RH BASECOAT CLEAR 10.8 10.8 

036(1) Wing Front TOTAL 34.3 32.6 

037(9) Wing Inner Section Front DM² TOTAL 240 240 

C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl,Underbody Wax 



TIME: TIME: 






010(6) Chassis Leg Assembly Front TOTAL 38.8 37.2 010(6) Chassis Leg Assembly Front LH & RH TOTAL 50.0 

Engine & Suspension R & R SOLID BASECOAT 



Facia Panel R & R CLEAR 9.2 9.2 

Facia Panel R & R 

CLEAR 12.7 


011(17) Front X Member Closing Panel MET/PEARL 


MET/PEARL 

022(1) Headlamp Panel BASECOAT CLEAR 11.0 11.0 022(1) Headlamp Panel LH & RH 



036(1) Wing Front DM² TOTAL 270 270 036(1) Wing Front LH & RH DM² TOTAL 374 

037(6) Wing Front Support Panel 037(6) Wing Front Support Panel LH & RH 

037(9) Wing Inner Section Front 037(9) Wing Inner Section Front LH & RH 


THATCHAM T.T.S. TIMES ARE PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE ONLY

Appendix II 





COMBINATION PANEL REPLACEMENT SUBARU IMPREZA 5 DR ESTATE 

TIME SCHEDULE 2.0 GL AUG-1998 



TIME: TIME: 



036(1) Wing Front PANEL 0.9 0.9 Fuel Tank R & R (RH Only) PANEL 8.2 8.2 

C.P. 0.5 0.5 Suspension Rear R & R (RH Only) C.P. 0.8 0.8 

DIRECT GLOSS 4.4 4.4 025(2) Wing Rear (B) DIRECT GLOSS 6.1 6.1 

TOTAL 9.4 9.4 TOTAL 21.3 26.9 



CLEAR 

5.3 5.3 

CLEAR 7.0 7.0 

TOTAL 10.3 10.3 TOTAL 22.2 27.8 

MET/PEARL 

MET/PEARL 

BASECOAT CLEAR 7.1 7.1 


TOTAL 12.1 12.1 TOTAL 24.0 29.6 

DM² TOTAL 115 115 DM² TOTAL 134 134 

C.P. Cavity Wax C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl,Underbody Wax 



TIME: TIME: 


003(11) B Post Closing Upper M.E.T. 8.6 8.4 003(11) B Post Closing Upper M.E.T. 11.7 17.0 

003(12) B Post Lower Closing PANEL 8.8 8.8 003(12) B Post Lower Closing PANEL 15.5 15.5 

012(1) Door Front C.P. 0.9 0.9 012(1) Door Front C.P. 1.0 1.0 

012A(1) Door Rear DIRECT GLOSS 6.5 6.5 012A(1) Door Rear DIRECT GLOSS 9.0 9.0 

003(5) Sill & B Post TOTAL 24.8 24.6 Fuel Tank R & R (RH Only) TOTAL 37.2 42.5 


003(5) Sill & B Post 


CLEAR 7.6 7.6 

Suspension Rear R & R (RH Only) 

CLEAR 10.3 10.3 

TOTAL 25.9 25.7 025(1) Wing Rear (A) TOTAL 38.5 43.8 

MET/PEARL 

MET/PEARL 



TOTAL 27.7 27.5 TOTAL 40.3 45.6 




TIME: 


002(1) A Post M.E.T. 10.8 11.5 


Facia Panel R & R C.P. 1.0 1.0 

029(1) Screen Front DIRECT GLOSS 6.5 6.5 


037(7) Wing Inner Front Side Reinf 


CLEAR 7.6 7.6 

TOTAL 28.6 29.0 


MET/PEARL 


TOTAL 29.6 30.0 

DM² TOTAL 145 145 


Appendix II 





SUBARU IMPREZA 5 DR ESTATE COMBINATION PANEL REPLACEMENT 

2.0 GL AUG-1998 TIME SCHEDULE 



TIME: TIME: 



009A(5) Bumper Retainer Rear PANEL 11.9 11.9 009A(5) Bumper Retainer Rear PANEL 18.4 

Fuel Tank R & R (RH Only) C.P. 0.8 0.8 Fuel Tank R & R C.P. 0.9 

027(1) Rear Panel DIRECT GLOSS 8.1 8.1 027(1) Rear Panel DIRECT GLOSS 10.4 

Suspension Rear R & R (RH Only) TOTAL 27.4 32.9 Suspension Rear R & R TOTAL 44.3 

025(2) Wing Rear (B) SOLID BASECOAT 

025(2) Wing Rear (B) LH & RH 


CLEAR 

9.3 9.3 

CLEAR 11.8 

TOTAL 28.6 34.1 TOTAL 45.7 

MET/PEARL 

MET/PEARL 



TOTAL 30.4 35.9 TOTAL 47.5 





TIME: TIME: 



007(2) Boot Floor Side Extension PANEL 23.0 23.0 007(2) Boot Floor Side Extension LH & RH PANEL 34.1 

009A(1) Bumper Rear C.P. 1.2 1.2 009A(1) Bumper Rear C.P. 1.6 

009A(5) Bumper Retainer Rear DIRECT GLOSS 9.5 9.5 009A(5) Bumper Retainer Rear DIRECT GLOSS 12.8 

010A(2) Chassis Leg Section Rear TOTAL 47.6 47.8 010A(2) Chassis Leg Section Rear LH & RH TOTAL 64.6 

Fuel Tank R & R SOLID BASECOAT 

Fuel Tank R & R 


027(1) Rear Panel CLEAR 10.7 10.7 027(1) Rear Panel 

CLEAR 14.2 

Suspension Rear R & R TOTAL 48.8 49.0 Suspension Rear R & R TOTAL 66.0 

025A(3) Wing Inner Rear MET/PEARL 

025A(3) Wing Inner Rear LH & RH 

MET/PEARL 

025(2) Wing Rear (B) BASECOAT CLEAR 12.5 12.5 025(2) Wing Rear (B) LH & RH 


TOTAL 50.6 50.8 TOTAL 67.8 





TIME: TIME: 


009A(1) Bumper Rear M.E.T. 6.6 12.1 007(1) Boot Floor M.E.T. 9.1 

009A(5) Bumper Retainer Rear PANEL 13.2 13.2 009A(1) Bumper Rear PANEL 11.5 

010A(2) Chassis Leg Section Rear C.P. 0.9 0.9 009A(5) Bumper Retainer Rear C.P. 0.8 

Fuel Tank R & R (RH Only) DIRECT GLOSS 9.0 9.0 Fuel Tank R & R DIRECT GLOSS 6.5 

027(1) Rear Panel TOTAL 29.7 35.2 027(1) Rear Panel TOTAL 27.9 

Suspension Rear R & R (RH Only) SOLID BASECOAT 

Suspension Rear R & R 



CLEAR 10.2 10.2 

CLEAR 7.5 

TOTAL 30.9 36.4 TOTAL 28.9 

MET/PEARL 

MET/PEARL 



TOTAL 32.7 38.2 TOTAL 30.7 




Appendix III 

Salmon Time Schedules 

Nissan Primera 4 Dr Saloon 

(After April 2003) 


SINGLE PANEL REPLACEMENT NISSAN PRIMERA 02 4 DR SALOON 

TIME SCHEDULE 1.8 S FEB-2002 

SOLID 

*MET/PEARL 

REF: PANEL DESCRIPTION BLEND PANEL M.E.T. PANEL C.P. DIRECT GLOSS BASECOAT CLEAR 

BASECOAT CLEAR 

IN SIZE PAINT MPAF TOTAL PAINT MPAF TOTAL PAINT MPAF TOTAL 

004(16) Bodyside Front Section (Less Reinf) LH 1 95 11.7 13.8 0.4 5.0 2.4 30.9 5.9 2.5 31.8 6.6 2.9 32.5 

004(16) Bodyside Front Section (Less Reinf) RH 1 95 12.2 13.8 0.4 5.0 2.4 31.4 5.9 2.5 32.3 6.6 2.9 33.0 

004(15) Bodyside Front Section (incl. Reinf) LH 1 113 11.7 21.5 0.7 5.3 2.6 39.2 6.1 2.7 40.0 6.9 3.1 40.8 

004(15) Bodyside Front Section (incl. Reinf) RH 1 113 12.2 21.5 0.7 5.3 2.6 39.7 6.1 2.7 40.5 6.9 3.1 41.3 

005(1) Bonnet 2 130 0.3 0.4 0.4 3.2 1.0 4.3 4.2 1.1 5.3 5.4 1.8 6.5 

006(1) Bonnet Landing Panel 16 3.8 1.4 1.9 0.6 7.1 2.4 0.6 7.6 2.4 0.6 7.6 

008(1) Boot Lid 2 90 0.5 0.4 0.4 3.1 0.9 4.4 4.0 1.0 5.3 5.6 2.0 6.9 

009(1) Bumper Front 2 130 0.8 2.9 1.2 3.7 3.8 1.3 4.6 4.9 2.0 5.7 

009A(1) Bumper Rear 2 104 0.8 2.9 1.2 3.7 3.8 1.3 4.6 5.4 2.3 6.2 

015(2) Door Drop Glass LHF 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 

015(3) Door Drop Glass LHR 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 

015(2) Door Drop Glass RHF 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 

015(3) Door Drop Glass RHR 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 

012(1) Door Front LH 2 78 2.0 0.4 0.4 2.9 0.8 5.7 3.9 0.8 6.7 5.1 1.6 7.9 

012(1) Door Front RH 2 78 2.0 0.4 0.4 2.9 0.8 5.7 3.9 0.8 6.7 5.1 1.6 7.9 

016(4) Door Mirror LHF 4 0.6 1.7 0.3 2.3 2.6 0.3 3.2 2.6 0.3 3.2 

016(4) Door Mirror RHF 4 0.6 1.7 0.3 2.3 2.6 0.3 3.2 2.6 0.3 3.2 

015(5) Door Quarter Light LHR 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 

015(5) Door Quarter Light RHR 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 

012A(1) Door Rear LH 2 64 1.8 0.4 0.4 2.9 0.7 5.5 3.8 0.8 6.4 5.3 1.8 7.9 

012A(1) Door Rear RH 2 64 1.8 0.4 0.4 2.9 0.7 5.5 3.8 0.8 6.4 5.3 1.8 7.9 

013(2) Doorskin Front LH 2 78 1.9 2.4 0.4 3.5 1.2 8.2 4.4 1.3 9.1 5.7 2.0 10.4 

013(2) Doorskin Front RH 2 78 1.9 2.4 0.4 3.5 1.2 8.2 4.4 1.3 9.1 5.7 2.0 10.4 

013(1) Doorskin Rear LH 2 64 1.7 2.2 0.4 3.3 1.1 7.6 4.2 1.1 8.5 5.8 2.2 10.1 

013(1) Doorskin Rear RH 2 64 1.7 2.2 0.4 3.3 1.1 7.6 4.2 1.1 8.5 5.8 2.2 10.1 


033(3) Extension Sill LH Painted 40 0.6 2.1 0.5 2.7 3.0 0.6 3.6 3.0 0.6 3.6 

033(3) Extension Sill RH Painted 40 0.6 2.1 0.5 2.7 3.0 0.6 3.6 3.0 0.6 3.6 

017(2) Facia Panel (New) 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 

Facia Panel R & R 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 

019(4) Front Panel 46 5.5 3.8 0.4 2.2 0.9 11.9 2.8 0.9 12.5 2.8 0.9 12.5 

011(8) Front X Member 22 5.1 3.2 0.4 2.0 0.7 10.7 2.5 0.7 11.2 2.5 0.7 11.2 

Fuel Tank R & R 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 

066(2) Headlamp Assy LH 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 

066(2) Headlamp Assy RH 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 

Headlining R&R 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 

072(3) Rear Lamp Assy LH 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 

072(3) Rear Lamp Assy RH 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 

027(1) Rear Panel 54 1.8 2.9 0.7 2.4 1.0 7.8 3.0 1.0 8.4 3.0 1.0 8.4 

028(1) Roof Panel 160 8.0 3.7 0.4 5.9 3.1 18.0 6.7 3.2 18.8 6.7 3.2 18.8 

103(3) SRS Drivers & Passengers A/Bag 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 

103(6) SRS Inflatable Curtain LH 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 

103(6) SRS Inflatable Curtain RH 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 

103(9) SRS Seat Air Bag LH 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 

103(9) SRS Seat Air Bag RH 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 

029(1) Screen Front 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 

030(1) Screen Rear 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 

031(30) Sill & B Post (Less Reinf) LH 46 5.0 8.6 0.4 4.1 1.6 18.1 4.9 1.6 18.9 4.9 1.6 18.9 

031(30) Sill & B Post (Less Reinf) RH 46 5.1 8.6 0.4 4.1 1.6 18.2 4.9 1.6 19.0 4.9 1.6 19.0 

031(29) Sill & B Post (incl. Reinf) LH 68 5.0 14.0 0.7 4.5 1.9 24.2 5.3 2.0 25.0 5.3 2.0 25.0 

031(29) Sill & B Post (incl. Reinf) RH 68 5.1 14.0 0.7 4.5 1.9 24.3 5.3 2.0 25.1 5.3 2.0 25.1 

031(8) Sill Panel Assy LH 48 3.2 10.4 0.7 4.1 1.6 18.4 4.9 1.6 19.2 4.9 1.6 19.2 

031(8) Sill Panel Assy RH 48 3.2 10.4 0.7 4.1 1.6 18.4 4.9 1.6 19.2 4.9 1.6 19.2 

Suspension Rear R & R 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 

036(1) Wing Front LH 4 46 1.4 0.5 0.5 2.5 0.4 4.9 3.5 0.5 5.9 6.1 2.5 8.5 

036(1) Wing Front RH 4 46 1.4 0.5 0.5 2.5 0.4 4.9 3.5 0.5 5.9 6.1 2.5 8.5 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) LH 3 76 7.6 6.0 0.7 4.6 2.0 18.9 5.4 2.0 19.7 7.6 3.7 21.9 

025(1) Wing Rear (A) RH 3 76 6.6 6.0 0.7 4.6 2.0 17.9 5.4 2.0 18.7 7.6 3.7 20.9 

025(2) Wing Rear (B) LH 3 100 7.6 6.3 0.6 5.1 2.4 19.6 5.9 2.4 20.4 8.1 4.1 22.6 

025(2) Wing Rear (B) RH 3 100 6.6 6.2 0.6 5.1 2.4 18.5 5.9 2.4 19.3 8.1 4.1 21.5 

* Paint time for MET/PEARL BASECOAT CLEAR includes blending into the number of panels shown in the "Blend In" Column 

REF: PANEL DESCRIPTION 

004(16) Bodyside Front Section (Less Reinf) 

004(15) Bodyside Front Section (incl. Reinf) 

005(1) Bonnet 

008(1) Boot Lid 

012(1) Door Front 

012A(1) Door Rear 

013(2) Doorskin Front 

013(1) Doorskin Rear 

019(4) Front Panel 



028(1) Roof Panel 

031(30) Sill & B Post (Less Reinf) 

031(29) Sill & B Post (incl. Reinf) 

031(8) Sill Panel Assy 

036(1) Wing Front 



CORROSION PROTECTION SCHEDULE 

Cavity Wax 

X 

Underbody Vinyl Underbody Wax 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X X 

X 

X X 

X 

X 

X X 

X 

X X 

Note: Where applicable on welded panels disconnect ECU's, Airbag Systems and Battery 

All Times are in Decimal Hours 



Following research Thatcham has established guide times of: 



0.6 hrs for a Bodyshell change

Appendix III 





NISSAN PRIMERA 02 4 DR SALOON COMBINATION PANEL REPLACEMENT 

1.8 S FEB-2002 TIME SCHEDULE 



TIME: TIME: 



009(3) Bumper Retainer Front PANEL 0.5 0.5 009(3) Bumper Retainer Front PANEL 0.9 

009(2) Bumper Retainer Panel C.P. 0.5 0.5 009(2) Bumper Retainer Panel LH & RH C.P. 0.6 

036(1) Wing Front DIRECT GLOSS 5.5 5.5 036(1) Wing Front LH & RH DIRECT GLOSS 5.9 

TOTAL 8.4 8.4 TOTAL 9.9 



CLEAR 

7.1 7.1 

CLEAR 7.5 

TOTAL 10.0 10.0 TOTAL 11.5 

*MET/PEARL 

*MET/PEARL 



TOTAL 12.7 12.7 TOTAL 14.5 


* Panels blended into : 4 4 * Panels blended into : 5 

C.P. Underbody Vinyl C.P. Underbody Vinyl 



TIME: TIME: 





010(3) Chassis Leg Closing Front DIRECT GLOSS 7.4 7.4 010(3) Chassis Leg Closing Front LH & RH DIRECT GLOSS 8.4 

010(1) Chassis Leg Front TOTAL 38.3 38.4 010(1) Chassis Leg Front LH & RH TOTAL 50.1 

010(9) Deformation Panel Front SOLID BASECOAT 

010(9) Deformation Panel Front LH & RH 


Engine & Suspension R & R CLEAR 9.1 9.1 


CLEAR 10.2 

Facia Panel R & R TOTAL 40.0 40.1 Facia Panel R & R TOTAL 51.9 

019(4) Front Panel *MET/PEARL 

019(4) Front Panel 

*MET/PEARL 

019(7) Front Panel Support Panel BASECOAT CLEAR 11.8 11.8 019(7) Front Panel Support Panel LH & RH 


036(1) Wing Front TOTAL 42.7 42.8 036(1) Wing Front LH & RH TOTAL 54.9 

037(4) Wing Inner Front DM² TOTAL 339 339 037(4) Wing Inner Front LH & RH DM² TOTAL 492 

037(7) Wing Inner Front Side Reinf 037(7) Wing Inner Front Side Reinf LH & RH 


C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl 



TIME: TIME: 





010(7) Chassis Leg Closing Sec Front DIRECT GLOSS 7.1 7.1 010(7) Chassis Leg Closing Sec Front LH & RH DIRECT GLOSS 7.8 

010(2) Chassis Leg Section Front TOTAL 24.3 26.4 010(2) Chassis Leg Section Front LH & RH TOTAL 34.2 

010(9) Deformation Panel Front SOLID BASECOAT 

010(9) Deformation Panel Front LH & RH 


019(4) Front Panel CLEAR 8.7 8.7 019(4) Front Panel 

CLEAR 9.5 

019(7) Front Panel Support Panel TOTAL 25.9 28.0 019(7) Front Panel Support Panel LH & RH TOTAL 35.9 

036(1) Wing Front *MET/PEARL 


*MET/PEARL 

037(9) Wing Inner Section Front BASECOAT CLEAR 11.4 11.4 037(9) Wing Inner Section Front LH & RH 


037(13) Wing Inner Side Reinf Sec Front TOTAL 28.6 30.7 037(13) Wing Inner Side Reinf Sec Front LH & RH TOTAL 38.9 



C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl 

* Paint time for MET/PEARL BASECOAT CLEAR includes blending into the number of panels shown 


Appendix III 





COMBINATION PANEL REPLACEMENT NISSAN PRIMERA 02 4 DR SALOON 

TIME SCHEDULE 1.8 S FEB-2002 



TIME: TIME: 



036(1) Wing Front PANEL 0.8 0.8 025(1) Wing Rear (A) PANEL 6.3 6.3 

C.P. 0.6 0.6 C.P. 0.8 0.8 

DIRECT GLOSS 3.3 3.3 DIRECT GLOSS 6.3 6.3 

TOTAL 8.0 8.0 TOTAL 22.7 21.7 



CLEAR 

4.2 4.2 

CLEAR 7.6 7.6 

TOTAL 8.9 8.9 TOTAL 24.0 23.0 

*MET/PEARL 

*MET/PEARL 



TOTAL 11.6 11.6 TOTAL 26.7 25.7 


* Panels blended into : 4 4 * Panels blended into : 3 3 

C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl C.P. Cavity Wax,Underbody Vinyl,Underbody Wax 



TIME: TIME: 


003(3) B Post Closing Panel M.E.T. 8.6 8.6 012(1) Door Front M.E.T. 13.7 12.8 

012(1) Door Front PANEL 15.0 15.0 012A(1) Door Rear PANEL 13.6 13.5 

012A(1) Door Rear C.P. 0.9 0.9 033(3) Extension Sill Painted C.P. 1.1 1.1 

033(3) Extension Sill Painted DIRECT GLOSS 7.7 7.7 031(30) Sill & B Post (Less Reinf) DIRECT GLOSS 9.2 9.2 

031(29) Sill & B Post (incl. Reinf) TOTAL 32.2 32.2 036(1) Wing Front TOTAL 37.6 36.6 




CLEAR 9.2 9.2 

CLEAR 10.7 10.7 

TOTAL 33.7 33.7 TOTAL 39.1 38.1 

*MET/PEARL 

*MET/PEARL 



TOTAL 35.0 35.0 TOTAL 43.0 42.0 


* Panels blended into : 2 2 * Panels blended into : 5 5 



TIME: 


002(15) A Post (incl. Reinf) M.E.T. 11.1 11.6 


Facia Panel R & R C.P. 0.9 0.9 

029(1) Screen Front DIRECT GLOSS 6.1 6.1 



CLEAR 7.4 7.4 

TOTAL 30.2 30.7 

*MET/PEARL 


TOTAL 32.6 33.1 

DM² TOTAL 169 169 

* Panels blended into : 3 3 




Appendix III 





NISSAN PRIMERA 02 4 DR SALOON COMBINATION PANEL REPLACEMENT 

1.8 S FEB-2002 TIME SCHEDULE 



TIME: TIME: 



027(1) Rear Panel PANEL 8.4 8.4 027(1) Rear Panel PANEL 13.5 

025(2) Wing Rear (B) C.P. 0.8 0.8 025(2) Wing Rear (B) LH & RH C.P. 0.9 

DIRECT GLOSS 8.7 8.7 DIRECT GLOSS 10.4 

TOTAL 26.1 25.1 TOTAL 34.9 



CLEAR 

10.6 10.6 

CLEAR 12.4 

TOTAL 28.0 27.0 TOTAL 36.9 

*MET/PEARL 

*MET/PEARL 



TOTAL 30.5 29.5 TOTAL 39.1 






TIME: TIME: 



007(2) Boot Floor Side Extension PANEL 21.9 21.9 007(2) Boot Floor Side Extension LH & RH PANEL 35.5 

009A(1) Bumper Rear C.P. 1.3 1.3 009A(1) Bumper Rear C.P. 1.8 

010A(2) Chassis Leg Section Rear DIRECT GLOSS 10.6 10.6 010A(2) Chassis Leg Section Rear LH & RH DIRECT GLOSS 12.7 

025(4) Dog Leg Panel TOTAL 46.0 46.2 025(4) Dog Leg Panel LH & RH TOTAL 64.1 

Fuel Tank R & R SOLID BASECOAT 

Fuel Tank R & R 


027(1) Rear Panel CLEAR 12.6 12.6 027(1) Rear Panel 

CLEAR 14.7 

Suspension Rear R & R TOTAL 48.0 48.2 Suspension Rear R & R TOTAL 66.1 

025A(6) Wing Inner Rear (Lower) *MET/PEARL 

025A(6) Wing Inner Rear (Lower) LH & RH 

*MET/PEARL 

025(2) Wing Rear (B) BASECOAT CLEAR 15.0 15.0 025(2) Wing Rear (B) LH & RH 


TOTAL 50.4 50.6 TOTAL 68.4 






TIME: TIME: 


007(2) Boot Floor Side Extension M.E.T. 2.1 2.1 007(1) Boot Floor M.E.T. 4.3 

009A(1) Bumper Rear PANEL 8.6 8.6 009A(1) Bumper Rear PANEL 8.0 

010A(2) Chassis Leg Section Rear C.P. 1.1 1.1 027(1) Rear Panel C.P. 0.8 

027(8) Rear Lamp Panel DIRECT GLOSS 6.0 6.0 DIRECT GLOSS 6.2 

027(1) Rear Panel TOTAL 17.8 17.8 TOTAL 19.3 

025(13) Wing Rear Lower Extension 



CLEAR 7.5 7.5 

CLEAR 7.8 

TOTAL 19.3 19.3 TOTAL 20.9 

*MET/PEARL 

*MET/PEARL 



TOTAL 20.9 20.9 TOTAL 22.4 






Appendix IV 

Cosmetic Panel Repair Calculator 

Tables

Damage Repair Calculator 

COSMETIC PANELS REPAIR – GUIDE TIMES 

PANEL REPAIR 

All times in decimal hours Measure damaged area cm² Length x width 

Damage 

Area cm² 0–50 51–100 101–150 151–200 201–250 251–300 301–350 351–400 

Repair 

Time hrs 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 

MET REPAIR (Depending on trim level – see notes overleaf) 

All times in decimal hours. 

Bonnet 0.3 Quarters Rear † 0.7 

Wings Front † 0.6 Boot Lid 0.5 

Door Front 0.7 Tailgate 0.8 

Door Rear 0.6 Roof Panel 0.9 

Wings Rear † 0.5 

† – If the bumper needs to be removed and refitted to carry out the repair, then add 0.4 hrs 

If a bonded side screen needs to be removed and refitted to carry out the repair, then add 0.5 hrs 

PAINT REPAIR 

Direct Gloss 2 Stage COB 

All times in decimal hours. Small Medium Large Small Medium Large 

Blend in ‡ 0–99 100–160 161–225 0–99 100–160 161–225 

Bonnets 0.8 1.3 1.6 1.8 1.5 1.8 2.0 

0–30 31–42 43–75 0–30 31–42 43–75 

Wing Front 0.6 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.1 1.3 1.5 

0–65 66–90 91–130 0–65 66–90 91–130 

Door Front 0.7 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.6 

0–55 56–80 81–120 0–55 56–80 81–120 

Door Rear 0.6 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.2 1.4 1.5 

0–45 46–70 71–125 0–45 46–70 71–125 

Wings Rear 0.7 1.3 1.5 1.8 1.5 1.8 2.1 

0–70 71–95 96–160 0–70 71–95 96–160 

Quarters Rear 0.7 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.0 2.3 2.7 

0–60 61–90 91–145 0–60 61–90 91–145 

Boot Lid 0.6 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.2 1.4 1.7 

0–60 61–100 101–200 0–60 61–100 101–200 

Tailgate 0.7 1.1 1.3 1.7 1.2 1.5 1.9 

0–100 101–150 151–250 0–100 101–150 151–250 

Roof Panel 0.9 2.1 2.4 2.9 2.3 2.7 3.2 

If the repair is the only paint operation on the vehicle, add 1.2 hrs for Direct Gloss or 1.5 hrs for 2 stage COB. 

‡ – Blend in, example: Repair to Front Door, blend to Rear Door 0.6 hrs and Front Wing 0.6 hrs. Total blend 1.2 hrs. 

A Job Allowance time of 0.3 hrs should be added if the panel repair is the only operation on the vehicle. If a repair 

or replacement combination, or a mix of both is carried out then add a Job Allowance of no more than 0.5 hrs for 

the total job. 

THATCHAM REPAIR TIMES ARE PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE ONLY

Appendix V 

Cosmetic Panel Repair Calculator 

Notes for Use

NOTES FOR USE 

The Thatcham Damage Repair Calculator is published as a guide only. (All times are in decimal hours) 

PANEL 

l Panel repair times represent the use of traditional panel beating methods (e.g. Dolly, Hammer, Flipper, Pin Gun, 

Body File, Filler, etc.). 

l Panel repair times are dependant on (cm²) of the original damaged area measured length x width. The total 

original damaged area (cm²) is then referenced against the panel repair table to obtain the repair time. 

Note: a) If there is more than one damaged area per panel use the sum of original damaged areas. b) If there is 

more than one damaged panel calculate the repair time for each panel separately. 

l If the panel repair takes in a swage line, then use the next highest panel repair time indicated on the calculator. 

l A Job Allowance time of 0.3 hrs should be added if the panel repair is the only operation on the vehicle. A 

total job allowance not exceeding 0.5 hrs may be added for a combination of repair or replacement panels. 

l Where panel damage exceeds the sizes given on the calculator, then pro rata the panel repair time until the size 

of the repair dictates a new panel. Consideration should be given to a new panel if the repair exceeds 50% of the 

entire panel area. 

MET 

l MET repair times given provide the average time necessary to remove and replace mechanical, electrical and 

trim parts as required for the panel repair and painting operation and are specific to the panel type. 

l Where no MET items need to be removed for panel or paint repair operations, the time listed for the specific 

panel should be omitted from the calculated repair guide time. 

l An additional time of 0.4 hrs should be added to the front wing, rear wing and rear quarter MET repair time if the 

bumper requires removal for access, and its removal does not form part of a larger repair. 

l An additional time of 0.5 hrs should be added to the front wing, rear wing and rear quarter MET repair time if a 

bonded side screen requires removal and refitting to carry out the repair, and its removal does not form part of a 

larger repair. An allowance for a dry seal side screen is included in the MET times. 

PAINT 

l Paint repair times include the preparation and masking of the repaired panel area and the application of direct 

gloss or 2 stage COB paint systems, utilising a fully dry flatted system. 

l Repair paint times do not include the time required for paint mixing, activation and other non-panel related 

preparation tasks since they will generally be used in conjunction with other panel replacement paint times. 

l The paint times specified include the spraying of 100% lacquer, 50% basecoat, 25% primer and 10% etch primer 

of the complete panel size. 

However: 

l If the repair is the only paint operation on the vehicle, add 1.2 hrs for direct gloss and 1.5 hrs for COB systems. 

This allows for the paint mixing, activation and other non-panel related preparation tasks. 

l Blend in time should be added for metallic or pearl materials only. 

l Anti corrosion treatment is allowed for in the paint repair time. 

l The small number above the paint time represents the dm² area range of the panel in question. The panel size 

can be obtained from the appropriate Methods Manual or Panel Area Guide. 

Do not use individual panel, MET or paint times in isolation. The correct time will only be achieved when the total 

job time, including all work types, is used. 

Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire. RG19 4NR 

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