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10/20/2026

What’s in the Spray Booth: Tesla Model Y Deck Lid and Door - In this video, we take you inside our spray booth to show off a Tesla Model Y door and deck lid that we’ve just blended. We also highlight a brand-new bumper and share why we love our spacious spray booth, featuring Glasurit 90 Line paint. In this video, we take you inside our spray booth to show off a Tesla Model Y door and deck lid that we’ve just blended. We also highlight a brand-new bumper and share why we love our spacious spray booth, featuring Glasurit 90 Line paint.

10/20/2026

Estimator Pro Tip #8: Adjacent Panel Repair for Welded Parts - We talk about estimator pro tip number eight, focusing on adjacent panel repair when replacing a welded part like a quarter panel. We explain that every connected panel—such as the outer wheelhouse, rear body panel, tail light pocket, upper roof rail, and lower rocker—needs repair, cleaning, prep, and paint on both sides. We emphasize aiming for at least 50% of the replacement time for these adjacent panels, and share that some estimators go after 100% additional time. We also discuss applying this to a B pillar replacement and invite comments from those who get paid for this work. QuarterPanelReplacement BPillarRepair DRP RefinishTime StructuralAdhesive AutoBodyTips

10/20/2026

Day 39: Become a P Page Expert to Transform Your Auto Body Career We’re on day 39 of our daily posting journey, and today I’m sharing how to truly excel in auto body estimating. I emphasize that you can’t just get the answers—you need to learn the P pages inside and out to teach adjusters and get paid for your work. With 71 days left in 2026, I encourage you to become a P page expert and change your career trajectory. I’m here to help through daily lives and social media, so let’s make it happen together. PPageExpert AutoBodyShop ProfessionalDevelopment

10/20/2026

Estimator Pro Tip #7: Mastering Part Codes for Efficiency - In this video, I share estimator pro tip number seven, focusing on the importance of part codes, or presets, in CCC. I explain that having 50 is not enough, 100 is good, 200 is high-level, and 300 is exceptional. I discuss three common ways to organize them: by manufacturer, by part, or by insurance company, and emphasize setting them up once to save time and trigger reminders. I also give a specific example with Teslas, like pulling the frunk for bumper R&I, and encourage viewers to comment on how many presets they have and how they organize them. Tesla InsuranceEstimates Efficiency

10/20/2026

Daily Gratitude Video for October 20th - In today’s daily gratitude video for October 20th, I want to thank all of our past clients for referring your friends and colleagues. We owe our success to you. Thank you for your support. Success

10/19/2026

Estimator Pro Tip #6: Get Paid for Backing Plates Or Sleeves - In this video, I share estimator pro tip number six: getting paid for creating backing plates when replacing panels like quarter panels, rockers, or roof rails. I emphasize that this is a non-included operation and the charge should vary based on the difficulty and size. I ask viewers if they’re getting paid for this and if insurance companies are pushing back, inviting comments. InsuranceClaims EstimatingTips

10/19/2026

State Farm’s Dirty Secret: How They Manipulated Repair Times for 16 Years - I share a true story from 16 years ago about a State Farm adjuster who revealed their area manager required them to request reductions on repair times from CCC and Mitchell, which I believe has contributed to the low repair times we still see today. I encourage viewers to comment with their own experiences with insurance companies. CCC Mitchell InsuranceFraud ConsumerRights TruthInInsurance

10/19/2026

Estimator Pro Tip #5: Welder and Riveter Setup Times - In this video, I share auto body estimating tip number five, focusing on welder setup, spot welder setup, and riveter setup—all non-included operations that require time. I emphasize the importance of performing weld destruction tests and setting up riveters for different rivet types. I typically allocate about one hour of structural time for these setups, and I discuss how to justify this to insurance companies using I-CAR literature. I also note that payment varies by region and insurer, and I invite viewers to share their experiences in the comments. StructuralTime ICAR CollisionRepair InsuranceTips BodyShop

10/19/2026

Thank You to Our Clients for Your Referrals - We’re starting our day with gratitude here at Real Auto Body. Today, October 19th, we want to thank all our past clients for referring your friends and family. Your support is the reason for our success, and we truly appreciate it. CommunitySupport

10/19/2026

Day 38: Growing The Real Auto Body & Sharing Industry Knowledge - Today marks day 38 of our journey to keep The Real Auto Body the number one auto body shop on this platform. We’re focused on growing our account, sharing decades of knowledge for free, and educating estimators and managers to push the collision repair industry forward. I’m learning new things every day, even from our followers and new colleagues across the country. We gained a thousand new followers last week, and I’m grateful for all of you. I’m posting every day, and we’ve been doing lives for seven days straight on Instagram and TikTok to answer your questions. Thank you to all our new followers and past clients for your referrals—we owe our success to you. DailyPost LiveQandA Gratitude

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