SCRS Quick Tip: Breakpoints and Edges

Understanding where a refinish should begin and end isn’t a small detail - it’s essential to quality and warranty compliance. In this video, Gary and Kris discuss how to properly define a natural panel break and why the refinish process must carry fully to the edge of a panel to meet paint manufacturer and OEM expectations. The conversation highlights an important responsibility repairers have: delivering a warrantable repair. That may mean refinishing an entire unit side, roof, or adjoining panels when required to ensure durability, appearance, and OEM alignment. While shortcuts are sometimes pressured, they rarely meet the standard necessary for long-term performance or customer protection. By training technicians, relying on paint manufacturer guidance, and establishing consistent refinishing standards across the facility, shops can confidently navigate these decisions and maintain trusted repair outcomes. This video was filmed at the I-CAR Training Center in Appleton, WI. If you found this video helpful, please like, share, and comment below. To learn more about SCRS or to join as a member, visit www.scrs.com