Gloss Meter

[Ronin47]

Looking to buy a gloss meter, only for vehicle paint and testing gloss of different polishes, lsp’s etc. My question is, how relevant is 20,60,85 degrees? Would a 60 degree meter suffice?

[Mike Phillips]

I think I remember Meguiar's had one and got rid of it.

The reason why is the a machine cannot take in all the elements of appearance that the human eyes can perceive.

Just sayin....

But for sure a cool marketing tool.

[TheSteelFoX]

I work in a paint lab, every batch is tested for gloss and although we have multiple gloss readers, we only read on 60 degree.

[PaulMys]

I think I remember Meguiar's had one and got rid of it.

The reason why is the a machine cannot take in all the elements of appearance that the human eyes can perceive.

Just sayin....

But for sure a cool marketing tool.

Funny, when I read the OP, I thought "My gloss meter is my eye". Lol

Not disparaging the OP's post in any way.........

[LSNAutoDetailing]

Larry C has a 60degree Elcometer and has a video on it. Wow spending $2k to say "that's shiny."

[Loach]

I've got one that measures at all three angles but the majority of my readings are on the 20° setting, I haven't tested much with the other angles. 20° is more suited for higher gloss surfaces, and 85° more for low gloss surfaces. 60° is a good all around angle and most of the gloss meters that are within a reasonable budget are measuring at 60°.

[fightnews]

I honestly thought people were joking when talking about gloss meters

[Ronin47]

I've got one that measures at all three angles but the majority of my readings are on the 20° setting, I haven't tested much with the other angles. 20° is more suited for higher gloss surfaces, and 85° more for low gloss surfaces. 60° is a good all around angle and most of the gloss meters that are within a reasonable budget are measuring at 60°.

So 60 is fine for car paint yeah?

[BudgetPlan1]

I honestly thought people were joking when talking about gloss meters

Way outta my league/budget but sure would be fun to have.

Appearance is such a subjective thing, especially when using a new product that 'appears' to add a new visual dimension to the surface.

[boomdone]

Larry C has a 60degree Elcometer and has a video on it. Wow spending $2k to say "that's shiny."

Well, some people spend that much chasing the newest wax/sealant/coating trying to find the 'shiniest' one on the planet. I'd never buy one but I could see it being useful for a manufacturer or detailer trying to provide objective claims.