Paint gauges

[Ryry11]

I'm looking to buy a paint gauge, but I am completely lost as to what I'm looking for. Detailing is my hobby, not my profession, so this isn't something ill be using day in and out. I'm definitely not looking to break the bank either. Preferably I'd like to spend as little as possible, obviously I realize they're not cheap at all, but would like to spend less than $200 if that's even possible. Does anybody have/know of a reliable brand that makes a reliable gauge? Again this is just for personal use. Any and all feedback is appreciated

[Rsurfer]

Google Highline paint gauge.

[psynx]

i just bought the highline paint gauge, for personal use i think 200-250 is very well priced. its a lil off gotta keep re calibrating it though is my only complain about it

[Rsurfer]

i just bought the highline paint gauge, for personal use i think 200-250 is very well priced. its a lil off gotta keep re calibrating it though is my only complain about it

Don't expect perfect numbers all the time.

[AutowerxDetailing]

Try searching a "popular auction site" for this: CM8801FN. I own one, it works perfectly. It looks almost exactly like the Highline Meter II. I would be willing to bet the internals are identical...

If you choose this model make sure you get the one that reads "FN" because there are cheaper ones that are only "F" or "N" which means they don't measure coatings on all types of metals. The "FN" unit will measure Ferromagnetic and Non-Ferromagnetic surfaces.

[Ryry11]

[QUOTE=psynx;787744]i just bought the highline paint gauge, for personal use i think 200-250 is very well priced. its a lil off gotta keep re calibrating it though is my only complain about it[/QUOTE
How do you recalibrate it and how do you know it's off?

[swanicyouth]

I bought this one on EBay for $110 bucks. Seems to work well. I use it infrequently, so each use requires a quick calibration.

[FUNX650]

Just about the time a person may feel comfortable using their "price-point choice" of
magnetic, eddy current (or a combination of both) EPTG's...

They may realize that many OEM's do not use 'metals' for many vehicle components...
Such as: bumpers and mirrors. (Many horrific-tales of CC-gaffs on bumpers)

Also...
One may also be confronted with vehicles that are mostly comprised of painted plastics, resins, and composites panels.

What, then, is the remedy for measuring the paint-film thicknesses applied to'Non-Metal' vehicle panels??

-The price-points of reliable ultrasonic paint thickness gauges (UPTG) vary from ~ $2,000-$4,000!!



Bob

[Rsurfer]

[quote=Ryry11;787811]

i just bought the highline paint gauge, for personal use i think 200-250 is very well priced. its a lil off gotta keep re calibrating it though is my only complain about it[/QUOTE
How do you recalibrate it and how do you know it's off?

By using the shims that comes with the gauge.

[Kevin Cullen]

What about the Defelsko PosiTest DFT Combo Electronic Paint Thickness Gauge? It is $695.00. Is it reliable and accurate? AG sells this brand so I am assuming it is of good quality. Who ever has one please comment on it. Thanks.