Good electronic paint thickness gauge

Bill D

Bill D

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I'm interesting in investigating getting a good paint thickness gauge. I assume (hope) one in the $300 to $400 range is sufficient. I've noticed a few online including the one sold on autoint.com but am wondering what all of you pro detailers are using. Any feedback appreciated. Thanks.
 
Wow, quite pricey especially for infrequent use. If I'm even going to get one at all, I don't want to go beyond that price range. I definitely need to shop around/ inquire. Thanks any way though!
 
I'd like to find one that would work on aluminum...but I might end up getting a regular one (perhaps something like Superior Shine just snagged) for use on the Jag and the Caprice.
 
Bill



PDTA members get a discount on that AI model I think with the discount the price is around $328 . Don't hold me to that price.





Accumulator said:
I'd like to find one that would work on aluminum...but I might end up getting a regular one (perhaps something like Superior Shine just snagged) for use on the Jag and the Caprice.
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The multi metals models are pretty expensive . In the neighborhood of $700 + .
 
Ok, thanks guys, yeah I was eyeing ETG on Ebay. The mini ETG seems of interest.



Is ETG,in this price range, generally the most popular device? Thanks again!
 
ETG seems to be the most common/popular.

I have one. Quite pleased with it.



I addition to the obvious uses, think of it as a very effective marketing tool. Combine it with an infared thermometer, and a 30x microscope.



Show potential clients that you can actually analyze their paint... Very valuable.



(Betcha the 'other guys' in your town don't have one...)



Jim
 
You aim it at the paint to make sure the paint's not getting too hot when using a rotary. I believe the danger temperature is 115F
 
Also for us mobile guys we check the temp of the glass on the car before we wash it. If is too hot we risk cracking it if it has a chip or other defect in it already.
 
Superior Shine said:
Also for us mobile guys we check the temp of the glass on the car before we wash it. If is too hot we risk cracking it if it has a chip or other defect in it already.
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How hot is too hot? And if it is, what do you do?
 
We don't want to wet any glass that is over 100 degrees. It over 15 years of detailing, I have cracked two.



They both had a rock chip somewhere on the windshield and when cool water hit the glass it flexed and cracked.



We get the vehicle into the shade as soon as we can. We open the doors and let it cool down a bit. When we are ready to wash we mist the glass with the pressure washer.
 
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