Paint Meters- Waste of time?

[dlmrun2002]

I am getting different opinions on paint meters. I really am looking to getting a read on the clear coat thickness instead of the "total paint' thickness for detailing purposes and I really don't see how a paint meter can read separate layer readings. Thanks in advance.

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[Len]

I am getting different opinions on paint meters. I really am looking to getting a read on the clear coat thickness instead of the "total paint' thickness for detailing purposes and I really don't see how a paint meter can read separate layer readings. Thanks in advance.

dlm ny country

The only way a magnetic gauge can do the job would be to measure before and after the clear goes on then subtract the before reading from the after reading. I believe that the same would be true for an electronic device but I've never used one so I don't know for sure.

[dlmrun2002]

I'll safe my money then. I was looking for some help in detailing some thin coated factory paint jobs. Thanks Len.
dlm

[Len]

I'll safe my money then. I was looking for some help in detailing some thin coated factory paint jobs. Thanks Len.
dlm

You're right, save your money because a magnetic gauge is only going to measure all of the coating that is on the metal. The total thickness of the primer, base and clear will be measured.

[TOGWT]

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An extract from the article“Paint Thickness Gauge (PTG)” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ml#post1454624 I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know