Why Is a Coating Thickness Gauge So Important?

Measuring the thickness of the paint is often overlooked when going for an inspection of a vehicle.

We all check how the engine is running, what the suspension is like and how the brakes work but checking the thickness of the paint can tell you a lot about a car.

>>>Here are the person who we advise to use this paint depth meter:

?? Who is buying a used car this will give you a warning if there are any issues or inconsistencies so if you measure two different panels.

?? You can negotiate the pri.ce or you may just decide not to buy that car and go for something that’s original.

?? If you are a detailer or you like to detail your own cars or work on older cars.

?? If you are concerned with the thickness of the paint primer and/or filler when purchasing a car.

>>>Here are some reasons why you should use a coating thickness gauge:

1. To check for past accident damage ? Accident damage is a major issue on cars. Many owners or sellers will try to hide the fact that their vehicle has been in an accident or will try and downplay the severity of the accident. A paint thickness gauge will be able to show you any discrepancies in the thickness of a car’s paint or coating. This means that you can check if the vehicle has been resprayed or repaired at any point.
2. To check for rust or rust repairs ? This sort of ties in with the above but is equally as important. Rust is a major issue on cars. If you find an area where the paint is a different thickness or where the gauge doesn’t work at all, it may indicate past or present rust problems. Rust or bodged rust repairs can be a death sentence for vehicles, so use a coating thickness gauge.
3. To show the owner or seller you mean business ? If you show up to an inspection with all the right tools a seller will probably be a bit more forthcoming with information. They may not want to be caught out lying about problems with the car. Bringing a coating gauge thickness tool along to an inspection shows that you mean business and are prepared to thoroughly check the vehicle.
4. To save you money ? While we can’t promise that a paint thickness gauge will save you money, it can save you from buying a lemon. As we wrote above, accident and rust problems can be a major issue and can be the death sentence for a car. A coating thickness gauge could save you from buying a lemon, saving you money down the line.

2023 NEWEST VDIAGTOOL VC300 COATING THICKNESS GAUGE

?? Digital HD Display & 360° Rotated Screen

• Unlike other items, this coating thickness gauge has color-screen, which can show the data clearly, you can also set background color (Black, Blue, Orange) and brightness to get more comfortable reading.
• The 360° rotated screen of this paint thickness gauge allows you to read the data easily from any angles!.

?? Highly Sensitive Fe & NFe Probe

• This paint depth gauge adopts the precision probe which can identify magnetic metal substrate (Ferrous) and non-magnetic metal substrate (Aluminum) automatically, the coating thickness data will be measured quickly and accurately!

?? Single & Continuous Measurement / Zero & Basic Calibration

• You can use single (sng)/continuous (ctn) measurement of this coating thickness inspection tools, you will get the data trend graph in the screen, it will help you to do the data analysis. If you turn on the μm/mil unit, the 2 units results will appear on the screen at the same time.
• To get more accurate value, please do the calibration before testing.

?? 1500 Groups Data Storage & Threshold Reminder

• It is known as "Data Storage Library", the most special function in the market! You can browse, save or clear data when you want.
• You can set the thickness alarm value, when the measured value is above high limit or below low limit, the value will turn red and the corresponding icon will appear.

?? Voice Prompt and USB Rechargeable

• If you set the measuring mode to single instead of continuous it takes one measurement instead of multiple and the voice matches the number on the screen every time.
• Built-in battery so that you can use it more conveniently.
• Set the automatic shut off time after no operation for 2/5/10/30 minutes or never.

How to Judge if a car has been repainted?

>>>A coating thickness gauge meter is an incredibly useful tool for car inspections.

>>>Being able to measure the thickness of the paint on a car can help you determine if it has been in an accident, suffered from rust or had some other issue.

>>>Purchasing a paint thickness gauge could save you money and time when inspecting a vehicle.

?? Using this car coating thickness meter is extremely easy. All you have to do is turn it on and simply press it against the paint and wait until the measurement is displayed, then you can move on to the next test point. (Stay Vertical)

>>>Always asked yourself if the used car you are trying to buy was previously in an accident?

• The thickness of the original car paint is between 100-200um (4-7 mils).
• If you have some paint that you are measuring and it goes from really low to really high in the same area you know there has been damage.
• Or if you go from panel to panel and you will see a big difference in the number that you are measuring then you know that panel has been most likely painted.

Easy Calibration Methods Which Can Be Done By Yourself!

1. Basic Calibration:

a. Enter calibration menu and select basic calibration.

b. Put the calibration standard foils, press this paint thickness gauge onto substrate when the arrow is down, and remove it when the arrow is up, from 50μm to 1500μm thickness accordingly.

c. "Calibration Completed" will show up at the bottom of the screen and it will return to the previous interface.

d. After the calibration is complete, you can go back to measurement interface and perform measurement.

2. Zero Calibration:

a. Enter calibration menu and select zero calibration.

b. Keep pressing this automotive paint depth gauge onto the substrate, it will do the zero calibration automatically.

c. "Calibration Completed" will show up at the bottom of the screen and it will return to the previous interface.

d. After calibration is complete, you can go back to measurement interface and perform measurements.

Magnetic and non-magnetic metal base calibration do not affect each other, so please do them separately.