Paint Meter/Thickness Gauges! - Page 12

dk10438 · 10-19-09, 12:44

Hi
I'm looking to buy a paint meter but the purpose is simply to check to see if a car has had any paint work. So I'm thinking something that the auto auction guys use would be sufficient. What is the final verdict on budget units like the highline or the Paint Gage FNF?

yakky · 10-19-09, 05:15

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Originally Posted by dk10438

Hi
I'm looking to buy a paint meter but the purpose is simply to check to see if a car has had any paint work. So I'm thinking something that the auto auction guys use would be sufficient. What is the final verdict on budget units like the highline or the Paint Gage FNF?

Much like the 12 mile long leather care thread, there doesn't seem to be any consensus. Many people are happy with their Highlines, but a lot of clones (or maybe even the same unit relabled?) have come out since and are below the $100 range. I love mine and can't imagine being without it now, its been great for detailing and used car shopping.

dk10438 · 10-19-09, 06:19

so you like the highline and haven't had any issues with it?? Which ones are under a hundred bucks??

yakky · 10-19-09, 08:11

I haven't had any issues, but then again, I have only used it on a little more than half a dozen cars. The ones under $100 were from Harbor Freight if I remember correctly.

Harbor Freight Coating Thickness Gauge?