Anyone take PTG reading on a 2009 A5?

[RaskyR1]

So I had a client stop by tonight for an estimate and the entire car measured in the 155-170 micron range, minus the front fenders, which for some reason both measured in the 90-100 micron range. No signs of a repaint and he`s the original owner. Door jambs were reading around 100 microns. I find this really odd and was wondering if anyone else has seen this before?





Thanks,

Rasky

[Thomas Dekany]

I did a new car prep on one a while back and the paint was in the higher range you posted. Don`t recall seeing anything out of the norm. It is weird. Contact AUDI? Maybe?

[Ron Ketcham]

Most likely some "port repair" was done to the vehicle.

[RaskyR1]

Most likely some "port repair" was done to the vehicle.



Definitely not a respray.



I think my PTG is acting up. Working on a new M3 now and the

aluminum hood is reading about 50 micron lower than the steel

Panels. Can anyone confirm if the A5 has aluminum fenders?



Thanks,

Rasky





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[Dan]

150-170 is high. The half dozen Audis I have metered have been in the 120-140 range.

[smokinfastlegen]

what PTG are you using? If the highline, change the batteries and see if that changes anything.

[RaskyR1]

what PTG are you using? If the highline, change the batteries and see if that changes anything.



It is the Highline II. The battery is new. Checking the shims it`s accurate on the steel disk but way off on the aluminum one...weird.





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[smokinfastlegen]

It is the Highline II. The battery is new. Checking the shims it`s accurate on the steel disk but way off on the aluminum one...weird.





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I had that when I first got the unit and played with it. I recalibrated it and it has worked perfectly.

[MarcHarris]

I`d say you`re likely looking at a difference in material. I think you`re right in thinking the fenders might not be steel. Don`t have an A5 around to test, but that`s what you`re likely looking at. As long as you`re not getting crazy readings on the fenders (high and low spots), but rather you`re getting consistent readings, I`d say you`re good to go.

[RaskyR1]

I`d say you`re likely looking at a difference in material. I think you`re right in thinking the fenders might not be steel. Don`t have an A5 around to test, but that`s what you`re likely looking at. As long as you`re not getting crazy readings on the fenders (high and low spots), but rather you`re getting consistent readings, I`d say you`re good to go.



That`s what I figured too....I think Greg said his Highline was acting up too if I remember correctly. You ever buy that Posi 200 yet Marc? :)

[MarcHarris]

That`s what I figured too....I think Greg said his Highline was acting up too if I remember correctly.



I know that the RS4 has aluminium fenders, and it really comes down to how are these babies painted






You ever buy that Posi 200 yet Marc? :)



Don`t know what you`re talking about.



http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr220/jacobbunyan/2003%20Ford%20Mustang%20Cobra/DSC01409.jpg



http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5983554496_6ab23e641c_b.jpg

[RaskyR1]

I know that the RS4 has aluminium fenders, and it really comes down to how are these babies painted









Don`t know what you`re talking about.



http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr220/jacobbunyan/2003%20Ford%20Mustang%20Cobra/DSC01409.jpg



http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5983554496_6ab23e641c_b.jpg



Lol! Jerk! :)





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[C. Charles Hahn]

Don`t know what you`re talking about.



:pout: Now you`ve made me jealous, Marc!

[Envious Eric]

Marc, I hate you!



Heck, I bought a highline II a year ago and still havent used it! I tried calibrating it so many times, I am either doing something wrong, or it just doesnt want to work! Maybe Ill get it done tomorrow with a call to the manufacture!

[Accumulator]

toyotaguy- Your experiences sound like mine with my PhaseII, getting perfectly consistent results seems virtually impossible and I`m often ready to chuck it in the trash. Even sent it back to them to have it checked out with minimal improvement :(