Paint Meter/Thickness Gauges!

**ThEGuN1** · 07-16-2007, 11:39 PM

any updates so far? This is a ressurected thread I would really like to know.

**SuperBee364** · 07-17-2007, 12:30 AM

Just a tag... nothing to see here...

**tod071** · 07-17-2007, 01:32 AM

I`d also like to hear an update on these gauges. 1bluecls, lecchilo, tdekany...was it "money well spent", or a "should`ve gotten something else"? I woudn`t mind getting a paint gauge especially for ss paint and higher end cars.

**Todd@RUPES** · 08-17-2007, 04:02 AM

Out of curiosity, has anybody noticed a thicker reading after a coat of LSP?

**the other pc** · 08-17-2007, 12:00 PM

If they did it was due to variability in measurement technique, not from the thickness of wax.

The thickness of a layer of wax is way, way, way smaller than the ability of any paint thickness meter to read.

PC.

**Woob** · 08-18-2007, 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by the other pc

If they did it was due to variability in measurement technique, not from the thickness of wax.

The thickness of a layer of wax is way, way, way smaller than the ability of any paint thickness meter to read.

PC.

Yes and the sensitivity of the meter will counter the difference in measurement.

**Greg Nichols** · 12-20-2007, 03:23 PM

Bump.....the price is even lower now.

Originally Posted by lecchilo

oh and I found it here...

Coating Thickness Gages

is that it? seems like a great price compared to what you paid

**Greg Nichols** · 01-07-2008, 11:28 PM

To add to this really good thread.

While I was searching for my own PTG, I came across this web site..........they have many of the PTG mentioned in various threads.

Gardco :: Dry Film Thickness

Hope this helps

**sly** · 01-11-2008, 10:15 AM

has anyone uesd HighLine Paint Thickness Meter Gauge? it`s the most cheapest price in market right now(249$ at ebay). i want to have one too but i just have no idea where it made from is it durable or not???etc. if yr guy farmiliar with it, pls review it for me!

**Greg Nichols** · 01-11-2008, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by sly

has anyone uesd HighLine Paint Thickness Meter Gauge? it`s the most cheapest price in market right now(249$ at ebay). i want to have one too but i just have no idea where it made from is it durable or not???etc. if yr guy farmiliar with it, pls review it for me!

I`ve not used it, but pretty sure it only reads steel and not aluminum. I can`t find detailed specs on this brands. i.e. accuracy, if it rounds, precision, etc.

**gmblack3** · 01-11-2008, 11:06 AM

I am looking at getting a PosiTest DFT. They list for $695 but can be found for less.

**Greg Nichols** · 01-11-2008, 12:11 PM

I am heavly leaning towards the Phase II 3550, from Coating Thickness Gages lists for 445$ The dual metal reading, very good accuracy and high precision.

**sly** · 01-13-2008, 02:10 AM

`actuall i want to buy product from PosiTest too but it\`s seem very expensive! like,PosiTest DFT,PosiTector 200 Series this tool very usedful for car detailer like us. \r\n\r\ni just start business in Thailand. Most of the tool i used have to import form US. so, i try to looking for a good price and good perform. if your guy have anything for advice, Please don\`t hisitate! Thanks`

**carcat1** · 02-14-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sly

has anyone uesd HighLine Paint Thickness Meter Gauge? it\`s the most cheapest price in market right now(249$ at ebay). i want to have one too but i just have no idea where it made from is it durable or not???etc. if yr guy farmiliar with it, pls review it for me!

\r\n\r\nI have seen a few people with it at dealer auctions. From what they tell me, it works better than all of the paint meters under $500. The HighLine Paint Meter Gauge has a website at Paint Meter, Paint Gauge - HighLineMeter.com and according to the description, it is supported by the Elcometer people. As most of you know, Elcometer is the most reputable paint gauge company around and their \`orange\` 311 Milgage is very popular among car professionals. For $249.99, the HighLine Paint Thickness Meter Gauge is definitely the best deal out there.`

**Greg Nichols** · 02-20-2008, 06:12 PM

^^^^

While the above meter sounds great please consider the error % and the interval reading in both mils and um. I`ve noticed this company does not post that info, I`ve emailed them for more info. If all things are equal the highline might be a consideration. However you usually get what you pay for, and I think the accuaracy will be less than the PTG by Phase II 3550.

Greg