Paint Depth Meter

**C. Charles Hahn** · 01-16-2002, 08:31 PM

I`ve never really paid much attention to detailing the underbody and wheel wells on my vehicles, but I`ve seen some where they have been done and it looks dramatically better...... whats best to use?

**Pats300zx** · 01-16-2002, 08:41 PM

On my show car I have used Griots Undercarriage Spray which is pretty good at detailing the undercarriage. For the wheel wells believe it or not, I use Pledge. Makes them shine pretty nice. Of course it won`t last long.

**BradE** · 01-16-2002, 08:52 PM

For wheel wells I really like 303 aerospace protectant. The only problem is it`s kinda expensive to be using in your wheel wells, it works nice for garage queens or show cars. For the daily driver an el-cheapo product like Armor All will work fine in in the wheel wells.

**Lemonxxs** · 01-16-2002, 08:53 PM

Wheel wells: I clean them with tire cleaner and a brush.

Then I get some cheapo tire protectant like STP or Armour all crap and spray it in there. I let it sit as I do all the wells then I come back and wipe off.

Yeah I use AA here but it is cost effective and helps prevent crud from sticking due to the silicone.

Ps I put an old towel over the towel when spraying so the tire does not get any on it.

**rstype** · 01-16-2002, 09:30 PM

During weekly washes, I just like to rinse it out with water and couple squirts of EF-HI cleaner. About every two months, I like to take off the wheels to clean the wells. I use an old wheel brush and all-purpose cleaner (like EF-HI) to get the majority of the gunk off, and then use a chenille wash pad with Dawn to get it squeaky clean. Dressing it with a PDMS dressing such as 303, Z-16 or Armor-All (new version) will help too.

As with the underbody, get yourself some ramps and EF-HI cleaner. NuFinish works great on all most of the metal parts.

Good luck!

**C. Charles Hahn** · 01-16-2002, 09:37 PM

thanks everyone for the replies....... on painted surfaces in wheel wells should I just wax like up top or what?

**rstype** · 01-16-2002, 09:40 PM

Yep, just wash it real well with Dawn and wax it. I prefer to use a paint cleanser or clay first to get rid of any contaminates before waxing it though.

**imported_wendell jarvis** · 09-28-2010, 09:38 AM

Is there a particular place to buy a Paint Depth meter thats affordable but still accurate?

**imported_RaskyR1** · 09-28-2010, 09:51 AM

HighLine Meter II is the best bang for the buck IMO. If you Google it you will see their web page...that`s where I got mine. $225

**imported_wendell jarvis** · 09-28-2010, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

HighLine Meter II is the best bang for the buck IMO. If you Google it you will see their web page...that`s where I got mine. $225

That is one that I saw also, kinda hoping for one a little less, but, I know the old saying too "You get what you pay for"

**imported_RaskyR1** · 09-28-2010, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by wendell jarvis

That is one that I saw also, kinda hoping for one a little less, but, I know the old saying too "You get what you pay for"

Yep. Marc from Autolavish can tell you all about them too.

**imported_kakeuter** · 09-28-2010, 10:44 AM

Concur, with Rasky. I have the Highline II Meter that runs about $225 on average. It`s a good meter to have before stepping up the game and getting the kind that costs over $1000.