Autopia/Geek Idea: Paint Thickness Gauge Rental

[WaxAddict]

Paint Thickness Gauge Rental

Whadia think? Say, $20 for 1 week? If we had to - pay for the whole thing then return it, get (price - $20) back.

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[TroyScherer]

I don't know about $20. But I think its a great idea. Especially if you can rent the PosiTector 200 that would read individual layers and their thicknesses.



Ray, how is my trade in program coming along???

 

[adama31]

This does sound like a good idea =)

 

[WaxAddict]

i don't know about $20.

ok, $15

 

[Bunky]

Does that include postage to and from you?

 

[Stokdgs]

Paint Thickness Gauge Rental

Whadia think? Say, $20 for 1 week? If we had to - pay for the whole thing then return it, get (price - $20) back.

What Brand and Model Gauge ?

The most expensive one is over $2,000..

Dan F

 

[alexxxx89]

Could do something similar to Autozone... Pay a deposit of almost what it is worth up front, then receive a portion upon return of tool.

 

[WaxAddict]

Brand and model(s) up to whomever buys them (PBMG). I'd like to see a lower end and a better model available.

I really have no idea what rental fee would make sense. I just wanted to get the idea started.

Postage should be $6 for Priority Small Flat Rate box. A few bucks for handling. $8. Plus the rental fee.

 

[Paintxpert]

You know in the forty years I have been doing paint rejuvenation, I NEVER needed a paint thickness gauge....get in there do the car, take the money and move to the next one. I guess I just not getting it. I don't measure paint I polish it, rejuvenate it, perfect it, make it almost bullet proof and smooth even kissable says one of my female clients. WHO cares about how thick it is! I polish PRIMER if that all that is there. If I may suggest this as a waste of US dollars, lets be objective here. Be well!

 

[adama31]

You know in the forty years I have been doing paint rejuvenation, I NEVER needed a paint thickness gauge....get in there do the car, take the money and move to the next one. I guess I just not getting it. I don't measure paint I polish it, rejuvenate it, perfect it, make it almost bullet proof and smooth even kissable says one of my female clients. WHO cares about how thick it is! I polish PRIMER if that all that is there. If I may suggest this as a waste of US dollars, lets be objective here. Be well!

Well for those of us that don't have 40 years of experience, a tool that helps with the process can be helpful.

 

[RaysWay]

I love discussions like this. We're always open to ideas and suggestions.

 

[Justins00ss]

You know in the forty years I have been doing paint rejuvenation, I NEVER needed a paint thickness gauge....get in there do the car, take the money and move to the next one. I guess I just not getting it. I don't measure paint I polish it, rejuvenate it, perfect it, make it almost bullet proof and smooth even kissable says one of my female clients. WHO cares about how thick it is! I polish PRIMER if that all that is there. If I may suggest this as a waste of US dollars, lets be objective here. Be well!

I am with you on this one. But I do see the advantages, especially when wet sanding. Other than that. I would rarely use one.

 

[bswombaugh]

I am with you on this one. But I do see the advantages, especially when wet sanding. Other than that. I would rarely use one.

Its not as big of a deal if you know the history of the cars that you are working on. I deal with a lot of vehicles that I don't know the paint history. If their have been a number of previous corrections or repairs the paint may be getting dangerously thin. The only way to know that is to be able to actually measure it over several locations.

I consider it a must if I am going to be wet sanding. I also like to use it when I am trying to correct deeper defects or rids. It lets me know just how far that I can correct without getting myself into trouble. I consider it cheap insurance for my business .

 

[WaxAddict]

You know in the forty years I have been doing paint rejuvenation, I NEVER needed a paint thickness gauge....get in there do the car, take the money and move to the next one. I guess I just not getting it. I don't measure paint I polish it, rejuvenate it, perfect it, make it almost bullet proof and smooth even kissable says one of my female clients. WHO cares about how thick it is! I polish PRIMER if that all that is there. If I may suggest this as a waste of US dollars, lets be objective here. Be well!

I'm comming at this as a non-pro - just like detailing my cars and family. The gauge would let me know what my starting point was. Compare to other cars like mine - see if I'm getting dangerous on a corner or some panel. I'm the third owner, maybe somone used Bottle Of Rocks every Saturday?