Paint thickness gauge

[kidology]

As above what are the best for a novice to use. Im not looking for 100 pound plus , i have machined 2 cars to date an octavia Vrs and my present car.

I noticed they were different to correct, the Vrs more so but that was black. Both done with a rupes Da 15mm throw.. 

[BTS22]

As above what are the best for a novice to use. Im not looking for 100 pound plus , i have machined 2 cars to date an octavia Vrs and my present car.

I noticed they were different to correct, the Vrs more so but that was black. Both done with a rupes Da 15mm throw..

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=391075091491&alt=web

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[kidology]

Thanks for that have you used the gauge yourself.

[BTS22]

Thanks for that have you used the gauge yourself.

Yes I have one. It's perfectly fine. Very accurate.

Won't measure plastic panels though but none of the well known ones do. Have to pay big money for that!

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[devonutopia]

I use a Paint Detective.  Very good machine.  I forget what it cost but it was something like £150 in a group deal.

[kidology]

Does the unit have to be registered to use. Had a look on utube see there is a cd, is that to load into the devise. { BTS22 }

[samuir1974]

+1 for Paint Detective PD8

I managed to pick up a used example for £90.

Had it about 3 years now and very useful.

[KarlvRS1991]

+1 for Paint Detective PD8

I managed to pick up a used example for £90.

Had it about 3 years now and very useful.

I borrowed Ste' PDG last weekend and is a great bit of kit. So very easy to use & very clear. Well recommended.

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[BTS22]

Does the unit have to be registered to use. Had a look on utube see there is a cd, is that to load into the devise. { BTS22 }

No its just got the manual on and stuff. You don't really need it.

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[MozzieOwner]

If you can, borrow one.

 

Saves money if your only using it for the odd car a year.

[vRSRobT]

I have a paint detective PD8 and used it for 6+ years on various cars, just ensure you calibrate it to get an accurate reading