Why Coating Thickness Gauge So Important?

Measuring the thickness of the paint is often overlooked when going for an inspection of a vehicle during a used car auction. We all check how the engine is running, what the suspension is like and how the brakes work but you don't really know all about the car without checking the thickness of the paint.

>>>Here are top reasons why you need a coating thickness gauge:

• To check for past accident damage or repair history– Accident damage is a major issue on cars. Many owners or sellers will try to hide the fact that their vehicle has been in an accident or will try and downplay the severity of the accident. A paint thickness gauge will show you any discrepancies in the thickness of a car’s paint or coating. so that you can check if the vehicle has been repainted or repaired at any point.
• To appraise the car value in its own worth and save money – Hidden away accident history or rust repairs of a car will greatly reduce its real value and increase its possibility of repair down the road, a paint thickness meter becomes extremely useful to prevent you buying a overpaid for a used car.
• To measure and monitor clear coat removed while sanding and buffing automotive paint – A paint thickness gauge will help auto detailers, auto body shop, collision technician, workshop, and etc to test and measure how much clear coat has been removed.