[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Originally Posted by Pats300zx

I got mine the other day and I really like it. I calibrated it per the instructions and the enclosed calibration foil. The gauge will allow you to measure in mils or microns. I did some test readings and it worked great on my truck.

I think this gauge is perfect for me. I am a weekend warrior and most of my details are done on the side for several clients. Granted I will not be able to measure plastics or fiberglass. Most of my clients don't request graphs of their car or ask to keep them on file. This product will allow me to get a read on the condition of the clear coat and figure out abrasive I can go while safely preserving the paint finish.

Hey Pat,

Does this work on ferrous and non ferrous metals?

[Pats300zx]

Originally Posted by MotorCity

Hey Pat,

Does this work on ferrous and non ferrous metals?

I believe it does but I am not 100% certain.

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Originally Posted by Pats300zx

I believe it does but I am not 100% certain.

Ohh man.... anyway I can twist your arm to look at the manual when you get home??

[Shuskan3]

Originally Posted by MotorCity

Ohh man.... anyway I can twist your arm to look at the manual when you get home??

Go to the link on the first page... They have it where you can download the manual.

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Originally Posted by Shuskan3

Go to the link on the first page... They have it where you can download the manual.

I tried... the link wont work for me

[TROJAN]

I have this and compared it to the two other gauges i have and in microns was off by 2-4 everytime compared to the 600.00 an 1500.00 gauges i have just some imput cool to have around just remember give or take a few ha ha ha

[Denzil]

Great to hear your take TROJAN. It's nice to know there's a semi-decent PTG out there for less than $100.

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Originally Posted by TROJAN

I have this and compared it to the two other gauges i have and in microns was off by 2-4 everytime compared to the 600.00 an 1500.00 gauges i have just some imput cool to have around just remember give or take a few ha ha ha

was it plus or minus 2-4 microns?

[Nica]

Originally Posted by TROJAN

I have this and compared it to the two other gauges i have and in microns was off by 2-4 everytime compared to the 600.00 an 1500.00 gauges i have just some imput cool to have around just remember give or take a few ha ha ha

I'm curious, what are the other two gauges you have?

[budman3]

Originally Posted by MotorCity

was it plus or minus 2-4 microns?

Yes more info please Trojan. Was it a consistent amount or did it vary a lot? Say one gauge read 145 and the HF one read 147, did it always read 3 microns over? Also, I've heard it was very difficult to take a reading on the exact same spot, do you think that had to do with the variances?