Purchased a Paint Detective 8 paint thickness gauge
03-29-2009, 10:56 AM
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I ordered a Paint Detective 8 paint thickness gauge from their website: www.paintdetective.com
I made an order last Sunday and got it on Wednesday. I consider the delivery FAST, due to I live in Finland and normally shipping anything at all over here takes a week or so. And I also consider this a bargain; 198? = 213€ = 283$ including shipping. Before this purchase I thought these gadgets cost honey, but surprisingly you can have one relatively cheap! Of course I know it's a low-end gauge, but I think I'll be happy with it.
I do my own car detailing, and have done couple of someone other's rides too, and this little gauge will be more than welcome to be a part of my equipment!
I detailed my 530d last autumn and since that I've been bit worried about the paint thickness, especially on doors, where I had to use quite abrasive products with several passes. I thought I would see numbers like 80-90?m, but got 120-180?m. So I think I'm safe to continue the maintenance of the paint with annual light polishing.
All in all, I highly recommend this gadget for everyone who does his own detailing. Five stars from me!
I have bought/ordered lots of new detailing products and some modding stuff too, and will be changing my summer setup I think in a month, so I am VERY VERY VERY anxious about all this. And when the time comes, be prepared for my photoing spree
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I made an order last Sunday and got it on Wednesday. I consider the delivery FAST, due to I live in Finland and normally shipping anything at all over here takes a week or so. And I also consider this a bargain; 198? = 213€ = 283$ including shipping. Before this purchase I thought these gadgets cost honey, but surprisingly you can have one relatively cheap! Of course I know it's a low-end gauge, but I think I'll be happy with it.
I do my own car detailing, and have done couple of someone other's rides too, and this little gauge will be more than welcome to be a part of my equipment!
I detailed my 530d last autumn and since that I've been bit worried about the paint thickness, especially on doors, where I had to use quite abrasive products with several passes. I thought I would see numbers like 80-90?m, but got 120-180?m. So I think I'm safe to continue the maintenance of the paint with annual light polishing.
All in all, I highly recommend this gadget for everyone who does his own detailing. Five stars from me!
I have bought/ordered lots of new detailing products and some modding stuff too, and will be changing my summer setup I think in a month, so I am VERY VERY VERY anxious about all this. And when the time comes, be prepared for my photoing spree
!!!
03-29-2009, 11:32 AM
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Couldn't resist posting my just "detailed" detailing closet 
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Couldn't get everything visible here... And more stuff is coming!
...Forgive me
!Couldn't get everything visible here... And more stuff is coming!
...Forgive me
03-30-2009, 01:46 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='829847' date='Mar 29 2009, 02:32 PM
Couldn't resist posting my just "detailed" detailing closet !
Couldn't get everything visible here... And more stuff is coming!
...Forgive me
!Couldn't get everything visible here... And more stuff is coming!
...Forgive me
03-31-2009, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by schanE60' post='831096' date='Mar 31 2009, 01:11 AM
Damn, exactly what im looking for. a cheap alternative to measuring paint thickness...
Do they ship internationally?? Thanks
Do they ship internationally?? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='831568' date='Mar 31 2009, 07:07 AM
Well, they did ship it to Finland from UK, and I think they will ship to the States also. Email them or check their website.
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='831568' date='Mar 31 2009, 07:07 AM
Well, they did ship it to Finland from UK, and I think they will ship to the States also. Email them or check their website.
Let us know how it works, as I need one badly for a friend who locates tons of cars for me.
03-31-2009, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by z06bigbird' post='832383' date='Apr 1 2009, 06:35 AM
Let us know how it works, as I need one badly for a friend who locates tons of cars for me.
You can measure the paint in microns or mils. Check here.
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