Hidden damage can sometimes hide too well to be seen with a naked eye and that’s where a Paint Thickness Gauge comes in handy!
A paint thickness gauge, also known as Paint Meter is a device that allows you to measure coating thickness on metallic surfaces of a car. You may not be willing to pay some $100 to $500 for a device you have been living happily without; however, if used properly when examining a car it could prove to be well worth its price. Digital coating thickness gauges like Elcometer 311 are ideal to measure coating thickness on metallic surfaces (steel & aluminium). By measuring car paint thickness you can easily detect traces of bodywork, hidden damage or respray. Finding anything of the above you can either walk away from a car or seriously negotiate the price. You can check out the video below to see how fast and easy a car coating inspection can be with a paint meter in hand. So, once again, looking for a used car a paint thickness gauge may be well worth investing in. Be patient and take time to closely examine a car if it seems like a good deal to you.
Another thing you can do to save yourself from buying a beat-up piece of disappointment is to check the VIN (vehicle identification number). You can either go for CARFAX® which despite being a paid service can provide you with an extensive report on a vehicle you are interested in
