Just got an Highline II PTG

Discussion in 'Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes' started by cptzippy, Apr 12, 2012.

  1. cptzippy

    cptzippy Jedi Nuba

    So as to make sure I don't have to repaint my old Jag of unknown paint history. Now I just have to figure out how to use it? :shead: Any tips?
     
  2. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    Pretty simple. Just hold it to the paint, pressed all the way up to it. once it beeps, read the measurement. These read metal panels only, not plastic or fiberglass.
    Good luck and enjoy it. Wise investment.
     
  3. CG6Lemon

    CG6Lemon New Member

    when you open the eyeglass looking case take out one of the circular metal looking things along with the 4 plastic strips and place each one on top of the circular metal. to turn on the HL place the tip on top of anything then it will make a beep sound and show you the readings for each strip to double check it's accuracy.
     
  4. Bunky

    Bunky DB Forum Supporter

    Woo hoo!!!!
     
  5. cptzippy

    cptzippy Jedi Nuba

    Got to use it today for the first time on my Jag. Just did some random testings on each panel to get a rough idea.

    Hood - 159 microns
    Left Front Fender - 263
    Right Front Fender - 231
    Driver Door - 480 (car fax had said it had had a repair there)
    Passenger Door - 222
    Left rear fender - 281
    Right rear fender - 205
    Trunk - 177

    So do you notice anything from these numbers? Is Jaguar paint from this era usually this thick?

    I guess the good news is that I have plenty to work with
     
  6. Legacy99

    Legacy99 Wax on..Wax off

    Wow, that's some healthy readings. Did you try measuring your door jams to compare?
     
  7. cptzippy

    cptzippy Jedi Nuba

    Got in the range of 80 microns on the jams but they are just color primed - or so I've been told. I'm thinking that these Jags aren't robot painted so the paint would be thicker. I know, for instance, that they don't use two part urethane clear.
     

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