Paint Gauge for Cheap?

Is this like those expensive paint gauges? I'm not sure but I wanted to share. Not a bad price considering others out there, though i'm sure it's not as great.

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This has been posted a couple times, nobody has used it... It would be a hell of a deal if it works.

 

Ah sorry. Guess I shoulda used the search feature. Maybe i'll pick it up and see if it works and then share it with everyone. Though, I think i'd need a real paint gauge to see if theres a huge/minor difference in the readings.

 

See if you can find someone in your area with an expensive gauge, meet up with them and do some comparisons.

 

If I remember correctly it was the acurasy that makes this gauge cheap...but I can't remember exactly. I remember the last post about this gauge and something about the acurasy but that's about all

If you purhcase the gauge adriankeith do a review and give us your feed back, I'd love to hear your feed back on it and yes like jshillin said it would be great if you could compare it to another gauge.

Oh if you go a head and purchase it make sure you can get your money back, you never know that's all.

 

I am picking one up today...Ill let you know how it is. It's on sale for $69.99 and I have a 15% off coupon.

I used this one this past weekend and I was pretty impressed with it. Its not a Posi but it might fit the need for the amount of work I am doing.

 

Look forward to your feed back Pats :thumb:

 

Any updates on this?

 

Mine has been on backorder. It should be here this week. I have use it with another detailer. Its a great tool for the money.

 

A person on AGO just did a review on one, with very good, accurate results ...

 

Link?

 

someone needs to compare it with the dft combo.

 

Thats all I am waiting on before I take the plunge...

 

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im going to jump on this one guys.. ill let you know how it works.. hey Phil (DB) .. maybe we can meet up and compare these gauges from the one you have...i can pick up some goodies also.. hehe

 

Cool, looks like I'm gonna have to order one in the next few weeks...

 

Hmm I'd like to see the reviews for teh HF one.

 

Click on link in post #14

 

Any updates on this from our guys?

 

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.