What Is A Paint Thickness Gauge? Do You Need One?

NexDiag NexPTG Professional Paint Thickness Gauge. In this episode, I review the NexPTG Professional, a tool that allows you to get an accurate reading of the paint thickness, with a movable head that allows for precise measurements on concave and convex surfaces.
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The NexPTG Professional paint thickness gauge connects via Bluetooth to a dedicated application, allowing you to analyze your readings and save and export readings by body panel, creating detailed reports of paint thickness in specific sections, and average paint thickness overall.
Works on all steel, zinc plated steel and aluminum painted surfaces. The resolution of measurements is 1 μm (0.04 mils). The wireless transmission is done via Bluetooth 4.0 LE. And is supported on iOS and Android devices. NexDiag is a Polish company.
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[@PanTheOrganizer]

🔥 For more quality detailing products visit: bit.ly/3BiPe3o ⬇️🔶 LINKS TO THE PAINT THICKNESS GAUGE MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️⬇️ 🇺🇸 For people in USA: NexDiag NexPTG Professional: bit.ly/3IXCjCg Less expensive option: amzn.to/3sFCVHx 🇨🇦 For people in Canada: NexDiag NexPTG Professional: bit.ly/34waUIO Less expensive option: amzn.to/3Km9wbr 🇬🇧 For people in the UK: NexDiag NexPTG Professional: amzn.to/3rsNQ6G Less expensive option: amzn.to/3sGSVZG 🇫🇷 For people in France: NexDiag NexPTG Professional: amzn.to/3GtaOPh Less expensive option: amzn.to/3ILFwFw Watch more of my videos: ✅ Paint polishing 101 - Everything You Need To Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6TXhXiMfLKCiqs ✅ Paint polishing tutorial for beginners: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmPUm4Jrrb-NaKc

[@404notfound.....]

The best tutorial I have seen yet on automotive paint gages. This is the first device I reach for before any paint correction or even looking at a used car. Even brand new vehicles are panel repaints. I have seen up to 18 mil and even 50 mil indicating body filler. Excellent video pan! 👍🇨🇦

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! I thought it was a much needed video too. 😁👍🏻

[@scottbarnwell512]

As always, excellent video production and great information. However, the actual gauge seems like a $200 solution when a $75 solution would suffice and be less complicated (no app, no bluetooth).

[@nomad509]

I really wish these worked on plastic because 90% of my exterior is not metal. Definitely an educational video that everyone should know about!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

There are some way more expensive units that can read thickness on plastics if memory serves me right.

[@neilwalker5041]

I bought this gauge a year ago from CSW and this is a valuable tool which is a must have. What I am slacking on is saving reports and trying to decide which software to use for keeping a database. Thank you for the video.

[@juniorpalomino1210]

Omg! Thank you so much Pan! I was waiting for a video like this. I wasn’t sure about it and don’t know much of the use for it and once I saw you uploaded this video. I knew I would well informed. 🙌🙌

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Oscar!

[@michaelditucci9676]

Pans the best, very informative with all videos, good stuff.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@J1Z06]

In typical Pan fashion, explanation was perfectly done. I need one of these. It's cheap insurance compared to going through. Thanks for the mid week video! Be well, keep up the good work.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@J1Z06]

@@PanTheOrganizer 😬😬😎😎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎

[@ronayotte3571]

I have that gauge. It was one of the best investments I made in my detailing venture. I coated a brand new Mazda CX-5 that had 2.5 to 3 mils average. Another car I detailed had close to 10 mils of paint. the coast of this gauge is far less expensive than burning through a paint finish and having to have it redone!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

👍🏻

[@mann8254]

Great video Pan thanks, I think it's my first time to see a review of a paint gauge in such depth greart video 👌🥇

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Mann!

[@interceptor7905]

Exactly what I needed!

[@lisakaye75]

Just placed an order for this PTG. You are a wealth of information. I can't thank you enough.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

My pleasure Lisa. I hope you used the links I provided in the description as it helps support the channel. 👍🏻

[@lisakaye75]

@@PanTheOrganizer Hey Pan, Yes I did use your link and purchased the NEXPTG. I want to test the paint per your recommendations to make sure I have enough paint to work with before proceeding with more paint correcting. Then I will protect the paint. Thank you for all you do. You are a huge help to all who subscribe to your channel.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the positive feedback! It feels nice to have viewer appreciation like yours, for all the time and effort I put into making my videos.

[@leeumney7675]

I've had the NexPTG Pro for about a year now, I won't polish a car without checking it first, better to be safe than sorry. The report feature is great too, it can be used on used cars to show owners where repairs have most probably been done.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@mayrondelacruzperez5893]

Very useful love it this is what I need it. Thank you pan for checking this products and recommending.🔥🔥🔥

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You are so welcome! How did you discover my channel by the way Mayron? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 835,000 subscribers and 105 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

[@michellekempfsu]

Woooow! What an amazing, informative and educational video. You knocked this one out of the park and made a homerun!!! Very, very cool! Well done!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@adamlyman8293]

Thanks Pan! This is just the video I needed to see.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@philtaylor9038]

Great video Pan, When checking paint thickness I was told the panel edges are always thin so you should do these parts by hand, not with a DA Polisher. I suppose this should be based on the age of the vehicle's previous owner care and model.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

That's not quite true. You would have to be careful around edges with a rotary type polisher (mainly used by professionals) as they could burn the edge at high speed. But for 99% of people, a dual action polisher is recommended and totally safe even on edges. You would really have to do something stupid for 15 minutes spinning on the same exact spot before being worried of burning through the clear coat.

[@ceerock8088]

Just ordered one. Crazy how paints getting thinner and polishing machines and compound’s getting more advance.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Enjoy! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 820,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

[@KonstaNykanen]

Exactly the information I needed regarding paint polishing! I'm planning on purchasing my first ever DA polisher and going over my car before ceramic coating it. Paint thickness gauge might come in handy, but I think I'm good because my car has never been polished. Thank you Pan once again for all the great tips and tricks!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Konsta!

[@darnellwhitfield716]

Hey Pan I have a video suggesting for you. Could you do a video on lights for a paint correction I remember you did a review on the scan grip But I’m actually talking about like, light placement by having a light on the ground and then another one at an angle when you’re doing paint correction and ceramic coating something like that and about lights in your work Bay Area

[@iwayned]

Aha! Yes that is the information I am looking for. thank you Pan.

[@SHNAKZ69]

Just ordered one of these, can’t wait to get it in! Thanks Pan for all the amazing content! I’ve learned soo much watching your channel!👍

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback! What’s your favourite video on my channel so far?

[@SHNAKZ69]

They are all great, so far I’d say any of the direct product comparisons are my favorite, it really helps me decide on what to try next. It’s how I got turned on the turtle wax one and done compound and the hybrid wax. Great stuff!

[@danielsautodetailing4790]

Man! You did it again great video! Thank you.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@bowman.e2104]

Your the BEST pan 🙌🏻

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks man! 🙏🏻

[@samisalloum6575]

Hi, Thank you so much for your helpful video! I did paint correction to my 2022 Altima recently and the guy told me ,after he's done and used the gauge, that the thickness in the corrected area is bigger than the other parts of the car, saying that's because during the first correction, that a dealership did for my car, they probably repainted the damage area. Do you think that makes sense? Another question if you don't mind: does the gauge only measure the thickness of the clear coat, or the paint as well? Does the higher number mean more thickness? Thank you so much in advance! Sami

[@muscleman6255]

Thankyou for showing this Gauge very helpful .

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@Gltydave]

PLEASE DROP THE REMAINING DETAILING 101 VIDEOs! THANK YOU FOR GRACING US WITH YOUR KNOWLEDGE. 😀

[@PanTheOrganizer]

There are a few that were already available like how to wash your car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXzSm2igZ6qma7c How to clean your glass: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmq3ZqWNYrqDaKc And more coming this month, so stay tuned.

[@randyrockwell6136]

Another great informational video! Great explanation 🤠

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Glad you liked it!

[@dannyzamudio1252]

Amazing video. Every time i watch your videos i learn more and more. Thank u pan

[@dannyzamudio1252]

Question pan.. have you use fresh up from koch chemie or do you personally use an air freshener if so which is you go to?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I will have a full Koch Chemie review in the coming weeks so stay tuned!

[@dannyzamudio1252]

@@PanTheOrganizer awesome, thank you

[@thso6529]

Pan i have two questions for you. How much difference in measurement will do a layer of ceramic coating? What else could mean a high number on a panel?

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

It generally means there’s been body work if one panel is significantly more mil than the others

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Correct!

[@vancity2349]

Thanks for sharing Pan! What a great tool that most of us would never know about unless they Subscribe here to your awesome channel. I can see some other uses too, maybe when buying a used car etc.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@timmckusker]

Great content as always Pan. How about a lower cost option for the DIY crowd?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Tim! I haven’t tested lower cost alternatives yet.

[@rayyiu4153]

Yes ,we all need one

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 790,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

[@ricks4447]

I wish these could read plastic, composite, and carbon fiber panels for folks that have Corvettes, Vipers, and high end exotics.

[@chrisramos937]

Is there anything that can read the clear coat on plastic or fiberglass

[@reza_dc2]

Great video.. So my 2004 bmw , I can only really do a paint ( heavy cut ) correction twice in its lifetime before I start getting close to the clear.. I need to get a paint reader asap .. I rather have light scratches and defects than to cut through my clear..

[@chrissemsch8781]

Hey, I actually really liked this video.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Chris!

[@chrissemsch8781]

@@PanTheOrganizer Actually,,,, I like all your videos but I really liked this one. 😇😀👏

[@tedlym.3390]

Hi Pan, I recently left the Detroit Autorama. Meguires had a huge display and a few other detailing companies had small displays. My favorite, Turtle Wax was nowhere at the Autorama! SHAME on Turtle Wax.

[@ddautodetailing]

Definitely a handy tool to have! Great video.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Absolutely! What model do you have?

[@ddautodetailing]

@@PanTheOrganizer I have the Coating Thickness Gauge CM-205FN

[@stumby16]

I really enjoy your videos. I will be receiving my new ford bronco this month. Can you recommend what you would do to protect the paint right away? What products would you recommend?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Here’s what I do to a brand new SUV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qputgZaaeLqUgZo

[@Matthew3753]

My friend wants me to compound and polish, using Sonex for a panel that just got painted. What would you suggest I do because there is swirl marks and scratches ?

[@kenbergman4106]

Hi Pan… a question not about this video, I washed my car and using iron-X on wheels I over sprayed the lower door panels , iron- X was not left on more the 4-5 minutes and the sun was out but it was only 47 degrees, I used Koch chemie snow form and auto fanatic shampoo, after drying I notice the over sprayed iron-X didn’t come off, I rewashed the lower panels but still their , can I use my DA Poilsher with aN uno protect product and fine pad ? I know not looking at the paint it’s hard for you to tell. Or should I use a decom soap first on that area before trying to polish? Thanks Ken

[@MichaelOnRockyTop]

Hey Pan! I'm fixing to buy my first gauge. I'm looking to stay under the $250 range. Is this one still your preferred? I would like one with a screen display. Thanks for any insight.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Yes this would still be the one.

[@MichaelOnRockyTop]

@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks Pan. I believe in one of your videos, you mention how many microns/mils are typically removed when you compound and polish. It's not the title of the video, but you make mention of it. Would you happen to know which one?

[@jordangrace7022]

Recently bought an 06 black mustang for a project car. Had the front end repainted but the rest of it is starting to oxidize. It’s not peeling but looks more like a foggy black I want to try to match it to the new paint as close as possible. What would be the danger zone for polishing something like that? Would it end up looking worse when I’m finished? If I keep it waxed, would it help the clear coat not fail?

[@HWCapps]

What do you use on Plastic and fiberglass on New cars ???

[@eriklabina5310]

Hello Pan, so the nexptg measures the primer, basecoat and clearcoat all together?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

All paint thickness gauges measure the overall thickness of the paint meaning primer, base coat (color) and clear coat. All the way to the metal substrate.

[@eriklabina5310]

@@PanTheOrganizer Thank you Pan!🙏 Your videos are helping me grow a lot with my business. Forever grateful🙏 Hope to meet you one day

[@bobgratton9362]

Super vidéo Pan très instructif mais je suis pas rendu à se niveaux 😅😅 lache pas ton travail colossal je commente pour te démontrer que je l’apprécie . Et je pense que tu devrais songer à un Patreon .. je te laisse en juger ses simplement une idée mais tu pourrais faire des groupe priver de classe de detailing 1 fois par mois :) . Je sais que ta chaîne es une école de A a z mais je payerais pour te poser les questions de vive voix

[@PanTheOrganizer]

😁🙏🏻

[@kimnewling5728]

Everyone needs one.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for watching! I hope you are having a great week Kim!

[@InfiniteDetailing101]

You need to review nighthawk brand paste wax. Stuff is the most durable carnauba wax there is

[@jordicairo9862]

Ran across your videos and I have to say they are fantastic, I've subscribed. I just bought a used 2018 BMW and when I washing it I noticed that the roof was very gritty. Before I wax and polish what do you recommend i use, rubbing compound and then wax and polish?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hi Jordi! Welcome to my channel. You found ine of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we are about to surpass 730,000 subscribers. I have been detailing cars for 25 years and I love sharing my passion and knowledge with my viewers. You are in luck! As spring is approaching, I started a “Detailing 101” series of all the basic steps needed to detail the exterior of a car. Start with the video on chemical decontamination, and then move to the clay bar decontamination. Chemical decontamination video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZDGqnuwaL2mqbc How to clay bar your car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnObhpSKeL2ogsk

[@MichaelOnRockyTop]

Hey Pan! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you said this particular gauge can't measure the thickness on plastic bumpers. Do you know of any that can do that?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I don’t

[@CalmandCollective.]

Your video was very helpful 👍

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! How did you discover my channel? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 825,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

[@necorrigan]

Hi Pan, another great video. Quick question - I've been asked by a potential client if I could machine polish his 2005 VW T5 white van. The vehicle is white and the paint is very flat - feels like there is no lacquer left on some of the panels. The owner has been using Stardrops and a soft brush to regularly clean it, plus it lives outside all year around. Would the depth gauge still help me work out if there is enough paint to polish? I've been very honest with him and said that there might not be much room for improvement and want to make sure I set the right expectation. Cheers, Neil

[@PanTheOrganizer]

It's hard to say from a distance without even seeing the vehicle. And white vans are usually single stage. You can still polish them. So yes a paint depth gauge would still let you know how much paint thickness you have to work with, but if the lacquer or clear coat is completely gone, there's not much you'll be able to do to it. A full respray might be needed. Paint correction (machine polishing) can't bring back failed of missing clear coat. Paint correction is made to remove oxidation, scratches and swirls from clear coat.

[@necorrigan]

@@PanTheOrganizer Thank you

[@necorrigan]

@@PanTheOrganizer Really appreciate the advice.

[@Matthew3753]

Hi Pan ! Awesome video (like always) I have a question, my old Toyota has a couple of panels repainted and it’s showing a weird high number, is it okay if I compound and polish the repainted panels because they have severe swirls and light scratches?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Yes

[@kenbergman4106]

Hi Pan… an unrelated question, I sprayed my wheels with iron X and got on bottom of my door panels notice it over sprayed but wasn’t left on more than 4-5 mins, some sun was out but it was 47 degrees, anyway after doing my wash I notice I left the over sprayed marks which I can’t seem to remove with my regular car washing , I use Koch chemise snow form, and auto fanatic shampoo, will I need to machine polish the marks out ?, I know not seeing the marks left over is difficult for you to evaluate. Any help will help me. Thanks Ken

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hard to say as I wasn't there, but they clearly state with iron removers to never let them dry on the paint. A light polish might be needed if shampoo doesn't get rid of it. Perhaps try contacting CarPro and ask them.

[@poynty400]

Love the video! If your detailing over a respray, eg 8mm does that mean you’ve got more surface to work with or you shouldn’t machine polish over that?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

A respray usually always is thicker than factory paint.

[@martinfortier5393]

Bonjour Pan! J’ai une question pour toi! J’aimerais savoir si tu as une vidéo sur le Jewelling je sais que j’ai vus passé une séquence lorsque tu utilise Carpro Essence avec le pad Carpro mais j’ai rien vus spécifiquement sur le sujet? J’aimerais aussi savoir ce qui est mieux en ce qui concerne les Vitesse et est ce mieux rotative ou dual action pour ce type de correction? Une gros merci à toi!

[@DentZero123]

Need one of these for my business

[@jkandybar]

Thx Pan, great review, just purchased

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the positive feedback! You will enjoy this. 👍🏻 I hope you purchased through my links, it helps support my channel at no extra cost to you.

[@jkandybar]

@@PanTheOrganizer yes, I did

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for your support!

[@jackthelad7775]

Pan are the cheaper nexptg gauges ok or do you need to spend more to get more accurate readings thanks

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I haven’t tested any other models from them unfortunately.

[@jackthelad7775]

@@PanTheOrganizer thanks Pan

[@Kenpobruce]

Thank you Pan - excellent tutorial as always. Is it possible to do sole video on lighting for detailing, portable LED lights , SCANGRIP SUNMATCH type light and a high lumen light such as the Fenix PD35 v3.0 .

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmaplJxug5eXhZI

[@raystuarts]

Thanks for another great video packed with useful info. I live in a major city and have been looking for a quality detail shop but don't know where to start with determining the quality of a detail shop's work. Any tips or hints in how to find a reputable detail shop?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I actually made a video on how to find a good professional detailer here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4uamnatjstobc0

[@cruzbarraza6748]

Great video Pan so I have this Ford F-150 black since 2016 with 11k was used and you make me think cause I getting closer to do 2 step correction do I need check for the thickness of the clear coat or not for shure I got two doors repainted. Thanks 👍🏾😎

[@PanTheOrganizer]

It depends if it had paint correction done on it before. If you owned this brand new since 2016 and never polished it, it's safe to assume that you can go ahead with your 2-step correction without measuring the thickness. If you bought the truck used and are unsure if it was polished before, then yes you should get a paint thickness gauge to be safe.

[@cruzbarraza6748]

@@PanTheOrganizer since I have it I didn’t don’t know before thanks 👍🏾😎

[@timok8726]

What gauge would you use on a carbon fiber car?

[@kosarmuhammad9209]

Does it only measure the thickness of the clear coat? Or the total amount of substances on the plate suchas paint, etc., How much less is the number not suitable for polishing? thank you'

[@PanTheOrganizer]

The total thickness of the entire paint system. Primer, base coat and clear coat.

[@michaelwise6410]

Thi ,ing seriously about getting one of these.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

If you often polish used vehicles, it's a must have for sure.

[@kevincarter3423]

Did they have products like this at SEMA 22? What’s the least we can spend to get one of these that won’t let us down? I actually went from watching some KZbin videos for 4 months and now doing professional paint correction in my garage (I ran my polisher 8 hours per day for four months practicing) I’ve been going down to my local Ceramic Pro and buying those guys pizza to use theirs.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I haven't tested other paint thickness gauges really... This one isn't that expensive and works super well for me. There are gauges that can cost upwards of 1000$, so this one is a great value.

[@kapishon]

Hey Pan - big fan of your videos. With this type of device, would you be able to tell and potentially quantify how much coating (ceramic, sealant, etc.) has been applied on the clearcoat? Thanks!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Nope

[@thefosterfam]

i noticed the time on your phone. 22:30!! do you ever sleep?? Keep up the great content! cheers

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I go to bed very late in the am. I’m a night owl lol. Allows me to film and edit in peace.

[@bsang100]

Hi Pan Have u try any of IGL products?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

IGL Premier that’s about it.

[@bsang100]

@@PanTheOrganizer is the brand good?

[@M.E63]

Saw a post of Facebook group , front, back and roof panels was 5 mils, however the doors and wings/fenders was only 2 mils on a brand new car

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I am not surprised. What brand, make and model?

[@M.E63]

@@PanTheOrganizer 22 Chevy Silverado

[@richardseem7948]

Another awesome video and content/tutorial good friend. Looks like a awesome tool.sad we pay too dollar 4 cars and mfgs keep thinning the clear coat.b well good friend

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Yeah paints are getting thinner and thinner. But luckily they are improving the quality.

[@mohammedasiri7488]

what a bout Glossy Meter , I am looking for one . please

[@megavirusx3299]

Thanks Master Pan!!!!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You bet!

[@sidingot4381]

Pan, what about single stage paints? Are the thicknesses similar to dual/multistage?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

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[@martinauclair5154]

Salut Pan ☺️j’ai le même device pis il travail super bien c’est vraiment bénéfique et pratique 👌👌

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Excellent!

[@DentZero123]

Nice job !

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 840,000 subscribers and 105 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Thanks Pan

[@PanTheOrganizer]

👍🏻

[@gege7785]

Salut Pan. Comment peut-on expliquer que les Tesla ont une mauvaise réputation sur leur peinture? Est ce lié à une couche de clear coat plus fine ou est ce carrément la qualité de la couleur en elle même qui est moins bonne que des marques premium allemande par exemple ? Merci pour ce tutoriel tjs aussi instructif

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Ça prendrait une éternité tenter d'expliquer le tout. Il existe plusieurs versions différentes dépendant de quelle source d'informations on consulte. Mais ma compréhension est que Tesla est relativement une jeune compagnie lorsqu'on compare avec les autres manufacturiers qui ont des décennies (parfois plus de cent ans dans le car de Mercedes et Ford) d'expérience à fabriquer des automobiles. Aussi, Tesla a initialement racheté une vieille usine de montage de Toyota, avec probablement des équipements désuets ou du moins loin de la fine pointe de la technologie. Ce n'est pas seulement la qualité de la peinture qui est en défaut, mais la qualité de leur assemblage en général aussi. Ils se sont amélioré certes depuis les premières voitures (Roadster en 2009 et la Model S en 2012), mais il y a encore beaucoup de problèmes de "panel gaps" (espace entre les panneaux, alignement etc), qualité des matériaux, etc. Il y a beaucoup de vidéos de propriétaires de Tesla sur KZbin qui montrent tout ça. Incluant des vidéos de detailers réputés qui se sont acheté une Tesla et qui montrent tous les défauts de fabrication et d'assemblage et peinture (carrosserie). Essentiellement, ça ne fait qu'une dizaine d'années que Tesla produit de réels véhicules alors c'est vraiment tout jeune comme compagnie. Ils ont le désir de dominer j'en suis certain, alors ils vont mettre les efforts pour améliorer leur produit. Comme l'ont fait Kia et Hyundai. Il y a dix ans, tout le monde riait de ces compagnies. Maintenant, ils sont considérés comme des marques parmi les plus améliorées et font d'excellents véhicules dans leur catégorie respective.

[@gege7785]

@@PanTheOrganizer merci pour cette réponse complète Pan. A bientôt en France 🇫🇷

[@alexisamtosta]

Very good video and fantantic device

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for watching

[@vinciesthetiqueauto]

Merci Pan pour cet excellent tutoriel qui m'interpelle : j'ai une jauge d'épaisseur, j'ai fait une mesure avant polissage, une mesure après polissage et la mesure n'a pas variée. J'ai fait un autre test : mesure avant la pose d'une céramique en 2 couches, et mesure après : pas de variation. Même si les couches sont extrêmement fines, il faut que la précision soit supérieure à la marge d'erreur : est ce que ta jauge est en capacité de mesurer cela ? J'ai fait le test sur le capot d'une voiture neuve une Nissan Micra : la variation d'épaisseur est de +/-10%. 👍👍👍

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Je ne connais pas quelle machine tu utilises, mais il se peut très bien que tu ne vois pas de différence avant et après polissage en terme d'épaisseur si tu n'as rien fait de majeur. Il arrive qu'une passe enlève seulement 0.1 mil ce qui est très petit. Et la céramique, bien que détectable au microscope, il se peut que la machine ne voit pas une grosse variance du côté épaisseur, mais encore là, trop de facteurs variables comme type de machine, type de céramique, quels polish tu as utilisés, etc. Meilleure façon de savoir est de tester une autre machine d'une autre marque pour voir si elle détecte une différence dans les épaisseurs (plus sensible, précise, etc).

[@vinciesthetiqueauto]

@@PanTheOrganizer merci Pan pour ta réponse très complète. C'est vraiment très aimable de prendre du temps pour répondre 👍🙋‍♂️

[@au18ert]

I bought this and think it's great but the information you get with it is limited to say the least. I'd have liked the video to tell me more about the results. Example.. I found that a panel on my car had a second layer of paint how should I tackle this? The guage shows the panel to be amber if the paint is over 6mm, green if between 2 and 6mm what does this tell me? Just a bit more detail would have been nice as knowledge is power.

[@MiataPower96]

Obviously you don't want to remove all 1.5 - 2mm of clear, so how much is safe to remove before you shouldn't go any further? And also what is the lowest number reading on the paint depth gauge that would indicate the paint is too thin to compound and polish?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Watch this video from a professional detailing shop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faXGpo2DmKl9nrc

[@ac7384]

I talk to the company about the acuracy range they said 2 percent device and 5 percent calibration and said when testing the paint it will be 7 percent +- accurate. That seems a lot to me. Most I’ve seen is 2 to 3 percent. What’s your thoughts

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I don't have any thoughts, as it's not that important in the grand scheme of things. You're not looking for ultra precision, you're just looking to have an estimate of how much paint thickness you are working with. The tolerances are good enough that it will give you a good idea. Keep in mind you're not just getting a reading of the clear coat thickness here. You're getting a reading for the thickness of the entire paintwork, from the primer, base coat and clear coat.

[@drwisniewski]

There was a weird edit at about 4:50 talking about this, but is the instrument measuring total coating thickness down to metal substrate or clear coat thickness only? You mentioned clear-coat is typically 1.5-2.0 mils, so is that really all you have to work with? How can you ensure you don't polish through the clear coat into the color layer?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

The instrument measures total thickness of all the paint system up to the metal, meaning primer + base coat + clear coat.

[@moisesperez3693]

Great info

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Moises!

[@yarinsheiman7789]

Thanks for making this video! Learned a lot!! I'm now considering buying a DA polisher as I want to step up my game as a weekend warrior for years... I was looking at cheap and decent polishers and came across the Chemical Guys BUF_503X TORQX.... Do you have an idea if it's reliable and I'd be more than happy if you know of a better one that isn't as expensive as Rupes and Flex because it will be used just a couple of times a year.... Any reply much appreciated!

[@Brian-dj3ru]

Maxshine 15mm pro.i have one. No complaints from me

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I haven’t tested the TorqX

[@yarinsheiman7789]

@@Brian-dj3ru thanks I’ll check it out

[@pocnitoaremica304]

If the paint thickness is 3.0 or 2.9, what can be done? Is repainting the only solution?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You are getting close to a zone I wouldn't really feel comfortable polishing. Up to you to decide if you want to risk it. I can't take that decision without actually seeing the vehicle and person and running my own tests.

[@kimojoseph8057]

Wonderful video Pan and that paint gauge is awesome because it doing the same thing as those others that cost way over a thousand bucks haha 🤣 Pan that video was amazing I really enjoyed it much love enjoy your afternoon 🙏🙏👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Kimo!

[@DavidVlogz]

Help pan good morning. It would be funny to try it on my bmw e34 lol

[@braywieslord1750]

Hi Pan 👋

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hi!

[@scottlee1924]

If I'm getting average readings of 4.0 mils on the Hood. Then if I measure in door sil and get a reading of 2.0 mils. Would that mean I have about 2.0 mils of clear coat to work with?

[@Brian-dj3ru]

No.its the total thickness and door jambs have the least amount of clear coat on any car.you barely wanna polish door jambs.just literally go over it with one pass and call it a day

[@PanTheOrganizer]

No. I explained this in the video. You usually have approximately 2 mils of clear coat, but that has nothing to do with the measurements in door jams. The door jam measurement is simply an indication of the thinnest overall thickness of the paint (primer, base coat and clear coat combined).

[@scottlee1924]

@@PanTheOrganizer thanks for the reply. Love your videos!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Scott. What is your favourite video on my channel so far?

[@thomasr7429]

Bonjour Pan, Merci pour le lien de vente en France 🙂

[@PanTheOrganizer]

😁👍🏻

[@jeremylouise3885]

Hi Pan, do you know any detailling websites that ships worldwide as i am from mauritius?!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Check the ones I have in the description for USA and Canada, I know they can ship to other countries.

[@jeremylouise3885]

@@PanTheOrganizer no website in paticular, by the way i'm an authorise installer of systemX ceramic coating. Check and test there line up you will be mind blown 🤯

[@wildpony1957]

My Norton software did not like the link for the US - said It was an “unsafe site.”

[@PanTheOrganizer]

🤣🤣 Absolutely no worries. It’s a serious business.

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

Related, wondering of the manufacturers, who is producing the highest quality paint finishes? I think it's one factor that might sway me from one car to another where many other things are pretty similar.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

By far in my experience the luxury German brands have some of the best paint quality by far. I own a Porche, and have owned two BMWs and an Audi, and I have detailed hundreds of cars in the last two decades and German cars always stand out for exceptional paint quality and overall fit and finish too.

[@Garwashdetailing]

Great video pan.i see the nexdiag and order it because it’s a very useful tool to our work.any tip for the tool do you have?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! But I don't understand your question. I gave a full demonstration in the video. What more tips do you need?

[@Garwashdetailing]

@@PanTheOrganizer i see the tutorial at the site and i see they have memory of the car of the measure??? It’s true?And they have measure at bumpers or only to the car body aluminium and steel?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

This tool is made for measuring paint thickness on all steel, zinc plated steel and aluminum painted surfaces. For any further details, I highly encourage that you go see their website, or reach out to the company.

[@Garwashdetailing]

@@PanTheOrganizer thank you for your help and your time to answer my questions…

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

That was a paaaaaaaaaaaantastic tutorial and well done

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Mike!

[@daniellanglois4378]

Is there a way to know the paint on plastic surface ?

[@Brian-dj3ru]

Really expensive units can measure that

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Correct

[@robharradine1978]

Hey Pan, You wouldn’t have a Porsche 911s would you? I don’t think you have ever mentioned it! 😂

[@PanTheOrganizer]

😂

[@robharradine1978]

@@PanTheOrganizer 😊👍🏼

[@BrianCabrerahd]

Shoe game strong?? or not?? 5:30 I saw the Stock X app

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hehe. Yeah you can say I’m quite a sneakerhead. Mainly Jodran shoes as MJ was one role model of hard work and determination when I was a teen (I used to play ball in my high school team). I have many grails including the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago, Breds, Travis Scott, Off White, etc Maybe I’ll do a video about another one of my passions one day! (A very costly one haha). Do you collect sneakers too?

[@BrianCabrerahd]

@@PanTheOrganizer no collecting as of now. Like you mentioned, it's a costly hobby. But I do have a small collection that i wear no deadstock pairs.