PAINT MEASUREMENT GAUGE
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hye all,
are u using paint measurement gauge in your shop? it is important?
I have used them before (wet type and dry type).
It is kinda handy when trying a new product to ensure you are getting proper mil build. It is also good when learning to paint to check the panel when you are done to ensure it is fairly even. Lots of guys tend to put less product on towards the bottom of the vehicle.
If you do run into issues and redos (possibly peeling paint) its a good idea to check it and see if proper build was achieved.
do i use it the 2nd or 3rd time when they hit a deer ???
[quote=”bondomerchant” post=22482]do i use it the 2nd or 3rd time when they hit a deer ???[/quote]
you should use it to determine if the parts should be stripped as too much film build is bad.
of course with that piss water paint you use I dont think you need to worry about that :p :p :rofl[quote=”Ben” post=22481]I have used them before (wet type and dry type).
It is kinda handy when trying a new product to ensure you are getting proper mil build. It is also good when learning to paint to check the panel when you are done to ensure it is fairly even. Lots of guys tend to put less product on towards the bottom of the vehicle.
If you do run into issues and redos (possibly peeling paint) its a good idea to check it and see if proper build was achieved.[/quote]what the different between wet type and dry type? what is your suggestion?
thanks
[quote=”paintbreaker” post=22489][quote=”Ben” post=22481]I have used them before (wet type and dry type).
It is kinda handy when trying a new product to ensure you are getting proper mil build. It is also good when learning to paint to check the panel when you are done to ensure it is fairly even. Lots of guys tend to put less product on towards the bottom of the vehicle.
If you do run into issues and redos (possibly peeling paint) its a good idea to check it and see if proper build was achieved.[/quote]what the different between wet type and dry type? what is your suggestion?
thanks[/quote]
Dry type measures the paint when the paint is dry. There is the electronic type that uses something like sonar and the magnet type that. Both can only be used on steel parts.
Wet type is used while you are spraying. Basically when you spray, you take the gauge and scrape a test panel (or the masking paper). It is generally a metal scraper with a tapered or stepped edge. The part that is equivalent to the thickness of the paint is how thick the wet film build is. Wet build will be different than dry build as solvents flash off and what not.
The use of each gauge for determining proper build will be dependent on the paint manufacturers specs. Some may want it tested wet, others dry, some both. I am sure you have read tech sheets where it says, for example, “recommended dry film biuld, 2-3 mils, 1-1.5 mils per coat.” This way you can ensure with your gun setup and your technique that you are applying it properly.
And Ding made a good point about excess build and stripping. Most paint manufacturers won’t guarantee the product if the overall build (possibly from previous paint jobs) is exceeded. I was taught that around 12-14 mils you should consider stripping (or the equivilant of 2 complete paint jobs with primer/sealer base and clear.)
thanks Ben. good information. i think its also good before we buy a used car 🙂
If buying a meter consider buying a ferrous and non ferrous combined meter, either that or you will have to buy two separate meters
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