Rating of the best thickness gauges

Thickness gages have recently become massively used when shopping for aftermarket cars. The secret of their work is simple - by attaching the sensor of the device to the body, you can find out the thickness of the applied layer of paint and varnish and putty material. Depending on the car brand, the factory paintwork ranges from 90 to 160 microns. Handicraft work and a layer of putty can be performed at a high level and are invisible to the eye of even a specialist. Only a high-quality device will help to determine the defect, revealing deviations in the size of the applied paint layer when checking.

Thickness gauge rating

Thickness gage CarSys DPM816 Pro (promo) + multitool

The flagship of the CARSYS company is the DPM-816 thickness gauge, which has passed the required certification and was included in the State Register of Measuring Instruments of the Russian Federation. This model is actively used among auto balers, car dealers, in the industry in production. It gained popularity due to fast measurement in 0.5 sec, automatic sensor calibration function, frost resistance, high measurement accuracy with minimum error.

RECXON RM-660

It can be successfully used both for amateur and professional purposes for a wide range of tasks based on measuring the thickness of the layer applied to the surface. The diminutive size and ergonomic design made it the most convenient for specialists involved in testing car paintwork. The thickness gauge works using eddy magnetic currents, which allows you to measure the size of the paintwork layer on any surface.

In the reviews, the owners of the device especially highlight the high measurement accuracy, which corresponds to more professional and expensive models. The analysis takes place almost instantly, and the information is immediately displayed on the liquid crystal display. Lightweight and compact, it fits easily in your pocket, so you can always have the device close at hand.

Eddy Current Thickness Gauge NexDiag NexPTG Professional

NexPTG Professional is an advanced version of the NexPTG paint thickness tester that provides fast, accurate and intuitive vehicle inspection. The Professional version has a movable head allowing precise measurement of concave and convex elements. By connecting the device to a telephone, the user gains tremendous opportunities not available for traditional thickness gauges.

The Professional Thickness Gauge has several features to help the user test the vehicle more efficiently.

Thickness gauge "AutoLakTest ALT-1M"

Do you want to check the car for painting (broken) before buying? Are you professionally engaged in car diagnostics? Then this device is for you! Thickness gauge ALT-1m is able to measure the thickness of the paintwork of a car with an accuracy of 1 thousandth of a millimeter! If the thickness of the paint layer on different body parts differs - rest assured that the car was not painted at the factory! Thickness gauge LKP-1m is a compact, inexpensive, and most importantly, accurate thickness gauge of domestic production. It is a special sensor and is used on an Android or iOS phone or tablet. The thickness gauge LKP-1m is connected to mobile devices through a standard 3.5 mm minijack headphone jack.

The device has excellent accuracy in the measurement range from 0 to 2000 mk, the measurement error is no more than 5%! Please note that the paintwork thickness gauge can be used to measure paintwork thickness only on ferrous metal surfaces. Due to the physical nature of the material, the device will not be able to measure the thickness of paint on wood, aluminum, copper and plastic surfaces.

Etari ET-11P

An earlier version of the enchanting line of thickness gauges from the company Etari for control of the paint layer of car bodies.The main disadvantage of this model is that it can only work with magnetic metals, and is completely useless when measuring on non-ferrous metal structures. Nevertheless, the characteristics of the ET-10P are simply amazing: the operating temperature range varies from -25 to 50 degrees Celsius, the measurement error is only one micrometer, and there is enough memory to memorize 255 tests. Check the car body for an additional coat of paint? Very easy and affordable.

Richmeters GY910

Simple and compact thickness gauge, perfect for superimposed function. The measurement error in the calibrated state is only one micrometer, which meets the high inspection requirements both in production and in service conditions. Of course, the Richmeters GY910 is more widely used in testing aftermarket vehicles than in a real production process. The ability to measure the thickness of the paint-and-lacquer coating not only on putty, but also on freshly painted parts makes this thickness gauge a reliable monitoring device that stands out favorably against the overwhelming majority of competitors.

CONDTROL Paint

A good instrument for checking the paint layer on the car body. Easy to use, has an intuitive interface that allows you to master the device in a matter of minutes. The thickness gauge is equipped with a double sensor for measurements: magnetic and eddy current. By scanning the surface, it automatically detects the type of metal (black or non-ferrous) under the paintwork layer, and performs diagnostics using a suitable sensor. This versatility allows you to explore the paint layer on modern cars with aluminum body parts.

CHY-115

Ergonomic trigger gauge for measuring paint film thickness on magnetic and non-ferrous metal structures. It is widely used in the field of automotive diagnostics, but it is also involved in the chemical and even in the shipbuilding industry. The efficiency of its work lies in the automatic (and error-free) determination of the base material and adjustment of the parameters to the appropriate measurement mode. The CHY-115 memory is designed to store the results of 255 test passes, which can be transferred to a personal computer via a USB connection. The 4-digit LCD is equipped with a power saving function and will automatically turn off after 15 seconds of inactivity.

Etari ET-111

Perhaps the most popular thickness gauge at the moment. The first models took the market for a long time, and the improved Etari ET-111 only complemented the already excellent line of measuring devices. In fact, this device can be used in many areas of industry, not limited to the automotive industry and related services. It is capable of taking measurements on ferrous and non-ferrous metals at an operating temperature of -25 to 50 degrees Celsius. The interface is completely Russified, which makes it much easier to use. Moreover, for people who like to count money, Etari ET-111 has prepared an additional function - the ability to verify the authenticity of banknotes and documents in the rays of ultraviolet illumination.

MEGEON 19130

An excellent ultrasonic thickness gauge that operates over a very wide range. To use it, the thickness of the material applied to the surface must be from 1 to 300 mm. The measurement is carried out using an external sensor connected to two connectors in the top panel. In total, the device is equipped with two such accessories with different diameters. The measurement result is shown on a large segment display. The screen is also able to notify that it is time to replace the three AAA batteries that are used here as batteries.