{"product_id":"magnetic-car-paint-thickness-tester-gauge","title":"Magnetic Car Paint Thickness Tester Gauge – Battery-Free","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMagnetic Car Paint Thickness Tester Gauge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the guesswork out of buying a used car. This compact, battery-free \u003cstrong\u003eCar Paint Thickness Tester\u003c\/strong\u003e instantly reveals whether a vehicle's paintwork is factory-original or has been repaired, repainted, or filled with putty — all without damaging the surface. Simply press the magnetic tip against any clean steel or galvanized steel panel and read the colour-coded scale in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo batteries required\u003c\/strong\u003e — purely magnetic, always ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic tip\u003c\/strong\u003e clings to curved panels and hard-to-reach spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour-coded micron scale\u003c\/strong\u003e for instant, easy-to-read results\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20-micron accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliable coat-thickness readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant ABS body\u003c\/strong\u003e — durable enough for garage and roadside use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; portable\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits in a glove box or toolkit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks on \u003cstrong\u003esheet steel and galvanized steel\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicle panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColour Scale Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThickness Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhat It Indicates\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0 – 100 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThin coat — varnish without primer or heavily polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100 – 200 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOriginal factory varnish (note: 180 µm may indicate a thin second coat on newer models)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e200 – 300 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRepaint \/ second coat of varnish after bodywork\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e300 – 520 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSheet-metal repair + second varnish coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e520+ µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSurface putty and varnished (putty approx. 0.5 mm thick)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 13.7 × 1.26 cm (5.39 × 0.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — fully magnetic operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheet steel \u0026amp; galvanized steel vehicle panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Car Paint Thickness Tester Gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-piece-complete-gardening-tool-kit\"\u003e10-Piece Gardening Tool Kit – Iron Head \u0026amp; Plastic Handle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hex-nut-bolt-extractor-tool-kit-10-piece\"\u003e10-Pc Hex Nut \u0026amp; Bolt Extractor Kit 9–19mm | HIP Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/105-degree-right-angle-driver-with-hex-screwdriver-bit\"\u003e105° Right Angle Driver with 1\/4\" Hex Screwdriver Bit | HIP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/maintain.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFuelEconomy.gov on vehicle maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does the car paint thickness tester require any batteries or charging?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No — this paint thickness gauge operates entirely on magnetic force. There are no batteries, cables, or charging required, making it always ready to use straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What types of vehicle surfaces is this paint thickness tester compatible with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The tester is designed for use on vehicle panels made from sheet steel and galvanized steel. It uses a magnetic tip, so it will not give accurate readings on aluminium, fibreglass, or plastic body panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How do I get an accurate reading with the paint thickness gauge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Ensure the panel surface is clean and free of dust or debris before placing the magnetic tip firmly against it. Press gently and observe the colour-coded scale to determine the coat thickness in microns. For best results, take multiple readings across a panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can this tester help me when buying a used car?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Absolutely. This gauge is a go-to tool for used-car inspections. It quickly reveals whether a panel has been repainted or had bodywork done — information that is invisible to the naked eye — helping you make a more informed purchasing decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- production-packaging-notice --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Packaging Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. 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