Paint Thickness Testing Explained: Spotting Hidden Damage
How ultrasonic digital paint gauges detect body filler, panel replacements, and structural collision repairs.
Key Takeaways for Namibian Drivers
- Paint depth
- Accident detection
- Body filler
- Micrometers
Cosmetic vehicle resprays frequently conceal heavy structural accident damage. Digital paint depth testing is the most reliable way to uncover the truth.
Original factory automotive paint on most Japanese, German, and European vehicles measures between 90 and 130 micrometers (µm).
If a reading exceeds 200 µm, the panel has undergone repainting. Readings above 500 µm indicate the presence of body filler (bondo) used to smooth out collision dents.
Revio inspectors measure every fender, pillar, door, roof, and quarter panel to ensure you never unknowingly purchase an accident-damaged car.
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