Is my paint OK?

mes · 3rd May 2007, 13:24

HI all,

I managed to get hold of a paint thinkness so I thought I'd see what kind of paint my spaceship had.

First the car - 06 Diesel EX 12K ish miles.

I checked about 10 -15 places on the bonnet and ranged from 110 - 130 Microns

the doors all seem to have around 90 - 100 Microns

And the roof had around 90 - 115 Microns. 90 was where the dealer replaced the windscreen trim and i think they have polished it a bit.

What do you guys think about the readings?
Im not sure what the recommended thicknesses should be.

Is the boot lid plastic? I felt like it was.

Topcat · 3rd May 2007, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by mes

HI all,

I managed to get hold of a paint thinkness so I thought I'd see what kind of paint my spaceship had.

First the car - 06 Diesel EX 12K ish miles.

I checked about 10 -15 places on the bonnet and ranged from 110 - 130 Microns

the doors all seem to have around 90 - 100 Microns

And the roof had around 90 - 115 Microns. 90 was where the dealer replaced the windscreen trim and i think they have polished it a bit.

What do you guys think about the readings?
Im not sure what the recommended thicknesses should be.

Is the boot lid plastic? I felt like it was.

Oh I love talking about microns lol

The bonnet isnt plastic, the tailgate is. Are you using an elcometer?

mes · 3rd May 2007, 15:08

Hi TC,

When is said the bootlid i meant the tailgate yes. I didnt notice that it was plastic till today really. I know that the bonnet isnt plastic.

I used a surface coating thickness meter that we have in our company . Borrowed it during lunch

Topcat · 3rd May 2007, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by mes

Hi TC,

When is said the bootlid i meant the tailgate yes. I didnt notice that it was plastic till today really. I know that the bonnet isnt plastic.

I used a surface coating thickness meter that we have in our company . Borrowed it during lunch

Der - sorry I always mix them up lol always a pain when I am trying to put the shopping in the car

I had my car measured at the dealership and was told it measured between 55-74 microns, HUK say that the measurements were incorrect and the car measures an average of 88.8 - so yours is good if the equipment is accurate.

Charles_Harding · 5th May 2007, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Topcat

Der - sorry I always mix them up lol always a pain when I am trying to put the shopping in the car

I had my car measured at the dealership and was told it measured between 55-74 microns, HUK say that the measurements were incorrect and the car measures an average of 88.8 - so yours is good if the equipment is accurate.

T.C.

Does that meen that Honda have actually given you the info your solicitor asked for?

"I don't really care what's on tv. I'm more interested in what else is on tv!"

Charles H.

Topcat · 5th May 2007, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

T.C.

Does that meen that Honda have actually given you the info your solicitor asked for?

"I don't really care what's on tv. I'm more interested in what else is on tv!"

Charles H.

Well they say they never received my solicitors letter or mine

HUK sent me the info told they wont communicate me with again, info has left me with many questions so taking it further.

murr04 · 10th May 2007, 11:21

after reading this thread i checked my civic with elometer front roof pilars just 70 microns doors 90 bottom doors 70 bonnet 100 ,not impressed how do u get honda spec in black and white max to min paint thickness.

Minkster · 11th June 2007, 10:07

how do you get hold of these elometer thingys?

Pottsy · 11th June 2007, 11:24

I would have thought that you just need a friendly paint shop, rather than hiring one properly:

http://www.bis.fm/products/Elcometer...ness_Meter.asp

Topcat · 11th June 2007, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Minkster

how do you get hold of these elometer thingys?

According to HUK they are not 100% reliable, there are many different types available at different prices.

The more expensive the better the result. The idea is to measure each panel in about 20 places and take an average reading per panel.

murr04 · 12th June 2007, 14:56

my readings are spot on i work in a paint shop and u are right u take average results

Topcat · 12th June 2007, 15:43

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Originally Posted by murr04

my readings are spot on i work in a paint shop and u are right u take average results

Ah you see I have learn't alot about car paint int he last year

I see your readings above - HUk would say that they fall within their standard as their standard believe it or not starts at 70!!!!!!!

I have many areas of my car that are in the 70s and HUK say that it is acceptable to give an average reading for the entire car as a whole which is a load of b*****ks !!

Topcat · 12th June 2007, 15:53

Oh and the reason why I said that some elcometers are not accurate is because I had my car checked at a dealership and some of the readings were as low as 55 but HUK told me to disregard those as the equipment was unreliable - again I say a load of b*****cks!!!

okehciv · 14th June 2007, 05:00

Am very impressed with your knowlage of paint TC and it seems of b*****cks

okehciv · 14th June 2007, 05:11

Better stay away from your London meet, you may string me up by them.

Topcat · 14th June 2007, 08:15

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Originally Posted by okehciv

Better stay away from your London meet, you may string me up by them.

Your ok - I promise I wont touch them

Charles_Harding · 14th June 2007, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

Your ok - I promise I wont touch them

Rubber gloves at Dawn then!

"Epitaph for a boxer:
Stop counting. I ain't getting up this time!"

Charles H.

3rd May 2007, 13:24	#1 (permalink)
mes Valve Cap Join Date: 4th April 2007 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is my paint OK? HI all, I managed to get hold of a paint thinkness so I thought I'd see what kind of paint my spaceship had. First the car - 06 Diesel EX 12K ish miles. I checked about 10 -15 places on the bonnet and ranged from 110 - 130 Microns the doors all seem to have around 90 - 100 Microns And the roof had around 90 - 115 Microns. 90 was where the dealer replaced the windscreen trim and i think they have polished it a bit. What do you guys think about the readings? Im not sure what the recommended thicknesses should be. Is the boot lid plastic? I felt like it was.

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murr04 Valve Cap Join Date: 21st February 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	no paint thickness after reading this thread i checked my civic with elometer front roof pilars just 70 microns doors 90 bottom doors 70 bonnet 100 ,not impressed how do u get honda spec in black and white max to min paint thickness.

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murr04 Valve Cap Join Date: 21st February 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my readings are spot on i work in a paint shop and u are right u take average results

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Oh and the reason why I said that some elcometers are not accurate is because I had my car checked at a dealership and some of the readings were as low as 55 but HUK told me to disregard those as the equipment was unreliable - again I say a load of b*****cks!!!

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