More than a buffer or DA.

[Superior Shine]

Re: More than a buffer or DA.

***Bump***

oldie but a goodie ........

[acsuppa]

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Cost----

Canvas bag $20 at sears.
ETG-1,$200 on EBAY, They cost about $400 new.
Micro scope, about $12.00 radio shack
Xenon light, $24.95 at lowes.
TDS tester, $19.99 on EBAY

So total is less than $300. I still want to add a laser thermometer to the mix.

I'm looking into a paint thickness guage like your ETG-1. Very pricey but worth it. maybe If I ever get the Chance to do more side work for people, I'll get one. Unless I find a real good deal before that. The only thing I wonder is you'll never know how much clear you have on the panel. What if a panel was repaint and the paint was laid on thick. But the clear, wasn't? You wouldn't want to remove all the clear even though the base paint is thick. Am I looking at this the wrong way?

[Superior Shine]

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I'm looking into a paint thickness guage like your ETG-1. Very pricey but worth it. maybe If I ever get the Chance to do more side work for people, I'll get one. Unless I find a real good deal before that. The only thing I wonder is you'll never know how much clear you have on the panel. What if a panel was repaint and the paint was laid on thick. But the clear, wasn't? You wouldn't want to remove all the clear even though the base paint is thick. Am I looking at this the wrong way?

The paint thickness gauge is used to help you make an educated guess.

If find yourself polishing a refinished panel use cation and give it a light touch.

[BlueZero]

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oldie but a goodie ........

Thanks for the bump! I never saw this tread. I guess I should dig in the old threads every now and again, lots of great information.

[Deaner5]

Re: More than a buffer or DA.

This is a great thread. I was searching for information on a Xenon light and this was one of the first that came up and it has great information for everyone.

I did have a question that goes with the TDS tester and deionized/pure water. Where exactly do you get pure water from? I mean is something like a Britta filter close? And what exactly do you need to get it. I'm just curious and hope everyone enjoys this thread.

[Poki]

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Joe the Pro sure takes the BS out of the "my polish is better than your polish" flaps.

[Superior Shine]

Re: More than a buffer or DA.

This is a great thread. I was searching for information on a Xenon light and this was one of the first that came up and it has great information for everyone.

I did have a question that goes with the TDS tester and deionized/pure water. Where exactly do you get pure water from? I mean is something like a Britta filter close? And what exactly do you need to get it. I'm just curious and hope everyone enjoys this thread.

Deionization (DI)

Deionized water which is also known as demineralized water is water that has had its mineral ions removed, such as cations from sodium, calcium, iron, copper and anions such as chloride and bromide. Deionization is a physical process which uses specially-manufactured ion exchange resins which bind to and filter out the mineral salts from water. Because the majority of water impurities are dissolved salts, deionization produces a high purity water that is generally similar to distilled water, and this process is quick and without scale buildup.

DI tanks are keep on site and filter my tap water before use. A number of companys provide DI tank rental. I happen to use Siemens DI service.

[10degreesbtdc]

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Speaking of paint thickness gauges. I have a chance to buy a barely used PaintGage brand thickness gauge for $200. Are these any good? The website indicates it works on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. List $395, Ebay $295. Didn't meet the reserve of $250 in the auction.

Thanks in advance for the help.

specs:

Fe-Probe:	Measurement on Steel
NFe-Probe:	Measurements on Aluminum (or Any Other Metal)
Range:	0.0 to 40 mils (0 to 1000 µm)
Resolution:	0.1 mils (2 µm ) High Resolution
Accuracy:	± 0.1 mils + 3% (± 2 µm + 3%) of readings
Temperature range:	Storage:	-10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140° F)
	Operation:	0° C to 60° C (32° F to 140° F)
Power Supply:	Battery: 1 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline
Dimensions:	4.2" x 1.7" x 0.9" in. (110 mm x 45 mm x 23 mm)
Weight:	2.7 oz. (70 g) Including batteries

[10degreesbtdc]

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Guess I'll find out. Just bought it!

[10degreesbtdc]

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Another new tool! Seems accurate so far.