View Full Version : Thickness of paint on cars
MC29
Nov 5, 2007, 02:35 PM
Can someone please tell me what the thickness of the paint should be on the new honda civic 07 plate ,in microns
CaptainRich
Nov 5, 2007, 04:07 PM
Here's a link to common tools and measurements. If you're having an issue, say for example with an auto body shop or what an insurance company is willing to pay for this might be useful... ":
Automotive Paint Inspection with PosiTest DFT Paint Meter (http://www.defelsko.com/applications/dft-app/automotive-paint-meter.htm)
Notice it's not in micron's but in mill's of thickness...
labman
Nov 5, 2007, 05:20 PM
If I remember correctly, 30 years ago the standard OEM finish for domestics was 1 mil primer and 2 mils top coat. A mil is 25.4 microns. The thicker the paint, the worse it chips.