Bodywork is judged on measurements that cannot be taken by eye. A panel gap that looks even may taper along its length, and a repaired panel that looks right may carry three times the paint thickness of the one beside it. Both show under the right light and neither shows without a gauge. A gauge also gives a figure that can be shown to a customer rather than an opinion.
Paint thickness gauges answer the second question directly, reading the coating depth without removing it. That identifies previous repair on a vehicle being assessed and confirms a new finish is even rather than heavy in one area. It is also the only way to tell an original panel from a repaired one without stripping either.
Panel gap setting tools work the other way, setting a gap to a consistent width during assembly rather than measuring it afterwards. Held in 2 piece and 3 piece forms, they are placed in the gap so the panel is hung to them. Panel gap gauges are also held in 3 piece form covering more widths than a 2 piece set.
A trammel gauge checks that the shell itself is square, measuring diagonals across the structure to find whether it has moved. A telescopic gauge covers a range of spans rather than being cut to one. Send the vehicle and the check to 07754288583 on WhatsApp. A shell that is out of square will not accept panels evenly however carefully they are hung.
| Model No | PST01 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sealey |
| Nett Weight | 0.06kg |
| Model No | VSE952 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sealey |
| Nett Weight | 0.75kg |
| Model No | TA091 |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | ±2% |
| Brand | Sealey |
| Graduations | 0.1mm |
| Nett Weight | 0.03kg |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 130 x 70 x 60 mm |
|---|---|
| Product Weight | 0.094 Kg |
| Model No | TA090 |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | ±3% |
| Brand | Sealey |
| Graduations | 0.1µm |
| Nett Weight | 0.71kg |
| Model No | RE50 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sealey |
| Maximum Distance - End Probes | 3000mm |
| Maximum Distance - Mid/End Probes | 730mm |
| Minimum Distance - End Probes | 1050mm |
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