{"product_id":"car-paint-thickness-tester-pen-waterproof-coating-meter","title":"Car Paint Thickness Tester Pen – Waterproof Coating Meter","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eInstantly Check Your Car's Paint Coating Thickness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCar Paint Thickness Tester Pen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, battery-free tool designed for anyone buying or selling a used vehicle, or simply wanting to know the true condition of their car's paintwork. With a magnetic tip and intuitive colour-coded scale in microns, it delivers fast, accurate readings on any steel or galvanised steel surface — no electronics or calibration required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Need This Tester\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDetect repainted panels\u003c\/strong\u003e — quickly identify whether a car has been repainted or had bodywork repairs without dismantling anything\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eColour-coded scale\u003c\/strong\u003e — intuitive micron scale with colour zones lets you read results at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic tip\u003c\/strong\u003e — adheres to curved surfaces and hard-to-reach spots for versatile measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e20-micron accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e — precise enough to distinguish original factory coatings from repainted or filled panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof \u0026amp; durable\u003c\/strong\u003e — water-resistant ABS body built for workshop and roadside use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eZero battery needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully mechanical operation, always ready when you need it\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePortable pen design\u003c\/strong\u003e — slips into a pocket or glove box effortlessly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColour Scale Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThickness Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhat It Indicates\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0–100 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThin coat — varnish without primer or heavily polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100–200 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOriginal factory varnish (180+ µm on newer models may suggest a second coat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e200–300 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePost-repair repaint (\"second varnish\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e300–520 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePanel after sheet metal repair + second varnish\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e520+ microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePutty-filled and varnished surface (~0.5 mm putty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–520+ microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheet steel \u0026amp; galvanised steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battery-free (magnetic mechanical operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29611\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Mainland China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Car Paint Thickness Tester Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-compressor-pressure-gauge-0-10-0-12-0-25-bar-hydraulic-diy\"\u003eAir Compressor Pressure Gauge 0-10\/0-12\/0-25 Bar | DIY Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/electromagnetic-induction-tester-coil-motherboard-fault-detector\"\u003eElectromagnetic Induction Tester – Coil \u0026amp; Circuit Fault Detector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/60cm-motorcycle-luggage-strap-elastic-helmet-bungee-net\"\u003e60cm Motorcycle Luggage Strap – Elastic Helmet Bungee Net\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/drive.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFuelEconomy.gov driving efficiency guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does the car paint thickness tester pen require batteries or charging?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. This paint thickness tester pen is fully mechanical, relying on its built-in magnetic tip to measure coating depth. 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