I'm in the Automobile Business, what is the best Paint Gauge for me, the FS 488 or the FS 502 Coating Thickness Gauge?

Let's make it simple...The FS 488 is the only paint gauge you will ever need if you buy and sell vehicles. It is simple, fast, small and affordable. It never needs calibration, and the FS 488 Paint Meter makes it very easy to spot paint work on a vehicle you are appraising or buying. Many of the major dealership chains, thousands of independents and many of the Auctions use the FS 488 Paint Gauge. Click Here for a look at just a few of our FS 488 Paint Meter customers. Click Here to go to the FS 488 Web Site.

Some of our customers simply want the best they can find and don't mind spending a little more. Just like some people wear a Rolex, some people wear a Timex.  Both do a good job of telling time.  It is just a matter of personal choice. If you are a perfectionist, you'll love the FS502

If you are the type of person who uses a basic "point-and-click" camera you'll want a FS 488 Paint Meter.  If you go for the advanced cameras with full adjustability, you'll want to get the FS 502 Paint Thickness Gauge.

The FS 502 measure in 10ths of a mil, instead of 1/2 mil increments. (This makes no difference in finding paintwork...some people just prefer the higher accuracy)

The FS 502 reads to 50 mils of thickness.  This could be helpful if you are checking "classics" where there is a potential for for bondo.

The FS 502 can be zeroed out (calibrated) for complete accuracy.

The FS 502 reads in both Mils and Microns (European Measurement)

The FS 502 has a positive 'on' button, so it never accidentally turns itself on, avoiding unexpected dead batteries.

Detailers and Body Shops like the higher accuracy and the ability to read in microns. This makes wet sanding easier.

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