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Measuring Paint Thickness as an Estimating SOP
Whether performing conventional, hybrid, or paint-less repairs it pays to know what you’re dealing with in a panel. A simple 10 second paint thickness measurement can save you minutes, hours, days, and possibly the dreaded negative review. ...And a simple line on the estimate can get you paid for it. For conventional materials there is a threshold in which failure will occur once surpassed. We all know how common it is to run across vehicles with pervious repairs, sometimes even from the factory. Chances are if someone has conventionally repaired the panel prior to you, you’re getting fairly close to the...