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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 03:03 AM
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I have Lexus Gx 460 2011 and paint thickness is about 230-250 micron (µm) or 10 mils on all surfaces, is it ok? I can not find any information, help please
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 03:25 PM
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Are you concerned it might be salvage? I know little of paint but from some quick Google searches that seems about twice the thickness of factory paint
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TimurKim95
Guys, hello from Russia!

I have Lexus Gx 460 2011 and paint thickness is about 230-250 micron (µm) or 10 mils on all surfaces, is it ok? I can not find any information, help please
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What tool is used to measure this on all surfaces?
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Acrad
Are you concerned it might be salvage? I know little of paint but from some quick Google searches that seems about twice the thickness of factory paint
I'm sure that car is not repaired and it is fully covered with factory paint. Lexus dealer and an other auto service mechanic say it is possible, but i don't how to prove this future buyer. The last one had thought that car was painted and repaired and refused a deal.....
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Originally Posted by tecman
What tool is used to measure this on all surfaces?
Unfortunately i don't know tools name, guess it was standard thickness measuring tool. Thickness was measured twice by different equipments and values were the same

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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 04:45 PM
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I would appreciate if someone who has the same white gx 2011 will measure paint thickness
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 05:04 PM
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The white GX is a layered paint so assuming this is why.
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by tecman
What tool is used to measure this on all surfaces?
Usually a paint thickness gauge is used. Professional or pro-sumer auto detailers have one of these on hand. Quick amazon link for reference. They used to be a lot more $$$ when they were popular on the detailing forums.
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 02:18 PM
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I have a white '16 gx. im measuring at 4.9mil-5.4mil all around. Its not your year but might give you better reference since no one has responded with information.

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Originally Posted by tecman
The white GX is a layered paint so assuming this is why.
Most pearls are 3 stage meaning base, pearl then clear. So yes pearls would technically be thicker than say base and clear and def thicker than say single stage enamel
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