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Can a used car's paint thickness indicate if it has been in an accident?

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Use paint thickness to determine if a used car has been an accident with FenderSplendor paint meters.

One of the first things a person should do when they are considering buying a used car is to get a detailed history of the vehicle. This would include all maintenance and accident records.  Getting a Carfax on the vehicle in question is a good first step. However, a CarFax alone may not be enough. One can’t always expect that the information you receive will be comprehensive or even accurate.  Some car repairs are performed by the individual themselves, or by friends who are mechanics, and the work that has been done can sometimes go unreported. At times the work can be so good that it is hard to notice based on a naked eye inspection alone.  

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RARE PLYMOUTH HEMI CUDA MUSCLE CAR SOLD FOR NEARLY $2 MILLION!

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RARE PLYMOUTH HEMI CUDA MUSCLE CAR SOLD FOR NEARLY $2 MILLION!

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Measuring Powder Coating Thickness

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Learn how to measure powder coat thickness on the FenderSplendor Blog

Measuring powder coating can be performed before and after curing. Evaluating the substrate type, part shape and thickness range help to determine the best powder coating equipment. Combs and ultrasonic instruments used on uncured powder might diminish the quality. Non-destructive tools used after-cure utilize eddy current, ultrasonic, micrometer measurement or magnetic principles to get the results needed. Let’s dig deeper into measuring powder coating thickness and what you need to know.

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The Truth Behind Auto Paint Meters

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Find out the truth about auto paint meters

THE TRUTH BEHIND AUTO PAINT METERS Years ago, before paint meters became more main stream, the common method used was a small magnet. If it stuck to the automobile you had for the most part connected to metal, as you move along the body of the automobile if the magnet did not stick the conclusion was extra paint or a filler.

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A Professional’s Guide to Buying Cars at Dealer Auctions

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  • An insider’s look at buying for maximum profit and eliminating costly and painful buying mistakes.

  • Avoid the ten critical mistakes that can turn your trip to the auction into a financial disaster.

  • Secret ways—and places to buy a car “under the money.”

  • Insider facts and tips no auction in America will let you in on.

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