LS220 Automotive Paint Meter — Car Paint Thickness Gauge
The LS220 isn’t a color measurement device — it’s a coating/paint thickness gauge for automotive applications, used to inspect paint thickness on car bodies and identify repairs or inconsistencies.
🧰 Key Features
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Measures paint/coating thickness on both ferrous (Fe) and non-ferrous (NFe) substrates (steel, aluminum, etc.) using Hall effect (for Fe) and eddy current (for NFe).
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Wide range: 0.0–5000 µm with multiple resolution and unit options (µm/mil).
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Fast measurement — readings in ~0.3–0.5 s.
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Identifies metal putty and galvanized layers, helping detect repairs or modifications.
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Portable and easy to use with built-in ruby tip probe and LCD display.
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No calibration needed (zero adjustment only) and multi-language display support.
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Optionally pairs with a mobile app via Bluetooth on some variants (e.g., LS220B) for reports and data logging — though the standard LS220 model itself does not include Bluetooth by default.
📊 Typical Uses
This gauge is widely used by automotive inspectors, body shops, and car buyers to check paint uniformity, verify original finish vs. repaint, and detect hidden repairs. It’s not for color measurement — it measures film/coating thickness.
📌 Quick Comparison
| Feature | LS178 Spectrophotometer | LS220 Paint Meter |
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| Primary measurement | Color & spectral reflectance | Coating/paint thickness |
| Main use case | Small object color QC | Automotive paint inspection |
| Measuring geometry | D/8°, SCI | Hall & eddy current |
| Typical users | QC labs, plastics/textiles, tiny parts | Auto shops, car inspectors |
| Connectivity | App/PC support | Optional (Bluetooth on LS220B) |
| Display | Touchscreen | LCD |
