The LS236 Automotive Paint Meter is a handheld coating thickness gauge used to measure the thickness of paint and other coatings on automotive surfaces. It’s helpful for detecting:
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Original factory paint vs. repaint
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Accident repairs or filler use
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Substrate material (e.g., steel, aluminum, plastic)
All critical info for used-car inspections, body shop quality checks, and auto detailers.
📊 Key Features
🧠 Smart Material Recognition
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Automatically identifies ferrous (steel) and non-ferrous (aluminum) substrates.
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Can detect galvanized iron body panels and metallic putty/filler, which often signal repairs.
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When metallic putty is detected, the device gives dual beeps and a red backlight alert.
🖥️ Dual-Screen Display
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Front LCD screen for visibility in bright light.
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Top OLED screen that works at extremely low temperatures (down to −40 °C).
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This dual-screen design improves readability from any angle during measurement.
🎨 Three-Color Backlight System
The gauge uses color-coded backlights to help interpret results quickly:
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White for lower paint thickness
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Yellow for mid-range thickness
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Red for high thickness or possible putty
This makes surface condition checking intuitive.
📱 Bluetooth & App Support
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Includes Bluetooth connectivity, allowing live data transfer to a smartphone app.
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You can generate inspection reports and save/share them easily on mobile.
📏 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
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| Probe Tip | Ruby (wear-resistant) |
| Measuring Principle | Fe: Hall Effect / NFe: Eddy Current |
| Probe Type | Integrated |
| Measuring Range | 0.0–3500 μm (up to ~5000 μm supported in some tools) |
| Resolution | 0.1 μm (0–99.9 μm), 1 μm (100–3500 μm) |
| Accuracy | ≤ ±(3% H + 2 μm) |
| Display | Front LCD + Top OLED |
| Measurement Interval | ~0.5 s |
| Min. Measuring Area | Ø = 25 mm |
| Min. Curvature | Convex: 5 mm / Concave: 25 mm |
| Min. Substrate Thickness | Fe: 0.2 mm / NFe: 0.05 mm |
| Languages | Multiple (incl. English, Chinese, Russian, Turkish) |
| Power | 2 × AAA batteries |
| Operating Temp. | -40 °C to 50 °C |
| Size & Weight | ~100 × 60 × 24 mm; ~80 g (with batteries) |
🔎 Typical Uses
✔ Used-car buyers & inspectors — find repaint spots or hidden repairs.
✔ Auto body shops — verify uniform paint application and detect putty/filler.
✔ Detailers & enthusiasts — check paint thickness consistency before polishing or coating.
📦 What’s in the Box
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LS236 paint meter unit
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Fe zero-adjustment plate
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NFe zero-adjustment plate
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Standard testing film
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User manual & warranty card
(Exact bundle may vary by seller.)
🧠 Summary
The LS236 Automotive Paint Meter is a robust, easy-to-use coating thickness gauge with intelligent material recognition, dual displays for easy reading even in harsh conditions, and app connectivity for reporting. Its fast response and color-coded feedback make it especially useful for automotive inspections and quality control.
