{"product_id":"nexptg-pro-carbon-calibration-certificate","title":"NexDiag NexPTG PRO Carbon with Calibration Certificate and Toolcase","description":"\u003c!--\nSHOPIFY PRODUCT SEO SETTINGS (paste into the product's Search engine listing section):\nTitle tag: NexPTG PRO Carbon Paint Thickness Gauge + Calibration Certificate | Detailing Shed\nMeta description: NexPTG PRO Carbon paint coating thickness gauge with accredited calibration certificate. 0-3000µm range, VIN reader, voice control, 8000-reading memory. Certified accuracy for formal inspection work. Ships Australia wide.\n\nManufacturer reference: EAN 5906874578780 \/ SKU 008-00000(4) (NexDiag). 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p{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin:0}\n\n@media(max-width:640px){\n  .ds-nexptg__lineup{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ds-nexptg__badge\"\u003eCertified Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-nexptg__intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNexPTG PRO Carbon with Calibration Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e is NexDiag's flagship paint coating thickness gauge, built for detailers, appraisers, insurers and bodyshops who need measurements that hold up as evidence, not just a working gauge. It shares every feature of the standard PRO Carbon, an extended 0–3000 micron range, 8000-reading memory, VIN scanner, voice control and smartwatch pairing, and adds one thing the rest of the range doesn't have: an official calibration certificate issued by an external, accredited certification company, confirming this specific unit meets NexDiag's stated accuracy parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__lineup\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__lineupcard\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailingshed.com.au\/products\/nexptg-professional-tool-case\"\u003eProfessional Tool Case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0–2500µm · 4000 readings · core features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__lineupcard\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailingshed.com.au\/products\/nexptg-pro-carbon\"\u003ePRO Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0–3000µm · 8000 readings · VIN reader, voice control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__lineupcard is-current\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePRO Carbon + Certificate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame as PRO Carbon, plus accredited calibration certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ds-nexptg__h2\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__feature is-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccredited calibration certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued by an external, accredited certification company for this specific unit, giving you documented, defensible accuracy for formal reports and appraisals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtended 3000µm range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers thin factory paint through to thick filler or multi-layer refinish work, with 1 micron resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVIN code reader \u0026amp; voice control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScan a VIN with your phone's camera to auto-populate vehicle data, and operate the whole workflow hands-free by voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmartwatch pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only NexPTG model that connects to a Wear OS or WatchOS smartwatch, so you can take readings without pulling out your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ds-nexptg__h2\"\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__tablewrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ds-nexptg__table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–3000 µm (0–118.11 mils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 µm (0.04 mils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProbe type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovable, spherical tip, profiled housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurve measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubstrate recognition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel, galvanised steel, aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1000 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoating analysis system (PAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended ver. 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8000 readings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurements per second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 4.0 LE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalibration certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, accredited third-party (EN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVIN code reader\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoice control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmartwatch app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (Wear OS \/ WatchOS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReport bodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100+ individual, personalised vehicle bodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReport generation \u0026amp; export\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, via NexPTG app (email export)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 100 hours continuous, 2x AA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20°C to +40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58g (without batteries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112 x 50 x 28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid 5.0+ (Bluetooth LE), iOS 11+ \/ iPhone 6s or later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexPTG PRO Carbon gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated tool case with calibration set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortened user guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibration certificate (English)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__guidelink\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure this is the right model? See the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailingshed.com.au\/pages\/nexptg-buying-guide#compare\"\u003eNexPTG comparison and buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e to check it against the rest of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ds-nexptg__h2\"\u003eWhy We Use A Paint Thickness Gauge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__founder\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm Nick, founder of Detailing Shed. Over the years I've used paint thickness gauges on a lot of vehicles, and it's changed how I approach every correction job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've picked up resprayed panels that looked completely normal to the eye. No colour mismatch, no overspray, nothing you'd catch just walking around the car. The gauge told a different story. I've also come across vehicles with real variation in paint thickness from panel to panel, the kind of pattern that usually points to repair work at some point, even when there's no paperwork or visible sign of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few times I've had a reading come back a lot lower than expected on a panel. That's not a good moment. It means there isn't enough paint or clear coat left to safely do the level of correction the customer originally asked for. Without the gauge, I wouldn't have known that until it was too late, and cutting through clear coat isn't something you can undo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving that number in front of me before I pick up a machine means I'm making an informed call, not a guess. It takes the risk off the customer's paint, and off my reputation. That's really what a paint thickness gauge does: it removes the guesswork. You know exactly what you're working with before you touch the paint, not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't safely remove paint if you don't know how much of it you've actually got. Finding a repair, filler, a respray, or paint that's thinner than it should be before you start polishing can save real time, real money, and in some cases stop you doing damage to a car's paint that can't be undone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're serious about paint correction, a paint thickness gauge should be considered essential equipment, not an optional accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-nexptg__signature\"\u003eNick, Founder, Detailing Shed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ds-nexptg__h2\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a paint coating thickness gauge used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures the exact depth of paint, primer and clear coat on a vehicle's panels, in microns. Detailers use it to check for previous respray or filler work before quoting a correction, track how much clear coat is being removed during machine polishing, and establish a safe baseline before applying paint protection film or a ceramic coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the standard PRO Carbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentical hardware and specifications. This version simply includes an official calibration certificate from an external, accredited certification company, confirming the unit meets NexDiag's stated accuracy parameters. It matters for anyone producing paint reports for insurers, appraisers or used-car buyers who need certified, defensible measurements, not just a working gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work on aluminium panels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The NexPTG PRO Carbon automatically recognises and measures steel, galvanised steel and aluminium substrates, covering the mixed-material panels found on most modern vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow accurate is the measurement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures from 0 to 3000 µm (0 to 118.11 mils) with a resolution of 1 µm, taking up to 10 measurements per second through a spherical probe rated for both flat and curved panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a smartphone to use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gauge itself has no display; all readings are sent via Bluetooth 4.0 LE to the free NexPTG app on iOS (11+, iPhone 6s or later) or Android (5.0+ with Bluetooth Low Energy), where measurements, reports and vehicle data are recorded. It also pairs with a Wear OS or WatchOS smartwatch for hands-free measuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it detect previous respray or bodywork?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Factory paint typically reads within a consistent, narrow range, so a noticeably thicker or inconsistent reading across a panel usually indicates filler, respray or replacement work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the calibration certificate necessary for detailers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not required for routine correction and coating work, but it's worth it for anyone producing formal condition reports, working with insurers or appraisers, or wanting documented proof of accuracy behind every quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__trust\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Detailing Shed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine NexDiag stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast dispatch, Australia wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal advice, before and after you buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport if you need help getting it right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NexDiag","offers":[{"title":"PRO Carbon with Calibration Certificate","offer_id":49424595779799,"sku":"NEX-PRO-CARBON-CERT-TC","price":759.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/5486\/0601\/files\/Carbon_-_3_certyfikat.png?v=1783754399","url":"https:\/\/detailingshed.com.au\/products\/nexptg-pro-carbon-calibration-certificate","provider":"Detailing Shed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}