{"product_id":"nexptg-professional-tool-case","title":"NexDiag NexPTG Professional Thickness Gauge","description":"\u003c!--\nSHOPIFY PRODUCT SEO SETTINGS (paste into the product's Search engine listing section):\nTitle tag: NexPTG Professional Paint Thickness Gauge | Tool Case Kit | Detailing Shed\nMeta description: NexPTG Professional paint coating thickness gauge with tool case. Measures steel, galvanised steel \u0026 aluminium to 2500µm, Bluetooth app, curve-capable spherical probe. Ships Australia wide.\n\nManufacturer reference: EAN 5906874578407 \/ SKU 003-57840 (NexDiag). 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\u003cstrong\u003eNexPTG Professional\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wireless paint coating thickness gauge built for detailers, appraisers and bodyshops who need genuinely accurate readings, not a rough guide. It measures steel, galvanised steel and aluminium panels to 2500 microns via a spherical probe suited to flat and curved bodywork, and pairs over Bluetooth with the free NexPTG app for iOS and Android, where every reading is logged, mapped and turned into a shareable report. This kit includes the dedicated hard tool case, calibration set and a full set of batteries, so it's ready to use straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__lineup\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__lineupcard is-current\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProfessional Tool Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0–2500µm · 4000 readings · no certificate\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\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailingshed.com.au\/products\/nexptg-pro-carbon-calibration-certificate\"\u003ePRO Carbon + Certificate\u003c\/a\u003e\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\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurve-capable spherical probe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA movable, spherical probe tip in a profiled housing reads accurately on both flat panels and curved bodywork, without needing to reposition the gauge for contoured sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic substrate recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetects steel, galvanised steel and aluminium automatically, so readings stay accurate across the mixed panel materials found on most modern vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull reporting via the NexPTG app\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery reading syncs over Bluetooth to the free NexPTG app, where it's logged, mapped against suggested measurement points, and exported as a shareable PDF report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUp to 4000-reading memory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnough onboard memory for multiple full vehicle inspections without needing to sync mid-job.\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\u003e0–2500 µm (0–98.43 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\u003eCoating analysis system (SAPL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4000 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\u003eMeasurement modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous, single, reference-point\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\u003eAPI communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (dedicated API available at additional cost)\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\u003eBlue\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\u003e24 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 Professional gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibration set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of alkaline batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard tool case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__amber\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo certificate included.\u003c\/strong\u003e This model doesn't come with third-party calibration certification. If you need documented, accredited proof of accuracy for formal condition reports or insurance work, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailingshed.com.au\/products\/nexptg-pro-carbon-calibration-certificate\"\u003ePRO Carbon with Calibration Certificate\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-nexptg__videocallout\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🎥\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to this gauge? Watch our short \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailingshed.com.au\/pages\/nexptg-buying-guide#video-guides\"\u003evideo setup guides\u003c\/a\u003e, pairing, reading results, data logging, troubleshooting and care, all in one place.\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 filler or respray work before quoting a correction, track how much clear coat is being removed during machine polishing, and establish a safe baseline before PPF or ceramic coating application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Professional and PRO Carbon models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PRO Carbon has an extended 3000µm measurement range and 8000-reading memory (versus 2500µm and 4000 here), plus a VIN reader, voice control, smartwatch pairing and 100+ personalised report bodies. The Professional covers the core measurement and reporting job accurately, just without those extras and with a shorter 24-month warranty rather than 36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work on aluminium panels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It automatically recognises and measures steel, galvanised steel and aluminium substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a carry case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this kit includes the dedicated hard tool case along with the calibration set, user manual and batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a smartphone to use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gauge has no onboard display; readings are sent via Bluetooth to the free NexPTG app on iOS or Android, where measurements, reports and vehicle data are recorded and exported.\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\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":"NexPTG Professional Thickness Gauge Inc (TOOLBOX)","offer_id":37670066651295,"sku":"NEX-PRO-TC","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/5486\/0601\/files\/NexdiagGauge.jpg?v=1756360419","url":"https:\/\/detailingshed.com.au\/products\/nexptg-professional-tool-case","provider":"Detailing Shed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}