What is the paintwork of a car and what is its thickness on different models
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What is the paintwork of a car and what is its thickness on different models

The body of a car is the most important and most expensive part of a car. Its parts are made of sheet metal by stamping, and then welded into a single whole. To protect the metal from corrosion, the car paintwork is applied at the plant, which means paintwork. It not only protects, but also gives a beautiful and aesthetic appearance. The service life of the body and the car as a whole will largely depend on the quality of the coating, its thickness and subsequent care.

Car painting technology at the factory

At the plant, the painting process takes place in several stages in compliance with all standards. The manufacturer independently sets the thickness of the paintwork, but within the framework of the requirements and standards.

  1. First, the sheet metal is galvanized on both sides. This protects it from corrosion in case of possible damage to the paintwork. With the help of static electricity, zinc molecules cover the metal, forming an even layer with a thickness of 5-10 microns.
  2. Then the body surface is thoroughly cleaned and degreased. To do this, the body is dipped in a bath with a cleaning agent, then a degreasing solution is sprayed. After rinsing and drying, the body is ready for the next step.
  3. Next, the body is phosphated or primed. Various phosphorus salts form a crystalline metal phosphate layer. A special primer is also applied to the bottom and wheel arches, which forms a protective layer against stone blows.
  4. At the last stage, the paint layer itself is applied. The first layer is paint, and the second is varnish, which gives gloss and durability. In this case, the electrostatic method is used, which makes it possible to apply an even coating.

It is almost impossible to repeat such a technology outside the factory conditions, therefore, artisanal painting (even high-quality) or abrasive polishing will certainly change the thickness of the paintwork, although outwardly this may not be noticed. This is especially true for those looking to purchase a used car.

Stages of painting the body in the workshop

Full body painting in a workshop is time-consuming and costly. It is necessary when the paintwork is severely damaged or when the color changes. Much more often, local painting of any damaged elements is performed.

  1. At the first stage, the surface is prepared. All unnecessary parts are removed from the body (handles, linings, decorative panels, etc.). The damaged areas are pulled out, the surface is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The next step is called preparation. Traces of corrosion are removed from the surface, zinc phosphate or passive soils are treated. The surface is sanded, a primer and putty are applied to the damaged areas. It is the preparatory stage that takes the most time and effort.
  3. At the last stage, paint and varnish is applied using a spray gun. The master applies the paint in several layers, letting it dry. Then the surface is varnished and polished. The varnish protects the paint from moisture, ultraviolet radiation and minor scratches.

Possible defects and damage

After painting, various defects may remain on the surface. They are divided into the following types:

  • shagreen - depressions that resemble specially dressed skin;
  • drips - undulating thickenings formed as a result of paint dripping;
  • wrinkling - frequent folds;
  • risks - scratches from abrasive;
  • inclusions - foreign particles in the paint;
  • different shades - different shades of paint;
  • the pores are punctate depressions.

It is almost impossible to keep the car paintwork in perfect condition for a long time. Various factors can compromise its integrity. It's hard to find a car over two years old without damage to the paintwork.

The following factors can affect the paint layer:

  • environmental impact (rain, hail, sun, sudden temperature changes, birds, etc.);
  • chemicals (reagents on the road, corrosive liquids);
  • mechanical damage (scratches, stone blows, chips, the consequences of an accident).

The driver must follow the rules for caring for the paintwork. Even wiping with a dry and hard cloth leaves minor scratches on the body. Aggressive and frequent cleaning also does not go unnoticed.

How to evaluate quality

To measure the quality of paintwork, such a concept as adhesion is used. The method for determining adhesion is used not only for bodies, but also for any other surfaces on which a layer of paintwork is applied.

Adhesion is understood as the resistance of the paintwork to peeling, flaking and splitting.

The method for determining adhesion is as follows. With the help of a razor blade, 6 perpendicular and horizontal cuts are applied to the surface, which forms a mesh. The spacing between notches will depend on the thickness:

  • up to 60 microns - interval 1 mm;
  • from 61 to 120 microns - interval 2 mm;
  • from 121 to 250 - interval 3 mm.

The paintwork is cut to the metal. After applying the mesh, adhesive tape is glued on top. Then, after standing for 30 seconds, the adhesive tape comes off without jerking. The test results are compared according to the table. It all depends on the degree of flaking of the squares. Adhesion is rated at five points. At zero adhesion, the coating should remain even, without flaking or roughness. This means that the paintwork is of high quality.

There is also a special tool for carrying out the test - an adhesion meter. You can set a specific interval and draw a grid conveniently.

In addition to these parameters, a distinction is also made between:

  • gloss degree of paintwork;
  • the level of hardness and toughness;
  • thickness.

Paint Thickness

To measure the thickness of the paintwork, a thickness gauge device is used. Questions arise: why do you need to know the thickness of the paintwork and what should it be for a car from the factory?

When buying a used car, measuring the thickness of the paintwork can determine the repainted areas, thereby identifying past dents and defects that the seller may not be aware of.

Paintwork thickness is measured in microns. The factory thickness of almost all modern cars is in the range of 80-170 microns. Different models have different parameters, which we will give in the table below.

What to consider when measuring

When measuring the thickness of the paintwork, it is necessary to take into account some points:

  1. Measurements should be taken on a clean surface without dirt.
  2. Figures in the table may sometimes differ slightly from actual measurements. For example, with a standard of 100-120 microns, the value shows 130 microns in a certain area. This does not mean that the part has been repainted. This error is acceptable.
  3. If the value is higher than 190 microns, then this part has been accurately processed. Only 1% of premium cars have paintwork thicker than 200 microns. If the value is 300 microns, then this indicates the presence of putty.
  4. Measurements should be started from the roof, since this area is not at risk and the paint will be factory-made there. Take the resulting value as the original and compare with others.
  5. It should be borne in mind that even on a new car, the thickness in the areas may be different. This is normal. For example, the hood is 140 microns, and the door is 100-120 microns.
  6. The thickness of the internal elements usually does not exceed 40-80 microns, since these surfaces do not need additional protection from stones or aggressive substances.
  7. Especially carefully check those parts of the body that are most susceptible to impacts (bumper, fenders, doors, etc.).
  8. Polishing changes the thickness slightly, but vinyl and other protective films can increase the thickness by 100-200 microns.

Tables of paintwork thickness on different cars

Next, we present tables of car models, years of manufacture and paint thickness.

Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW
MarkModelYears of manufacture / bodyPaintwork thickness, microns
ACURATLXIV 2008105-135
MDXIII 2013125-140
RDXIII 2013125-140
Alfa RomeoGoliathII 2010170-225
MiTo2008120-140
AUDIA12010 – Nov (I)125-170
I am2012 – nv (8V)120-140
I am2003–2013 (8P)80-100
S32012 – nv120-150
S3 Cabriolet2012 – nv110-135
A42015 – nv (B9)125-145
A42007–2015 (B8)120-140
A42004--2007 (B7)100-140
A42001--2005 (B6)120-140
S42012 – nv125-145
RS42012 – nv120-140
A52007 – nv100-120
S52011 – nv130-145
RS5 convertible2014 – nv110-130
A62011 – nv (Q)120-140
A62004–2010 (C6)120-140
RS62012 – nv110-145
A72010 – nv100-135
RS72014 – nv100-140
A82010 – nv (04)100-120
A82003--2010 (D3)100-120
A8L2013 – nv105-130
S82013 – nv110-130
Q32011 – nv115-140
RS Q32013 – nv110-140
Q52008 – nv125-155
SQ52014 – nv125-150
Q72015 – nv120-160
Q72006 – 2015 Feet100-140
TT2014 – nv100-115
TT2006 – 2014 Feet105-130
A4 allroad2009 – nv.120-150
BMW1 be2011 – nv (F20)120-140
1 be2004-2011 (E81)100-140
2 be2014 – nv105-140
3 be2012 – nv (F30)120-130
3 be2005--2012 (F92)110-140
3 be1998-2005 (E46)120-140
4 be2014 – nv115-135
4 be cabrio2014 – nv125-145
5 be2010 – nv (F10)90-140
5 be2003-2010 (E60)130-165
5 be1995-2004 (E39)140-160
6 be2011 – nv (F06)120-145
6 be2003-2011 (E63)120-145
7 be2008--2015 (F01)100-130
7 be2001-2008 (E65)120-160
6T2014 – nv160-185
Ml2011 – nv (F20-F21)110-135
M22015 – nv105-140
M32011 – nv105-135
M42014 – nv100-130
MS2010 – nv90-140
M62011 – nv100-130
X-12009-2015 (E84)115-130
X-32010 – nv (F25)120-130
X-32003-2010 (E83)90-100
X-3M2015 – nv100-120
X-42014 – nv120-130
X-52013 – nv (F15)100-125
X-52006-2013 (E70)140-160
X-51999-2006 (E53)110-130
X-62014 – nv (F16)120-165
X-62008-2014 (E71)110-160
X-5M2013 – nv (F85)115-120
X-5M2006-2013 (E70)140-160
X-6M2014 – nv (F86)120-165
X-6M2008-2014 (E71)110-160
Z-42009 – new (E89)90-130
Brilliance, BYD, Cadillac, Changan, Chery, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen
MarkModelYears of manufacture / bodyPaintwork thickness, microns
BRILLIANCEH2302014 – nv185-220
H230 Hatchback2015 – nv165-195
H5302011 – nv80-125
V52014 – nv170-190
BYDF32006 – 2014 Feet90-100
CADILLACATS2012 – nv115-160
BL52005 – 2010 Feet110-150
as2014 – nv105-160
as2007 – 2014 Feet115-155
as2003 – 2007 Feet120-150
Climbing2015 – nv140-150
Climbing2006 – 2015 Feet135-150
Climbing2002 – 2006 Feet120-170
SRX2010 – nv125-160
SRX2004 – 2010 Feet110-150
CHANGANEdo2013 – nv130-160
CS 352013 – nv160-190
Reaton2013 – nv120-140
CHERRYBonus2011 – Nov (A13)100-125
Very2011 – Nov (A13)100-125
indiS2011 – nv (S180)120-140
Thousand Sedan2010 – Nov (A3)90-120
MIL2010 – Nov (A3)90-120
3 Bonus2014 – Nov (A19)110-130
arizzo2014 – nv105-140
Amulet2003–2013 (A15)110-120
Tigo2006–2014 (T11)120-140
You 52014 – nv110-130
CHEVROLETCamaro2013 – nv190-220
trail blazer2013 – nv115-140
Traverse2008 – nv155-205
Silverado2013 – nv120-140
Tahoe2014 – nv120-145
Tahoe2006 – 2014 Feet160-180
Tracker2015 – nv115-150
Care2010 – 2015 Feet115-130
Epica2006 – 2012 Feet90-100
Lacetti2004 – 2013 Feet110-140
lanos2005 – 2009 Feet105-135
bird2012 – nv150-170
bird2006 – 2012 Feet80-100
Cruze2009 – 2015 Feet135-165
Cobalt2013 – nv115-200
in2005 – 2015 Feet115-140
Niva2002 – nv100-140
Orlando2011 – 2015 Feet115-140
Rezzo2004 – 2010 Feet80-130
CHRYSLER300C2010 – nv120-150
300C2004 – 2010 Feet160-170
Grand Voyager2007 – nv155-215
PT - cruiser2000 – 2010 Feet120-160
CITROENc4 picasso2014 – nv120-140
c4 picasso2007 – 2014 Feet110-130
Jumpy2007 – nv110-135
jumper2007 – nv105-120
Berlingo2008 – 2015 Feet120-150
Berlingo2002 – 2012 Feet110-140
c3 picasso2009 – nv85-100
Xsara Picasso2000 – 2010 Feet75-120
C4 aircross2012 – nv105-125
C-elysee2013 – nv105-145
C - Crosser2007 – 2013 Feet55-90
C4 sedan2011 – nv105-125
DS32010 – 2015 Feet90-150
DS42012 – 2015 Feet115-145
C12005 – 2015 Feet110-130
C22003 – 2008 Feet120-140
C32010 – nv90-120
C32002 – 2009 Feet90-120
C42011 – nv125-150
C42004 – 2011 Feet75-125
C52007 – nv110-130
C52001 – 2008 Feet110-140
Daewoo, Datsun, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Geely, Great Wall, DFM, FAW, Haval
MarkModelYears of manufacture / bodyPaintwork thickness, microns
DAEWOONexia2008 – 2015 Feet105-130
shade2000 – 2015 Feet100-110
Gentra2013 – nv115-140
lanos1997 – 2009 Feet105-135
DATSUNhe Do2014 – nv105-125
we Do2015 – nv105-125
DODGECaliber2006 – 2012 Feet120-160
Caravan2007 – nv150-180
FIATWhite2004 – 2012 Feet115-130
Sweaters, Jerseys and Cardigans2005 – 2015 Feet110-120
Doblo2005 – 2014 Feet105-135
Duchy2007 – nv85-100
5002007 – nv210-260
Fremont2013 – nv125-145
Shield2007 – nv90-120
FORDFocus 32011 – nv120-140
Focus 22005 – 2011 Feet110-130
Focus 11999 – 2005 Feet110-135
Focus ST2012 – nv105-120
Seafood2015 – нв (mk6 RUS)120-150
Seafood2008--2013 (mk6)110-140
Seafood2001--2008 (mk5)85-100
Fusion2002 – 2012 Feet75-120
Eco - Sport2014 – nv105-125
Escape2001 – 2012 Feet105-145
Explore2011 – nv55-90
Explore Sport2011 – nv105-125
Mondeo2015 – nv90-150
Mondeo2007 – 2015 Feet115-145
Mondeo2000 – 2007 Feet110-130
Maverick2000 – 2010 Feet120-140
C-Max2010 – present90-120
C-Max2003 – 2010 Feet90-120
S-Max2006 – 2015 Feet125-150
Galaxy2006 – 2015 Feet75-125
Kuga2013 – nv110-130
Kuga2008 – 2013 Feet110-140
Edge2013 – 2015 Feet105-130
Cleaning2012 – 2015 Feet100-110
Cleaning2006 – 2012 Feet115-140
Custom pass105-135
pass2014 – nv105-125
pass2000 – 2014 Feet105-125
Connect pass2002 – 2013 Feet120-160
Tourneo2000 – 2012 Feet150-180
Custom Tourneo2013 – nv115-130
Tourneo Connect2002 – 2013 Feet110-120
GEELYEmgrand x72013 – nv105-135
Emgrand ec72009 – nv85-100
MK2008 – 2014 Feet210-260
GC5 RV2014125-145
Otaka2005 – nv90-120
Gc62014 – nv120-140
Great WallWingle 5 new2007 – nv80-115
M42013 – nv110-140
H5 new2011 – nv90-105
H6 AT2013 – nv135-150
Hover2005 – 2010 Feet130-150
DFMRich2014 – nv60-125
V252014 – nv80-105
Success2014 – nv80-105
H30 cross2014 – nv115-130
S302014 – nv105-125
AX72014 – nv105-125
FAWV52013 – nv95-105
Besturn B502012 – nv100-120
Best X802014 – nv115-140
Besturn B702014 – nv125-150
HAVALH82014 – nv170-200
H62014 – nv115-135
H22014 – nv120-140
H92014 – nv190-220
Kuga2013 – nv110-130
Kuga2008 – 2013 Feet110-140
Honda, Hyundai, Infinity, Jaguar, Jeep, KIA, Lada (ЗАЗ), Land Rover, Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lifan, Mazda
MarkModelYears of manufacture / bodyPaintwork thickness, microns
HONDAAgreement2013 – 2015 Feet130 – 150 Feet
Agreement2008 – 2013 Feet155 – 165 Feet
Agreement2002 – 2008 Feet130 – 145 Feet
CR-V2012 – nv95 – 125 Feet
CR-V2007 – 2012 Feet80 – 100 Feet
CR-V2002 – 2007 Feet90 – 120 Feet
Civic2012 – nv110 – 130 Feet
Civic2006 – 2012 Feet90 – 130 Feet
Civic 4D2006 – 2008 Feet115 – 140 Feet
Civic2000 – 2006 Feet100 – 130 Feet
Crosstour2011 – 2015 Feet110 – 140 Feet
Fit2001 – 2008 Feet85 – 100 Feet
Jazz2002 – 2012 Feet85 – 100 Feet
Aria110 – 115 Feet
Legend2008 – 2012 Feet120 – 160 Feet
Pilot2006 – 2015 Feet110 – 135 Feet
HYUNDAIAccent2006 – 2015 Feet110 – 130 Feet
Elantra2006 – 2015 Feet110-135
Elantra2012 – nv105-120
Elantra2015 – нв (mk6 RUS)120-150
Sonata2008--2013 (mk6)110-140
Sonata nf2001--2008 (mk5)85-100
Sonata2002 – 2012 Feet75-120
Equus2014 – nv105-125
Size2001 – 2012 Feet105-145
genesis2011 – nv55-90
genesis2011 – nv105-125
Getz2015 – nv90-150
Matrix2007 – 2015 Feet115-145
Santa Fe Classic2000 – 2007 Feet110-130
Santa Fe2000 – 2010 Feet120-140
Santa Fe2010 – nv90-120
Solaris2003 – 2010 Feet90-120
Solaris2006 – 2015 Feet125-150
Grand santa fe2006 – 2015 Feet75-125
starex2013 – nv110-130
Tucson2008 – 2013 Feet110-140
Tucson New2016 – nv90-120
Veloster2012 – nv105-130
i202008 – 2016 Feet100-120
i302012 – nv95-120
i302007 – 2012 Feet100-130
i402012 – nv105-140
ix352010 – nv105-125
INFINITIQX70 / FX372008 – nv95-130
QX80 / QX562010 – nv115-145
QX50/EX252007 – nv115-125
Q502013 – nv130-140
QX602014 – nv120-140
FX352002 – 2008 Feet110-120
JAGUARF type2013 – nv95-130
S-type1999 – 2007 Feet130-180
X type2001 – 2010 Feet100-126
XE2015 – nv115-150
XF2007 – 2015 Feet120-145
XJ2009 – nv85-125
JEEPCompass2011 – nv125-145
Cherokee2014 – nv90-120
Cherokee2007 – 2013 Feet120-140
Grand Cherokee2011 – nv80-115
Grand Cherokee2004 – 2010 Feet110-140
Rubicon2014 – nv90-105
Wrangler2007 – nv135-150
KIACeed2012 – nv100-130
Ceed2006 – 2012 Feet115-125
ceed gt2014 – nv105-125
Cerato2013 – nv105-140
Cerato2009 – 2013 Feet100-140
Optima2010 – 2016 Feet115-130
for Ceed2007 – 2014 Feet110-125
Picanto2011 – nv95-120
mohave2008 – nv110-130
Quoris2013 – nv150-180
Rio2005 – 2011 Feet105-125
Rio2011 – present100-130
Spectra2006 – 2009 Feet125-160
Sportage2015 – nv100-135
Sportage2010 – 2015 Feet95-120
Sportage2004 – 2010 Feet100-140
Sorento2009 – 2015 Feet115-120
Sorento2002 – 2009 Feet115-150
Sorento prime2015 – nv180-200
Soul2014 – nv100-120
Soul2008 – 2014 Feet115-135
Venga2011 – nv105-125
VAZ Lada21072014 – nv120-140
21092002 – 2008 Feet110-120
21102013 – nv95-130
21121999 – 2007 Feet130-180
2114-152001 – 2010 Feet100-126
Priory2015 – nv115-150
largus2007 – 2015 Feet120-145
Viburnum2009 – nv85-125
Viburnum 22011 – nv125-145
Kalina Sport2014 – nv90-120
Kalina Cross2007 – 2013 Feet120-140
Largus cross2011 – nv80-115
Granta2004 – 2010 Feet110-140
Granta Sports2014 – nv90-105
Granta Hatchback2007 – nv135-150
4X4 Level 3d2012 – nv100-130
4X4 Level 5d2006 – 2012 Feet115-125
Vest2014 – nv105-125
X ray2013 – nv105-140
LAND ROVERFreelander2009 – 2013 Feet100-140
Discovery2010 – 2016 Feet115-130
Discovery2007 – 2014 Feet110-125
Discovery Sport2011 – nv95-120
RangeRover2008 – nv110-130
RangeRoverVogue2013 – nv150-180
Early Rover Sport2005 – 2011 Feet105-125
Range Rover SVR2013 – nv130-170
Range Rover Evogue2011 – nv135-150
RoverModel 751999 – 2004 Feet130-150
LEXUSST200h2011 – nv145-175
ES2006 – nv140-145
GS2012 – nv160-185
GS2005 – 2012 Feet120-160
GX2002 – nv125-150
IS2013 – nv150-185
IS2005 – 2013 Feet170-190
IS1999 – 2005 Feet110-120
LS2000 – nv125-150
LX1999 – 2005 Feet140-145
NX2014 – nv135-165
RX2009 – 2015 Feet115-150
RX2003 – 2009 Feet140-145
RX New2016 – nv125-135
LINCOLNNavigator110-130
LS2004 – 2010 Feet119-127
LIFANX602012 – nv85-105
smily2011 – nv95-110
Cellia2014 – nv75*100
Solano2010 – nv95-110
Cebra2014 – nv90-110
MAZDA22007 – 2014 Feet115-125
32012 – nv100-130
32006 – 2012 Feet115-125
32014 – nv105-125
52013 – nv105-140
52005 – 2010 Feet80-100
62012 – nv80-110
62007 – 2012 Feet110-130
62002 – 2007 Feet100-140
CX-52011 – nv100-120
CX-72006 – 2012 Feet85-120
CX-92007 – 2016 Feet90-120
Tribute2000 – 2007 Feet85-120
Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Seat, Skoda
MarkModelYears of manufacture / bodyPaintwork thickness, microns
Mercedes-BenzA-Class2012 – present (w176)90-130
A-Class2004–2012 (w169)90-115
B-Class2011 – present (w246)90-115
B-Class2005–2011 (W245)90-110
C-Class2014 – present (w205)120-140
C-Class2007–2015 (W204)110-170
C-Class2000–2007 (W203)110-135
CL class2007–2014 (C216)100-140
CL class1999–2006 (C215)115-140
CLA - Class2013–n.v (S117)100-130
CLS class2011–n.v (W218)110-140
CLS class2004 – present (C219)115-130
CLK - Class2002–2009 (W209)120-140
E - Class2009–2016 (W212)110-140
E - Class2002–2009 (W211)230-250
E - Klasse Coupe2010 – present (C207)110-130
G - class1989–n.v (W463)120-140
GLA - Class2014 – present90-120
GL - Class2012 – present (X166)90-100
GL - Class2006–2012 (X164)120-140
GLE - Class2015 – present120-150
WI - class coupe2015 – present120-150
GLK class2008–2015 (X204)135-145
GLS - Class2016 – present120-140
ML class2011–2016 (W166)100-135
ML class2005–2011 (W164)100-130
ML class1997–2005 (W-163)110-140
S-class2013–n.v (W222)110-120
S - class2005–2013 (W221)80-125
S-class1998–2005 (W220)110-140
SL class2011–n.v (R231)105-120
Vito2014–n.v (W447)100-130
Sprinter Classic2003 – present90-100
Sprinter2008 – present80-100
MINIPaceman2012 – present115-130
cooper2006 – 2014 Feet105-115
Cut2011 – present95-120
Roadster2012 – present90-110
Countryman2010 – present100-120
MITSUBISHIASX2015 – present100-135
Carisma2010 – 2015 Feet95-120
Colt2004 – 2010 Feet100-140
12002009 – 2015 Feet115-120
L200New2002 – 2009 Feet115-150
Throw 92003 – 2007 Feet100-120
Throw X2007 – present95-120
Outlander2008 – 2014 Feet115-135
Outlanderxl2011 – present105-125
Outlander Samurai2014 – present120-140
Pajero2002 – 2008 Feet110-120
Pajero Sport2013 – present95-130
NISSANAlmera2013–n.v (G15)130-150
Almera2000-2006 (N16)100-130
Almera classic2006 – 2013 Feet120-140
Bluebird sylphy140-160
Juke2010 – 2016 Feet115-135
Micro2003--2010 (K13)100-120
Murano2008–2016 (Z51)95-110
Murano2002–2008 (Z50)105-160
Navara2005--2015 (D40)120-135
Footnotes2005 – 2014 Feet110-140
Pathfinder2014 – present100-120
Pathfinder2004 – 2014 Feet135-175
Patrol2010 – present110-115
Patrol1997 – 2010 Feet80 100
Home2002-2007 (P12)90-110
Qashqai2013–n.v (J11)100-120
Qashqai2007–2013 (J10)110-135
+22010 – 2013 Feet110-140
Sentra2012 – present100-120
Teana2014 – present100-130
Teana2008 – 2014 Feet110-135
Teana2003 – 2008 Feet110-130
Terrano2014 – present115-155
tiida2004 – 2014 Feet120-140
tiida new2015 – present100-110
X-trail2015 – present100-130
X-trail2007 – 2015 Feet105-130
GTR2008 – present170-185
OPELAstraOPCJ 2011–2015120-155
Astra GTCJ 2011–2015115-140
OPC-badgeIn 2013–2015105-150
Insignia SWIn 2013–201590-130
race2010–2014115-120
Zafira2005–2011115-120
InsigniaIn 2008–2015100-140
Meriva2010–2015125-140
AstraH 2004-2015110-157
Astra SWJ 2011–2015120-160
Then AstraJ 2011–2015110-130
Mocha2012 – 2015 Feet110-130
zafira tourerC 2012-201595-135
VectraC 2002-2008110-160
Between2006 – 2015 Feet100-140
Omega2008100-112
PEUGEOT1072005 – 2014 Feet90-120
2061998 – 2006 Feet130-150
206 Sedan1998 – 2012 Feet120-152
2072006 – 2013 Feet119-147
2082013 – present165-180
20082014 – present140-160
3012013 – present105-130
3072001 – 2008 Feet108-145
3082008 – 2015 Feet100-120
308 New2015 – present110-160
30082009 – present100-145
4072004 – 2010 Feet100-120
4082012 – present100-115
40082012 – 2016 Feet60-100
5082012 – present110-150
Partners2007 – present100-120
Consultant2007 – present95-115
RCZ2010 – present115-145
PORSCHEBoxter s2012 2016-(981)95-116
Cayene2010 – present (988)120-140
Cayene2002 2010-(955)120-140
Tiger2013 – present116-128
Panamera2009 – present110-140
RENAULTLogan2014 – present130-155
Logan2004 – 2015 Feet120-150
Sandero2014 – present130-155
Sandero2009 – 2014 Feet110-130
sandero stepway2010 – 2014 Feet145-160
Megane2009 – present125-145
Megane2003 – 2009 Feet115-135
Megan RS2009 – present170-240
Fluence2010 – present130-155
Clio2005 – 2012 Feet130-150
Symbol2008 – 2012 Feet90-120
Lagoon2007 – 2015 Feet130-160
Koleos2008 – 2015 Feet130 – 150
Duster2011 – present130-165
SAAB9-32002 – 2012 Feet110-130
9-51997 – 2010 Feet130-150
SEATLeonIII 2013130 – 145
Leon STIII 2013170- 200
Leon cupraII 2009130-160
AlhambraII 2010140-155
IbizaIV 2012105-130
SKODAFabia2007 – 2015 Feet130-155
Octavia2013 – present160-190
Octavia2004 – 2013 Feet160-180
fast2012 – present160-193
Roomster2006 – 2015 Feet110-130
Yeti2009 – present140-180
Superb2015 – present125-150
Superb2008 – 2015 Feet110-140
Ssang Yong, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, GAZ, UAZ
MarkModelYears of manufacture / bodyPaintwork thickness, microns
SsangYongActyon2010 – present110-140
Kyron2005 – present100-110
Rexton2002 – present120-150
SUBARUBRZ2012 – 2016 Feet110-160
Forester2013 – present100-140
Forester2008 – 2013 Feet105-140
Show2012 – present110-140
Show2005 – 2012 Feet125-140
W2014 – present85-130
WRX STI2005 – 2014 Feet115-150
Legacy2009 – 2014 Feet110-140
Legacy2003 – 2009 Feet110-115
Outback2015 – present110-130
Outback2009 – 2014 Feet115-130
XV2011 – present110-155
Tribeca2005 – 2014 Feet140-170
SUZUKISX42006 – 2016 Feet120-135
SX4 New2013 – present115-125
Swift2010 – 2015 Feet115-135
Vitara2014 – present90-120
Grand vitara2005 – present95-120
Jimmy1998 – present100-130
Splash2008 – 2015 Feet90-115
TESLAModel S2012 – present140-180
TOYOTAalphard2015 – present100-140
alphard2008 – 2014 Feet105-135
Auris2012 – present (E160)100-130
Auris2007-2012 (E140)115-130
Avensis2009–2015 (T260)80-120
Avensis2003–2009 (T240)80-110
Celica1999–2006 (T230)120-145
Camry2011–n.v (XV50)120-145
Camry2006–2011 (XV40)125-145
Camry2001–2006 (XV30)120-150
Corolla2013 – present (E170)100-130
Corolla2006-2013 (E150)90-110
Corolla2001-2007 (E120)100-130
Corolla Hatchback2010 – present110-140
Corolla Back2005 – present100-110
Rexton2002 – present120-150
GT862012 – 2016 Feet110-160
Hilux2013 – present100-140
Highlander2008 – 2013 Feet105-140
Highlander2007–2014 (U40)135-150
Land Cruiser 1001997 – 2007 Feet110-135
Land Cruiser 2002007 – present120-160
Land Cruiser Prado 1202002 – 2009 Feet80-110
Land Cruiser Prado 1502009 – present110-135
Prius2009 – 2015 Feet80-110
Prius2003 – 2009 Feet110-120
Rav 42013 – present115-140
Rav 42006 – 2013 Feet80-110
Rav 42000 – 2005 Feet80-100
Venza2009 – present120-160
To2012 – present175-210
Yaris2005 – 2011 Feet80-95
Sienna115-125
Fortuner110-125
VolkswagenAmarok2010 – present115-135
Beetle2013 – present150-220
Explore1998 – 2005 Feet120-145
Caravelle2009 – 2015 Feet105-135
Golf2013 – present (MkVII)100-130
Golf2009–2012 (MkVI)80-120
Golf2003--2009 (MkV)120-140
Golf1997–2003 (MkIV)120-140
Golf Plus2009 – 2014 Feet120-140
Jetta2011–n.v (MkVI)140-155
Jetta2005--2011 (MkV)120-140
Multivan2015 – present90-135
Passat2015–n.v (B8)180-220
Passat2011--2016 (B7)110-130
Passat2005--2011 (B6)120-140
Passat CC2008 – present120-130
Sirocco2009 – 2016 Feet125-145
Caddy2013115-130
Polo2014110-130
Sedan polo 
Tiguan2011190-220
Touareg hybrid2014180-200
Touareg2013130-215
Touran 
Transport 
Crafter 
VOLVOC302013105-140
S40 
V40 
V50 
S602003110-130
S60II 201195-115
V70 
S802013105-140
XC602013115-135
XC702013105-140
XC902013115-135
GASCyber200890-105
31105200680
Sable 
Gazelle 
Gazelle Next 
UAZHunter 
Patriot 

Care Tips

On average, the manufacturer gives a 3-year warranty for paintwork, but there are many nuances that may not fall under the conditions. Therefore, you need to properly care for the coating. So it will last a long time. Here are some tips:

  • do not wipe dried dirt with a dry cloth;
  • do not leave the car under the sun for a long time, ultraviolet light has a detrimental effect on the paint, it fade;
  • poplar seeds emit resin, which corrodes paint when heated, do not put a car under poplars;
  • pigeon droppings are very caustic and also corrodes paint;
  • more often apply a protective polish such as liquid glass, this will create an additional layer;
  • do not often resort to abrasive polishing, as this removes several microns of the coating;
  • operate the vehicle carefully, do not scratch it with branches, etc.

The paintwork, like the body, is one of the most expensive elements of a car. The condition of the paintwork can tell a lot about the car. Correct measurement of the thickness and assessment of the condition of the paint will help determine the purchase of a used car.

Questions and answers:

How thick should the paint be on the car? Factory paint on all car models has an average thickness of 90 to 160 microns. This is together with a primer coat, base paint and varnish.

How to correctly measure the thickness of the paint? For this, a thickness gauge is used. To correctly determine the layer of the entire paintwork when buying a used car, you need to check the thickness in several places of the car (roof, doors, fenders).

How many microns after painting? It depends on what the reason for the painting is. If the machine is hit, there will be a layer of putty. The thickness gauge will indicate the thickness of this layer as well (it determines the distance to the metal).

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