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Further to Ray Bryant's question last week regarding the thickness of the paint on his new PX Ford Ranger.
We consulted a couple of paint industry specialists and can report that the accepted range of paint thickness on new cars is between 60 microns and 110 microns. More expensive, prestigious cars, like a Lexus would be expected to have paint thickness at the higher end of the range, more mundane, working class models like the Ranger would be at the lower end. Paint thickness as measured will also vary depending on the location. It will be thicker on upper surfaces, like the roof or bonnet, and thinner on the sides of the car. Our specialist thought the thickness as measured on Ray's car was well within the accepted range.
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