{"id":10914,"date":"2026-09-30T10:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10914"},"modified":"2026-10-09T03:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T03:28:59","slug":"autool-tg501-automotive-coating-thickness-gauge","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/product\/autool-tg501-automotive-coating-thickness-gauge\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL TG501 Fe\/NFe Automotive Coating Thickness Gauge \u2013 0-2000 \u03bcm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Map Paint Thickness Across Steel and Aluminum Panels<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The AUTOOL TG501 recognizes ferrous and non-ferrous substrates automatically and stores readings so you can compare coating thickness panel by panel. It works on metal only, not on plastic or composite parts.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Auto Fe \/ NFe<\/li>\n<li>0\u20132000 \u03bcm Range<\/li>\n<li>80-Reading Memory<\/li>\n<li>Zero + Reference Plates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-features\">\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-features\">\n<li>\n<h5>Automatic Fe and NFe Recognition<\/h5>\n<p>Switches between magnetic induction on steel and eddy current on aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, so mixed-metal bodies need no manual switching.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Stored Readings for Comparison<\/h5>\n<p>Save readings from comparable points to review them across panels or workpieces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Automatic Screen Rotation<\/h5>\n<p>The display turns with the gauge, keeping the value readable at angled or confined measuring points.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Unit Switching<\/h5>\n<p>Change units to match the reference standard or inspection record.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Included Check Plates<\/h5>\n<p>Metal substrates and thickness films for zero and reference checks before measuring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Auto Power-Off<\/h5>\n<p>Turns off after about two minutes without operation to save battery power.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-box\">\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the Box<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"abd-box\">\n<li>TG501 coating thickness gauge<\/li>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<li>Calibration metal substrates and thickness references<\/li>\n<li>Wrist strap<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<li>Retail box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"abd-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/3902b692497efb36e288644b.webp\" alt=\"AUTOOL TG501 gauge with batteries, wrist strap, calibration plates and films, retail box and user manual\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>TG501 package contents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-use\">\n<h4>How to Use<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-steps\">\n<li><b>Inspect the surface<\/b><span>Confirm the metal substrate type, enough area and curvature, and a clean, dry measuring point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Check the gauge<\/b><span>Run the zero and reference check with the supplied substrates and films.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Map comparable points<\/b><span>Hold the probe perpendicular and steady, and measure several points on each panel rather than one spot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Record context<\/b><span>Note panel, position, substrate, unit and any edge, curvature, contamination or repair context.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Investigate the pattern<\/b><span>Repeat unexpected readings. Thickness alone does not prove accident damage; combine it with a full body and mechanical inspection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Measurement, calibration and memory review: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/3e311a3372349c09a4ec5f69.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TG501 user manual (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-notes\">\n<h4>Good to Know<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-notes\">\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-caution\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Caution<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Plastic and composite panels cannot be measured with this gauge; they need another method.<\/li>\n<li>Edges, tight curves, small areas, dirt and unstable contact can affect results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-care\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Care<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Store the calibration plates carefully to avoid scratches or deformation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Automatic Fe \/ NFe Selection:<\/strong> Automatically select magnetic-induction measurement for supported ferrous metal or eddy-current measurement for non-ferrous metal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>0\u20132000 \u00b5m Measurement Range:<\/strong> Measure total coating thickness from 0 to 2000 \u00b5m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>0.1 \/ 1 \u00b5m Resolution:<\/strong> Read 0.1 \u00b5m resolution through 100 \u00b5m and 1 \u00b5m resolution above 100 \u00b5m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>80-Reading Memory:<\/strong> Store up to 80 readings for comparison across panels or workpieces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rotating Display + References:<\/strong> Rotate the display for angled positions and use the included metal substrates and films for zero and reference checks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[250],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-10914","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-autool","product_cat-gauges-meters","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/10914","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10914"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=10914"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=10914"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=10914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}