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Rhopoint Americas

Rhopoint Americas has been manufacturing precision surface measurement instruments since 1986. Their tools are used by coatings manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and professional detailers worldwide to quantify surface quality with objective, repeatable data. SNS Auto Supply carries the two Rhopoint instruments most relevant to the professional detailing industry: the Detailometer and the Coating Thickness Gauge.

The Rhopoint Detailometer measures the optical properties of a painted surface that determine how it looks to the human eye. It reads Gloss (measured in Gloss Units from 0 to 2000 GU), Reflection Haze (the milky appearance caused by micro-texture in the clear coat), Distinctness of Image (DOI, how clearly a surface reflects an image), Reflected Image Quality (RIQ, which quantifies orange peel and surface waviness), and Peak Specular Reflectance (RSPEC, which detects subtle smoothness differences on high-quality finishes). For professional detailers, this means you can take before-and-after readings on every paint correction job and show your customer exactly how much you improved their vehicle's finish with hard numbers instead of subjective claims.

The Rhopoint Coating Thickness Gauge measures clear coat and paint thickness in microns or mils with an accuracy of plus or minus 2% plus 1 micron. It features dual OLED screens (front and top) for easy reading at any angle, and it connects to the same Rhopoint Quick Report App as the Detailometer. Knowing your paint thickness before you start compounding or polishing is critical. It tells you how much material you have to work with and prevents you from burning through clear coat on thin panels. The industry benchmark for caution is roughly 80 to 100 microns (about 3 mils) of clear coat remaining.

Both instruments pair with the Rhopoint Quick Report App on iOS, Android, or PC via Bluetooth. The app lets you define measurement points on the vehicle, capture readings, add reference photos, and generate branded PDF reports with before-and-after comparisons and statistical analysis. This turns your paint correction service into a documented, data-backed process that builds customer trust and justifies premium pricing. Each device delivers up to 20,000 readings per charge, making them reliable for high-volume shop environments and mobile detailing operations alike.