M mcpp66 New member Joined Sep 6, 2009 Messages 1,308 Reaction score 0 Jan 31, 2010 #1 I'm thinking of buying this product and I'm just curious what the shims are used for?
C christian900se New member Joined Apr 22, 2008 Messages 827 Reaction score 0 Jan 31, 2010 #2 They are used to calibrate the paint meter. You get the shims out, place the meter up against it, and measure the thickness. If the meter shows the correct thickness (each shim has its thickness on it), then it is properly calibrated.
They are used to calibrate the paint meter. You get the shims out, place the meter up against it, and measure the thickness. If the meter shows the correct thickness (each shim has its thickness on it), then it is properly calibrated.