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The RhopointAmericas.com Detailometer for DOI, Haze, Rspec, and Gloss by Mike Phillips
The Rhopoint Americas Detailometer
2024 Mobile Tech Expo
Last year at Mobile Tech Expo, (MTE), I had the pleasure of meeting and talking shop with Darryl Case, the President of Rhopoint Americas Inc. He shared with me one of their instruments, the DetailoMeter.
2024 SEMA
At the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Darryl stopped by the FLEX booth, where I was demonstrating the new 24-volt FLEX Cordless Polishers to re-ignite our conversation.
Darryl shared with me the most recent iteration of their Detailometer and by fate, I actually had a good test for this instrument.
Dr. Beasley's Gloss Builder
At the FLEX booth, I was demonstrating the three new 24-volt FLEX polishers, along with the Dr. Beasley's NSP Primers, and our recently launched Gloss Builder.
Gloss Builder
Dr. Beasley’s Gloss Builder is a ceramic spray for automotive paint that builds an ultra-reflective nanostructure layer primed for ceramic coating. When used after paint correction, Gloss Builder creates a dripping wet mirror finish while adding anchor points for bonding, ensuring the most durable and brilliant ceramic coating possible. Compatible with any ceramic coating for glossy finishes.
So, while Darryl was at the FLEX booth, I asked if we could test out the Detailometer with a before and after application of Gloss Builder and Darryl said "yes". This was on Thursday, and this means I've been sanding and buffing on this freshly painted demo hood for two days, plus this day. In other words, this section, right in the front, middle of the hood, has been sanded multiple times using Eagle Abrasives by KOVAX and then compound and polished with Dr. Beasley's Primers.
First, I machine polished the paint using the NSP 95 just to have a fresh machine polishing on this section of the paint so we knew we were starting with virgin, polished paint.
Next, I removed the NSP 95 using a clean, microfiber towel.
Darryl then took readings with the Detailometer.
Apologies for the out-of-focus picture, I accidently put my iPhone in LIVE mode and thus had to edit and create a single picture out of what is basically a short movie. A request to Apple, can you create a way to turn LIVE mode OFF from the Settings so it cannot be accidently turned on from the screen. Please.
I was able to capture an in-focus picture after the measurement.
DOI = 98.2
Haze = 6.4
Rspec = 82.8
Next, I misted a spray of Gloss Builder onto a clean, fresh microfiber towel.
I wiped over the polished section to remove any trace residues of nanogel, (the carrying agent for the abrasives), and to maximize gloss and clarity.
Darryl then re-measured the same place on the panel.
Here's the AFTER results
DOI = 98.4
Haze = 6.2
Rspec = 88.1
What do these numbers mean?
In simple terms, the application and removal of Gloss Builder,
When RSpec is equal to the gloss value the surface is very smooth.
From the RhopointAmericas.com website
DISTINCTNESS OF IMAGE (DOI): A measure of how clearly a reflected image will appear in a reflective surface.
HAZE: Reflection haze is scattered light caused by micro texture and is measured adjacent to the main gloss component.
PEAK SPECULAR REFLECTANCE (RSPEC): RSPEC is the peak reflectance measured over a very narrow angle. RSPEC values are lower in surfaces with textures including orange peel and waviness. It can be used to identify subtle differences in smooth surfaces.
And just to note, this instrument can also measure these factors, but I'll need to do more research in order to fully understand all of the abilities for this tool.
REFLECTED IMAGE QUALITY (RIQ): RIQ is used to quantify effects such as orange peel and surface waviness. This parameter gives higher resolution results compared to Distinctness of Image (DOI) measurement and better mimics human perception of surface texture, especially on high quality finishes such as automotive.
GLOSS: Gloss is a measure of how much light is reflected from a sample surface at a defined angle. It is measured in Gloss Units (GU) where 0 is completely matt and 2000 GU is a perfect mirror. For automotive, numbers up to 100 can usually be seen, the higher the number, the glossier the finish.
My comments
I've seen a lot of different types of tools for measure different aspects of paint quality, but this instrument appears to be the tool to own for measuring and understanding the results from your paint correction work and as a marketing tool, to show your clients the before and after differences achieved by your craftmanship. Hard, factual data that unequivocally documents improvements.
Stay tuned...
Mike
The Rhopoint Americas Detailometer
2024 Mobile Tech Expo
Last year at Mobile Tech Expo, (MTE), I had the pleasure of meeting and talking shop with Darryl Case, the President of Rhopoint Americas Inc. He shared with me one of their instruments, the DetailoMeter.
2024 SEMA
At the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Darryl stopped by the FLEX booth, where I was demonstrating the new 24-volt FLEX Cordless Polishers to re-ignite our conversation.
Darryl shared with me the most recent iteration of their Detailometer and by fate, I actually had a good test for this instrument.
Dr. Beasley's Gloss Builder
At the FLEX booth, I was demonstrating the three new 24-volt FLEX polishers, along with the Dr. Beasley's NSP Primers, and our recently launched Gloss Builder.
Gloss Builder
Dr. Beasley’s Gloss Builder is a ceramic spray for automotive paint that builds an ultra-reflective nanostructure layer primed for ceramic coating. When used after paint correction, Gloss Builder creates a dripping wet mirror finish while adding anchor points for bonding, ensuring the most durable and brilliant ceramic coating possible. Compatible with any ceramic coating for glossy finishes.
- Dripping Wet Mirror Shine
- Stronger Coating Bond
- Boosts Gloss on Existing Coatings
- Compatible With Any Ceramic Coating
So, while Darryl was at the FLEX booth, I asked if we could test out the Detailometer with a before and after application of Gloss Builder and Darryl said "yes". This was on Thursday, and this means I've been sanding and buffing on this freshly painted demo hood for two days, plus this day. In other words, this section, right in the front, middle of the hood, has been sanded multiple times using Eagle Abrasives by KOVAX and then compound and polished with Dr. Beasley's Primers.
First, I machine polished the paint using the NSP 95 just to have a fresh machine polishing on this section of the paint so we knew we were starting with virgin, polished paint.
Next, I removed the NSP 95 using a clean, microfiber towel.
Darryl then took readings with the Detailometer.
Apologies for the out-of-focus picture, I accidently put my iPhone in LIVE mode and thus had to edit and create a single picture out of what is basically a short movie. A request to Apple, can you create a way to turn LIVE mode OFF from the Settings so it cannot be accidently turned on from the screen. Please.
I was able to capture an in-focus picture after the measurement.
DOI = 98.2
Haze = 6.4
Rspec = 82.8
Next, I misted a spray of Gloss Builder onto a clean, fresh microfiber towel.
I wiped over the polished section to remove any trace residues of nanogel, (the carrying agent for the abrasives), and to maximize gloss and clarity.
Darryl then re-measured the same place on the panel.
Here's the AFTER results
DOI = 98.4
Haze = 6.2
Rspec = 88.1
What do these numbers mean?
In simple terms, the application and removal of Gloss Builder,
- Increased the DOI or Distinction of Image
- Reduced HAZE
- Increased the RSPEC
When RSpec is equal to the gloss value the surface is very smooth.
From the RhopointAmericas.com website
DISTINCTNESS OF IMAGE (DOI): A measure of how clearly a reflected image will appear in a reflective surface.
HAZE: Reflection haze is scattered light caused by micro texture and is measured adjacent to the main gloss component.
PEAK SPECULAR REFLECTANCE (RSPEC): RSPEC is the peak reflectance measured over a very narrow angle. RSPEC values are lower in surfaces with textures including orange peel and waviness. It can be used to identify subtle differences in smooth surfaces.
And just to note, this instrument can also measure these factors, but I'll need to do more research in order to fully understand all of the abilities for this tool.
REFLECTED IMAGE QUALITY (RIQ): RIQ is used to quantify effects such as orange peel and surface waviness. This parameter gives higher resolution results compared to Distinctness of Image (DOI) measurement and better mimics human perception of surface texture, especially on high quality finishes such as automotive.
GLOSS: Gloss is a measure of how much light is reflected from a sample surface at a defined angle. It is measured in Gloss Units (GU) where 0 is completely matt and 2000 GU is a perfect mirror. For automotive, numbers up to 100 can usually be seen, the higher the number, the glossier the finish.
My comments
I've seen a lot of different types of tools for measure different aspects of paint quality, but this instrument appears to be the tool to own for measuring and understanding the results from your paint correction work and as a marketing tool, to show your clients the before and after differences achieved by your craftmanship. Hard, factual data that unequivocally documents improvements.
Stay tuned...
Mike
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