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Stone Chip Tester -VAS5102A

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Definition:

Stone Chip Tester -VAS5102A-

Product Description

The Stone Chip Tester -VAS5102A- is a proprietary tool of Volkswagen AG. It can identify whether chipped paint is the result of a material flaw/workmanship fault or whether it is the result of excess mechanical stress such as stone impacts or scratches. The test is based upon a simulation of the average amount of stress caused by objects (high-speed, low-mass sand/gravel) during a traffic collision. Note The test procedure is described at length in the catalog "Analyzing Vehicle Paintwork". The instrument is subject to a yearly maintenance check by the manufacturer at the owner's expense.

Delivery contents

1 stone impact tester and battery-powered metering device, pressure regulator and hose

1 power supply

Calibration frame and check weigher

Illuminated magnifier

Foil with angle markings

Adhesive tape 25 mm wide

Filler-paste and scissors

Granulate filling chute 10 x 100g granulate

Hard shell case with rollers

100 test seals each of VW and Audi

Instruction manual, rating scale, test certificate, test plan

Stone Chip Tester -VAS5102A

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Touran quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.