Inspection lights for Car Detailing

[IndeedSS]

Not sure if I can link to other detailing forums but here are some DIY Sun Gun projects -

The Brinkmann swirl finder light is only $35 and works great. I like out of the box ideas but not sure the time involved is worth the few bucks savings.

I kept the links out of the quote because I assume it is frowned upon.

 

[Rav777]

Honestly I'm not sure. Since this is photography studio equipment it's not rugged like shop tools. I'll assume it can handle two pounds of weight, but I wouldn't extended it all of the way up like I did in the picture. Do the PAR 30 LED bulbs fit in a standard socket?

That would be sweet if it works. I am pretty safe when it comes to my lights since I don't like throwing them around like my previous halogen lights. Especially when each PAR 30 bulb is around $40-50 bucks. The bulbs do fit in standard sockets.

Here is a link from Lowe's.

Shop Utilitech 65-Watt Equivalent Indoor LED Flood Light Bulb at Lowes.com=

 

[IndeedSS]

That would be sweet if it works. I am pretty safe when it comes to my lights since I don't like throwing them around like my previous halogen lights. Especially when each PAR 30 bulb is around $40-50 bucks. The bulbs do fit in standard sockets.

Here is a link from Lowe's.

Shop Utilitech 65-Watt Equivalent Indoor LED Flood Light Bulb at Lowes.com=

I see. The vented outer base cover and body of the fixture is a matte black material that might be a type of plastic, although hopefully hight temp version.

May I assume these bulbs and their heatsinks get really hot?

After checking again, it feels more like a bakelight, but I can't be sure. I'd just hate to give incorrect information and it not work out well or worse.

 

[Rav777]

I see. The vented outer base cover and body of the fixture is a matte black material that might be a type of plastic, although hopefully hight temp version.

May I assume these bulbs and their heatsinks get really hot?

After checking again, it feels more like a bakelight, but I can't be sure. I'd just hate to give incorrect information and it not work out well or worse.

I have these bulbs and they run warm but not hot to the point that they will melt plastic. Each bulb has 5 LED's on the front. The longneck bulbs make it so the heat sink is exposed to the air, even though people still put them in recessed lights which might cause them to get even hotter.

I have been looking at something to place these bulbs in but I have not found anything with a stand other than the one you posted which I think is a very interesting set up.

I might stop in at my friends photo shop and see if they have anything similar to these fixtures.

 

[IndeedSS]

I have these bulbs and they run warm but not hot to the point that they will melt plastic. Each bulb has 5 LED's on the front. The longneck bulbs make it so the heat sink is exposed to the air, even though people still put them in recessed lights which might cause them to get even hotter.

I have been looking at something to place these bulbs in but I have not found anything with a stand other than the one you posted which I think is a very interesting set up.

I might stop in at my friends photo shop and see if they have anything similar to these fixtures.

That would be great if your friend has this or something like it. Maybe he'll have something even better. rops:

 

[jpegs13]

Currently we don't stock the Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light Holders in inventory...


Sorry....


There are other models of the holder here,

1954 Ford F-100 - Modeled by Janna
1970 1/2 Camaro - Show Car Finish by Pinnacle - Modeled by Amy
1977 Can Am Corvette - Extreme Makeover
Sam's 1994 Turbo 3.6 Porsche
Rene's 2011 Camaro with a Mirror Finish!


You just can't add them to your shopping cart

Old Tiger, let's see if we can get those on BOGO next time! :xyxthumbs:

 

[IndeedSS]

I have these bulbs and they run warm but not hot to the point that they will melt plastic. Each bulb has 5 LED's on the front. The longneck bulbs make it so the heat sink is exposed to the air, even though people still put them in recessed lights which might cause them to get even hotter.

I have been looking at something to place these bulbs in but I have not found anything with a stand other than the one you posted which I think is a very interesting set up.

I might stop in at my friends photo shop and see if they have anything similar to these fixtures.

I just got back from the hardware store and took a look at the PAR 30 floodlights. When I got home took apart my dual fixture and a single that I bought at the same time. CowboyStudio Photography Lighting | Studio Equipment | Studio Accessories

The dual fixture doesn't have the amount of, or style, grip to keep a bulb locked in place that the single does. I'd have to say that based on the weight and length of the PAR 30, keeping them from pivoting downward after a while could be a problem with the dual fixture.

I have my bulbs set at angle I like and will only raise or lower the stand sections as needed.

It's certainly not for everyone and just offered as an option.

 

[Rav777]

I just got back from the hardware store and took a look at the PAR 30 floodlights. When I got home took apart my dual fixture and a single that I bought at the same time. CowboyStudio Photography Lighting | Studio Equipment | Studio Accessories

The dual fixture doesn't have the amount of, or style, grip to keep a bulb locked in place that the single does. I'd have to say that based on the weight and length of the PAR 30, keeping them from pivoting downward after a while could be a problem with the dual fixture.

I have my bulbs set at angle I like and will only raise or lower the stand sections as needed.

It's certainly not for everyone and just offered as an option.

Thanks for the info! So you did end up buying the LED bulb?

Hummm yeah I think I will have to sleep on it for a bit. I figured I can kill two birds with one stone and have spot lights as well as good lighting for website pictures.

I am sure as time goes by they will figure out a way to make these suckers lighter!

 

[tuscarora dave]

The Brinkmann light is really handy along with the standard halogen shop light and a dual fluorescent light.

Oh, and yes on the Brinkmann holder:dblthumb2:

I've had the idea running through my head to get a hard plastic case something like a hard rectangular shaped piece of luggage with a chrome metal liner and mount inside it on each side 3 porcelain light fixtures each with one of the large fluorescent bulbs you show in your post all wired together to a cord and mount the thing on a stand like that. When the light isn't in use I could simply close up and latch the case for safe transportation preventing the bulbs from getting broken. 6 of those bulbs would definately shed some light on the situation.

How hot do those bulbs get when in use?

 

[IndeedSS]

I've had the idea running through my head to get a hard plastic case something like a hard rectangular shaped piece of luggage with a chrome metal liner and mount inside it on each side 3 porcelain light fixtures each with one of the large fluorescent bulbs you show in your post all wired together to a cord and mount the thing on a stand like that. When the light isn't in use I could simply close up and latch the case for safe transportation preventing the bulbs from getting broken. 6 of those bulbs would definately shed some light on the situation.

How hot do those bulbs get when in use?

I like your idea. The bulbs I have are just standard fluorescent bulbs and not any bigger than it's incandescent brother. The ceramic base of the bulb gets pretty warm. My garage has a total of 8 standard light sockets, including 2 each in the two door openers. I swapped all of them out with the same bulbs as shown in the light stand. It's like a solar eclipse now.:coolgleam:

Rav777 - no I didn't buy any of the LED lights. They are two expensive for my needs. I just looked at them to have a better perspective on what you were asking about my light stand and fixtures using them.:xyxthumbs:

 

[tuscarora dave]

If you have ever seen Richie's M-105 no dusting technique video where he shows a quick tour of his garage including the 1 foot long florescent lights in a traditional screw in fixture, those are the bulbs I thought you had in your light stand. 6 of those babies would be like the sun in a suitcase.

 

[IndeedSS]

If you have ever seen Richie's M-105 no dusting technique video where he shows a quick tour of his garage including the 1 foot long florescent lights in a traditional screw in fixture, those are the bulbs I thought you had in your light stand. 6 of those babies would be like the sun in a suitcase.

I've not see that video and now am curious.

 

[IndeedSS]

I just saw the video and now understand why you thought my bulbs were the same.

 

[Bunky]

I was working with a car with Ford Dune metallic (goldish or tan) and I saw swirls in the sunlight but looked great under my Brinkman.

 

[Rencor]

Mike, ROFLMAO....

 

[dtuna42]

Hey Mike. Where can I find a "Swirl Finder Light Holder" like that?

Special order?

 

[IndeedSS]

I was working with a car with Ford Dune metallic (goldish or tan) and I saw swirls in the sunlight but looked great under my Brinkman.

So what you are saying is the Brinkmann has better correction than the sun?

 

[SameGuy]

Thanks for the CowboyStudio link!

 

[IndeedSS]

Thanks for the CowboyStudio link!

You're welcome. It's not for everyone, but I was lucky enough to see one a co-worker uses in my company's video creation/editing department and knew it was prefect for me. Reminds me, I need to go thank him.:xyxthumbs:

 

[Tom Weed]

To save valuable detailing time (no stopping from polishing to check your progress with the swirl finder) I thought up a great idea. My help isn't as enthusiastic about it.

Thanks for making me laugh this morning!!!