Brinkman Maxfire Spot Light VS. White Car

[XJL]

I read the earlier post on how to use the light by Mike Phillips which was outstanding. My question is are there any tips or tricks for using it on a white car? On dark colors, I can see the imperfections very easily, but on my white colored car I don't see hardly anything unless I pull the car out into direct sunlight.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I read the earlier post on how to use the light by Mike Phillips which was outstanding. My question is are there any tips or tricks for using it on a white car? On dark colors, I can see the imperfections very easily, but on my white colored car I don't see hardly anything unless I pull the car out into direct sunlight.

On white paint, your best bet with the brinkman would be to use it in a dark garage. This is one advantage of white paint, it hides defects very well.

 

[AutowerxDetailing]

On white paint, your best bet with the brinkman would be to use it in a dark garage.

:iagree: This is a good tip. Also, if it is pearlescent white you may have to aim the light at a 25-35 degree angle from the panel you are trying to view and catch the defects (as opposed to aiming the light straight at the panel).

 

[XJL]

On white paint, your best bet with the brinkman would be to use it in a dark garage. This is one advantage of white paint, it hides defects very well.

That's actually a great idea! Easier to shut the garage door then to constantly pull the car out and back in.

Thank you

 

[RedRaider]

Thanks for the tip, ordering one of these tonight off amazon for my Oxford White F150.

 

[ski2]

I've had good results highlighting swirls on light colors by using a 100w equivalent, 6500K CFL suspended a few feet from the paint. Seems to throw the same light they use at gas stations that always shows up swirls.

 

[dcgocd]

I did a pearl white Acura recently and noticed my Brinkman didnt pick up things too well . I installed one of those 300 watt energy saver bulbs from Home Depot in the overhead socket and it worked great for the hood top and trunk,showed every swirl.