Inspection lights for Car Detailing

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What is the best inspection lighting for car detailing?
 
You ask an opinion type question so here's my opinion...

For the money, versatility and convenience, it's hard to beat the Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light.

Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light


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I've been using them since 2004 and besides working great for inspecting paint they're also a handy flashlight for general purpose use. They come with both a 110v plug in charger and a plug in charger for a standard cigarette lighter in your car.

There's other options out there, some need to be plugged in to a power source so that's not convenient, most cost more or the battery charge doesn't last very long.

So lots of options, lots of opinions...

Until something that works as well, cost about the same and is as versatile comes along I'll stick with the Swirl Finder Light...

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Hey Mike. Where can I find a "Swirl Finder Light Holder" like that? :D
 
:whs:I have the light but I need a holder as well.
 
The Brinkmann also worked as emergency headlights when a certain red Jimmy had a problem. I won't mention any names. But, they are a great light that I use in conjunction with my Infratech Color Matching light. Brinkmann is portable, lightweight and gets the job done.
 
Waxy said:
What is the best inspection lighting for car detailing?
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Do you mean while working or before working? Before working, see the other replies. While working some nice halogens are nice. you could also use a single halogen and hand hold it.
 
Good point Aero and a question we forgot to ask. I like to work with the garage dark and the halogen stands as the only constant on light. It has really helped me keep track of my progress as the paint is highlighted by the single light source. I find my bright overheads to wash the paint out too much but crank them up for inspection time.
 
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:
 
IndeedSS said:
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:
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I like the dual fluorescent light. Where did you buy it?
 
Waxy said:
I like the dual fluorescent light. Where did you buy it?
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The bulbs are from Lowes and are the 100w (23w actual) super whites. The stand and dual fixture came from cowboy studio.

CowboyStudio Photography Lighting | Studio Equipment | Studio Accessories - Stand

CowboyStudio Photography Lighting | Studio Equipment | Studio Accessories - Dual fixture

My garage lighting, especially on the tight wall side, isn't optimal so I was lokking for something supplemental. This is a recent purchase for me so I can't speak to it's durability but functionally I really like it.
 
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.

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I HIGHLY recommend the Brinkmann Swirl Finder light. I recently got this light and I can't believe I detailed without it.
 
A couple of additaionl pictures. I turned off all of the lights in the garage except for the dual setup. Sorry about the quality, but picture taking isn't my thing, well that and a cheap camera.
 
IndeedSS said:
A couple of additaionl pictures. I turned off all of the lights in the garage except for the dual setup. Sorry about the quality, but picture taking isn't my thing, well that and a cheap camera.
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Hey Indeed, I have been looking for a light set up like yours to set up my PAR 30 LED bulbs. The only problem with the LED lights that I have is that they weigh A LOT because of the aluminum heat sinks. I am guessing about a pound or so.

Would these types of lights be able to hold that much weight without falling down?
 
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Hey Indeed, I have been looking for a light set up like yours to set up my PAR 30 LED bulbs. The only problem with the LED lights that I have is that they weigh A LOT because of the aluminum heat sinks. I am guessing about a pound or so.

Would these types of lights be able to hold that much weight without falling down?
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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?
 
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