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Hey guys I need some help with finding a flashlight that is good with finding swirls. I know there is the Brinkmann but I have seen the reviews on it aren't stellar (build quality) and wondered if others are using a regular flashlight (led or whatever) and if they could tell me what they are using and show a picture of it finding swirls-if you could. Let me know as I am sure others are wondering the same thing.

Thanks guys...
 
I use a Brinkman to find swirls and then dual 500W halogens when working
 
I usually actually use just the street lamps on the street at night to do a quick once over of the car so I get an idea of what I'm working with.

The garage lights are some kinda halogen bulb, not sure what. I also use a simple LED light/ stand up halogen lighting system from homedepot. Ill try and find a link to them.
 
I'm using 2x500W halogens.

They are good, but produce a hell of a heat .. it gets really hot, I mean hot, yeah extremely hot!
 
I've had my Brinkman for 4 years now and zero issues. It's the perfect swirl finder.
 
If this helps you hit that little thanks button.

So I went outside today with a LED shakelight that I thought may do the job and was I surprised that it actually made swirls show up in the paint of the Mercedes that I am going to do tomorrow, best thing is that it doesnt require batteries. So can be used as a secondary light if needed. Its prolly not good enough to show micromarring or anything like that but swirls show up well. I took pictures of the light today for you guys and will take pictures of the swirls tomorrow after I wash the car.

I think its more about the color of the light rather than the lumens. Hyper-white light helps me see swirls and seems to be the color of the swirl finder lights I have seen online.

Shining on wall in house to show color of light




Pictures of flashlight

 
A 3D cell LED MagLite. Or if I'm in a pinch, the LED flash on my phone. Surprisingly, it works very well.
 
i just use a dual bulb brinkmann spot light(not the max fire) its the same shape and size its just not rechargeable and has different bulbs i think. good swirl finder light for 10$
 
opie_7afe said:
i just use a dual bulb brinkmann spot light(not the max fire) its the same shape and size its just not rechargeable and has different bulbs i think. good swirl finder light for 10$
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havent seen that one for $10 yet. all prices are about same as swirl finder one
 
I have an odd question: can a light designed for finding swirls also be used to see spots where wax needs to be wiped off on a white car? I find it very hard to see the leftover wax and am looking for some help. My garage is dimly lit and I don't want to put 500w halogens in there due to the heat issue.
 
It most certainly can. I use them all the time for that purpose.
 
Home Depot $10.00. Tech 50-LED Black Aluminum Flashlight features super-bright LED bulbs that last up to 100,000 hours for long life. The 4 AA Eveready batteries (included) provide up to 4 hours of run time, to project light at 53 lumens for up to 137 ft. The flashlight has an aluminum body for durability.

Handheld 50-LED flashlight projects light at 53 lumens for up to 137 ft.
Super-bright LED bulbs last up to 100,000 hours for long life
Aluminum body for durability
4 AA Eveready batteries (included) provide up to 4 hours of run time
MFG Brand Name : CE Tech
MFG Model # : 94039
MFG Part # : 94039
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Vellie said:
I know there is the Brinkmann but I have seen the reviews on it aren't stellar (build quality)
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For the money it's pretty hard to beat the Brinkmann especially since it's handheld, rechargeable and versatile for uses other than finding swirls.


But like my signature line read for years and years... and is still true today...


"Find something you like and use it often"


And here's the article that tells the story behind the quote...


"Find something you like and use it often"




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