Japanese detail shops

[Mike lambert]

I have noticed that most of the Asian shops have the walls painted a dark color and some even the floors. Anyone know where I can get info on this?

[Civicclutch]

I`ld like to know why too


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[Old Pirate]

I even notice that back in the 80`s when I was in Tokyo. Alot of shops of all types use darks colors on the wall with some using crazy graphite`s.

[Raymoche]

Speculation: black walls does not reflect light, therefore they have full control of the lighting direction.

[The Driver]

Speculation: black walls does not reflect light, therefore they have full control of the lighting direction.

Exactly, I had thought about this as well.

Also if you do PDR a dark background will show panel distortions much easier than lighter colors.

[Mike lambert]

Thanks

[nothingface5384]

So i take it, flat black and not gloss then with responce above
Makes more sense
Gloss white shop just makes the car itself look more glossy/blingy

[Mike lambert]

I`d really like to get an answer so I have made some efforts and I`ll let you know?

[RaydiantDetail]

Interestingly enough I saw a post about this on instagram from Kamikaze yesterday who was visiting one of their authorized detailers who adopted that from them for the black walls and their spot lights and I thought it was a interesting concept but not much more information was given on the post. I`d never seen it before till that post.

Would be interesting to know more as I was planning on painting my garage next spring and put up new lighting.

[Mike lambert]

I have tried getting to Kai and have not heard anything as of yet

[rlmccarty2000]

Black walls would certainly be depressing. Like working in a cave.

[The Driver]

Took a look at their Instagram. It`s for light control. When I do perfection level detailing I eliminate all outside/interfering light. I detail in pitch black darkness with a single (Non-flood, focused) light source. Usually either the scangrip or a led headlamp like a Fenix. Try it, it`s pretty awesome... just be sure not trip over cords.

[Mike lambert]

Thanks, I will

[Swanicyouth]

I dunno. Sounds a lot like Voodoo. Certain lighting may help you spot defects - but I don`t think any lighting is half as good as the sun. But, I do not believe anything beyond bright lights helps didley squat while polishing. Lolz @ polishing in the dark.

I dunno about you all, but when I`m polishing something, I am looking at paint that is smeared with some type of residue from the buffing liquid. I don`t think it`s evident exactly what is going on, until that residue is wiped off.

IMHO, black walls will add nothing to your detailing space - except make it look really ugly.




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[BudgetPlan1]

Dunno about the black but they do run polishers in an interesting manner. Frantic, almost.

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