Seeing paint defects with metallic paint

[Bill D]

I’m going to check out those Lutecs next time I’m in HD. I’m not sure if the one featured on its site is comparable to the one you have.

[TheMeanGreen]

I’m going to check out those Lutecs next time I’m in HD. I’m not sure if the one featured on its site is comparable to the one you have.

The Lutecs are not in store, they are special order only. Check your local Lowes to see if they have any Utilitech`s on display, they are the same light just a different "brand" and color (Yellow and black), then order from HD. In my research, my local Lowes (multiple) are no longer stocking the Utilitechs, but still have them on the websites. I checked this because I had a thought the other day, "What if my light breaks, how will I replace it?" HD website was the answer.

[Bill D]

Ok thanks for that, will do.

[SWETM]

These are the specs on the new Scangrip Sunmatch 3 and they also have one called Sunmatch Mini which is like the first gen of Sunmatch. But smaller size than the regualar Sunmatch sizes. Also they dropped the prices on the earlier version before these came out a couple of months ago here in Scandinavia.

Technical Specifications:

LIGHT SOURCE:Ultra high CRI+ COB LED
ILLUMINANCE: 700/1400 lux@0.5m (step 1/2) / Spot: 1000
LUMINOUS FLUX: 250/500 lm (step 1/2) / Spot: 100
OPERATING TIME: 4h/2h (Step 1/2) / Spot: 3h (Built-in system switches to low mode after 3 minutes use at high mode)
CHARGING TIME: 4h
CABLE: 1m USB
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz
BATTERY: 3.7V/2600 mAh Li-ion
INGRESS PROTECTION: IP65
IMPACT PROTECTION: IK07
NET WEIGHT: 270 g
CRI> 96 CRI+ / Spot: 95
CCT: 2500-6500 (5 steps) / Spot: 4500K
TEMPERATURE: -10 ̊C to +40 ̊C
IMPACT RESISTANCE: 1 m
DIMENSIONS: 190 x 60 x 32 mm

[Accumulator]

People I consider credible have warned me that some ScanGrips don`t show marring all that well for them. With my, uhm..problematic..vision I`m gonna be very careful about buying into something (presumably) better than my old reliables.

Not that I plan to do much more correction in this lifetime

[m54daboll]

People I consider credible have warned me that some ScanGrips don`t show marring all that well for them. With my, uhm..problematic..vision I`m gonna be very careful about buying into something (presumably) better than my old reliables.

Not that I plan to do much more correction in this lifetime

I`m the opposite. Scangrips show much more haze and marring than any other light I have tried.

[Accumulator]

I`m the opposite. Scangrips show much more haze and marring than any other light I have tried.

This seems to be one of those genuine Subjective Matters. This particular subject doesn`t want to buy any more lights that don`t work for him

Note that it`s *some* ScanGrips that don`t work for *some* people...I`m sure not slamming them.

[Bill D]

Gee I don’t know if I should investigate one now. Sure wish I could try before I buy. I guess I could always just buy and go through the hassle of sending it back if I don’t like it.

[Accumulator]

Sure wish I could try before I buy..

Same here.

But I really am trying to avoid chasing the New Best Thing anyhow, at least until/unless I have a reason to do that.

And I can`t help but wonder whether some here will basically expend resources to discover problems that they don`t know they have..if residual marring shows up under [some lighting condition] that`s one thing, but I sure do get by well with the old-school stuff. I mean, I can clearly see the shortcomings of M205 on silver paint, so I`m not missing much.

BUT...with the problematic batteries for the SunGun I`ll probably need something some day, at least if I ever decide to get the Jag out of mothballs (just get me going..[freakin` individual] with rotary who did what I told him *not* to do..).

[Bill D]

The Jag’s finish is marred up from a rotary,huh? That’s a shame.

I only have some halogens and various inspection lights so another one that can see evidence of marring even better might be good for me to own. That’s why I’m interested.

[Accumulator]

The Jag’s finish is marred up from a rotary,huh? That’s a shame.

The way the whole "get the Jag ready for use" turned out was indeed a shame. After four years I`m still debating whether I even want to have it around now, the way it is, and the damage is simply irreparable. I try, but gee, some people...Eh, best to just leave it at that...sigh.

With this being International Happiness Day I`m gonna go try to not think about it.

[Bill D]

Yes think happy thoughts!!!

:-). :-) :-)