Best lighting for detailing in a garage

**TonyTahoe** · 03-21-2009, 08:52 AM

Based on pics I have seen on here, a lot of you guys use halogen lights. I always thought florescents were better to use so I had 3 rows installed in my garage and I made a mobile florescent light that I move around the vehicle with me as I work. Are halogens better? I have a Craftsman halogen two- light set with a tripod that I can use.

**gmblack3** · 03-21-2009, 09:57 AM

Florescents the best for waterspots and general lighting.

Halogens are the best for spotting defects.

Brinkman gets the most use for me, as its handheld.

**imported_blk45** · 03-23-2009, 02:15 PM

Multiple. As Bryan mentioned, different light sources are better for spotting different defects. You need a combination of them to cover all of your bases.

**D!Tailed** · 03-23-2009, 02:58 PM

I have fluorescents and then a head mounted LED that I use to see some of the defects. I really like it because you don`t have to worry about your body getting in the way of it. I also use halogens at times as well.

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