Portable swirl-spotting light when working in shade?

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toml

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I've done a bit of searching for an appropriate light to add to my detailing arsenal. All of my detailing is done outside in an area that's about 50 ft. away from the house and doesn't see a ton of direct sunlight. Think more indirect light. I'm not looking for something to use at night but something that's portable to use to spot marring and to check the paint after polishing.



From my searching, I've gotten the impression that halogens may not work well with indirect lighting. Is that true? I've also seen mentioned the Brinkman Dual Xenon Spotlight and a 200-300W incandescent trouble light. Any recommendations for something portable that'll work well outside in daylight conditions that's not direct sunlight?
 
I have a Brinkmann Dual Xenon and absolutely love it - For the price..I wouldnt go without it

I've also used halogens outside while it was sunny (not directly on the paint) but they showed defects great as well
 
Joshua312 said:
I have a Brinkmann Dual Xenon and absolutely love it - For the price..I wouldnt go without it

I've also used halogens outside while it was sunny (not directly on the paint) but they showed defects great as well
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Are there advantages to one over the other?
 
I haven't been able to locate the Brinkmann Dual Xenon locally (checked Lowes, Target, Walmart). Would something like this be comparable?
 
In my opinion the xenon gives you more flexibility to bring it to the interior, check close up for marring, and tight places...



Lowes use to carry it (some still do but mine doesnt) I got mine off ebay for $25

here is a link for one...

http://www.brinkmann.net/Shop/Detai...subcategory=Flashlights&sku=800-2200-0&id=139





If your only going to get one light..go with the halogens because you wont have to hold onto them unliking the Brinkmann...I use both when detailing vehicles
 
I noticed that the local Pepboys carries these as well. Almost picked one up, but I had already spent enough for the day :doh
 
Thanks for the feedback. I kinda like the portability of the Brinkmann but didn't want to be getting just a souped-up flashlight.



Natebood, what did your Pep Boys carry?
 
toml said:
Thanks for the feedback. I kinda like the portability of the Brinkmann but didn't want to be getting just a souped-up flashlight.



Natebood, what did your Pep Boys carry?
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In my post I was referring to the dual xenon Brinkman, but they had several other flashlight/spotlights. I think the Brinkman was marked at $24.99
 
I have a hand held fluorescence the bulb is about 18" long

It's a type of trouble light may be it's not the best thing as it will show up everything.

I had posted a question about useing it for inspection and got no responces.

So still don't know if I should ues it or not.

Kevin
 
Natebood ... thanks! I'll have to go check next time I'm at Pep Boys.



Picus ... thanks for the feedback as well. When I clicked on your link though, it just took me to the home page for Canadian Tire.
 
KevinVanCaster said:
I have a hand held fluorescence the bulb is about 18" long

It's a type of trouble light may be it's not the best thing as it will show up everything.

I had posted a question about useing it for inspection and got no responces.

So still don't know if I should ues it or not.

Kevin
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Kevin,



I'd do a search for "fluorescent." I just tried and found the general reaction that a halogen light shows flaws better than a fluorescent light ... that is, unless you have a white car. I also found that if you're working in a garage, it's best to have a mixture of lights ... halogen, fluorescent, and incandescent.
 
I found the Brickman was extremely weak, but useful in really dark situations. I've since returned the Brickman, it probably varies on the shade level.
 
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