Brightest T8 bulb

[VitoB]

Incandescent bulbs have a CRI rating of 100 and I think we can all agree you need several light sources to really see all possible defects. With that being said, I find fluorescent lights are far from being the best option for lighting when it comes to detailing.

 

[DaGonz]

Trust me..I just installed 9 banks of 4 each T8 bulbs (6500k) in my 3 car garage. I also just added two sets of T12 6500k bulbs on the wall sides. With the new white paint on the walls you can do surgery in there

Well, Pat.. you are...

"Detailing is like cosmetic plastic surgery for cars"!

:buffing: :waxing: :car:

 

[Accumulator]

While I'm always ranting about how lousy I think fluorescents are for seeing marring, I do like them for general illumination (gotta have enough of 'em though, and the right ones) and also for evaluating texture and, in some cases, gloss.



Much as I like incandescents, it takes a *LOT* of 'em to really light up a full shop, and they don't last nearly as long as fluorescents. They get pretty warm too, especially in the higher wattages.

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

Here's what I've been using in my garage (bought @ Home Depot):

They seem to do just fine for general task lighting,