Light Sources

[ShakingHorizons]

In this - http://www.autopia.org/forums/car-detailing-product-discussion/185838-swirl-finder.html - multiple light sources were discussed. I am trying to narrow down my purchase and am asking the help of the forum.

The "Cheap Route" is option #1

Nightstick MT-120 Mini-TAC Metal LED Flashlight-2 AA, 5.6-Inch
https://www.amazon.com/Nightstick-MT-120-Mini-TAC-Flashlight-2-5-6-Inch/dp/B00LHSZA4U

Astro Pneumatic Tool 50SL Sunlight 400 lm CRI 97 Rechargeable Handheld Color Match Light
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CHP76CU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_t9e4xbVNNF8JB

$62.82 shipped (I have $20 in Amazon Bucks)


Or Option #2 -

Scangrip Sunmatch Light and Matchpen Light Kit
Scangrip Sunmatch Light and Matchpen Light Kit | Free Shipping Available - Detailed Image

$110

 

[Raymoche]

I stand by my original suggestion. 26 dollars if you have prime.

 

[ShakingHorizons]

I have Prime, my bad for not including that in the original post.

 

[Raymoche]

I would get the iyp365 (Nichia 219 series LED) since its 125 lumens + 93 cri, and astro for around 73 bucks. (with your $20 amazon bucks)

edit: here are some review of the light I keep talking about but no one acknowledges as if its some sort of lie...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j91SsiZaMyY
Review: Lumintop IYP365
Lumintop IYP365

It is a very high quality light for the price, and definitely better than anything that`s been listed as a penlight in your previous thread, including that nightstick.

I carry this light on me 365 days a year, and only remove it during leap years. I use it for quick inspection of cars, swirl finding and my general purpose flashlight.

 

[Mike lambert]

Look a Jasper -Ecotek before you buy. The long light bar will make you cry!

 

[ShakingHorizons]

Look a Jasper -Ecotek before you buy. The long light bar will make you cry!

I know that we have talked about this light previously, but I don`t recall where they are available to purchase.........

 

[Raymoche]

is this it?

Jasper-EcoTech LED Flex Light - Jasper-EcoTech

 

[Accumulator]

Shaking Horizons- I apologize for this less-than-swell opinion, but IME you simply have to see for yourself what works for you. Some of the recommendations/slams that are Gospel Truth for others simply didn`t work out that way for me.

That said, I`ll be interested to hear what you decide to go with and how it works for you.

 

[ShakingHorizons]

Little bump - poll closes on Sunday.

 

[The Driver]

I stick by scangrip; I`ve dropped, kicked, sprayed and greased those lights and they run great to this day.

I also have this for correction.
https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/hp12-fenix-headlamp/

IMO ~ The best bang for the buck anywhere!

 

[Mike lambert]

Yes that is the one

 

[WaxAddict]

I carry this light on me 365 days a year, and only remove it during leap years.

:thought::thought:

 

[Accumulator]

You HP12 users running it at the full 900(!) lumens? Even my lower-output lights can be too bright for light metallics...at least to my eyes.

Sure not slamming it, might even pick one up for some non-detailing stuff if it`s really All That.