Looking for a new light

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Got Wax

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For our trailer, I am looking for a new inspection light. We use a 3M Sun Gun in the shop and thinking about something different in the trailer. Any suggestions/experience??
 
I'm no expert but I think it depends on what you're trying to inspect ie. swirls, holograms, color matching etc.



Swirls - I just picked up a Brinkmann Dual Xenon and just shining it against a wall, you can tell how smooth the output is. With the $20 B&D spotlight I had, the output was all "splotchy" due to the reflector.



Holograms - I've read that LEDs are the best way to detect these. I have no experience with them though so I'll let someone else chime in.



Color matching - isn't that what the 3M Sun Gun is for?



EDIT: look thru here

http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-de...ferrari-scuderia-almost-forgot-about-one.html
 
"Crime light" = anything with LEDs. Don't know the exact model so you'd probably have to PM him.



What exactly are you looking to detect? That might help people give you suggestions.
 
Swirls, holograms. Not too concerned with color matching - maybe to know in advance if the car had ever received paintwork due to an accident or whatever. Think I may just try the Brinkmann this time. No sense in spending the $ on another Sun Gun.
 
For paintwork, get a Highline paint thickness gauge.



You won't regret your Brinkmann purchase. Pretty cheap. Light weight. High quality.
 
Yeah, I'd try the Brinkman. I have a SunGun and IME it's only so-so for inspecting.



I have various LED lights (and most everything else except the Brinkman) and they're not all that great either.



I've had *ZERO* luck seeing light holograms with *any* artificial light. Severe holograms, yeah...but not the kind of faint ones that a decent rotary user might leave.
 
Went with the Brinkmann. Shows swirls and scratches pretty well. I'm hoping that any marring I might leave would be corrected in the polishing phase?
 
I have a sun gun and very rarely use it anymore. i actually been checking a holograms with picture shots and a camera flash. i love led for a lot of stuff!
 
Yeah. I'm actually happy with what the halogen light show. BUt, they are static lights and a PITA to move around the car. A handheld is great. We have a Sun Gun in the shop but, I would rather get the less expensive light and spend the difference on a good thickness meter.
 
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