Swirl Finder Flashlight

SilvaBimma said:
I have a LED Lenser, its ABSOLUTELY awesome. For hands free interior work it shows everything. It's pretty unrelenting on paint as well. You'll see more in a shop than in the sun, so adjust accordingly. 


 


LED FTW!
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Bump, I am interested also. I am considering the Coast HL8 Focusing 344 Lumen AA Battery Twist Focus LED Adjustable Headlamp.


 


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I would be cautious about buying an ultra-high lumen light for swirl-spotting.  Or for most other things for that matter.  I know that's the current measuring stick, but IMO the brightness can be overdone in many applications.
 
I am curious as to how this (LED Lenser) compares to a 500 W Halogen lamp. Does it show imperfections and swirls as well? Does it cover a panel, or is it better for close spotting?
 
rjom- IMO you'll really have to try it for yourself to see if it works for you. A light that one person swears by is the light that somebody else swears *at*. A lot of it probably has to do with how the light gets used, but oh man there are just so many variables.

I like my halogens, but they're not the only lights I use for this stuff. And I could say the same about my other types of lighting too.
 
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