What to use as a lamp to bring out the swirls?

[Preachers Sheets]

I tried regular garage lighting with no luck. I tried warehouse lighting with no luck.



What do you pro's use to bring out the swirls, it seems like it's not about the intensity of the light; there is some sort of special light (maybe the u.v. range) that brings out the swirls.



I don't understand how I can see swirls with a little bit of sun but not under a light in a warehouse that the size of my Camaro hood and hot enough to cook eggs.

 

[dternst]

Perform a search for lighting. There have been a few discussion concerning detailing at night and lighting for the garage over the last few months.

 

[imported_memnuts]

My 500 Watt HALOGEN usually is quite humbling, I mean helpful for me Not only for swirls but also surface imperfections (i.e. etching)

 

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Usually, fluorescent lamps will show many more surface defects, such as swirls than even sun light. At least that has been my experience.

 

[Bill D]

Hey,



I have flourescents in my garage and I just bought a 1000 watt twin halogens work light today. Hope to inspect with it soon.

 

[2wheelsx2]

500W or 1000W halogens at a low angle to the paint surface will show you stuff which will horrify you.

 

[togwt]

2wheelsx2 is correct, about as 'critical' a light as you'd need.



See also- http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32871&highlight=detailing+lighting

 

[Accumulator]

Try a "regular" incandescent bulb of high wattage (mine are 264 watts, rated at 300). Position it at different distances and angles, with the rest of the garage dark (other lights off). I see stuff under those that I don't see under my flourescents OR halogens. Having all three will cover everything except rotary holograms (which seem to need natural sunlight to show up).