Magnifying Glass for defects...

[Paul A.]

Some may laugh but I've been served well by using a magnifying glass to inspect some paint defects. It doesn't happen too often but it's proven useful to determine several things e.g. depth of scratches/RIDS, transfer or subsurface scatch, bird etchings etc.

Anyone else or am I whack?

[Bill D]

Not at all

I have a lighted magnifier for such purposes.

Automotive International teaches its use.

[chilly]

Nope, not whack at all

I have 2x readers I use for real small fine stuff and I break them out to assess just the type of defects you are talking about

I don’t go inch by inch over a car but they are great for those “What the hell is that” moments

[MisterSnoop]

I got some reader safety glasses from work that I've used to get a better look at paint chips, etc.

[Rsurfer]

Down load a magnifier app to your smart phone. I don't always carry reading glasses, so this app really comes in handy when I need it.

Was just in the grocery store and couldn't make out the expiration date on a bottle of coffee creamer.

[Bruno Soares]

I never did. And now that you gave me the idea, I am trying to forget about it or I'll find myself obsessing over something I couldn't see before.

[chilly]

Down load a magnifier app to your smart phone. I don't always carry reading glasses, so this app really comes in handy when I need it.

Was just in the grocery store and couldn't make out the expiration date on a bottle of coffee creamer.

iPhone has this built in and it's a lifesaver in dark restaurants as well

[Sizzle Chest]

I do the same Paul. Really can help you 'see' and understand what is going on.

[Jim w]

This is a very good magnifier bausch & lomb 7x hastings triplet magnifier.
Hope this helps.

[Paul A.]

Thanks fellas!