Inspection lights for Car Detailing

[Waxy]

What is the best inspection lighting for car detailing?

[Mike Phillips]

You ask an opinion type question so here's my opinion...

For the money, versatility and convenience, it's hard to beat the Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light.

Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light (http://www.autogeek.net/brinkmann-swirl-finder-light.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1294/1972Corvette054.jpg



I've been using them since 2004 and besides working great for inspecting paint they're also a handy flashlight for general purpose use. They come with both a 110v plug in charger and a plug in charger for a standard cigarette lighter in your car.

There's other options out there, some need to be plugged in to a power source so that's not convenient, most cost more or the battery charge doesn't last very long.

So lots of options, lots of opinions...

Until something that works as well, cost about the same and is as versatile comes along I'll stick with the Swirl Finder Light...

:xyxthumbs:

[jpegs13]

Hey Mike. Where can I find a "Swirl Finder Light Holder" like that? :D

[Rav777]

:whs:I have the light but I need a holder as well.

[Mike Phillips]

Currently we don't stock the Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light Holders in inventory...


Sorry....


There are other models of the holder here,

1954 Ford F-100 - Modeled by Janna (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/42302-1954-ford-f-100-modeled-janna.html)
1970 1/2 Camaro - Show Car Finish by Pinnacle - Modeled by Amy (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/42076-1970-1-2-camaro-show-car-finish-pinnacle-modeled-amy.html)
1977 Can Am Corvette - Extreme Makeover (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-open-garage-classes/41292-picture-comments-1977-can-am-corvette-extreme-makeover.html)
Sam's 1994 Turbo 3.6 Porsche (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/sign-up-open-garage-classes/40652-1994-porsche-964-turbo-3-6-modeled-jana-amy-3.html)
Rene's 2011 Camaro with a Mirror Finish! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/sign-up-open-garage-classes/40438-autogeek-s-car-week-2011-camaro-modeled-amy.html)


You just can't add them to your shopping cart




:)

[Porsche Pilot]

The Brinkmann also worked as emergency headlights when a certain red Jimmy had a problem. I won't mention any names. But, they are a great light that I use in conjunction with my Infratech Color Matching light. Brinkmann is portable, lightweight and gets the job done.

[AeroCleanse]

What is the best inspection lighting for car detailing?

Do you mean while working or before working? Before working, see the other replies. While working some nice halogens are nice. you could also use a single halogen and hand hold it.

[Porsche Pilot]

Good point Aero and a question we forgot to ask. I like to work with the garage dark and the halogen stands as the only constant on light. It has really helped me keep track of my progress as the paint is highlighted by the single light source. I find my bright overheads to wash the paint out too much but crank them up for inspection time.

[IndeedSS]

The Brinkmann light is really handy along with the standard halogen shop light and a dual fluorescent light.

Oh, and yes on the Brinkmann holder:dblthumb2:

[Harleyguy]

Currently we don't stock the Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light Holders in inventory...


Sorry....


There are other models of the holder here,

1954 Ford F-100 - Modeled by Janna (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/42302-1954-ford-f-100-modeled-janna.html)
1970 1/2 Camaro - Show Car Finish by Pinnacle - Modeled by Amy (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/42076-1970-1-2-camaro-show-car-finish-pinnacle-modeled-amy.html)
1977 Can Am Corvette - Extreme Makeover (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-open-garage-classes/41292-picture-comments-1977-can-am-corvette-extreme-makeover.html)
Sam's 1994 Turbo 3.6 Porsche (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/sign-up-open-garage-classes/40652-1994-porsche-964-turbo-3-6-modeled-jana-amy-3.html)
Rene's 2011 Camaro with a Mirror Finish! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/sign-up-open-garage-classes/40438-autogeek-s-car-week-2011-camaro-modeled-amy.html)


You just can't add them to your shopping cart




:)Priceless !!!! :iagree:

[Waxy]

The Brinkmann light is really handy along with the standard halogen shop light and a dual fluorescent light.

Oh, and yes on the Brinkmann holder:dblthumb2:
I like the dual fluorescent light. Where did you buy it?

[IndeedSS]

I like the dual fluorescent light. Where did you buy it?

The bulbs are from Lowes and are the 100w (23w actual) super whites. The stand and dual fixture came from cowboy studio.

CowboyStudio Photography Lighting | Studio Equipment | Studio Accessories (http://www.cowboystudio.com/product/c03/p0303-13.php) - Stand

CowboyStudio Photography Lighting | Studio Equipment | Studio Accessories (http://www.cowboystudio.com/product/c09/p0901-03.php) - Dual fixture

My garage lighting, especially on the tight wall side, isn't optimal so I was lokking for something supplemental. This is a recent purchase for me so I can't speak to it's durability but functionally I really like it.

[Joe@Superior Shine]

To save valuable detailing time (no stopping from polishing to check your progress with the swirl finder) I thought up a great idea. My help isn't as enthusiastic about it.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251146_10150217192404917_104604559916_6975480_7194 520_n.jpg

[IndeedSS]

^^^ hahaha awesome.:laughing:

[tw33k2514]

Now that is what I call innovation.