Best light to spot swirl marks.

[Roikins]

I have white paint on my Hyundai Genny.
It's very hard to spot a swirl marks. Going to clay , polishing with surface cleaner from Pinnacle Black Label , what would be the best light I could spot the swirl marks on paint? It calls marble white pearl tricoat. Searched topics , couldn't find anything regarding this.
Thank you in advance :)


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[Tato]

A good and Powerful LED Flashlight, generally equipped with 18650 Batteries (please, I'll not enter in battery safeties subject like getting quality batteries, protected if needed, etc!)...

Not saying they are the best light (like you're asking), but definitively one cheap and handy tool, must have. Take a look at the Flex Swirl Finder Light, they are similar.

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

You won't hold the light too close to the paint (but some situations you can!, find the best distance testing various),

you'll try to 'incide the light directly' to the paint and spot the defects around the light, avoid looking into the light spot. You try enough until getting practice in doing this.

Like this:

Before (Inspection with Recommended Light and white paint):
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp1.png

Test Spot Preparation:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp3.png

Test Spot Results (Inspection with Recommended Light and white paint):
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp4.png

Going for 'ignorance'! hehehe
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp6.png

Results (Inspection with Recommended Light and white paint):
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp7.png

*Pics Taken from my thread http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/85432-2011-citroen-aircross-full-detail-correction-coating-pinnacle-black-label.html

Hope that helps,

Kind Regards.

[Riff]

Do a search for a Cree flashlight. Find one with 300 or more lumens. Pay a low price. Done!

[Roikins]

A good and Powerful LED Flashlight, generally equipped with 18650 Batteries (please, I'll not enter in battery safeties subject like getting quality batteries, protected if needed, etc!)...

Not saying they are the best light (like you're asking), but definitively one cheap and handy tool, must have. Take a look at the Flex Swirl Finder Light, they are similar.

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

You won't hold the light too close to the paint (but some situations you can!, find the best distance testing various),

you'll try to 'incide the light directly' to the paint and spot the defects around the light, avoid looking into the light spot. You try enough until getting practice in doing this.

Like this:

Before (Inspection with Recommended Light and white paint):
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp1.png

Test Spot Preparation:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp3.png

Test Spot Results (Inspection with Recommended Light and white paint):
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp4.png

Going for 'ignorance'! hehehe
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp6.png

Results (Inspection with Recommended Light and white paint):
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp7.png

*Pics Taken from my thread http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/85432-2011-citroen-aircross-full-detail-correction-coating-pinnacle-black-label.html

Hope that helps,

Kind Regards.


Thank you very much , I think I'll order from Autogeek that one.
WOW , what a awesome job you do , that is really impressive !!!! That's probably takes a lot of years doing it. I used to do boat detailing , 8 years ago, it's a hell of a job, back then there wasn't that huge product choice available. And the quality is improved a lot since that time.
Just made huge order from Autogeek LOL, I think I am set for a long time :) I might order some stuff what I don't need right now or the pads who does the same only different brands, but I went a little crazy:) Just want to keep my car in shape as it brand new :)
Here are the list:)
COBRA-WW1627-3 - 3 Qty Waffle Weave Microfiber Glass T 24.99
5 EIN-921008 - 8 oz. 1Z Einszett Kristall Klar Washer Fl 44.95
1 CP-5711 - 2 Qty 5 Inch CarPro Rayon Glass Polishing Pa 9.99
1 GG-2PACK - 2 Qty Grit Guard Insert- Your Choice! 17.99
1 PC7424-PAD-C-2 - Porter Cable Intro Pad Kit- Choose Yo 204.99
(HD)
1 LC-43-125DA - 5 Inch D.A. Hook & Loop Flexible Backing 17.99
1 LC-43-073DA - 3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plat 12.99
1 LC-WSH - 5 Qty Lake Country Compression Washers 4.99
1 XMT-PCC - Pinnacle XMT Pad Care Combo 19.99
2 W-9006 - 6.5 Inch Meguiar's Beige Soft Buff Foam Finis 25.00
2 W-8006 - 6.5 Inch Meguiar's Yellow Soft Buff Foam Poli 25.00
1 W-7006 - 6.5 Inch Meguiar's Burgundy Soft Buff Foam Cu 12.50
1 LC-46-230DA - D.A Adapter 5/8 Inch X 11 4.99
3 LC-58-42425 - 4 Inch Lake Country Foamed Wool Buffing 15.00
3 LC-58-4235 - 3.5 Inch Lake Country Foamed Wool Buffing 12.99
1 BONNET-KIT - Dual Action Microfiber Bonnet Kit 39.99
1 LC-3-COMBO - Lake Country 3 Inch Flat Pads 6 Pack- You 19.99
1 DP-7200 - Detailer's Detailing Clay & Lube Special 24.99
1 DP-75Q - Detailer's Quart Foamaster Foam Gun 59.99
1 DP-800 - 32 oz. Detailer's Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Sh 19.99
1 FBK-810 - Forever Black Tire Gel Kit 14.99
1 FLEX-993100 - FLEX Swirl Finder Light 39.99
1 COBRA-36-915-3 - 3 Qty 6.5 Inch Cobra Cross Groove Whi 29.99
1 COBRA-36-940-3 - 3 Qty 6.5 Inch Cobra Cross Groove Blu 29.99
1 COBRA-36-960-3 - 3 Qty 6.5 Inch Cobra Cross Groove Red 29.99
1 HNBK-PBL - Pinnacle BLACK LABEL Handbook 0.00
2 PBL-151 - 32 oz. Pinnacle Black Label Surface Cleansin 159.98
1 COBRA-1624WW-6 - 6 Qty 16x24 Inch The Guzzler Waffle W 69.99
1 PIN-621 - 64 oz. Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator 39.99
2 COBRA-600JR - 16x16 Inch Super Plush Junior Microfiber 15.98
2 COBRA-600DLX - 16x24 Inch Super Plush Deluxe Microfibe 25.98
3 MF-700 - Microfiber All Purpose & Wheel Detailing Towe 17.97
1 PC-DVD - How to Properly Use the Porter Cable 7424XP D 12.99
1 DIA-301 - 3 oz. Diamondite Glasswork Cleansing Clay 14.99
1 DIA-302-2 - 2 Qty 4 oz. Diamondite Glasswork Clay Lubr 12.99
1 LC-99-COATING - 2 Qty Lake Country Coating Applicator 7.99
1 CP-5711 - 2 Qty 5 Inch CarPro Rayon Glass Polishing Pa 9.99
1 PBL-901 - 32 oz. Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating 59.99
2 5G-CLEAR - 5 Gallon Wash Bucket - CLEAR 25.98
1 DSM-3000 - Speed Master Wheel Brush Bundle 39.99
1 OPT-1200 - 32 oz. Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel 15.99
1 B-54223 - Recessed Wheel Lug Nut Cleaning & Polishing 11.99
1 G-81-207 - Fire Hose Nozzle 19.99
1 DP-710 - 8 oz. Detailer's Wheel Glaze 22.99
1 PBL-400 - 8 oz. Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Surface C 129.99
1 PBL-751 - 32 oz. Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating 79.99
Now I can do a lot of things :)
Thanks for your suggestion.


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[Roikins]

Do a search for a Cree flashlight. Find one with 300 or more lumens. Pay a low price. Done!


Thank you for your suggestion. I wish I saw it earlier , just ordered from Autogeek , they had a light for that.
Thanks again.


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[Roikins]

A good and Powerful LED Flashlight, generally equipped with 18650 Batteries (please, I'll not enter in battery safeties subject like getting quality batteries, protected if needed, etc!)...

Not saying they are the best light (like you're asking), but definitively one cheap and handy tool, must have. Take a look at the Flex Swirl Finder Light, they are similar.

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

You won't hold the light too close to the paint (but some situations you can!, find the best distance testing various),

you'll try to 'incide the light directly' to the paint and spot the defects around the light, avoid looking into the light spot. You try enough until getting practice in doing this.

Like this:

Before (Inspection with Recommended Light and white paint):
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp1.png

Test Spot Preparation:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp3.png

Test Spot Results (Inspection with Recommended Light and white paint):
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp4.png

Going for 'ignorance'! hehehe
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp6.png

Results (Inspection with Recommended Light and white paint):
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/11AC-27atp7.png

*Pics Taken from my thread http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/85432-2011-citroen-aircross-full-detail-correction-coating-pinnacle-black-label.html

Hope that helps,

Kind Regards.


Hi Tato.
Thank you for your help with the light to see the swirl marks. I got it , and it's really good.
Luckily I don't have any, but Dave T435 suggested that I should talk to you.
I'm going to coat my car today, I have all the PBL stuff. He didn't quite like the brand, but I spent all day reading about it and couldn't find any negative feedback.
He told me that you might be the one who knows how to properly coat it. I did washing with PBL shampoo and clayed and coated the front window, just to see what is this and how is the results, even after washing the paint felt like being coated.
I am going to redo everything, just to wanted know is it necessary to do IPA , or just use they cleanser polish ? And what kind of pads would be best to use?
If you have any other suggestion, I would be happy to find out.
I have white marble tricoat paint , and the car is just month old.
Thanks


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