High Beam Lights

[willowcat11]

When detailing cars in my garage when the weather isn't cooperating, I have trouble making sure I've got all the the marks on the windows.

I don't trust that I've got all of the streaks or marks out just because I have wiped them all down. I would like to be able to SEE and make sure they are all crystal clear.

Is there some sort of High Beam Light or something that I could shine through the windows to make sure everything is wiped out? Also would this even help in the way I would like it to------to reveal and streaks or m arks left on the windows.

Thanks everyone!


Ray

[willowcat11]

Uyee! I guess I did a poor job explaining that.

Does anyone out there use a flashlight or other lighting tool to help them see if they have missed any spots on the windows of the cars?

[ForceField]

I find I have to shine a light at a specific angle to see if there are any spots on the windows. I shine the light almost parallel with the glass surface. That is to say at a very shallow angle.

The best flashlight I have is an XM-L2 CREE based LED flashlight that uses an 18650 battery. The flashlight is only around $10 but a good 18650 battery + charger will run you $20-30. Do not buy cheap 18650 batteries they have much lower than rated capacity.

Flashlight($10): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X28748S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

18650 batteries (2 for $30): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0154NRFVE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01

Nitecore 18650 battery charger ($15): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IIWGDMG?psc=1

[jcaustin87]

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

I imagine this would work equally as well for glass as it does for finding swirls and is for sale by autogeek.net and is in compliance with the forum rules ;)

[Eldorado2k]

I find I have to shine a light at a specific angle to see if there are any spots on the windows. I shine the light almost parallel with the glass surface. That is to say at a very shallow angle.

The best flashlight I have is an XM-L2 CREE based LED flashlight that uses an 18650 battery. The flashlight is only around $10 but a good 18650 battery + charger will run you $20-30. Do not buy cheap 18650 batteries they have much lower than rated capacity.


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[Setec Astronomy]

I don't know about handheld, but as everyone knows, the time you see stuff you missed on your windshield/windows is when the sun is low in the sky or opposing headlights are shining through.

Most of us have halogen (or now LED) worklights on a stand; if you put those outside the car at eye level that usually helps when looking for spots on the glass. Just don't point it right in your eyeballs.