Detailing Lights, what are you using?

**Setec Astronomy** · 02-02-2012, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

it's $130 from homey D

Wow, that's expensive...I think I got my halogen stand on sale at Sears for $25...I think it cost more than that to ship it here from China. Just check out the tripod before you buy anything, last thing you want is for the thing to fall on the car.

**jamores23** · 02-02-2012, 08:41 PM

why doesnt anyone use 4 600 watt MH bulbs or 1000 watts whatever you want with vented hoods . You would also need a ballast to run each one. it is a expensive way to go but you will have ALOT of light. bulbs 40 for generic brands 80 for sun system bulbs. Are there any cons on using MH for defect detection purposes?

**bl3ujay07** · 02-02-2012, 10:17 PM

Just picked up a dual 1000w halogen work light from sears! ~$50. This one was the one with the locks for the stand, $10 more than the one without. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow!

**Showroom Shine** · 02-03-2012, 07:27 AM

I was in & out doing this Lambo Gallardo. wet sanded and removed scratches. Menzerna to the rescue with my Flex! i was using my tripod & my Brinkman inside!

**Showroom Shine** · 02-03-2012, 07:32 AM

1969 Charger almost 600 horses. the area is always dusty, but i managed to get WGDGPS & Souveran on this baby. it's a show car. tripod is somewhere.

**Showroom Shine** · 02-03-2012, 07:35 AM

This older R & R was in good shape. just a wash & wax. lighting was in the bay behind the car!

**rfinkle2** · 02-03-2012, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by jamores23

why doesnt anyone use 4 600 watt MH bulbs or 1000 watts whatever you want with vented hoods . You would also need a ballast to run each one. it is a expensive way to go but you will have ALOT of light. bulbs 40 for generic brands 80 for sun system bulbs. Are there any cons on using MH for defect detection purposes?

I have an MH light that I use. I got it in the industrial section of HD. I hotwired it to use with an extension cord.

I use it a lot, but not nearly as much as my led head lamp.

**jamores23** · 02-03-2012, 09:01 AM

where did you get the led head lamp

**rfinkle2** · 02-03-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by jamores23

where did you get the led head lamp

Amazon.com (~$40-$50)

LED Lenzer H7 (Not the h7r which is rechargeable.. I like to be able to put in fresh AAA's)(focusable and dimmable).

THE best light for defect spotting / removal imo.

**Deep Gloss Auto Salon** · 02-26-2012, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by rfinkle2

Out of all of the lights I have invested in, my LED headlamp is the one I use the most, by far.

I have metallic black paint, and the halogens are too bright, much like Alko asked if it was even possible a page back.

The metallic flake reflects so much light that I can't see the micro-hazing that I can with my LED head lamp.

My led head lamp is both dimmable and focusable, and may be one of the best detailing investments I've ever made.

It is a LED Lenzer H7. Takes 3 AAA's.

I just ordered the Fenix hp11 I hope I like it as much as you like your headlamp....