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    Halogen Lite Distance

    What's the correct distance from the light stand to surface of the car to get a bead on swirls etc ?? maybe 6 ft??
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    I find best around 8-10

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    There is No Magic Distance. It all depends on the type of Halogen Lights you have and the wattage of the bulbs. Just experiment. Move the light at different lengths and when you can see the swirls and imperfections, leave it at that distance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoeD
    There is No Magic Distance. It all depends on the type of Halogen Lights you have and the wattage of the bulbs. Just experiment. Move the light at different lengths and when you can see the swirls and imperfections, leave it at that distance.
    good idea thanks.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whitethunder46
    I find best around 8-10


    Thanks......i'll experiment a little.......its a small 500 watter single low floor stand

    as a back up....

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    The Brinkman Xenon Hand Light is a great cheap tool for seeing swirls.


    Scott

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    Quote Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek
    The Brinkman Xenon Hand Light is a great cheap tool for seeing swirls.

    Was looking for that the last time you mentioned it.......couldn't find it

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    Quote Originally Posted by BILL
    Was looking for that the last time you mentioned it.......couldn't find it
    Google Brinkman flashlights, you'll get tons of info. Hope this helps.
    "Some things are better left unsaid."

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    Quote Originally Posted by AL417
    Google Brinkman flashlights, you'll get tons of info. Hope this helps.

    THANKS..........

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    Quote Originally Posted by BILL
    THANKS..........
    No problem. Happy to help.
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