Brinkmann Subsitute

[davey g-force]

Here's a really good thread from a couple years back, where one of the members here made his own sun gun from a cordless drill:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...nder-30-a.html

[Vengenz]

I just recently purchased a Brinkmann. Wasn't happy at first, but that's because most of my vehicles are new, metallic paint and minor minor swirls. It wasn't picking this up at all. Then went to a family members car that had been sitting for over a year. Jet black paint, worked out perfectly. For $35 shipped can't go wrong.

[beamerstrumpet]

Beamerstrumpet does the walmart special come with a case as well??

No, no case but cases are not expensive, I just keep mine in the tool box with the DA. Here is what I have:
Ultra Steel 12V Cordless Drill/Driver: Tools : Walmart.com
if you really need a tool bag,,: 25 Pocket Mechanic's Tool Bag

[beamerstrumpet]

Got a picture for us?

I didnt wanna clog up the post ,, but here is the stuff from google, no pics of mine. I did end up using black RTV to hold the bulb into place as I had no clips. I plan on making another one and trying a different approach for mounting the bulb.

here is the link I used. Built my own 3M Sun Gun for under $40

[FUNX650]

For $10.93...
Another homemade version of the 3M Sun Gun:

Per:Wills.WindowsAndWheels Request...My Version of a "Sun Gun"...

Bob

[spiralout462]

Bob, Thanks for bringing that wonderful thread back to "light"!

I often reference Will's tool when this topic arises. Great engineering!

[beamerstrumpet]

That is a great thread,, but for those of us with out the stuff he used,, The 40 dollar alt is the next best thing. (and its also using a solex bulb)

[Paulyfe12]

going to lowes right now to buy what I need. thanks guys

[cshamilton]

going to lowes right now to buy what I need. thanks guys

I'm not sure you'll find what you need at lowes. The cheapest 12v drill is $35 or$40 and they do not carry the solux or honestly any 4700-5000k mr16 bulbs. But if you find them let me know

[beamerstrumpet]

amazon and wallmart are you best options but hey you can buy any drill you want