Garage lighting suggestions...

[Redvenm]

I am thinking about lighting up my garage since I spend much of my time there at night working on my car. I do currently have 2 100w bulbs and 8-4ft flourescents. I need much much more. Tired of pulling it out in the daylight and seeing problem areas that I have missed. Sure nothing will match the sun but I bet with some help from this board I can light that sucker up like a roman candle!

 

Was thinking about 2 500w halogens on a stand but not sure if halogens will work. Maybe 2 stands? LED ? It is a 2 car garage. Any suggestions.

[Bill-V8V]

The 2 500's on a stand will get the job done for you

 

[THE Mook]

Just put a 500w every 5'.

 

That way the Sun can borrow light from you

 

I use twin 500s also, and have more than enough light. If they were only Xenon...

 

LOL!

[lawson4450]

just remember to switch sides so you baste evenly lol

[BlueGenCoupe]

Canadian tire, has those work lamps...1000w per lamp. 2000w of lights....now that's blinding

[Redvenm]

Right on, thanks for the input guys.

[1anonly]

These guys are right on. 2 500W on a stand are good.

 

Here's a little tip about these lights - Don't set the light up too close to the car. The heat from the lights will heat up your body panels and make some polishes act weird.

 

I learned this the hard way.

[Redvenm]

Dan, thanks for pointing that out. My garage has a pole right in the middle and with my vette sits on one side, I have limited space. I probably would have put them to close without your suggestion.

[1anonly]

8 feet, or so is pretty safe I found. Also, don't point them directly at the car. Put them on a slight angle.

 

I had issues when the light was pointing directly at the car 5 feet away. My car is black too so that didn't help any.

 

 

When I examine at the car with the lights, I'll pick up the light on shine it directly on to the paint.

[BrianT]

just remember to switch sides so you baste evenly lol

 

 

[lawson4450]

 

 

Ask me how I know lol