Beemer Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I just came home from Wal-Mart with one of those dual 500 watt halogen light kits so that I can see my paint better in the garage. Big mistake. I've got some work to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BlueGenCoupe Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 let's see the damage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marylander Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yea, been there. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 LOL... best (and worst) investment you'll make in your detailing routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 deltakilo Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking? I was looking for something more overhead but the dual halogen would be useful often! Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Roger, You can take care of your paint SHOP ONLINE! Detailing Videos!!No big deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Beemer Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking? I was looking for something more overhead but the dual halogen would be useful often! $34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marylander Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Dan -- are you anywhere near Rockville? I have 2 of those lights and I rarely use them... I'd sell you one of mine for $20. Mine were bought at Home Depot or Lowe's--- I forget which. It's in perfect shape with only about 5 hours on it. PM me if interested. Edited June 4, 2012 by MarylandTDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 davidg Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Better have bought quite a few extra bulbs. Mine shoot every time I use the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marylander Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Better have bought quite a few extra bulbs. Mine shoot every time I use the thing. I think the key is to not touch the bulbs with your fingers -- the oils from your skin get on there, heat up and break the glass. I always hold the bulbs in a clean rag or paper towel when installing them, and I've never had one blow out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fit08 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Better have bought quite a few extra bulbs. Mine shoot every time I use the thing. Yes, this seems to have started with mine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 babaron Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have 2 kinds of overhead bulbs in my garage. Under the regular incandescent, my paint looks flawless. Under the halogen, the same exact area looks like crap. and no matter how much I polish it, it looks no better. I've thought about just swapping out the hal's for all incan's. Would that count as successful paint correction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 davidg Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I think I move mine before it is totally cool and it upsets the filament. I use gloves to install. Walmart quality.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LFairbanks Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I think the key is to not touch the bulbs with your fingers -- the oils from your skin get on there, heat up and break the glass. I always hold the bulbs in a clean rag or paper towel when installing them, and I've never had one blow out. A lot of people don't realize this. It applies to all halogen bulbs as well as any ignitors that you may handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 The W Place? sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LFairbanks Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I think I move mine before it is totally cool and it upsets the filament. I use gloves to install. Walmart quality.... Your gloves may not be clean enough. It is recommended if you touch the bulb by accident to wipe it down with rubbing alcohol, and allow to dry. Not sure how this would work with an ignitor however, they are of a different material and not glass. Best bet with those is a clean paper towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Beemer Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 The W Place? sheesh! Sorry. Not much choice anymore in small-town America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stinkpickle Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have 2 kinds of overhead bulbs in my garage. Under the regular incandescent, my paint looks flawless. Under the halogen, the same exact area looks like crap. and no matter how much I polish it, it looks no better. I've thought about just swapping out the hal's for all incan's. Would that count as successful paint correction? Hahahaha :thumbup: Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I used to have a dual halogen light kit... I bought it on sale at the local farm store for 15 bucks back in 2005. I decided I didn't like it anymore so I dropped it on the hood of my G8 from a height of around 7 feet. Broke the light and dented the CRAP out of the hood... That'll show it! Chris in the hunt for a new light kit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I just came home from Wal-Mart with one of those dual 500 watt halogen light kits so that I can see my paint better in the garage.
Big mistake.
I've got some work to do.
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