EPHIOS Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) What do you guys suggest on th position of halogen lighting during polishing? Is it better to have it parallel to the car panel (you are working on) or angle it? Edited August 28, 2013 by EPHIOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IrishCurse Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I angle to see defects or to see unremoved polish or wax. Straight or close to straight (in line with panel) will show flashing better IMO. EPHIOS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EPHIOS Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 I angle to see defects or to see unremoved polish or wax. Straight or close to straight (in line with panel) will show flashing better IMO. Thanks! I just bought a 1000W Dual Halogen work light, and wanted to maximize its usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IrishCurse Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) I have a 4 bulb 1200W. Dont get a sunburn, It will smoke you out... I assume your is a 4 bulb as well. Edited August 28, 2013 by IrishCurse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 It seems like direct for the hazing and swirls and angle for the larger scratches or dents. I bought one of the hand held units from a member here and look forward to using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Baron_Von_Awesome Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I bought one of the hand held units from a member here and look forward to using it. Handhelds are great for checking your work - don't dismiss headband lights, either. As goofy as they look, there is a big advantage to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EPHIOS Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 I have a 4 bulb 1200W. Dont get a sunburn, It will smoke you out... I assume your is a 4 bulb as well. No. Only two 500w halogen bulbs. I tried it already and it works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EPHIOS Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 It seems like direct for the hazing and swirls and angle for the larger scratches or dents. I bought one of the hand held units from a member here and look forward to using it. I have a rechargeable flood spotlight for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Periodic Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I have one 500w work light, need a stand for it though, I currently set it on my garbage can..haha EPHIOS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EPHIOS Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 I have one 500w work light, need a stand for it though, I currently set it on my garbage can..haha I have a 500w work light as well, but recently bought a 1000w work light with tripod for $36 in HD. The 500w work light worked fine on the vertical panels, but for the horizontal panels, like the hood, it was just troublesome. I also have a LED work light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JJZ4MR Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I picked up a couple cheapy 150 Lumen HEAD LAMPS to put in my OH **** bag. I don't have great lighting in my garage. I put one of these on with no lights on, in the garage and the bity LEDS, brought out the spider webs/scratches better than I thought, but not bright enough. In reading this ( was looking for advice on a good hand held correction examining light. Saw the mention of a head lamp. Just found one one line that is 6000 lumens, 3 lights, ability to go from pin point to broad on the center main light. Do any of you use anything like this. I like the hands free aspect and 6000 lumens seems like it would be great. Any advice on hand held examining lights. The search on Adams led me here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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What do you guys suggest on th position of halogen lighting during polishing? Is it better to have it parallel to the car panel (you are working on) or angle it?
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