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Sep 26, 2010 | 03:51 PM

#11

Wylde06

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From: Toledo, Oh

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Originally Posted by jaws2008

Halogens are on the top for finding swirls and imperfections followed by LED or Sunbeam lights. Fluorescents are actually the worst lighting to find imperfections. Fluorescents offer great light dispersion and lighting up a room but you should have some Halogen lights handy as well

Tell that to my boss...the lighting in our shop sucks and I hate having to buff cars anymore.

Sep 26, 2010 | 04:29 PM

#12

AwesomeSS

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Originally Posted by MJClemm

Thats something for me to think about, not a bad idea at all. your not that far, so it may work out. How much does he charge, i don't want nothing for free ~ I don't want anyone thinking that I want anything for free because I used to do it as I stated, and its a TON of work.... Let me go over it with the wife and Ill get back to you. Would you want the car dropped off and left there for a week or so so he could do it at his convenience? let me know.... and Ill be getting back to you... THANKS EVERYONE.... MJ

He charges around $25 per hour + materials. He would probably do the car all in one day - depending on the condition. So drop off & pick up the same day.

Oct 25, 2010 | 08:24 PM

#13

Milhouse

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Originally Posted by MillerMonteSS

04MonteLS, I am curious. With fluorescent lights being the most harsh lighting available, why wouldn't they be the ideal light to go with while detailing? Just wondering...

Because they hide the flaws in the paint. I don't know how or why, but it's true. If you have fluorescents in your garage, pull you car in and check an area that's in direct light and observe how many swirls show up. Then get a halogen worklight and shine it in the same area, directly, and watch how many more swirls show up. It's amazing!

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Originally Posted by AwesomeSS

My thoughts exactly - fluorescents will show every flaw in the paint.

Not by a long shot. Call up any detailing shop, or even hit up autopia.org, and ask them what's better for finding swirls in your paint.

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Originally Posted by jaws2008

Yup! Are you a detailer? You seem to know your stuff

Oct 25, 2010 | 08:47 PM

#14

jaws2008

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From: Lancaster PA

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Originally Posted by DBS MC

Yup! Are you a detailer? You seem to know your stuff

Yes I am... BTW autopia.org is a great site. Im a active member there..

Oct 25, 2010 | 08:55 PM

#15

Milhouse

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Originally Posted by jaws2008

Yes I am... BTW autopia.org is a great site. Im a active member there..

Cool. Yeah man, i'm not patient enough to do all that myself but I enjoy seeing those guys take what looks like a heap and turn it into a jewel!

Oct 25, 2010 | 09:08 PM

#16

monte carlo 3831

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

Josh, do you have your own place for detailing or do you work at a detail shop? I could in the future take the drive just to get my car detailed by you

no bs either, I would make the trip, thanks man...

Oct 25, 2010 | 09:24 PM

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jaws2008

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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831

Josh, do you have your own place for detailing or do you work at a detail shop? I could in the future take the drive just to get my car detailed by you

no bs either, I would make the trip, thanks man...

I run it myself at my own place... Ya I can defiantly do it for you. Just let me know when you would want to get it done and we can set up a time...