Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

[BlueZero]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

To be honest, I don't know if I would want to see more defects than the Brinkman shows!

[Lexus Guy04]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

Nop can't find any pics where the Brinkman has been used, however, we're detailing a black BMW at the weekend so if I remember we'll take some pics using both so you can see a direct comparison between both the SunGun and the Brinkman on the same car infact the same panel......should be a good exercise actually.....here's hoping I remember eh LOL!!

Bryan

Haha, I hope you remember. That would be an excellent comparison.

[Lexus Guy04]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

Oh they will be....don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with the Brinkman and at the price it's perfect but we're doing a job for others we want to give them the very best job we can and that means the SunGun nothing is left to chance they get as near the perfect job as we can give them

Bryan

PS I'll go have another look for Brinkman pics.

I completely understand and respect that! Thanks for the info!

[Blr123]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

Nop can't find any pics where the Brinkman has been used, however, we're detailing a black BMW at the weekend so if I remember we'll take some pics using both so you can see a direct comparison between both the SunGun and the Brinkman on the same car infact the same panel......should be a good exercise actually.....here's hoping I remember eh LOL!!

Bryan

[hondamtrco4life]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

I just did a search on PepBoy's website and nothing came up for the Brinkman. Does anyone know for sure who has it other then online vendors?

[Blr123]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

Thanks for the info Bryan. I'm hoping the Brinkmann pictures that someone will hopefully post in here will at least be somewhat close to the results you just showed with your 3M SunGun. I would much rather spend 30 bucks compared to nearly $400.

Oh they will be....don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with the Brinkman and at the price it's perfect but we're doing a job for others we want to give them the very best job we can and that means the SunGun nothing is left to chance they get as near the perfect job as we can give them

Bryan

PS I'll go have another look for Brinkman pics.

[Blr123]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

If Mike say's so it's golden. I'm going to buy a Brinkman. I'm sure the 3M sun gun is really good too but until I can fork over $350+ I'm going to get the $25 Brinkman. Thanks Mike!

Yep I'll go along with that

Bryan

[hondamtrco4life]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

The Brinkman for $25.00 at most Pep Boys is the kill deal, it will show you what you need to see to get the job done properly.

Yes, it will show micro-marring and hazing.

Hold the light about a foot and a half off the surface, don't hold it real close, that's the wrong technique.

If Mike say's so it's golden. I'm going to buy a Brinkman. I'm sure the 3M sun gun is really good too but until I can fork over $350+ I'm going to get the $25 Brinkman. Thanks Mike!

[Lexus Guy04]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

Thanks for the info Bryan. I'm hoping the Brinkmann pictures that someone will hopefully post in here will at least be somewhat close to the results you just showed with your 3M SunGun. I would much rather spend 30 bucks compared to nearly $400.

[Blr123]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

Sorry guys but I can't find pics where the Brink man has been used but here are some showing the SunGun in use: -





And finally.....



Possibly someone else may be able to post some pics where the Brinkman has been used ideally on red paintwork.

My personal opinion is that the Brinkman would struggle to show the clarity of the 3rd picture......just my opinion though.

Bryan

[Blr123]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

I'll go rake out a couple of pics showing both and, as they say, you decide.......back in a mo

Bryan

[Lexus Guy04]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

The Brinkman for $25.00 at most Pep Boys is the kill deal, it will show you what you need to see to get the job done properly.

Yes, it will show micro-marring and hazing.

Hold the light about a foot and a half off the surface, don't hold it real close, that's the wrong technique.

Thanks for the tips on how to use this machine properly Mike. I will definitely remember this when I purchase my Brinkmann.

[hondamtrco4life]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

What makes the 3M SunGun better than the Brinkman in your opinion?

I'm not sure because I don't have either but I'm going to say this. 1. its a 3M product and we all know they make some good stuff! 2. its the same price as 14 Brinkman Dual Xenon lights... ha ha so I guess you definitely get what you pay for. (just my thoughts)

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

The Brinkman for $25.00 at most Pep Boys is the kill deal, it will show you what you need to see to get the job done properly.

Yes, it will show micro-marring and hazing.

Hold the light about a foot and a half off the surface, don't hold it real close, that's the wrong technique.

[Blr123]

Re: Best Swirlfinder/Defect Light?

What makes the 3M SunGun better than the Brinkman in your opinion?

We all know the ideal for seeing swirls etc is direct sunlight, the SunGun is 99.7% as good as direct sunlight the Brinkman can't match it

Bryan

PS a replacement bulb will set you back $54 minimum and that will probably plus shipping