Has Anyone Ever?

[ShineOCD]

Has anyone ever done paint correction with an LED light you wear on your head? Is it bright enough? Does it show the swirls and imperfections good enough? Like the idea of having hands free.

Thanks for the replies..

[Joe Dragon]

Re: Has Anyone Ever?

I've read a few threads about it but never used one. In Harbor Freight there's a Rayovac Sportsman light that swivels, costs around $10 if I remember; I'm gonna try it. Currently using halogen on a stand which bakes me like a potato.

[Psynx]

Yup! It helps

[Bunky]

Re: Has Anyone Ever?

Yes. I have a Fenix lhead light and useful during correction. You can always have a separate light. The battery life is not as good as advertised with rechargeable batteries.

It is also great when vacuuming when in garages since sometimes it can be hard to see stuff under seats, etc.

[ShineOCD]

Re: Has Anyone Ever?

I've read a few threads about it but never used one. In Harbor Freight there's a Rayovac Sportsman light that swivels, costs around $10 if I remember; I'm gonna try it. Currently using halogen on a stand which bakes me like a potato.

I can relate to the Potato feeling.

[Christopher.Brown]

Re: Has Anyone Ever?

I would say the headlights are ok for just adding "more light."

Overall, i would say this type of lighting as a single source of light is quite ineffective for defect removal.

MOST times defects require the need to catch the reflection of the light source at the same angle of reflection at which is the light source is casting the light to find defects. This is derived from the law of reflection. Meaning if a light source is casting its beams at a 45 degree angle to the surface [this is the angle of incidence] then the eye needs to pick up the reflection at that same 45 degree angle [angle of reflection].

Here's a diagram for reference: [imagine the plane mirror as a completely flat roof panel]






This means that detailers are CONSTANTLY searching for angles to illuminate defects in paint. This is partially because there are HARDLY any flat panels. Most all panels have shape to them, therefore new viewing angles are always a necessity in order to find the angle of incidence of a lighting source to illuminate defects.

This is not possible with a light on the forehead because it is only a few degrees above the eyes, therefore it could be said the effective angle of the light and the eyes is overall very similar. So it could be VERY difficult to find the angle of reflection that is similar to the angle of incidence unless only flat mirrors were being polished.

[Eldorado2k]

Speaking of mirrors:P

[The Guz]

Re: Has Anyone Ever?

I just did this last night in the garage at night when it got a little darker. Worked very good.

[ShineOCD]

Re: Has Anyone Ever?

I would say the headlights are ok for just adding "more light."

Overall, i would say this type of lighting as a single source of light is quite ineffective for defect removal.

MOST times defects require the need to catch the reflection of the light source at the same angle of reflection at which is the light source is casting the light to find defects. This is derived from the law of reflection. Meaning if a light source is casting its beams at a 45 degree angle to the surface [this is the angle of incidence] then the eye needs to pick up the reflection at that same 45 degree angle [angle of reflection].

Here's a diagram for reference: [imagine the plane mirror as a completely flat roof panel]







This means that detailers are CONSTANTLY searching for angles to illuminate defects in paint. This is partially because there are HARDLY any flat panels. Most all panels have shape therefore new viewing angles to find the angle of incidence of a lighting source angles always a necessity.

This is not possible with a light on the forehead because it is only a few degrees above the eyes, therefore it could be said the effective angle of the light and the eyes is overall very similar. So it could be VERY difficult to find the angle of reflection that is similar to the angle of incidence unless only flat mirrors were being polished.

Excellent illustration. Thank you.