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Old 03-27-2008, 12:30 PM
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Hey guys,

Quick question for those of you who would know, is there a noticebly cheaper yet effective alternative to a $400 3M Sun Gun?

I'm more of a "one the side" detailer and lowering costs but getting high quality is important to me. I have the standard halogen tripod light, but is there something that's handheld?
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:36 PM
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Do a google seach for Brinkman Dual halogen light and you should find the best alternative....

Also do a search for "tueday morning store finder" and see of they have a location in your area... some of the tuesday morning stores had them on sale for $15
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:46 PM
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In addition to the Brinkman Dual halogen, there is the Brinkman Dual Xenon light.
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The Brinkmann is excellent value for money. Picked mine up for $15 at Tuesday Morning.
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In addition to the Brinkman Dual halogen, there is the Brinkman Dual Xenon light.
I think I paid 30 bucks at Pep Boys for mine. Works well.
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Old 03-27-2008, 01:35 PM
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Hi,

i found review about light stuff for checking paint defects might be interesting..

Link: Swirl Spotting Light Souces Test - Autopia Forum
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Ah, I need to get one these as well. Been looking into quite a bit recently. The Brinkman looks like the best deal.
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i found review about light stuff for checking paint defects might be interesting..

Link: Swirl Spotting Light Souces Test - Autopia Forum
very informative, i'll be on the hunt for the Brinnkman.
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Old 04-03-2008, 09:55 PM
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Hey m4gician I've got several spare Brinkman's if your interested you'r more then welcome to have one...I live in Calgary...Tonya was kind enough to get me a bunch at a really good price I think it was $12.99 or something like that.

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I have a brinkk on the way....thanks to heath
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