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    couple questions

    how important is the tempeture of the light? ex:6500k 6000k etc.... i know i have asked about garage lighting for detailing cars before and i got alot of great advice. but i would like to know would using sodium vapour bulbs be a better source of light than the t8 tubes? i only ask cause...
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    garage lighting

    there are a few people i know from athe detailing forum i am on that has the 3m sun gun and it is very nice. jjust way to much money right now. most shops around me(as well as the shop i work in) use the cheapest flourecent light they can get. so more than likely they have a cri of 60 if not...
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    garage lighting

    out of all the lights mentioned in this thread which ones would be most energy effencient? also how many of each light would be needed? turbodog has recommended an amount. sorry for all the question but i know nothing about lights and need to get the best bang for my buck.
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    garage lighting

    i know the sunlight will reveal all defects but it is a pain in the butt to have to pull thecar out and in so many times. if i can get the proper lighting in garage i will save alot of time by not having to pull it out and in all day.
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    garage lighting

    turbodog: will that set up show every thing on the car? not sure what type of flourecents are at the body shop i work at but all i know is inside the shop the cars look great but when i pull them out of the shop in the sun light i see swirls marks and stuff. what type of bulb will give me the...
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    garage lighting

    shops use flourecents as far as i know. and what kind of light would be powerful enough and have a high color rendition index? i know nothing about lights so if you try to give me advice you will have to really break it down. sorry and thanks
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    garage lighting

    i was just wondering if i can get some help and what type of lighting and how much lighting i would need for my garage. i detail cars and need a lighting set up that will show every little paint defect there is on the car. any and all help well be greatly appreciated. thank you, steve
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