Hi Folks -
I work as an electronics tech on a factory floor, so my lights see some abuse. However the biggest risk to my flashlights is me LOSING them - I've already lost a Klarus XT11... they're dark, metal, and blend right in with a lot of machinery (and even if someone else found it, I'm sure it wouldn't be returned). The factory is dark, dingy, and a good bright flashlight is a must. I have been using the Rayovac Indestructible AA lights and Streamlight PolyPro4 temporarily, but they just don't cut it brightness wise.
So, as much as it pains me to do so, anyone out there re-paint their battery tube with something reflective? I painted an aforementioned Rayovac tube OSHA Yellow, but it certainly didn't hold up to chemicals... thinking maybe I could find a local powdercoating house to recoat a tube?
Something reflective would be GREAT. Haven't been able to find a tape that's flexible/durable about to wrap around a light though...
Thanks!
I work as an electronics tech on a factory floor, so my lights see some abuse. However the biggest risk to my flashlights is me LOSING them - I've already lost a Klarus XT11... they're dark, metal, and blend right in with a lot of machinery (and even if someone else found it, I'm sure it wouldn't be returned). The factory is dark, dingy, and a good bright flashlight is a must. I have been using the Rayovac Indestructible AA lights and Streamlight PolyPro4 temporarily, but they just don't cut it brightness wise.
So, as much as it pains me to do so, anyone out there re-paint their battery tube with something reflective? I painted an aforementioned Rayovac tube OSHA Yellow, but it certainly didn't hold up to chemicals... thinking maybe I could find a local powdercoating house to recoat a tube?
Something reflective would be GREAT. Haven't been able to find a tape that's flexible/durable about to wrap around a light though...
Thanks!