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This is not necessarily an advertisement for Scangrip.\u00a0 Get the best value you can afford for your needs.\u00a0 It does not matter to me what resources that you utilize.\u00a0 The point is to put effort into what you deem a quality set of products for your budget.\u00a0 I do think Scangrip is a solid option if you are not sure what brand of lights to purchase.\u00a0 Although I use Scangrip primarily, I have one criticism, which has been all too common amongst companies, who pride themselves on innovation.\u00a0 I owned one of their original Scangrip models.\u00a0 The very unique battery charger failed due to degradation of wire connection.\u00a0 There was no replacement part available, as they moved on to newer models.\u00a0 I do wish companies would put themselves in a position to better take care of consumers in that respect, especially for parts that realistically will need replacement.<\/p>\n
Taking advantage of professional lighting is important with respect to us performing our detailing tasks, but also the convenience of saving time. Understanding color temperature and having a light that can provide those options, is important when you are concerned about locating microscopic defects on different colored cars.\u00a0 Diffusion options are important for two main reasons (although there are other benefits).\u00a0 Diffused light shows ceramic coating high spots more easily oftentimes.\u00a0 But it can also help you spot a deeper defect, when your eyes are distracted by swirls.<\/p>\n
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If you are in the process of finding or building a brick and mortar shop, how will the lighting be set up?\u00a0 What kind of lights?\u00a0 What location will they be with respect to the building and particularly where vehicles will be worked on?\u00a0 Will they conflict or compliment other lighting used?\u00a0 Film lighting, which can be Scangrip or a separate collection of LED lighting, is important for content creation.<\/p>\n
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Speaking of film lighting and detailing lighting, understanding the importance of taking light away will make you better at your craft.\u00a0 It will make you a better detailer, it will make your content more aesthetically pleasing, and it will allow your audience to better understand what is going on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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