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Maxheader

(4,396 posts)
Sun Apr 7, 2019, 07:21 AM Apr 2019

Best flashlight for working on cars?

I've a couple of mini lights but for close in work under a dark car hood, they are too bright.
The 60 watt light in my elect. trouble light is just about right..Sometimes though, for a quick
look at, say a carb, I'd like a hand-held flashlight..or mini or whatever they are called. Just not
super bright...

thx

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Best flashlight for working on cars? (Original Post) Maxheader Apr 2019 OP
you can get an led that straps to your forehead cheap at any hardware store rampartc Apr 2019 #1
The one with a hammer on the other end for tapping on stuff and... ret5hd Apr 2019 #2
LED is the way to go natheo Apr 2019 #3
Seems like an option: discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2019 #4
The headset and these are good ideas.. Maxheader Apr 2019 #5
I like this item as well discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2019 #6
REally RAd! Maxheader Apr 2019 #7
Best flashlight for working on car merenia09 May 2021 #8
!!! uppityperson May 2021 #9
work light with magnet natheo Jun 2021 #10
Harbor Freight OxQQme Aug 2021 #11
Bought the 2 small ones.. Maxheader Aug 2021 #12

rampartc

(5,835 posts)
1. you can get an led that straps to your forehead cheap at any hardware store
Sun Apr 7, 2019, 07:37 AM
Apr 2019

it is awfully nice having 2 hands and the light is exactly where you are looking at all times.

60 watts in a trouble light is enough, but try one of these suckers.

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ret5hd

(21,320 posts)
2. The one with a hammer on the other end for tapping on stuff and...
Sun Apr 7, 2019, 07:52 AM
Apr 2019

a screwdriver on the other end for prying on stuff and
a stick of dynamite inside it for blowing that piece of crap to the moon.

Maxheader

(4,396 posts)
5. The headset and these are good ideas..
Mon Apr 8, 2019, 07:21 AM
Apr 2019

Rechargeable and 5 brightness modes, like that...I have a headset...great for digging splinters out of my hand but not bright enough...The mag attach tools work great as long as you have metal in the right location...thx all!!

LED Work Light, Coquimbo COB Rechargeable Work Lights with Magnetic Base 360°Rotate and 5 Modes Bright LED Flashlight Inspection Lamp for Car Repair, Household and Emergency Use (2 Pack, 20.3x3.5cm)

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,580 posts)
6. I like this item as well
Tue Apr 9, 2019, 07:28 PM
Apr 2019
https://sport.woot.com/offers/quiqlite-x2-tactical-pocket-flashlight?ref=w_cnt_wp_0_4


New Aluminum Housing
USB Rechargeable
4 Brightness Modes: 20,100, 200 lumens
Safety Strobe
Independent Tactical Red or White led Activation
Anti-Reflective Anodize Finish
160°Adjustable 30mm Wide Head led Arm
Magnetic Housing
360° Rotating Removable Magnetic QuiqClip.
20 Minute Auto-Off Timer (with low battery warning)
QuiqFlare Light diffuser Attachment
IPX4 Water resistant rating
Limited Lifetime Warranty
20 minute Auto-Off timer
 

merenia09

(2 posts)
8. Best flashlight for working on car
Sat May 22, 2021, 01:26 AM
May 2021

I love to use small flashlight with many features like smallest to carry easy and different light mode

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