Just realized I threw away $200 on a cheap infrared paint curing lamp

Bought one online for a rush job on a fender, and the thing couldn't even get the clear coat to tack up properly after 20 minutes. Ended up having to re-sand and re-spray the whole panel, which cost me the profit on that job. Anyone have a solid brand they actually trust for this kind of gear?

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verap526mo ago

Ever check the bulb's actual wattage before you bought it?

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michael_bennett116mo ago

Yeah, that reflector point from logansmith is huge, and I've been burned by the wattage lie too.

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logansmith6mo ago

My buddy runs a body shop and he swears the real issue is the reflector shape... cheap ones just scatter the heat. Like verap52 said about wattage, but also where it's aimed. He got a used Snap-on unit off a tool truck for half price and it actually focuses the beam.

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