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Title: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: Seanl on 15 October 2011, 21:31
Just seen it on DW. Anyone got one? For those that have not seen it, (cat stepped on the laptop and closed it down so no link as I cant find it now  :rolleyes:) its basically a cheapy 12v drill/driver with a 12v solux lamp in that is exactly the same as a 3M 400 odd quid Sun Gun but for less than £25. Think I have an old 12v drill under the stairs so may give this a bash!
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: butler2.8i on 15 October 2011, 21:59
I`ve bought one off a mate on DW, used it a couple of time so far and i was really impressed at the difference it made when doing 50/50 shots and swirl/buffer trail spotting
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: Seanl on 15 October 2011, 22:04
Does yours have the solux lamp or the halogen lamp in it? Obviously alot cheaper again if its just the halogen lamp.  :nerd:
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: scarr89 on 16 October 2011, 09:34
I'v read the post on DW, very impressive. Great thinking from that man! I may do it but it's finding the time to go do it! I am having a go at my first use of DA today so if I can't find any swirls then I may do it today!
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: butler2.8i on 16 October 2011, 18:14
Does yours have the solux lamp or the halogen lamp in it? Obviously alot cheaper again if its just the halogen lamp.  :nerd:

Mine came with the solux lamped fitted and also with a spare lamp
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: Guy on 18 October 2011, 16:24
i need one of these in my life... but tbh I am buggered if I am paying £400 for one after seeing this thread  :grin:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=205820 (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=205820)
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: Seanl on 18 October 2011, 18:36
Thats the one. I read the original by a guy from eastern europe somewhere that started off by using a electric hairdryer. These are all adaptations of that.  :cool: Now I just need to find a diy guide for a PTG!  :rolleyes: :grin:
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: Guy on 19 October 2011, 13:05
Thats the one. I read the original by a guy from eastern europe somewhere that started off by using a electric hairdryer. These are all adaptations of that.  :cool: Now I just need to find a diy guide for a PTG!  :rolleyes: :grin:

there is normally a group buy for a PTG on DW but the site seems to be having issuez today :/
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: Organisys on 19 October 2011, 13:15
Who broke DW. There goes my afternoons reading!

bah!
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: butler2.8i on 19 October 2011, 18:34
Thats the one. I read the original by a guy from eastern europe somewhere that started off by using a electric hairdryer. These are all adaptations of that.  :cool: Now I just need to find a diy guide for a PTG!  :rolleyes: :grin:

I was bidding on a PTG on evil bay for a mate and it went for £64 in the end
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: Seanl on 20 October 2011, 08:17
Whats a reasonable price for one then? There are a few on egay, (most from poland) but alot look a bit shifty and I dont wanna end up with a piece of crap that gives false readings, and just is'nt up to the job.
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: butler2.8i on 20 October 2011, 09:42
You always get a few coming up on the for sale pages on DW and CYC usually around £140
Title: Re: DIY Sun Gun
Post by: stealthwolf on 20 October 2011, 13:46
I made my own sun gun too. Just used a standard bulb.

The solux lamp is really only needed for colour matching when painting.