lighting issues with mobile
 

I am ready to pull my hair out! I have tried the clip on lights, the small led lights, the little spot lights that sit on the floor and can be moved in different directions. They only seem to accentuate shadows. I feel like I am spraying in the dark. I can't seem to find the right combination of lighting. My tent is black which I realize is robbing the light, but how does everyone else do it? It seems like most of the portable booths/pop up tents are dark in color, so I can't be the only one having this issue!

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Is there anyone at all out there that may have a suggestion???

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My wife had the same issue, tried all those things as well. What seems to have worked is two 150w halogen trouble lamps( 12 bucks each at the hardware store ) that sit on the floor behind you to your right and left pointing at the tent at a 45 degree angle. Does that make sense? I know someone uses clipon lights that work (Blondie I think) but I couldn't find any.

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I've seen some of those lights on eBay... Was thinking about getting some. Or some similar.. I,too, have bad lighting issues. I have to keep turning the tent to where I can see the best..

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I would imagine lighting is one of the biggest issues with mobile.
The next is a bad tan.
If you cant see it you can tan it.
Have you guys tried florescent on a weighted base? Protect the bulbs with those shop plastic covers for the bulbs and mount the fixtures on a weighted pedistial that you can set in the tent...
seems like it would work!! Hope this helps!! :)

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put 'em in the shower. wipe down with a baby wipe if it gets anywhere.

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I, too, have thought about the florescent lights. You can also get some that have hooks at the top so you could hang them. They are battery powered (and rechargable). The whole light is about 12 inches long. Wonder if those would be good?

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sounds like a good idea. I was thinking, target has battery fans that are maybe 10" round and you can hang them. Maybe a good thing to have on hand instead of a big ol' plug in fan. Just a thought...

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Hmmm.. That's a good idea, too! Never thought about hanging fans..

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i could never find any batterie powered ones till this hurricane lol much needed.

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BTW, were you ok during these storms? Reading these posts I've learned you're in LA and I saw the hurricanes were heading your way and I was thinking of you...

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I have the same problem in some locations where lighting is scarce. Tanner717, just wondering are the 150w hallogen trouble lamps on a stand or do they sit flat to the floor?
I am using a bendable lamp at the moment, it only helps a little. Thanks..

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Awe thanks for the thought! We were in the middle of it, out of power for almost 2 weeks. but were okay now! :)

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That's good!! I think some people were out of power for close to a month?! Poor guys. I hate that!

BTW, here's an example of the light I mentioned (except this one does not hooks @ the top -- hope the link works)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cordless-Recharg...3286.m20.l1116

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they sit about 6 in off the ground and swivel up and down

http://www.globe-electric.com/pr/en/wo.html

its a stand like the broad beam but with just one light

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We werent suppose to get power til the 25th ah! Luckily we got it sooner, same with my parents.

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Many thanks tanner 717, I am now looking for a similar light.

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Thanx for all the suggestions! I also bought a new tent from the tanningstore. I got it today and used it. It's blue and lets in soooo much more light and its really big! I think the black tents rob so much of your light. This blue tent (tiki tent) is what I will be using from now on. Will also be looking into some of the lights suggested.

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I sprayed a couple of ladies Thursday. (We did it in their dining room) The lighting was terrible. I actually had to scoot (sp?) my 'tent' (which is black) up under their chandalier so it was hanging through the middle. I think I'm going to have to seriously look into to the broadbeam tanner717 mentioned or something.

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Well how did their tans turn out? Any complaints? Let me know if you do find something worth getting!

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They turned out really good, in spite of the lightning. Thank goodness for the color guide! Haha! Went to home depot today to see if I could find some low lights to sit on the ground but couldn't find any :( I'll keep looking! (I should have thought before I purchased my black 'tent'. )

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has anyone tried the light you wear on your head ... forehead led light