Scangrip Starmatch
£119.00
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Scangrip Starmatch
£119.00
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Scangrip Starmatch is a high-CRI LED work light that mounts directly to a polisher, giving consistent, adjustable illumination for paint correction and colour matching in professional bodyshops.
Key Features
- Polisher-mounted curved work light
- High CRI+ for colour matching
- Five selectable colour temperatures
- Wide 180-degree illumination beam
- Rechargeable, swappable battery system
- Rugged IP-rated workshop construction
Shipping
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Mainland UK Delivery
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Returns
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We strongly recommend using a tracked and insured delivery service, as we cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged in transit.
Items ordered incorrectly and returned for credit may be subject to a 15% restocking fee. This may be waived on orders at our discretion.
See It In Action
Technical Datasheet
Download the official manufacturer datasheet for Scangrip Starmatch including specifications, compatibility information and technical details.
Download Scangrip Starmatch DatasheetTechnical Features
- Direct polisher mounting keeps the light fixed to the machine, giving consistent, shadowfree illumination exactly where the pad is working during paint correction.
- Curved 180degree widebeam output covers the full polishing path so you can see defects along the whole section rather than just a spot in front of the pad.
- Integrated highCRI+ 96 LED light source reproduces paint colour accurately, helping you spot holograms, swirls and sanding marks that would be hidden under poorer lighting.
- ALL DAYLIGHT function with five selectable colour temperatures from warm (around 2500K) to cold (around 6500K) lets you match the light to different paint colours and ambient conditions.
- Twolevel output (100–200 lumen range) combined with a stepless dimmer from roughly 10–100% allows you to finetune brightness to avoid glare on fresh clearcoat while still seeing defects clearly.
- Built‑in 200 lumen spotlight / 60° focused beam option allows you to concentrate light on specific defects or edges without flooding the whole panel.
- Intuitive singlebutton user interface is designed so you can change brightness and colour temperature while holding the machine, without needing to put the polisher down.
- Universal mounting kit with handlethread hardware and a dedicated RUPES bracket allows fitment to most popular polishers used in professional bodyshops and detailing bays.
- Slim, lightweight housing keeps added mass on the polisher low, minimising fatigue and avoiding upsetting the balance of the machine during extended correction work.
- Rechargeable USB‑C 18650 battery system with removable pack means you can swap batteries instead of taking the light out of service, supporting continuous work in a busy shop.
- Smart USB‑C charging layout hides the charging port within the body, protecting it from dust and overspray while still allowing quick plug‑in on the bench.
- Long run time (around 5–10 hours depending on setting) supports full correction sessions without constant recharging, useful when working away from mains inspection lighting.
- High ingress protection (IP64/IP65, IK07 class) resists dust, compound splatter, humidity and occasional knocks, suiting hard daily use in bodyshops and detailing studios.
- Impact‑resistant construction and 1 m drop rating help the light survive typical workshop abuse such as knocks on the floor, trolley impacts and contact with panels.
- Curved beam geometry is specifically matched to polishing arcs, so the light pattern remains even whether you are working flat panels, curves or bumpers.
- Close‑coupled mounting places the light on the same axis as the pad, so you can maintain a natural stance and still see the correction area without needing an assistant to hold a separate lamp.
- Memory function (where supported) recalls the last brightness and colour setting, saving setup time when you move between panels or vehicles.
- Water‑resistant design allows use around wetsanding, wash bays or in damp environments without worrying about light failure from occasional splashes.
- Supplied bracket, bolts and spacers allow a straightforward retrofit install with minimal modification to existing machines, making it a practical upgrade for established polishers.
- Designed specifically for automotive detailing and paint correction, giving a more realistic view of final finish than generic workshop torches or headlamps.
Specification
Light Output
100–200 lumens
Color Rendering Index
CRI+ 96
Color Temperature
2500K–6500K
Beam Angle
180°
Battery
Rechargeable USB-C lithium-ion 18650, 2600mAh
Operating Time
5–10 hours
Ingress Protection
IP64
Impact Resistance
IK07
Dimensions
234 x 140 x 55 mm
Weight
164g
FAQs
Which polishers will the Scangrip Starmatch fit, and what mounting hardware is included?
The Starmatch is designed as a direct polisher-mounted light and comes with a universal mounting kit plus a dedicated RUPES bracket, bolts and spacers. This makes it suitable for most popular polishers used in bodyshops and detailing, including common machines from RUPES and Flex. As long as your machine has a compatible handle thread or can accept the supplied bracket at the front end, you can mount the light securely without modifying the tool.
Is the Scangrip Starmatch suitable for professional bodyshop and detailing work?
Yes. It is built specifically for paint correction and detailing, with a curved 180° beam, ALL DAYLIGHT function (five selectable colour temperatures from 2500K–6500K) and a very high CRI+ 96 for accurate colour rendering. That combination allows technicians to see swirls, sanding marks and defects on clearcoat and basecoat in real time while polishing. The IP64/IP65 and IK07-rated construction, replaceable USB-C battery and 5–10 hour runtime make it practical for daily use in professional bodyshops and detailing studios.
How does the battery system work and is it suitable for continuous workshop use?
The Starmatch uses a removable USB-C rechargeable 18650 Li-ion battery (around 2600–5400mAh depending on version), giving roughly 5–10 hours’ operation depending on brightness. The battery slides out of the body for standalone charging via USB-C, so you can keep spare batteries charged and swap them mid-job to avoid downtime. For workshop use, we recommend running at a mid-level brightness for longer runtime and keeping at least one spare genuine Scangrip USB-C battery on hand if the light will be in near constant use.
What practical advantages does the ALL DAYLIGHT and high CRI+ 96 give compared with a normal LED work light?
The ALL DAYLIGHT function allows you to select from five colour temperatures between roughly 2500K and 6500K, so you can tune the light to suit dark colours, bright colours, metallics or difficult blends instead of relying on a single fixed white LED. Combined with CRI+ 96, it renders colour and contrast very accurately, which helps you spot holograms, buffer trails, sanding marks and micro-marring before the car leaves the bay. In practice this reduces rework, makes colour match checks more reliable and gives a truer view of the finish compared with general workshop floodlights.
What Our Engineers Say!
Jason says
This is a polisher-mounted work light designed to improve visibility and colour judgement directly at the panel while you’re correcting paint. As Sales Director at BWS Ltd, I see this type of lamp as increasingly important in modern bodyshops where clearcoat finishes and complex colours make defects harder to spot under general workshop lighting.
In practice, it’s mounted to the machine so the beam follows your polishing path, giving a consistent view of swirls, holograms and texture. The wide 180-degree output and adjustable colour temperatures help you mimic different daylight conditions, which matters when you’re checking metallics and pearls or blending into adjacent panels.
Technically, the key points are correct mounting on the polisher, choosing the right colour temperature for the paint system, and managing battery runtime so you’re not left in the dark mid-job. A common issue I see is people running too bright on dark colours, which can mask fine holograms.
Used properly, this kind of lamp is a reliable way to reduce rework, speed up inspection, and support consistent, professional polishing results in a busy bodyshop.
In practice, it’s mounted to the machine so the beam follows your polishing path, giving a consistent view of swirls, holograms and texture. The wide 180-degree output and adjustable colour temperatures help you mimic different daylight conditions, which matters when you’re checking metallics and pearls or blending into adjacent panels.
Technically, the key points are correct mounting on the polisher, choosing the right colour temperature for the paint system, and managing battery runtime so you’re not left in the dark mid-job. A common issue I see is people running too bright on dark colours, which can mask fine holograms.
Used properly, this kind of lamp is a reliable way to reduce rework, speed up inspection, and support consistent, professional polishing results in a busy bodyshop.
Jason, Sales Director