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ar0ck
02-14-2008, 05:21 PM
Went out today to a camera shop pondering buying a $60 3-1 32" Reflector (Gold, Silver, White) mostly looking for information and what the colors do and there effects. We'll I decided to pass on the reflector and I went to my local Pearl Art Supply. There I found reflective 20x30 sheets of Silver & Gold, and a sheet of press board. I went home, used a spray on adhesive I had laying around and attached the two sheets onto each side of the press board to create a stiff piece that I can carry around. Heres the end results...

Silver Side:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/doctormikescott/reflector/8c88ece4.jpg

Gold Side:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/doctormikescott/reflector/b1e2c7a1.jpg

Thickness:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/doctormikescott/reflector/c7da4a8e.jpg

Engine Bay w/o reflector
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/doctormikescott/reflector/noengine.jpg

Engine bay w/ Silver Reflector
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/doctormikescott/reflector/silverengine.jpg

Engine bay w/ Gold Reflector
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/doctormikescott/reflector/6daf211f.jpg

Why I need more then one:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/doctormikescott/reflector/9575f1df.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/doctormikescott/reflector/bf231c27.jpg
(focus is on the rear wheel)


I'm going to be making 2 more reflectors with supports and hope that its sunny this weekend so I can get out mid day, and use a clean car.

edpontiac91
02-14-2008, 05:34 PM
The gold reflector adds a little more color into the shot, but both are a nice improvement. Wheels came up really good. I was thinking of using one of those 1,000,000 watt portable spot lites at night and shining that on a car from a distance to see what kind of effect that might show up. :idea:

Blackbirdws6
02-14-2008, 06:30 PM
not bad but def need a couple more of those reflectors. I get what your working on though and I'm diggin the look. One question though....why isnt the damn hood painted yet!

-Brian

Blacdout96
02-14-2008, 06:43 PM
you should buy a cheap piece of 1/2 inch 4X8 plywood, and make one lol.

Ian
02-14-2008, 07:04 PM
its about time you made a reflector! next up, remote flash with umbrella reflector :lol: