Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread

kona77 wrote in post #15120946
Kverna, it looks like you have the cup near the center of the hood. I have seen many of the good rig-shooters mount the cup much more close to the edge of the hood because it is stiffer. I am sure VE would have come good working advice for the thread regarding this.

Agreed, his cup placement is really dangerous, and I would never advise anyone to place them anywhere except very near a seam. On some composite materials, like carbon fiber, you can get away with it more, but you will still crack it if not careful (depending on the grade of the CF).

VisualEchos wrote in post #15120889
Matt: Just wax the areas of the car where you plan to put the cups, just before you go out on the shoot, and when you pul the cup off, use the wax-removal towel to wipe off the cup residue. Should take 2 seconds, and leave nothing behind. Sometimes there is a minute visible ring in the paint, but after a bit of time it goes away. At your own risk, of course, just giving you my experience.

Thanks for the tip! May try it tomorrow, I have a shoot, at a very good deatilers house, so if there is any issues, he can fix it.

kona77 wrote in post #15120946
Kverna, it looks like you have the cup near the center of the hood. I have seen many of the good rig-shooters mount the cup much more close to the edge of the hood because it is stiffer. I am sure VE would have come good working advice for the thread regarding this.

Ah, another great tip. Thanks guys!

2 from this weekend. I can post OG photos if anyone there are any requests for them.

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i was waiting for you to post those.

izthistaken wrote in post #15120394
My cups leave a weird white residue on the windows when I pull them off, it comes off with cleaner bit, it scares me to put my cups on paint. :/

don't be afraid. What kind of cups do you use? Normaly its enough to clean the surface with a glass cleaner, before you use them.

kona77 wrote in post #15120946
Kverna, it looks like you have the cup near the center of the hood. I have seen many of the good rig-shooters mount the cup much more close to the edge of the hood because it is stiffer. I am sure VE would have come good working advice for the thread regarding this.

ahmad0420,
That is a good shot, interesting to see the floor before the shot then the final result.

Couldn't find a usable spot near the edge bacause of the hoods profile. The cup wouldn't stick, just came loose.

Ronaldo, that location is serving you well, and so are all these slammed cars with big cabins! Take note guys, Ronaldo is playing to several strengths, hence the fantastic results. Well done bro!

Thanks Andrew, and you know I had to get the sun in them.

ronaldo.s wrote in post #15124309
Thanks Andrew, and you know I had to get the sun in them.

And to great effect, you're a master of your craft.

rigshots.de wrote in post #15123713
don't be afraid. What kind of cups do you use? Normaly its enough to clean the surface with a glass cleaner, before you use them.

Avenger 1000s.


Damn, I need a damn ND filter, outdoor shots are so much nicer than my indoor ones.

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just a question , what is the best cup for a curved hoods & fenders ??

thanks

Practice makes perfect please bare with me fellas. Second shoot with Rig Pro

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JoeyBaccala wrote in post #15128124
Practice makes perfect please bare with me fellas. Second shoot with Rig Pro

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Chris's WRX 1 by Brett Josephs Photo, on Flickr

Looks niceee! Keep it up!

Waiting on one Super clamp then im set to try this outt!

Mrsancheezz wrote in post #15128279
Looks niceee! Keep it up!

Waiting on one Super clamp then im set to try this outt!

Thank you very much Damn 1 super clamp thats it you must be going ape sh1t! lol Happy shooting when shes gets in Youre in BK why didnt you just drive to B&H????

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