Rolled my fenders and they wrinkled
03-21-2012, 08:54 PM
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Rolled my fenders and they wrinkled Have any of you guys had issues rolling your fenders? A couple weekends ago I rolled mine very carefully using a roller, but it came out like sh*t. It seemed like the pinch welds made it impossible to roll them smoothly and the fenders are slightly wrinkled right above the arch now. I also did not roll them completely flat. I would think it would get worse if i went further, but maybe not.
03-21-2012, 09:43 PM
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03-21-2012, 09:47 PM
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i dont have any pics and its probably really hard to see on a camera but i can try tomorrow...but I am talking about the fender itself not the paint, I used a heat gun
03-21-2012, 09:58 PM
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I have not rolled mine yet, but I would like to see some photos. My first thought would be too much, too fast, but you mentioned you rolled them "very carefully".
By the way, I noticed your location ... I was born and raised in Hanover, MA.
By the way, I noticed your location ... I was born and raised in Hanover, MA.
03-22-2012, 10:20 AM
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Oh nice, do you miss wrenching on rusty new england cars? lol
I have no experience with this, but I did what I thought was a very gradual rate and didnt even roll them very far. The pinch welds seemed to not allow me to roll very smoothly though, since the fender is much stiffer in those spots.
tough to see but the arch is slightly out of round and just above it is wrinkled
I have no experience with this, but I did what I thought was a very gradual rate and didnt even roll them very far. The pinch welds seemed to not allow me to roll very smoothly though, since the fender is much stiffer in those spots.
tough to see but the arch is slightly out of round and just above it is wrinkled
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03-22-2012, 10:46 AM
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Oh nice, do you miss wrenching on rusty new england cars? lol
I have no experience with this, but I did what I thought was a very gradual rate and didnt even roll them very far. The pinch welds seemed to not allow me to roll very smoothly though, since the fender is much stiffer in those spots.
tough to see but the arch is slightly out of round and just above it is wrinkled
I have no experience with this, but I did what I thought was a very gradual rate and didnt even roll them very far. The pinch welds seemed to not allow me to roll very smoothly though, since the fender is much stiffer in those spots.
tough to see but the arch is slightly out of round and just above it is wrinkled
You may want to do some searches on here ... I know, in the last several months, I have noticed some postings and photos on the subject. The upper photo looks fine, but the lower photo does show the wrinkles at the top of the arch.
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03-22-2012, 02:35 PM
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Must be nice! haha
I haven't been on here for months so I didn't see the threads you were talking about. I also couldn't come up with anything useful on a search. Hopefully a veteran fender roller chimes in with some tips for next attempt/fixing this one
I haven't been on here for months so I didn't see the threads you were talking about. I also couldn't come up with anything useful on a search. Hopefully a veteran fender roller chimes in with some tips for next attempt/fixing this one
03-22-2012, 02:43 PM
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I too have this issue on my 04 GTO. On my left quarter I used a bit too much pressure and a 2" ripple formed on the lip. The problem is that not all the spot welds are the same car to car, they may be spaced very slightly different, which will allow some cars to be able to roll the lips easier than others. In my case, my paint started to crack as well, and it looks pretty bad (to me at least--most people can't tell unless I show them). There is no way to fix this without doing body work. The ripple will have to be straightened and blocked smooth, and then repaint.
In my case, Im saving up for a full paint job as GM paint sucks and is too thin. Ill get the ripple repaired at that time. For now I just have to live with it.
In my case, Im saving up for a full paint job as GM paint sucks and is too thin. Ill get the ripple repaired at that time. For now I just have to live with it.
03-22-2012, 07:21 PM
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That will allow the 2 panels to separate and moisture/debris will get between them and ruin whatever factory corrosion protection there is. There also might be bonding adhesive between the lip of the quarter and the outer wheelhouse (on the GTO there is, don't know about the fbody).
Grinding the welds would also require paint afterwards to prevent rust. I think the issue really comes down to very slowly increasing the tension on the fender roller, as too much will cause the rippling. I had applied heat and gradually increased the pressure of the roller, but all it took was one pass with too much force and it made the ripple.
Grinding the welds would also require paint afterwards to prevent rust. I think the issue really comes down to very slowly increasing the tension on the fender roller, as too much will cause the rippling. I had applied heat and gradually increased the pressure of the roller, but all it took was one pass with too much force and it made the ripple.
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I too have this issue on my 04 GTO. On my left quarter I used a bit too much pressure and a 2" ripple formed on the lip. The problem is that not all the spot welds are the same car to car, they may be spaced very slightly different, which will allow some cars to be able to roll the lips easier than others. In my case, my paint started to crack as well, and it looks pretty bad (to me at least--most people can't tell unless I show them). There is no way to fix this without doing body work. The ripple will have to be straightened and blocked smooth, and then repaint.
In my case, Im saving up for a full paint job as GM paint sucks and is too thin. Ill get the ripple repaired at that time. For now I just have to live with it.
In my case, Im saving up for a full paint job as GM paint sucks and is too thin. Ill get the ripple repaired at that time. For now I just have to live with it.
03-22-2012, 10:44 PM
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I know how you feel man, Im in the same boat. I work at a body shop, there's no way around it unfortunately.
04-02-2012, 11:54 AM
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well at least one of my fenders will be fixed for free. Someone decided to back into my car so hard that it slightly creased my quarter
..and if anyone was wondering why i was rolling my fenders to begin with its because of my prokit springs and 335s lol
..and if anyone was wondering why i was rolling my fenders to begin with its because of my prokit springs and 335s lol
04-02-2012, 12:44 PM
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That just plain sucks ... !!!! I am glad mine is not a daily driver, although, my (our) daily drivers are worth alot more money!
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