Anyone do Fender Rolling?...again

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:54 PM
  #1  
LS1Aggie09's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,271
Likes: 0
From: Katy & College Station, TX
Default Anyone do Fender Rolling?...again

I know I asked before and never got a good response from anyone with an Eastwood or other machine to do it. I have a guy who is going to do it for me by cutting the lip and then folding it up...hell I may just do it haha. But to get it done right, I am wondering if any of y'all have suggestions or can do it?

I heard the going rate in other areas is between 40 and 60 dollars and the process doesn't take long.

-Karl
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:56 PM
  #2  
will69camaro's Avatar
Sex On Wheels
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,549
Likes: 23
Default

Karl just rent the tool and do it yourself. We did Kat's and first side took about 30-45 minutes to do then the 2nd took about 20. It's easy just take your time and make sure the paint is good and warm with the heat gun. I dont know why you wouldn't just attempt it yourself.

William
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 07:56 AM
  #3  
LS1Aggie09's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,271
Likes: 0
From: Katy & College Station, TX
Default

I would but i don't want to shell out the 300 bucks to rent one...and then have it break on me heh
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 08:19 AM
  #4  
Donohue96M6Z28's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (64)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,612
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio, TX
Default

Originally Posted by LS1Aggie09
I would but i don't want to shell out the 300 bucks to rent one...and then have it break on me heh
Lmao, its not going to break. I know "duffster" on here just got one, Im sure he'd rent it out, but he's a couple hrs from you.
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 09:32 AM
  #5  
Nine Ball's Avatar
LS1Tech Co-Founder
20 Year Member
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 32,987
Likes: 58
From: Houston, TX
Default

Originally Posted by LS1Aggie09
I would but i don't want to shell out the 300 bucks to rent one...and then have it break on me heh
Are you the same guy that was trying to rent mine out for $40 to have a gang-bang entire car club use it? If so, what a cheap ***. I'd rather not rent mine out to someone like that.

Enjoy cutting your tire sidewalls!
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 12:27 PM
  #6  
will69camaro's Avatar
Sex On Wheels
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,549
Likes: 23
Default

LOL same...

It wont break as long as you use it correctly. It does come with instructions.

William
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:19 PM
  #7  
LS1Aggie09's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,271
Likes: 0
From: Katy & College Station, TX
Default

Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Are you the same guy that was trying to rent mine out for $40 to have a gang-bang entire car club use it? If so, what a cheap ***. I'd rather not rent mine out to someone like that.

Enjoy cutting your tire sidewalls!
I was going to split the 300 between everyone...that way if it broke, you would be out nothing. If it did not break, I could give you more than 40 for everyone using it...everyone being 3 cars thats more like a tower, not a gangbang
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:54 PM
  #8  
Nine Ball's Avatar
LS1Tech Co-Founder
20 Year Member
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 32,987
Likes: 58
From: Houston, TX
Default

It won't break if used properly. The $300 deposit is to ensure you bring it back. You aren't actually spending $300, it is just a deposit. But, no worries, I'd rather not rent it out to you and your buddies for a fender rolling party. $40 PER car.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:53 PM
  #9  
$O$OE's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 551
Likes: 0
From: Fort Worth, TX
Default

Where can this "fender rolling tool" be purchased at? anyone?, nine ball??? link if possible..thanks
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2009 | 04:37 PM
  #10  
stdjsw311's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 416
Likes: 0
From: Huntsville, TX
Default

Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Are you the same guy that was trying to rent mine out for $40 to have a gang-bang entire car club use it? If so, what a cheap ***. I'd rather not rent mine out to someone like that.

Enjoy cutting your tire sidewalls!
WOW!



Originally Posted by $O$OE
Where can this "fender rolling tool" be purchased at? anyone?, nine ball??? link if possible..thanks
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=52





i did mine on my mustang race car with a bat and it looks great! it sounds ghetto but works just fine. you can not feel a lip on my fender at all and do not cut my slicks!
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 03:18 AM
  #11  
01z's Avatar
01z
TECH Regular
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 445
Likes: 0
From: houston, northside
Default

some dude used channel locks on his nova to "roll" his fenders for bigger tires. it looks like ***. i will see if i can get some pics to make fun of.
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:02 AM
  #12  
Nine Ball's Avatar
LS1Tech Co-Founder
20 Year Member
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 32,987
Likes: 58
From: Houston, TX
Default

Originally Posted by $O$OE
Where can this "fender rolling tool" be purchased at? anyone?, nine ball??? link if possible..thanks
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:58 PM
  #13  
GreatWhiteZ28's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 525
Likes: 0
From: Spring,Tx
Default

I used a bat on my Ranger when I bagged it, worked fine and looked fine too...havn't really looked into rolling the fenders on the Z yet, but I'm sure the Bat technique will be done agian, or just roll my rubber mallet along the inside edge, (the top of mine comes off and is cylinder shaped)
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 01:06 PM
  #14  
chupr0kabra's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,778
Likes: 0
From: Pearland, TX
Default

Or you could just let a pit bull do it for you: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3103189


-Mike
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:17 PM
  #15  
99_ls1_z28's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

So this tool only cost $269.00???
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:21 PM
  #16  
will69camaro's Avatar
Sex On Wheels
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,549
Likes: 23
Default

Kinda looks like what the website says...
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 04:57 PM
  #17  
ls1n00b's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 167
Likes: 0
From: Katy, TX
Default

When you are rolling fenders, what size tries can you fit on the rear? I have 275 in the back with no rubbing, if i roll my fenders how much can i go up in size?
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 05:07 PM
  #18  
stevensLS1's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,303
Likes: 0
From: houston tx
Default

Originally Posted by ls1n00b
When you are rolling fenders, what size tries can you fit on the rear? I have 275 in the back with no rubbing, if i roll my fenders how much can i go up in size?
315s and larger.
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 05:12 PM
  #19  
chupr0kabra's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,778
Likes: 0
From: Pearland, TX
Default

Originally Posted by ls1n00b
When you are rolling fenders, what size tries can you fit on the rear? I have 275 in the back with no rubbing, if i roll my fenders how much can i go up in size?
It's more about wheels than tires. I rolled mine because I was running 315/35/17 tires on 17x11 ZR1s. After I put them on, I went for a drive and noticed neat little "slits" in the sidewalls. The tires that came with the wheels were BFG drag radials with only a little tread left, so I replaced them, but when I put the Goodyear GSD3s on them (which are like steam rollers), I knew I didn't want them cut up, especially at over $300 per tire. So, I rented Tony's fender roller and heat gun, and rolled the lips back.

What I did was roll them back as far as I felt comfortable, then adjusted the tool to curl the leading edge back further. That way, even if the tire went to some extreme angle and hit, it would hit a curved surface, rather than an edge.


-Mike
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:13 AM
  #20  
stdjsw311's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 416
Likes: 0
From: Huntsville, TX
Default

i am running 305/30's and no rubbing of the fenders.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:11 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE