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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Default Fender Cutting/Rolling
Just got new wheels put on and they are rubbing with people sitting in the back. Can anyone recommend a reputable shop to get this done?

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thats a good looking gto, i say rent the tool, its like 65 bucks, and do it yourself.
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Icon has a fender roller. They can do it for ya.
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I'd honestly rather cut them than roll. Worried about spider cracks unless someone can convince me that it won't happen.
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I don't know about GTOs, but if they're like Camaros, you have to be VERY careful when cutting, as it's easy to cut too far and end up breaking the welds that hold the fender to the underbody.

If you use a heat gun, you will minimize the chance of cracking the paint. I did it on my Camaro and never came close to flexing the paint enough to crack it, while still creating plenty of clearance for the wheels/tires.


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what does the tool look like can some one pm me with a link i willl need to do it soon also
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Google Eastwood Fender Roller. I rolled fenders for a buddy a while back and I used a heat gun and big heavy mallet. I didn't crack the paint and it was fast.
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I wouldnt recommend cutting the fenders. The tire will likely hit the cut part(which will be MF sharp, and cut your tire.) My fenders are rolled, and my tires still hit the fender, but they just rub the fender since its rounded on the end instead of sharp.


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Originally Posted by Donohue96M6Z28
I wouldnt recommend cutting the fenders. The tire will likely hit the cut part(which will be MF sharp, and cut your tire.) My fenders are rolled, and my tires still hit the fender, but they just rub the fender since its rounded on the end instead of sharp.


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check out harbor freight online store...they have one for about 80 bucks that looks awfully similar to a 250-300 dollar eastwood. and get a heat gun from them too for about 20 bucks.
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Originally Posted by LS1Aggie09
check out harbor freight online store...they have one for about 80 bucks that looks awfully similar to a 250-300 dollar eastwood. and get a heat gun from them too for about 20 bucks.
Yea, I've seen that one before and I was really leaning towards cutting but $80 is starting to sound very nice.
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