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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Hello- thinking about putting a 15" wheel with 28" diameter Mickey Thompson ET Street tire, I have 1" lowering springs in the rear. So what's the deal? Does it have to be done by a body shop, don't want it to look like an abortion and if i do it - it will! I got no skills LOL. Thanks
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Do it in warm weather and keep it heated and you'll be fine. I personally did crack my paint (not noticeable, on the actual part that I rolled) and I'll just be touching it up with touch up/clear paint. Otherwise it was relatively simple just takes time and effort.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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I just, as in like two minutes ago, paid 69TA to rent his Eastwood fender roller tool. There's a huge thread on it here, lots of guys have done it.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Where do I find s fender roller and what other tools r needed? Thanks
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Where do I find s fender roller and what other tools r needed? Thanks
A few people on here have them. 69TA lets you rent his for a reasonable fee, and others will do it for you if you're fortunate enough to live close to them. You also might be able to find a shop in your area that offers the service, but I haven't had any luck with that where I live.

As for the tools needed, you just need the roller, and a heat gun to heat up the fender a bit so that the paint doesn't crack when you roll the fender.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Yup fender roller and heat gun. Be careful not to hold the gun in one spot for too long or you can over heat the paint. You can also search the web there are some online videos of the process.
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