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09-10-2005, 05:59 AM
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In order to do this without damaging the paint, you would probably want to etch a line for along the leading edge where you are rolling the fender. You also want to make sure to use the proper tool (I think Eastwood has it) to roll the fender safely. If not, you can always take your chances with a wooden bat.
The Paint can very easily chip off of the area that's being rolled, so make sure to etch well, and take your time so as not to make any creases in the quarter panel.
The Paint can very easily chip off of the area that's being rolled, so make sure to etch well, and take your time so as not to make any creases in the quarter panel.
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09-13-2005, 01:03 PM
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yeah is there any where locally that you can rent a tool like that i really like how it work and the finished product.. awsome job...
There are a couple of guys on here that rent the tool. Can't remember who they are off the top of my head. That would be the way to do it.
09-13-2005, 01:22 PM
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Those pics above are of my SS. Here are a couple more to illustrate the before/after differences. For reference, these pics show 18x10.5 rear wheels with an effective 48mm offset (53mm wheel + 5 mm spacer) and Michelin 295/35/18 PS2's. Car is lowered about 1.75".
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As Red WS6 noted above, a heat gun is required to heat the paint and prevent cracking. Just heat the corner of the lip to around 160-190F or there will be a very real risk that the paint will crack. Scribing a line in the paint on the lip will probably work as well and I have heard of people doing that, but I haven't used that technique myself so I couldn't comment on how well it works.
I have a fender roller that I rent out from time to time as do a couple of other folks on here. Since the tool is expensive to buy renting is a good good idea. Best thing to do is check locally for a rental since shipping back and forth gets pretty expensive.
Before:
After:
As Red WS6 noted above, a heat gun is required to heat the paint and prevent cracking. Just heat the corner of the lip to around 160-190F or there will be a very real risk that the paint will crack. Scribing a line in the paint on the lip will probably work as well and I have heard of people doing that, but I haven't used that technique myself so I couldn't comment on how well it works.
I have a fender roller that I rent out from time to time as do a couple of other folks on here. Since the tool is expensive to buy renting is a good good idea. Best thing to do is check locally for a rental since shipping back and forth gets pretty expensive.
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09-13-2005, 11:46 PM
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my car is being repainted...so i'll prolly just try it will some metal working tools my uncle has then let him make it look nice and paint it thanks for the pics.
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AN old school trick is use a wood baseball bat and pry using the tire. Best if you heat the metal so you don't get wavs but i done my 76 Camaro with a Big Ol Rubber mallet after taking the tire off. I just took my time and it did not mess the paint up.
