what exactly does one do when one rolls a fender?
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Guest Message by DevFuse
rolling a fender
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JWX
, Mar 23 2005 02:30 PM
14 replies to this topic
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 02:45 PM
the roll/fold the inner lip to can tire clearance on lowerd cars
it can be done with a fender roller or a wooden baseball bat
as you can see i still need to finish the rears... it was a pain cause the metal was pretty brittle and it started to chunk and crack on me but this should give you an idea of why some people need to roll their fenders
it can be done with a fender roller or a wooden baseball bat
as you can see i still need to finish the rears... it was a pain cause the metal was pretty brittle and it started to chunk and crack on me but this should give you an idea of why some people need to roll their fenders
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 03:11 PM
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 03:19 PM
baseball bat works good, but... sometiems you need paint afterwards =]
on a subaru fender, maybe the skinny end would be good.
on a subaru fender, maybe the skinny end would be good.
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 03:56 PM
Start with a small dia. piece of pipe and roll the car ahead with it between the tire and fender, keep increaseing the dia. until you get the gap you want.
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 05:04 PM
Isn't a sawzall easier? 
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 05:14 PM
Isn't a sawzall easier?
Yeah, also looks like you ued a sawzall when you are done
Also have to contend with that sharp bured edge the sawzall will leave behind.
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 05:34 PM
I was just messin with ya on the sawzall bit... 
Howerver,
On the Buggy when I hit an exposed metal edge, I used that small drip Irrigation tubing split open to form a molding. This made it so the metal edges are not such a problem.
My dash, all metal side pannels,rear pannel and windshield are all lined with tubing to eliminate any sharp edges...
http://usmb.net/gall...lbuo21/MVC_174F
Here is what I talking about in case anyone cares...
Tubing came from Harbor Freight for $5 on sale.
Glenn,
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Howerver,
On the Buggy when I hit an exposed metal edge, I used that small drip Irrigation tubing split open to form a molding. This made it so the metal edges are not such a problem.
My dash, all metal side pannels,rear pannel and windshield are all lined with tubing to eliminate any sharp edges...
http://usmb.net/gall...lbuo21/MVC_174F
Here is what I talking about in case anyone cares...
Tubing came from Harbor Freight for $5 on sale.
Glenn,
82 SubaruHummer
01 Forester
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 05:48 PM
I was just messin with ya on the sawzall bit...
Howerver,
On the Buggy when I hit an exposed metal edge, I used that small drip Irrigation tubing split open to form a molding. This made it so the metal edges are not such a problem.
My dash, all metal side pannels,rear pannel and windshield are all lined with tubing to eliminate any sharp edges...
http://usmb.net/gall...lbuo21/MVC_174F
Here is what I talking about in case anyone cares...
Tubing came from Harbor Freight for $5 on sale.
Glenn,
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thats a novel idea! looks great, too! will be doin that when i chop off my top.
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 09:49 PM
if you use a heat gun to GENTLY heat the edge of the fender it will somewhat soften the paint and decrease the likelyhood of paint damage. Just dont get it too hot or you're going to blister the paint off obviously
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 11:55 PM
it only rubs with either a lot of weight in it, or when turning with normal street weight in it. and what about just taking an angle grinder and grinding out the oppossing metal?
and Will how do I flare it?
and Will how do I flare it?
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Posted 24 March 2005 - 09:12 AM
I was thinking about making a set of flares for my RX once its on the road again so it won't be for a little while.
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Posted 24 March 2005 - 12:44 PM
oh that I thought you were talking about pulling up on the lip or something
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