\"rolling fenders\"

in a recent post i read about a guy having to "roll" the fenders, to make more room for tires. i was just curious in the difficulty and procedure to do this.

they make a tool, attaches to your hub and has a heavy roller on the other end. Use the handle to increase pressure on the fender lip and the heat gun(was in my kit at least) to soften the metal and make the paint pliable. But dont heat to0 much or youll burn the paint off.

Can "rent" them from ebay, or try to find one local.

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We used to use a wooden baseball bat between the tire and the fender lip.
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On 2007-05-22 07:53, pass1over wrote:

Use the heat gun to soften the metal




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I just take the wheel off and pound the crap out of the lip until it is folded back under itself. If the car is already painted, you might crack or chip it, but I'm not one to really care about my paint. I just want to be able to stuff the damn tire in there![img]/forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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Do you have an air compressor or an electric die grinder? If yes, do you have a carbide bit? If yes, they will make quick work of your fender lips without the fear of cracking paint. etc.
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I agree with the trimming method. No paint cracking, and no warped or bent fenders/quarters.

Plus, on a car like mine with wheelwell molding, you can still keep the molding installed.

Greg
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Only reason I prefer rolling to grinding is if you're stuffing a LOT of tire in there, and it's close...the cut edge can still rip the tire up.
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On 2007-05-22 07:53, pass1over wrote:

Use the heat gun to soften the metal




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whys that funny?
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On 2007-05-23 08:29, pass1over wrote:
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On 2007-05-22 08:31, GregP wrote:
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On 2007-05-22 07:53, pass1over wrote:

Use the heat gun to soften the metal




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whys that funny?

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If you can soften steel with a heat gun you must be using the one powered by oxygen and acetylene!

Besides, I was just poking a little fun...

Greg

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