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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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Hey guys, What is the best method for rolling in(bending) the rear fenders for more clearance? Any fool-proof techniques?
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Rent a fender rollin tool and do it. Search google for "fender rolling"
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Wooden bat does just fine..
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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i agree wooden bat and patience
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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fu.ck that...if u mess up with th bat ur fenders get all jacked....fende rolling tool and heat gun is the best way
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Ya, it doesnt cost too much once you send the core back. I plan to rent one eventually.
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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Ya, it doesnt cost too much once you send the core back. I plan to rent one eventually.
I WAS TOO....But then the new offset of my new wheels allowed me to not have to roll my fenders......use a baseball bat on a Mustang or Camaro not a Maxima
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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done it plenty of times, no paint chips no dents works just as good.. IMO, if you are smart enough to do it logically than there will be no problems.
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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LOGICALLY would be to rent the tool designed to do the rolling
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by gtr_rider
done it plenty of times, no paint chips no dents works just as good.. IMO, if you are smart enough to do it logically than there will be no problems.

I don't own a baseball bat.
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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does anyone have before and after pictures of how rolled fenders look like?
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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there are some pics if u google search..but its usually only a few Millimeters so its just an extra lil buldge....
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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baseball bat or torch + hammer

fender rolling tools work sometimes, but ive seen people **** up their fenders and their paint using them.
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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how would you do it with a bat?
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 05:16 AM
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how would you do it with a bat?
you use the tire as a cantilever, and apply downward pressure on the bat so that it presses on the inner side of the fender, then you slowly "roll" it around the tire. It's not real hard, but there are a lot of ways to f it up.
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 06:07 AM
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http://www.tom.actionfit.com/fenderolling.html
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 08:36 AM
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we should rent one tool and have a meet, therefore we can utilize the tool for a bunch of people who need the application for the price of one rental.
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Bat
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DONE
Old Dec 20, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by supazn
we should rent one tool and have a meet, therefore we can utilize the tool for a bunch of people who need the application for the price of one rental.

Yup. I plan to see which one of my buddies need theirs rolled and I'll make them pay for the tool
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