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can you guys explain fender pulling and rolling or shaveing

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Old 08-03-13 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JEBAAY
I agree!! Don't shave the fronts!! I learned the hard way.
Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
Same.. I learned the hard way also. Roll fronts and shave the rears!
How did u guys learn and what did u do to correct the problem?
Old 08-03-13 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rgarjr
How did u guys learn and what did u do to correct the problem?
I learned that you do not shave your fronts because your tire will not only catch it and make it look like crap, but it can also eat through your tire if you do it enough.

On the rear of my car the fenders are rolled and I have no dimpling. It is possible to roll the rears without dimples, but it's a very very very slow process and takes plenty of patience. You have to roll a small portion at a time and make sure you heat it up A LOT and keep it heated.
Old 08-03-13 | 08:06 PM
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First time, I shaved and rolled the front.



That ended up happening.

Just roll the front then shave the rear, best way to do it.
Old 08-03-13 | 08:09 PM
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For the best shave, you're going to want to start off with a fresh, sharp razor.








Wait a minute.
Old 08-03-13 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
For the best shave, you're going to want to start off with a fresh, sharp razor.








Wait a minute.
LOL, Parker.
Old 08-03-13 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
First time, I shaved and rolled the front.

That ended up happening.
Yep, that's what happens when the tire bites it. So what did you end up doing to fix this or have you taken care of it already?
Old 08-03-13 | 09:47 PM
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I figured doing research over and over that you should roll the front and shave the rears. Just second guessed myself cause I called a few places and they told me shave all around.

One question though, won't the front dimples because of the tabs where the 4 screws are held into place?

Yeah, and Auto Fashion telling me to shave all the way around. I thought they were pros at this "VIP game"
Old 08-03-13 | 10:27 PM
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I have my rears shaved... Need to roll my fronts though.... Let me know who u decide going to.

I heard "Tony the fender roller" is good... a lot of good reviews on his work and he's in socal. I think I might have him do mine.
Old 08-03-13 | 10:40 PM
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Here's a little of a curveball question. I have some small dimpling from rolling fronts. How hard would it be for a body shop to get it looking mint? lol
Old 08-03-13 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GSdarksol
I have my rears shaved... Need to roll my fronts though.... Let me know who u decide going to.

I heard "Tony the fender roller" is good... a lot of good reviews on his work and he's in socal. I think I might have him do mine.
I was thinking about using him too, nothing but good things said about him.
Old 08-03-13 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by clos430
I was thinking about using him too, nothing but good things said about him.
Maybe we can set up a couple cars to get a group discount...
Old 08-03-13 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rgarjr
Yep, that's what happens when the tire bites it. So what did you end up doing to fix this or have you taken care of it already?
Bought a new fender. That fender was FUBAR

Originally Posted by Revive
Here's a little of a curveball question. I have some small dimpling from rolling fronts. How hard would it be for a body shop to get it looking mint? lol
Sand down, fill it/bondo repaint.
Old 08-03-13 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GSdarksol
Maybe we can set up a couple cars to get a group discount...
Not a bad idea
Old 08-04-13 | 12:48 PM
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I'm still down. I finally got to test fit my wheels yesterday, I was mildy lowered and with the 19's on I looked like a 4x4!

too them off cause I couldn't bear it.

I needa get them back on, lower it to the desired ride height then see if it rubs(which it probably will)
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