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Old 03-14-09 | 08:26 AM
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I was going up a drive way last night and heard this god aweful sound. I look at my fender and this **** happened!!! can this be rolled out??????? plzz say yess!!
Old 03-14-09 | 08:39 AM
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what is that?....fender lip seems to have been separated
Old 03-14-09 | 09:03 AM
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I had the same problem last week...lol I bent it back in with pliers and rolled it with a bat. I would just take off that little lip piece too.
Old 03-14-09 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by PHML
what is that?....fender lip seems to have been separated
yea that separated when i saw it and then i tried to push it back in as much as possible.

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I had the same problem last week...lol I bent it back in with pliers and rolled it with a bat. I would just take off that little lip piece too.
did the outside of the fender start to move when you tried to bend it back in?
Old 03-14-09 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by handoverfi
did the outside of the fender start to move when you tried to bend it back in?
Kind of, you just need to take your time and be careful. Don't force it. It didn't come out perfect but it will do for now. I would suggest heating it first so you don't chip the paint.
Old 03-14-09 | 09:13 AM
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I say get a cutoff saw...and hack away...remove the black plastic liner...and cut off the fender lip.
Old 03-14-09 | 09:58 AM
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Be careful but I would just shave it off to prevent it from happening again..
Old 03-14-09 | 10:23 AM
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Be careful but I would just shave it off to prevent it from happening again..
how about rolling and pullling it some? O the awesome engine shot you posted in you thread is my back ground on my work computer. everyone is like DAMN lol what is that


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Kind of, you just need to take your time and be careful. Don't force it. It didn't come out perfect but it will do for now. I would suggest heating it first so you don't chip the paint.
lol man look at the pic again its already chipped
Old 03-14-09 | 10:48 AM
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It's bare metal
Old 03-14-09 | 11:09 AM
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Agreed... shave it and throw some touchup paint to prevent the rust...This happened to me often and like others i would just bend it back.
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Lexus KID.... I love your rear lights! The white and red is awesome. Is that aftermarket?


Oh, Roll or shave?
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Lexus KID.... I love your rear lights! The white and red is awesome. Is that aftermarket?


Oh, Roll or shave?
I'm just going to get it rolled by I need to bend it back in some. With the roll I. An at least get the censer slightly pulled
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GL... let us know if it came out good. I wanna roll mines too...no time other mods taking priority.
Old 03-15-09 | 12:24 PM
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Damn!!!! All this crap on Friday the 13th. Mine is safe at home in the garage. Hopefully this turns out alright. Sorry to hear that buddy.
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Shave your fenders to prevent yourself, Club Lexus, and VSC from getting anymore headaches.

Rolling then pulling will increase the chances of your fender dimpling. If you insist on pulling, then shave the fenders first. This way dimpling is less likely to occur.


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