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Old 02-21-13, 09:44 PM
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Default Preferred bodyshops close to MN for fender pull

I was wondering if anybody could suggest any bodyshops close to Minnesota that could pull my fenders. I know there are good ones in ATL and New York but I didn't want to drive 17 hours. I'm willing to drive a bit but not 17 hours. If so, please let me know! Thank you very much!!!
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^^^Best DIY method. Get about 3-4 friends to help.

It you already have the cash set aside to get the fenders pulled just set that aside in case you screw up body shop can smooth out the fenders and repaint.
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I saw this and was blown away....I could never do it like this. I know i can do the phonebook method and just use the corner bit by bit until they are pulled. I just dont know if i should do it because of the "metal pins". My rears are currently rolled with no dimples. Im curious if the dimples might show up if i use the phonebook method or use an actually roller and pull them out more.
Let me know if anybody can chime in on this problem or has had experience....
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Hey man, could you just goto Autozone and rent the fender roller for a day and get a heat gun?
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Try poking around in this one: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/great-lakes-23/

Might get a few more options. I tripped off that video the first time i saw it lol crazy... But came out sick
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Thanks ill look around...
and yeah that video had trippin for a moment...im surprised it actually worked.
i want to use a roller and heat gun but i dont know what to expect with the "dimpling" part. any idea what might happen? rite now my fenders arent dimpled. i dont want them to get dimpled if i try pushing them out or something....
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http://www.wrongfitmentcrew.com/foru...dimple-reducer)
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yeah i read that before but the pics for the rears dont work
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that phonebook method is terrible, please dont do that.

for 2gs, shave the rear, any rolling and you WILL get dimples (unless done right and correctly, which many people can't do)
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Its the same procedure for the rear. Either way if your pulling your fenders aren't going to be perfect
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I guess i will just leave them alone unless i want to fit a bigger tire so i can hook later on.
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