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Old 03-10-09, 09:59 PM
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Default Need help on Rolling a Fender

I did a search on a DIY for rolling fenders and couldn't find one. Can anyone explain to me how this is done? I've never done this before, but I know I am capable of doing it if lead in the right direction.

I appreciate any advice.
Old 03-10-09, 10:04 PM
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theres a reason for no DIY if you dont know what your doing then dont do it.
Old 03-10-09, 11:21 PM
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Undo the front fender liner. Heat up each fender ESP the fronts with a heat gun. Use a fender roller. Do not use a bat, hammer, or stick. 2IS fender design sucks. Good Luck!
Old 03-10-09, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dotkong
theres a reason for no DIY if you dont know what your doing then dont do it.


Don't do it!
Old 03-11-09, 12:06 AM
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Found some pretty good pointers on DIY fender rolls...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXF4Z...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDTK9...eature=related

But like others mentioned, I think you should leave it for the professionals...
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Take it to a shop.
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^
Agreed. It's fairly difficult to roll a fender, even with a fender roller, and I'd leave it to a shop to do for not much more money than it costs to rent a fender roller.
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Agree with everyone. Take it to the shop cause the last thing you need is to crack your fenders or even uneven rolls..
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Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like I'll call my body guy then. I like to do things myself if it is within my reach because I get more appreciation/satisfaction out of it, but apparently this job is beyond me.
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