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Old 07-29-10, 09:19 AM
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Default Best remedy for crack paint after rolling fenders

I rolled my fenders yesterday which was great, no more rub but there is some cracking on one side. Can some one tell what's the best way to fix the crack paint and some step by step guide would be appreciated.
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Ummm...what's "rolling fenders"?
Old 07-29-10, 09:53 AM
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touchup paint. I used it when mine started to crack.
Old 07-29-10, 09:55 AM
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should of used a heat gun/hair dryer first to heat up the paint a little and get it "soft"
It would of prevented/helped the paint from cracking..
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Prep and respray is the only real solution.
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yup respray, i just had mine done. touch up paint is only a temp/band aide solution.
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Okay, I think I will just touch it up for now. It is not noticeable enough for me to warrant a respray. Was hoping for some other solutions besides that.
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Originally Posted by LudeNsoL
should of used a heat gun/hair dryer first to heat up the paint a little and get it "soft"
It would of prevented/helped the paint from cracking..
The shop did use a heat gun but it still cracked but was small and only on one side.
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Originally Posted by Micaiah
Ummm...what's "rolling fenders"?
Fender rolling is a process in which one makes more clearance in the fender arches of a vehicle, needed for slam or aggressive wheels
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What you get for a setup that you need to roll them? You get coilover?
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Originally Posted by laobo979
What you get for a setup that you need to roll them? You get coilover?
BC Coilovers
Work Gnosis GS2 19x9 +25 F 19x10 +30 R
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 235/35/19 F 275/30/19 R

Overall, I am happy with the set up being these are my first aftermarket wheels ever. If I had to do it again, would get less meatier tires.
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Yeah 275 way to big I'm running 265 which I think is better
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Originally Posted by laobo979
Yeah 275 way to big I'm running 265 which I think is better
I know you suggested that to me in one of the other threads (staggered on awd, I think ) but I decided to go with 275 because it was the closest rolling diameter. o wells, you live and you learn.
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As long your in that 1% your good. I was gonna run 255 30 myself but not much option on tire brand so I went with 265 instead. But post pic when you can I wanna see your ride
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sorry about the crappy cellphone pic, will use a better camera once I drop it some more. I had to raise it up because of rub. gonna lower it again this weekend


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