fender rolling question
02-09-11, 08:48 AM
#4
rolling is difficult if not done properly. you need to slightly heat up the paint to make it "soft enough" that rolling will not crack it. lexus has very weak or thin paint and it tends to crack easier when rolling. i had my rears rolled and the shop i used butchered the process.
if i were to do it again, id shave.
if i were to do it again, id shave.
Last edited by IXI187IXI; 02-09-11 at 11:08 AM.
02-09-11, 01:22 PM
#6
it's a bit jaded to recommend fender shaving because of a bad first-hand fender rolling experience, but i digress.
as with any other "serious" modification, it's important to find a competent and experienced fender roller who stands behind his work. ask around in your local automotive community, and you'll find that the same names keep getting dropped. chances are high and likely that they're the ones you should go to for fender rolling work.
while having a guy who know what he's doing goes a long way, the condition of your fenders is also very important. if they've been repainted - especially around the fender edge area, the paint will unavoidably crack due to the thin layer of bondo or bonding agent that's applied to the fender sheet metal so the paint will stick to the surface when applied.
also remember that when you roll your fenders, you still have the option of going back and shaving them if you need that much more clearance. on the other hand, once you shave your rollers... that's it.
it's best to find someone who rolls fenders near you and ask the right questions and can address your concerns. best of luck.
as with any other "serious" modification, it's important to find a competent and experienced fender roller who stands behind his work. ask around in your local automotive community, and you'll find that the same names keep getting dropped. chances are high and likely that they're the ones you should go to for fender rolling work.
while having a guy who know what he's doing goes a long way, the condition of your fenders is also very important. if they've been repainted - especially around the fender edge area, the paint will unavoidably crack due to the thin layer of bondo or bonding agent that's applied to the fender sheet metal so the paint will stick to the surface when applied.
also remember that when you roll your fenders, you still have the option of going back and shaving them if you need that much more clearance. on the other hand, once you shave your rollers... that's it.
it's best to find someone who rolls fenders near you and ask the right questions and can address your concerns. best of luck.
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