mrshabo

Which is better and why? Does one look different from the other after the cutting/rolling? Thanks

G Star

iTrader: (2)

rolling. you retain your stock body, but they just thin it out. cutting would look wierd, especially if the people werent "pro" at what they do. that would just screw up everything.

mrshabo

sorry but what do you mean by retaining the stock body

AutoCoutureSC

iTrader: (8)

cutting is better. by far!

when you roll your fenders you risk your paint chipping or "flaking" where the area is rolled. You could also mistakenly flare out the fenders a couple of millimeters as well, making it look retarded.

I opted to cut my fenders because it looks cleaner, AND there is more control. I had my rear fenders shaved/cut by Todd over at TMengineering. very clean and no hassles. NO RUST either!

let me know if you need anything else mrshabo. FYI: you're more at risk of messing up your fenders with the rolling technique. With cutting or shaving, you have more control for the clean look.

G Star

iTrader: (2)

that is true to some extent, but if you cut your fenders, you would probably be unstable and mess up for the uneven look. shaving on the other hand would probably have more control.

AutoCoutureSC

iTrader: (8)

cutting/shaving = same thing. you gotta cut first, then shave the rest. unless you want to shave off everything which will take longer.

mrshabo

thanks for the help guys, what do you use to seal it after it has been cut/shaved.

aliga

iTrader: (147)

you can use undercoating.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

I would opt for shaving the fender. You are really only shaving off the inner tab/lip which is not visible from the outside anyway.

mrshabo

does rolling and cutting look the same? does anyone have a picture of the differences in the way they look? thanks

drnkcarlos

Just curious, Why are you contemplating cutting the fender or rolling the fender? To fit new wheels? car is too low and clearance issues? I think cutting metal out and shaving is a bit extreme, Maybe it works well for some but seems a bit extreme none the less. I mean I can understand not wanting to roll the fender if you didn't have the proper tools to do so, but if you have access to or know of a shop that has access to a Fender roller device (the ones that bolt on to the hub of your car) and heat the fender as you roll them ... the paint doesn't chip or flake as it rolls the fender as slow as and controlled as you adjust the fender roller... sure you could do the old fashioned way and pound it out or use the baseball bat, but then you would have to repaint the fender area after your done. Just think it through carefully when you roll your fenders or cut your fenders its permanent and there is no going back once its done.

DETUNED

Why would this look retarded? a little flare looks sick with a low offset wheel.

mikeloc24

It would be hard to match both sides perfectly. Thus it would look "off."

DETUNED

not if you use a fender roller
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p...ProductID=6159

MrJohnTan

For the rears, you are better off cutting them. The quarter panels are double walled, making it nice and thick. Rolling them will most likely result in chipped paint.

For the fronts, its best to roll them. The metal is thin and cutting the fender will weaken it so much that if someone were to lean on it, it would most likely cave in.

Lookswise, there is no difference. Either way will serve the same purpose.