ScottURnot

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My 97 paint did not crack. I used a heat gun and took my time, no cracks.
I think it depends on several factors.
Age and condition of paint
Method of rolling (use the eastwood roller)
Factory paint or has it been repainted
Get it really hot before and during rolling
Maybe a little luck.

If you got cracks you need to seal it. Agreed!

1JZPWRD

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I totally agree. Take your time and do it right. I used a angle grinder on the inside of my wheel wells, to make it smooth as possible. After that, I used stop rust paint, with 3 coats, so far so good. I did chip one small piece on one side of the car, before I used a angle grinder. Listen learned. Trial and error. Be safe when using this, sparks fly everywhere!

ill roller

If you want to clear it, try clear nail polish. haha.

ecstaticSC

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Lol, I should try this.

mk4r34

iTrader: (1)

the eastwood roller was what I was planning on using...but,does this just take care of the lip on the inside or will it actually pull the fender out a little more??..I know my car was repainted black at one time..

IXI187IXI

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good luck. im finally getting my GS back from a result of fender rolling. Cost me nearly 3k to have the car fixed from the paint chipping/cracking. Lexus paint is very fragile. Best bet is to have them shaved, not rolled.

ecstaticSC

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$3,000?? Did you repaint your whole car?

IXI187IXI

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pretty much the whole back end had to be repainted since its a mica/pearl paint. not to mention they had to fix the shops mistakes and fix the lip

King7Two

Most cars have delicate paint........
I also had the 3 step pearl paint on mine. I cant tell you that

1) They went too fast
2) They didn't heat the metal/paint
3) Rolled the lip way to far.
4) Didn't know what they we're doing.

It doesn't have to be rolled flush with the back side of the fender, it just has to be pushed up far enough for the Tire to clear. Also, the entire lip around the wheel well doesn't need to be rolled, only the area that's making contact + about an inch.

That's why it cracked.

**edit** Just re-read my post. Should have read.
"That's why you had to repaint"

UpInTheLex

iTrader: (5)

Yep you can do it yourself. Eastwood sells a special tool. You can rent these tools for about $75 per week.

Here's a video that explains it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqiTf...eature=related

MissyLexxx

^^^ Thank you!

King7Two

Until you go to find/rent one.
He's in Cali.....yer in Georgia.

You might have to buy one.

UpInTheLex

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King7Two, Check on ebay...there's usually one or more people to rent them from.

They usually charge a security deposit and ~$75 per week.

King7Two

Granted...
Or heat gun, friend and free.

RANDY P

we used to score the paint with a razor then roll the fenders. Heated with gun too.

rjp