JWX Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 what exactly does one do when one rolls a fender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 the roll/fold the inner lip to can tire clearance on lowerd cars it can be done with a fender roller or a wooden baseball bat as you can see i still need to finish the rears... it was a pain cause the metal was pretty brittle and it started to chunk and crack on me but this should give you an idea of why some people need to roll their fenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 here's a a link of what a roller looks like http://www.robsaudiworld.com/fender.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 baseball bat works good, but... sometiems you need paint afterwards =] on a subaru fender, maybe the skinny end would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Start with a small dia. piece of pipe and roll the car ahead with it between the tire and fender, keep increaseing the dia. until you get the gap you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Isn't a sawzall easier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Isn't a sawzall easier? Yeah, also looks like you ued a sawzall when you are done Also have to contend with that sharp bured edge the sawzall will leave behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 I was just messin with ya on the sawzall bit... Howerver, On the Buggy when I hit an exposed metal edge, I used that small drip Irrigation tubing split open to form a molding. This made it so the metal edges are not such a problem. My dash, all metal side pannels,rear pannel and windshield are all lined with tubing to eliminate any sharp edges... http://usmb.net/gallery/albuo21/MVC_174F Here is what I talking about in case anyone cares... Tubing came from Harbor Freight for $5 on sale. Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaSkeet Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 I was just messin with ya on the sawzall bit... Howerver, On the Buggy when I hit an exposed metal edge, I used that small drip Irrigation tubing split open to form a molding. This made it so the metal edges are not such a problem. My dash, all metal side pannels,rear pannel and windshield are all lined with tubing to eliminate any sharp edges... http://usmb.net/gallery/albuo21/MVC_174F Here is what I talking about in case anyone cares... Tubing came from Harbor Freight for $5 on sale. Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester thats a novel idea! looks great, too! will be doin that when i chop off my top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 just flare it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaflu Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 if you use a heat gun to GENTLY heat the edge of the fender it will somewhat soften the paint and decrease the likelyhood of paint damage. Just dont get it too hot or you're going to blister the paint off obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 it only rubs with either a lot of weight in it, or when turning with normal street weight in it. and what about just taking an angle grinder and grinding out the oppossing metal? and Will how do I flare it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Fiberglass flares..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I was thinking about making a set of flares for my RX once its on the road again so it won't be for a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 oh that I thought you were talking about pulling up on the lip or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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