Notices

ROLLING MY FENDERS?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 14, 2006 | 06:29 AM
  #1  
DaToaster's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 614
From: West Palm Beach, FL
Default ROLLING MY FENDERS?

Ok im new to this tire language so what does it mean to roll your fenders? can someone please help me w/ this term and also were should i go to get this done or can i do it my self?
Old May 14, 2006 | 06:52 AM
  #2  
SquallLHeart's Avatar
Senior Member

10 Year Member

5 Year Member

SoCal tC Club
SL Member
Team N.V.S.
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 15,699
Default

You're basically deforming the metal of the fender to give you more clearance for larger or wider wheels.

there's a tool that can do it smoothly which some shops have..

or you can use a baseball bat yourself like Dave here:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19730

^^old school!!
Old May 14, 2006 | 07:10 AM
  #3  
DaToaster's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 614
From: West Palm Beach, FL
Default

wow thanx i might just use the bat trick... btw love FF iv been playing it since FFII for super nes
Old May 14, 2006 | 07:17 AM
  #4  
backstb01's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 65
From: aiea, HI
Default

if you can't get a fender roller then i prefer a hammer. small ball pin preferred. (if you don't care about your paint cracking.
Old May 14, 2006 | 07:18 AM
  #5  
SquallLHeart's Avatar
Senior Member

10 Year Member

5 Year Member

SoCal tC Club
SL Member
Team N.V.S.
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 15,699
Default

just be careful with it.. don't want to mess up the paint and crack it. be patient

or there are some places that'll rent out fender rollers like these:


and heat gun will help.
Old May 14, 2006 | 12:50 PM
  #6  
DamienM's Avatar
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 12
Default

Yes! make sure you heat the areas before you start to roll them! i rolled my CRX fenders so i could fit my 7.5" wheels. Don't rush it or you will crack the paint!!!

Thats my baby
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
yupinmytC
Scion tC 1G Drivetrain & Power
22
Jul 27, 2024 07:08 PM
BlingSlade
Scion iA Discussion Lounge
6
Oct 19, 2016 12:39 AM
ruzzzell
Scion xB 2nd-Gen Wheel & Tire
1
Oct 11, 2015 04:18 PM
jeremydoc
PPC: Exterior / Styling
0
Sep 16, 2015 11:31 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 11:52 AM.