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Old 02-05-08, 09:06 AM
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I found so many great write ups on how to shave the rear fenders. How about some info on how to shave the front fenders? I wonder how people deal with the wheel cover in the front fender? I just need someone to help me visualize how to shave the fronts. CarbonGS did a great job on the DIY rears. Thanks in advance!


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Old 02-05-08, 09:17 AM
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it pretty hard to shave, i haven't done it before. the top part is already "rolled" in all the way, so you can't shave those. i have always just rolled the front
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if the fronts are rolled, what happens to the wheel cover? Does that just get pinched between the rolled fender edges?

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it pretty hard to shave, i haven't done it before. the top part is already "rolled" in all the way, so you can't shave those. i have always just rolled the front
Did you roll the front fenders yourself? I remember you talking about doing the rears yourself. If so, what did you use for the fronts?


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I think Glen shave his
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Originally Posted by maximussp
Did you roll the front fenders yourself? I remember you talking about doing the rears yourself. If so, what did you use for the fronts?


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yes i rolled the front myself. no one has touched my car on the fenders

glen rolled his as well. literally i don't know how you can shave it without pulling it out first, which will damage your paint for sure
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just cut the inside wall with a dremell. did mines on satuarday because I lower my car more.
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I wouldnt shave the front if I were you. The fender metal is just too thin. That would leave the edge with no support whatsoever. Roll and pull is the way to go. Just my 2cents..

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