Rolling vs. Shaving Fenders (Pros/Cons)
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Rolling vs. Shaving Fenders (Pros/Cons)
Hello CL, so I've been researching wheel sizes and will be going very aggresive. My question is "Is shaving the fenders MORE recommended over rolling them? If so why? I roll fenders on the side and what to also know if shaving the fender affects pulling the fenders. Thanks in advanced guys.
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Roll the fronts, shave the rears is how most do it. The fronts will be more susceptible to being damaged by tire contact if shaved and benefit from the retained strength of rolling. Not as much of a concern with the rears and it seems to me you could get them "flatter" by shaving. Mine are shaved within a few mm's of flat without any problems. Someone else will need to address the pulling question.
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Roll the fronts, shave the rears is how most do it. The fronts will be more susceptible to being damaged by tire contact if shaved and benefit from the retained strength of rolling. Not as much of a concern with the rears and it seems to me you could get them "flatter" by shaving. Mine are shaved within a few mm's of flat without any problems. Someone else will need to address the pulling question.
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It seems that alotta people are repainting their whole car when they do really aggressive builds. I was just wondering does everyone end up with paint cracks after rolling and shaving where they would have to repaint their fenders or are there people who has rolled it without the need to spend extra for repainting it (and not rusting of course)
It seems that alotta people are repainting their whole car when they do really aggressive builds. I was just wondering does everyone end up with paint cracks after rolling and shaving where they would have to repaint their fenders or are there people who has rolled it without the need to spend extra for repainting it (and not rusting of course)
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Roll the fronts, shave the rears is how most do it. The fronts will be more susceptible to being damaged by tire contact if shaved and benefit from the retained strength of rolling. Not as much of a concern with the rears and it seems to me you could get them "flatter" by shaving. Mine are shaved within a few mm's of flat without any problems. Someone else will need to address the pulling question.
100 percent on that. i learned the hard way. i got all four shaved and the fronts rubbed against the tires and the driver side has a slight damage to it.. goin to get all 4 pulled this season and slam the car even more.
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I have a small question in addition to OP's
It seems that alotta people are repainting their whole car when they do really aggressive builds. I was just wondering does everyone end up with paint cracks after rolling and shaving where they would have to repaint their fenders or are there people who has rolled it without the need to spend extra for repainting it (and not rusting of course)
It seems that alotta people are repainting their whole car when they do really aggressive builds. I was just wondering does everyone end up with paint cracks after rolling and shaving where they would have to repaint their fenders or are there people who has rolled it without the need to spend extra for repainting it (and not rusting of course)
As for repainting the whole car, that shouldn't be necessary as long as the body shop you choose knows what they're doing. Mine was able to repaint the entire front end (front bumper/hood/fenders) and paint match it to the rest of the car, for example.
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I have a small question in addition to OP's
It seems that alotta people are repainting their whole car when they do really aggressive builds. I was just wondering does everyone end up with paint cracks after rolling and shaving where they would have to repaint their fenders or are there people who has rolled it without the need to spend extra for repainting it (and not rusting of course)
It seems that alotta people are repainting their whole car when they do really aggressive builds. I was just wondering does everyone end up with paint cracks after rolling and shaving where they would have to repaint their fenders or are there people who has rolled it without the need to spend extra for repainting it (and not rusting of course)
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I have a small question in addition to OP's
It seems that alotta people are repainting their whole car when they do really aggressive builds. I was just wondering does everyone end up with paint cracks after rolling and shaving where they would have to repaint their fenders or are there people who has rolled it without the need to spend extra for repainting it (and not rusting of course)
It seems that alotta people are repainting their whole car when they do really aggressive builds. I was just wondering does everyone end up with paint cracks after rolling and shaving where they would have to repaint their fenders or are there people who has rolled it without the need to spend extra for repainting it (and not rusting of course)
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For Lexusfam, after shaving the exposed bare metal will be in the inside of the fender/quarter panel obviously correct? If so, no need to worry about it showing on the outside?
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I see, thanks for all the informative answers.
The shop that attempted to do the rears for my rsx said my car's fenders had been worked on before I bought the car so the paint was gonna crack for sure so I was wondering what our GS's fenders are like assuming the paint was straight from factory.
I am relieved after hearing you guys say that a repaint shouldnt be needed for just a roll if done carefully.
The shop that attempted to do the rears for my rsx said my car's fenders had been worked on before I bought the car so the paint was gonna crack for sure so I was wondering what our GS's fenders are like assuming the paint was straight from factory.
I am relieved after hearing you guys say that a repaint shouldnt be needed for just a roll if done carefully.
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I see, thanks for all the informative answers.
The shop that attempted to do the rears for my rsx said my car's fenders had been worked on before I bought the car so the paint was gonna crack for sure so I was wondering what our GS's fenders are like assuming the paint was straight from factory.
I am relieved after hearing you guys say that a repaint shouldnt be needed for just a roll if done carefully.
The shop that attempted to do the rears for my rsx said my car's fenders had been worked on before I bought the car so the paint was gonna crack for sure so I was wondering what our GS's fenders are like assuming the paint was straight from factory.
I am relieved after hearing you guys say that a repaint shouldnt be needed for just a roll if done carefully.