DIY: fender rolling thread and discussion
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To shave or to roll, that is the question...
Resurrecting an old thread here. I've searched this topic and haven't found too much concrete information as to whether shaving or rolling the rear fenders is the better option.
Has anyone successfully rolled the rear fenders without causing any dimples or outer fender imperfections? There is a shop in town that specializes in rolling fenders but I just wanted to get your guys opinion on this subject.
Does shaving the fender cause the fender to become weak due to the metal being cut so thin? Will the outer fender separate from the inner wheel well?
Thanks in advance!
Has anyone successfully rolled the rear fenders without causing any dimples or outer fender imperfections? There is a shop in town that specializes in rolling fenders but I just wanted to get your guys opinion on this subject.
Does shaving the fender cause the fender to become weak due to the metal being cut so thin? Will the outer fender separate from the inner wheel well?
Thanks in advance!
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imho, if there is something about rolling to worry about, then why not just shave? i have never seen problem with shaving. i shaved mine all the way to the edge already, nothing is separating and it's been holding up well
weaker? well, i will put it this way. if something hits the fender hard enough to ding / bend it, it doesn't matter if it's original or shaved or rolled, it will be damaged
weaker? well, i will put it this way. if something hits the fender hard enough to ding / bend it, it doesn't matter if it's original or shaved or rolled, it will be damaged
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imho, if there is something about rolling to worry about, then why not just shave? i have never seen problem with shaving. i shaved mine all the way to the edge already, nothing is separating and it's been holding up well
weaker? well, i will put it this way. if something hits the fender hard enough to ding / bend it, it doesn't matter if it's original or shaved or rolled, it will be damaged
weaker? well, i will put it this way. if something hits the fender hard enough to ding / bend it, it doesn't matter if it's original or shaved or rolled, it will be damaged
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Dan, just shave it! Let me know how it goes and then we can do mines. I've been a bit busy, but am looking forward to putting my new wheels on. Now I'm starting to think if I will have any rubbing issues. I don't have any now with the 19's, but I'm going an inch wider with the 20's.
Let me know when you do it. Maybe I can help.
Let me know when you do it. Maybe I can help.
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I had my fenders shaved, but still had to go back and grind some more when I got my new wheels. Just make sure you paing the bare metal I also used rubberized undercoating spray made by 3m. Has anyone had to pull their shaved fenders or can this only be done with rolled fenders?? Just curious more aggressive wheels are always on my mind.
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Resurrecting an old thread here. I've searched this topic and haven't found too much concrete information as to whether shaving or rolling the rear fenders is the better option.
Has anyone successfully rolled the rear fenders without causing any dimples or outer fender imperfections? There is a shop in town that specializes in rolling fenders but I just wanted to get your guys opinion on this subject.
Does shaving the fender cause the fender to become weak due to the metal being cut so thin? Will the outer fender separate from the inner wheel well?
Thanks in advance!
Has anyone successfully rolled the rear fenders without causing any dimples or outer fender imperfections? There is a shop in town that specializes in rolling fenders but I just wanted to get your guys opinion on this subject.
Does shaving the fender cause the fender to become weak due to the metal being cut so thin? Will the outer fender separate from the inner wheel well?
Thanks in advance!
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Thanks for the tips guys! Looks like I will definitely NOT be rolling the rears.
@Kris - I'll hit you up when I'm ready to do the Tanabe suspension install. I'll most likely shave while I have everything apart.
Does anyone shave the fronts or is rolling and tucking the fender liner the best route?
@Kris - I'll hit you up when I'm ready to do the Tanabe suspension install. I'll most likely shave while I have everything apart.
Does anyone shave the fronts or is rolling and tucking the fender liner the best route?