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Indecisive if I should take of my fender liners.

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Old 04-25-12, 01:25 PM
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Default Indecisive if I should take of my fender liners.

I am thinking about going lower. But my liners are getting in the way. I'm scared that if I take it off something might get damage. Anyone have any feedback if I should or not. Thanks.
Old 04-25-12, 02:10 PM
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I was thinking of the same thing since I tried using heat gun to remold it and eff up...
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i'm planning to take mine off too. keeps on rubbing when i make a full turrn. just ziptie / tape all the wires together
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Try using a metal roller when you remold the liner.

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hmmm sorry for the stupid question but where do you get that roller?
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It's called a seam roller. I believe it was intended for use on wallpaper. Try Home Depot.

http://www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=17084
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I have about and inch or so of mine cut and it's no problem
Old 04-26-12, 01:29 PM
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id do what you gotta do to keep them in its better than dirty door jams
Old 04-26-12, 01:33 PM
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I cut a few inches of mine out from the 9:00 to 3:00 position. You can remove them though, no problem. It'll just look weird.
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how bout reshaping it ? saw it somewhere on the forum...
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i think i might try remolding them. so heat gun and that roller thing will work rvalero?
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and some patience. I would also use a bucket of ice water and a rag. Cooling off the surface will help the plastic harden faster and help keep it from trying to regain it's original shape. Take your time, and be careful around the paint. This should help you out: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ay-1-a-10.html
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I would try my best to retain my liners. Readjust, trim, or heat to reshape them. Would you not be hearing rocks and other crap flying off your tires and hitting the inner wheel well while you are driving if you completely removed the inner liners?
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damn, those little details! wonder when our sc's will meet
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