With fender rolling, is a chance of splitting the paint since the fender is creased so much? What's your guys' experience with rolling or shaving fenders?

Thanks!

 

if it's done professionally it would be fine...although i do still recommend to just cut instead of rolling

Andre

 

Curious why you suggest this. I always thought rolling was much preferred over cutting if you only need a bit more room.

 

rolling is difficult if not done properly. you need to slightly heat up the paint to make it "soft enough" that rolling will not crack it. lexus has very weak or thin paint and it tends to crack easier when rolling. i had my rears rolled and the shop i used butchered the process.

if i were to do it again, id shave.

 

i can honestly say ive seen a lot more of "bad" rolled fenders then i have seen good just make sure you pick a shop that know's what they are doing.

 

it's a bit jaded to recommend fender shaving because of a bad first-hand fender rolling experience, but i digress.

as with any other "serious" modification, it's important to find a competent and experienced fender roller who stands behind his work. ask around in your local automotive community, and you'll find that the same names keep getting dropped. chances are high and likely that they're the ones you should go to for fender rolling work.

while having a guy who know what he's doing goes a long way, the condition of your fenders is also very important. if they've been repainted - especially around the fender edge area, the paint will unavoidably crack due to the thin layer of bondo or bonding agent that's applied to the fender sheet metal so the paint will stick to the surface when applied.

also remember that when you roll your fenders, you still have the option of going back and shaving them if you need that much more clearance. on the other hand, once you shave your rollers... that's it.

it's best to find someone who rolls fenders near you and ask the right questions and can address your concerns. best of luck.