ItsanF

Hey guys, hopefully some of you that have either had your fenders shaved/ rolled can chime in. I need just a few mm for my wheels to fit perfect. Under full load they will just barely rub. With those few mm, it will be perfect. I was just wondering if there is a preference over the other and why. Thanks for any help guys, I appreciate it.

96817isf

if its only a few mm then i would roll it.. if yr planning on getting more aggressive rims in the future i would shave it and flare it...me personally i went real aggressive right off the back so i am flaring and rolling my fenders so i can fit my wide *** rims in my fender...its totally up to u man

kumquatism

iTrader: (10)

Where are you rubbing exactly? If it's just a few mm, then rolling the fenders won't compromise its rigidity.

ItsanF

I'm barely touching the wall of the wheel... So you think best case scenario would be shaving and flaring or rolling and flaring ? ( I was a bit confused by your post 96817isf)

ItsanF

To clarify, I couldn't tell what you did cuz you suggested shaving and flaring but you said you rolled and flared.

ItsanF

Lastly, is one, umm, how do I put this, less damaging in the long run? Like, if I shave it ( professionally obviously) will the paint start to chip after a while? Same thing for rolling?

N54MPower

iTrader: (3)

Provided the person has a steady hand, shaving the fender is easier and there is less chance of damaging the paint. You're simply removing the inside lip on the fender. There is no need to heat the fender to soften the paint and you are not "stretching" the paint as you are with rolling.

For the maximum amount of room you need to shave, if not you can just roll the fenders. I have done both. Shaved on the IS F and rolled on another car.

VIP Auto Salon

Your paint wont really get damaged over time, if they mess up while they roll your fenders your paint will crack immediately, you'll see it as they do it.

Its all about heating it up with a good temp with a heat gun and doing it very very gradually. Take it to a body shop thats the absolute best way.

ItsanF

Ok cool, than you guys, I really appreciate the input.

juice14

Ive rolled fenders on 2 cars and only had paint chipping on the insede where you cant see it unless you take the wheels off and look under the fendre. However The fender does come out a little bit and doesnt sit perfectly like when stock...and if you are **** about this then shave.

zazzn

did you end up rolling and if so where did you go I see your in ca. Im having his same problem i need 1-3 mm.

My old wheels which were 5 mm shallower fit fine...

IronNam

In a personal experience, rolling and/ or pull would be the correct way to do it. Shaving the material makes it weak... and crack.

kwik801

iTrader: (7)

I have done both method also. I ended up shaving my rears and also a slight pull. its true with shaving that you weaken the rear unibody since the two layers of metals will no longer be welded together. I shaved it myself and sanded it smooth so that there is no . then I coated it with primmer then with 2 coats of under body coating. its the same stuff you see coated in the truck beds of pick up trucks. You can pickup the coating at autozone