So, if your car has not previously been in a wreck, having a professional roll your fenders is perfectly safe. Can I cut my fender lip off instead of rolling it? Is Shaving the Fenders better than rolling them? In some cases, it may not be possible to roll the inner fender lip completely, and shaving the lip may be necessary instead. However, in most cases the fender can be rolled.
You also can easily grind off this entire metal bit. Your first step is to angle the roller in a way that it pushes the fender lip up and not yet out.
A snug fit will do just fine. The main reason why we use heat is that it makes the metal easier to shape. Even the paint becomes slightly stretchable which allows you to roll your fenders without cracking your paint. The most important thing to remember while rolling your fenders is to go slow and to do it gradually. Place one hand on the tension lever and the other under the roller with a firm grip.
With the roller arm at a right angle facing up start rotating it from left to right like a pendulum till the fender lip starts folding up. Doing this will allow for a tight and neatly folded fender lip. Make sure you get an even fold across the entire curvature of your fender. We cannot stress enough on how important it is to go slow — a few inches with every roll.
Do remember that the fender lip is going to start cooling off a few minutes after being heated. This makes room for much wider wheels. To do this correctly, you need to place the roller tool in a way that pushes the folded fender lip out , towards you.
Simply remove your OEM strut assembly or coilovers, place a floor jack under the suspension arm and install your wheel. We get it. Firstly, check out how to do it with the fender rolling tool and heat gun outlined above to minimize the damage. An alternative method is to move to a thicker part of the bat if shaped, but this is unlikely to be the case with a bar. Our general rule is to use the proper tool or have a pro job for a clean car, and for a missile, this method usually is satisfactory.
However, be prepared not to have the finished product look anywhere near as tidy, and apply rust prevention methods where necessary.
The hammer method is another ghetto alternative for a missile car without access to a rolling tool or a bar. You can frequently see this done at grassroots drift events, and it still makes our eyes water to this day.
As you probably guessed, this is our least favorite method, and the chances of it looking perfect are painfully slim. This process is simple; you will once again be heating the are to the optimal temperature, before hammering the lip back manually to flatten it into the fender. There seems to be quite a bit of confusion online with the differences between rolling and pulling, but the concept is simple.
Some drifters opt for rolling before realizing that they need even more clearance, and this is where pulling can be useful. On some cars, there may not be a lip to roll. In this case, pulling is often the only option to achieve perfect fitment. So it may be worth doing it right away if you think it may be necessary. Another time when enthusiasts opt for cutting is when fitting overfenders to their drift car.
Therefore, cutting the OEM fender, sometimes going several inches into the bodywork, is the best solution for extremely wide bodykits. Instead, we want to point out how NOT to carry out the job. Firstly, this painful Scion FR-S video features several face-palm moments. Remember that maintaining the fender at the optimal temperature combined with patience and care is vital.
Sunday, November 14, Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Password recovery. A Hard-Fought Championship. Schedule Yourself For Success. Setting Toe With a Laser Level.
0コメント