Fender Rolling amount.... is NUTS

Dec 31, 2004 | 12:51 PM

toymr2trd

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Fender Rolling amount.... is NUTS

Is it just me guys.... or is this company trying to jack me just because of what we drive. I told him I needed to get the fenders rolled for the clk and he said... oohhh that's a hard car to do and it'll take some time to get it done. just to roll the fenders it could cost you about 400 dollars.... if the paint cracks and we have to repaint it ... it's going to run about 1000. Now.... is it just me or is this fool trying to take me for a ride. This body shop is in Burbank by the way. If any of you guys could send me to a place you've taken your car.... please let me know... and how much did they charge you. I don't want to repaint the outside... I'll post pics of my car w/ the wheels on and suspension in the next few days... it's been raining here... so it kinda sucks right now to take pics.

Thanks guys... I'm in Pasadena by the way so... any shop you recommend just send it my way. Thanks

Jan 1, 2005 | 02:00 AM

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rollin the fenders is a tricky job... if the surface isn't heated just right, the paint can crack, or bubble...

Jan 1, 2005 | 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by toymr2trd

LOS, why you rolling your fenders? Those Senekas were on my ride with 1.5 drop and i did not require any fender rolling. I now have the BR5's with 2" drop and still no rubbing. Check out pix. Did you lower your ride?

http://www.sfdreamscape.com/club/rob/clkrob4.jpg

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Jan 1, 2005 | 09:34 PM

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Hey Rob.... whats up brotha.... how's things goin man..... I don't know man... but it rubs on the fenders.... and the funny thing is that my car is just as low as yours. What the heck is going on then... on some hard bumps it rubs...but if I have a passanger then it rubs a lot more. I installed that Kleeman suspension remember that I told you I bought it from that dude from NY I forgot his username...... anyways... car is looking damn good now w/ the wheels. STILL waiting to buy an AMG bodykit for my ride man...

I'll be posting some pics of the car when I get some good light over here.

Nice looking ride man.... Peace out

What you think it could be then... since you had your car w/ the same wheels and didn't have this problem?

Jan 3, 2005 | 08:17 AM

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At the time when I had your wheels, I didn't change the pads yet. So it was about 1.5" drop. I didn't have any rubbing with myself in the car. I have very minor rubbing in the front left when i turned my steering wheel all the way, but that was rubbing from the tire and the inside fender well. Not much you can do about that, but if its rubbing the FENDER... you'll need to roll them. Each car is a little different. Rims that do not rub on ones car, can rub on anothers.

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What you think it could be then... since you had your car w/ the same wheels and didn't have this problem?

Jan 25, 2005 | 02:37 AM

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Hey you guys.... Rob: Do you think that since I haven't had the alignment that could be the reason for it hitting the fenders? It's really doing it on the front left wheel more then any. I'm sure my camber is off... because my stock tires were wearing out on the inside way faster then the outer side. HELP... you guys.

Thanks

Jan 25, 2005 | 05:04 AM

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Did you change your pads? if your on stock pads (3/4) and with a Kleeman suspension, your car isn't THAT Low. If the wheels are rubbing the fenders, just get them rolled. Its real cheap at a professional wheel shop or autobody shop. If they done it before and have the right machine, its not a problem at all.

Rob

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Jan 25, 2005 | 12:28 PM

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We offer the tool for rent if you're interested in tackling it yourself. Includes a heatgun for keeping the paint warm.

Email if you're interested in the details.
Rental is $50 for 1 week.

Jan 25, 2005 | 02:12 PM

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That sounds very tempting.... how difficult is this to do guys..??? Is there room for error really easy or any monkey w/ instructions could do this.... ? If you could shed some light on that for me that would help... experience level to do this could it be Novice? If so... someone please point me to pics that show how it's done... then I could rent it from you...

Jan 25, 2005 | 02:17 PM

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4 wheeled car.

Since you're in SoCal, goto TWS aka The Wheel Supply, located in Walnut off the 60 fwy. www.thewheelsupply.com

They will roll your fender, keep the painted heated and flexible, for about 30 to 50 a fender. you'll probably walk out of there $150 lighter or so, and their work is excellent. Many MBworlders go to that shop and you can trust them.

Jan 25, 2005 | 02:19 PM

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heres some pics but of an m3

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Jan 25, 2005 | 06:26 PM

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You guys are awesome.... Thanks so much.... 150 sounds B - E - A utiful.... I'm down w/ that. Thanks so much guys... now I just gotta find time to get over to them. I wonder how long do they take.

Jan 26, 2005 | 03:31 AM

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hmm...

Los,

Im not exactly sure why they are rubbing on your car and not mine. Like i said... each car is a bit different. Yours is also a convertable, which is heavier i believe. $400 bucks for fender rolling!??!?!

My friends shop does it 15 bucks per a fender.. Geez.

Like I said, i had VERY little rubbing on those Iforged wheels (only at full turns of the wheel) and thats only rubbin on the inner fender lining. My car was only lowered 1.5" then on HR's and no fender rolling. These exact rims were LowRyder's (original owner),and he was slammed a good 3" and he rolled his fenders and no rubbing at all. WIERD. Now I have the BR5's (same size) and slammed 2", with #1 pads, and no fender rolling ... and i have NO rubbing at all ... even at full turn and 4 people in the car. I took a look at the car with full load and the wheels are tucked good and its missing the fenders by mere millimeters. Dunno.

Rob