roll my fenders please...AUSTIN, Texas
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CL500
some people roll their fender with a baseball bat but i would highly NOT recommend this method. if you have never done it before then you should let someone else whos done it before do it. if you dont know what you are doing with the bat you risk not getting a uniform roll and/or creasing/cracking the paint which can result in the paint flaking/chipping off.
you can also rent the fender rolling tool from tirerack or one of those places, its the haweka fender roller, heres some pics...
you can also rent the fender rolling tool from tirerack or one of those places, its the haweka fender roller, heres some pics...
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94 SL500; 86 560SL; 78 280CE
rent huh?? THAT'S A PERFECT IDEA! After searching the archives,I did find out that you should heat the lip up.. will this actually help the flexibility of the paint as well ? I know that it will soften the metal for ease of rolling- but I don't know if it's also good for preservation of paint integrity-avoiding cracking...Will taping the contact area of the lip with masking tape also help avoid paint damage?
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this will help you along with anyone else interested in rolling their fenders.
http://www.tom.actionfit.com/fenderolling.html
http://www.tom.actionfit.com/fenderolling.html
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From: TEXAS
94 SL500; 86 560SL; 78 280CE
rolled 'em
I just got done rolling my fenders. It took me 3 hrs to do all 4. No cracks, No distortion, PERFECT!
REnted via Euro styles East out of PA
You get it for 3 days for 60 bucks. The trick is the heat gun. If you're having rubbing problems, 3 hrs and you're fixed for life!
REnted via Euro styles East out of PA
You get it for 3 days for 60 bucks. The trick is the heat gun. If you're having rubbing problems, 3 hrs and you're fixed for life!
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From: Nashua, NH
87 300E
ANyone know where to rent one somewhere between NH and CT
I drive between Boston and Hartford CT every week so I am looking for a place to rent one anywhere around that area...anyone have any sugestions?
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95 e320, 01 c5 vette
a2aa,
thanks for pointing out euro styles east. got my roller friday after i place in the order on wednesday afternoon. great service, fast shipping, and best of all, the fenders came out perfectly. no more rubbing, plus i got a little flare. recommend e.s.e. to anyone.
thanks for pointing out euro styles east. got my roller friday after i place in the order on wednesday afternoon. great service, fast shipping, and best of all, the fenders came out perfectly. no more rubbing, plus i got a little flare. recommend e.s.e. to anyone.
