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UKNOWME · 08-01-2015, 12:27 AM

Who has rolled their front fender edges and how did you do it? I don't care for the baseball bat method as it leaves a rippled effect and tends to crack the paint.

77 Big 10 · 08-01-2015, 12:36 AM

I believe Eastwood sells a fender roller.

77 Big 10 · 08-01-2015, 12:38 AM

http://www.eastwood.com/autobody/fender-roller.html

UKNOWME · 08-01-2015, 12:52 PM

Yes I've been considering that for some time now. My only reservation is the fact our fenders aren't round and not sure how it would work. Was hoping to get some real feedback from someone who has used it with success or what they are using.

UKNOWME · 08-02-2015, 09:50 PM

Anybody with more input?

Ziegelsteinfaust · 08-10-2015, 07:07 PM

I have done a dead blow hammer, and a block of wood wrapped in a towel on older vehicles. Where the paint was not a concern.

It barely cracks the paint like all other options usually do. Plus I was able to bend the lip completely back. I usually painted the insides with por 15, and did it wet to seal better. A friend of mine did it with the fenders off, and sealed it with black rtv.

I never tried it on a newer vehicle, and I went slowly to avoid deforming the metal to much.

If your concerned about your paint I would use the east wood, and go slow. Do it on a hot day so the paint is more pliable along with the metal to give you the best edge on perfection.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 08-10-2015, 07:09 PM

I have done a dead blow hammer, and a block of wood wrapped in a towel on older vehicles. Where the paint was not a concern.

It barely cracks the paint like all other options usually do. Plus I was able to bend the lip completely back. I usually painted the insides with por 15, and did it wet to seal better. A friend of mine did it with the fenders off, and sealed it with black rtv.

I never tried it on a newer vehicle, and I went slowly to avoid deforming the metal to much.

If your concerned about your paint I would use the east wood, and go slow. Do it on a hot day so the paint is more pliable along with the metal to give you the best edge on perfection.

UKNOWME · 08-10-2015, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the input

c-man405 · 08-10-2015, 09:59 PM

I didn't need a whole lot of room so I just cut my fender lip off, the fender still seems strong. I was afraid a fender roller wouldn't work because of the squareness of our fenders.

UKNOWME · 08-10-2015, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c-man405

I didn't need a whole lot of room so I just cut my fender lip off, the fender still seems strong. I was afraid a fender roller wouldn't work because of the squareness of our fenders.

That's what my concern is. I'm using fender trim so cutting it off would t work for me. Maybe I should try a smaller tire. I'm running a 275 front when most are running a 245 or 255

JWall · 08-11-2015, 08:18 AM

What size wheel & backspacing are you running?

jwilson645 · 08-11-2015, 09:32 AM

To help the paint cracking, you can run a razor blade along the front edge of the lip where it is going to bend. We used to have to do this on early Mustangs when going to a wider tire and rolling the lips.

68longhorn · 08-11-2015, 04:03 PM

What size rims/tires and how low are you? Is it rubbing?

ptc · 08-11-2015, 04:10 PM

That fender roller kit is cheaper than most wood baseball bats now!!!

UKNOWME · 08-12-2015, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWall

What size wheel & backspacing are you running?

20x8.5 4.5 BS currently running 275/40r20

UKNOWME · 08-12-2015, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68longhorn

What size rims/tires and how low are you? Is it rubbing?

^^^^
I believe I'm dropped 5/7
I mostly rub the lip of the right fender. It's bent down the edge.

UKNOWME · 08-12-2015, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptc

That fender roller kit is cheaper than most wood baseball bats now!!!

The price isn't the concern it's how well it'll work since our fenders aren't quite round.

68longhorn · 08-12-2015, 08:00 PM

That is a lot of tire up front. Im kind of surprised no one has used one yet on a square

UKNOWME · 08-12-2015, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68longhorn

That is a lot of tire up front. Im kind of surprised no one has used one yet on a square

Yeah but it looks so good!

school boy · 08-26-2015, 02:18 PM

I just rolled mine today and since the lip has two layers of sheet metal it gave me some trouble. I did get a lot more clearance but it just took me longer. Im using the cheap $75 fender roller.

UKNOWME · 08-27-2015, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by school boy

I just rolled mine today and since the lip has two layers of sheet metal it gave me some trouble. I did get a lot more clearance but it just took me longer. Im using the cheap $75 fender roller.

Any pics? Did it bow out the fender any?

08-01-2015, 12:27 AM	#1
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Who's rolled? Who has rolled their front fender edges and how did you do it? I don't care for the baseball bat method as it leaves a rippled effect and tends to crack the paint. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

08-01-2015, 12:36 AM	#2
77 Big 10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: La Quinta, CA. Posts: 131	Re: Who's rolled? I believe Eastwood sells a fender roller.

08-01-2015, 12:38 AM	#3
77 Big 10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: La Quinta, CA. Posts: 131	Re: Who's rolled? http://www.eastwood.com/autobody/fender-roller.html

08-01-2015, 12:52 PM	#4
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Who's rolled? Yes I've been considering that for some time now. My only reservation is the fact our fenders aren't round and not sure how it would work. Was hoping to get some real feedback from someone who has used it with success or what they are using. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

08-02-2015, 09:50 PM	#5
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Who's rolled? Anybody with more input? __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

08-10-2015, 07:07 PM	#6
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,637	Re: Who's rolled? I have done a dead blow hammer, and a block of wood wrapped in a towel on older vehicles. Where the paint was not a concern. It barely cracks the paint like all other options usually do. Plus I was able to bend the lip completely back. I usually painted the insides with por 15, and did it wet to seal better. A friend of mine did it with the fenders off, and sealed it with black rtv. I never tried it on a newer vehicle, and I went slowly to avoid deforming the metal to much. If your concerned about your paint I would use the east wood, and go slow. Do it on a hot day so the paint is more pliable along with the metal to give you the best edge on perfection.

08-10-2015, 07:09 PM	#7
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,637	Re: Who's rolled? I have done a dead blow hammer, and a block of wood wrapped in a towel on older vehicles. Where the paint was not a concern. It barely cracks the paint like all other options usually do. Plus I was able to bend the lip completely back. I usually painted the insides with por 15, and did it wet to seal better. A friend of mine did it with the fenders off, and sealed it with black rtv. I never tried it on a newer vehicle, and I went slowly to avoid deforming the metal to much. If your concerned about your paint I would use the east wood, and go slow. Do it on a hot day so the paint is more pliable along with the metal to give you the best edge on perfection.

08-10-2015, 09:22 PM	#8
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Who's rolled? Thanks for the input __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

08-10-2015, 09:59 PM	#9
c-man405 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: oswego illinois Posts: 50	Re: Who's rolled? I didn't need a whole lot of room so I just cut my fender lip off, the fender still seems strong. I was afraid a fender roller wouldn't work because of the squareness of our fenders.

08-11-2015, 08:18 AM	#11
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Who's rolled? What size wheel & backspacing are you running? __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

08-11-2015, 09:32 AM	#12
jwilson645 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Morris, Alabama Posts: 184	Re: Who's rolled? To help the paint cracking, you can run a razor blade along the front edge of the lip where it is going to bend. We used to have to do this on early Mustangs when going to a wider tire and rolling the lips.

08-11-2015, 04:03 PM	#13
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Re: Who's rolled? What size rims/tires and how low are you? Is it rubbing? __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project

08-11-2015, 04:10 PM	#14
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: Who's rolled? That fender roller kit is cheaper than most wood baseball bats now!!! __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

08-12-2015, 08:00 PM	#18
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Re: Who's rolled? That is a lot of tire up front. Im kind of surprised no one has used one yet on a square __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project

08-26-2015, 02:18 PM	#20
school boy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Loretto Ky Posts: 318	Re: Who's rolled? I just rolled mine today and since the lip has two layers of sheet metal it gave me some trouble. I did get a lot more clearance but it just took me longer. Im using the cheap $75 fender roller.



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