Rolling fenders

[afrotl]

Thinking of getting my fenders rolled so that I can fit my rims....can anyone tell me if they have had this done before and if it wrecks the fender, where they got it done and how much and if they needed to get both the front and back fenders done?

thanks

[Kaos]

I did my own.
Tunerworks rents one out.
It will not wreck your fenders but it will save your tires from being sliced.

The metal has to be warm so it can flex along with the paint/primer.
You have to work the metal, little by little.
If you put alotof pressure at a time, this will cause the paint to crack/chip.
If its cold out and you just do it, the paint will crack.
So make sure that you left your car out in the sun or whatever means to get the paint and sheet metal warm.

You can get it done at most bodyshops, I think national does it.

[afrotl]

Thanks I would like to do it on my own but I just picked up my car not too long ago so I do not want to do anything i am not used to and wreck it I think i will call National and take it there and see what kind of dollars they wil be asking....question for you is it noticable when someone looks at it? Just asking in case I want to sell the car I do not want it to be a problem.

[Kaos]

Its not noticable unless you run your fingers behind the fender and if you didnt crack your paint while doing it, like me
its nothing major anyways, not like its gonna throw your alignment off or anything.
Car manufacturers shouldve made all their cars come with rolled fenders.

[afrotl]

cool thanks really appreciate it....did you fix the crack yourself?

[Kaos]

Im currently fixing the paint chip right now.
Its nothing major.
If you do, do it yourself, make sure you work the fender alot.
using slight pressure everytime.
Hard to explain what I mean.

[Eken9]

use touch up paint right away. Use a mirror and flashlight to check for paintchips. I don't think you want rust coming from your fenders.

[Kaos]

Im actually gonna use "Rust Bullet" undeneath my panels.
Hopefully it'll clear the small rust spots and then I'll use a lil touch up paint.

[Mad$ella]

I had the shop do it when my car got painted so I can drive with my suspension fully dropped (air bags empty)

[afrotl]

I think I will take it to an auto body shop instead mad$ella which shop did you go to?...if it was an older car I would experiment but not on my new TL but thanks for the info Now I am going to find me some nice chromies.

[Kaos]

Originally posted by afrotl
I think I will take it to an auto body shop instead mad$ella which shop did you go to?...if it was an older car I would experiment but not on my new TL but thanks for the info Now I am going to find me some nice chromies.

Well if you're really scared to do it, definately take it to a shop.
It doesnt cost much anyways.
Also remember that shops can still fuck up as well.
Some shops rush it and the obvious happens.

[afrotl]

that is true I called Mareleno or what ever they are called and they quoted me about 180 for both sides I am going to give National a call to see what they are offering.

[AllGoNoShow]

wow thats relatively cheap for Maranello. National does A+ work from everyone I have talked to that has used them so definatly give them a shout before you decide who to go with. Let us know how it works out

[afrotl]

I called National but they do not do fender rolls cos they do not have the machine....Maralleno also said they will apply the under coating too. I will keep you guys posted when I get it done.

[AllGoNoShow]

Maranello is usually affilated with good work aswell so it shoudl still work out for you, definatly keepus posted, pics too

[afrotl]

yeah so I hear...welll I will post pics when I get my chromies on too I do not know how ugly it will look with my stock rims.....