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rolled fenders?

Discussion in 'E36 (1992-1999)' started by chll69, May 24, 2008.

    chll69 guest

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    anyone know where or how i can get my fenders rolled out a little??

    madfronter guest

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    I would ask a body shop near you if they have the ability to do the fender rolling. Do you know of any import shops that do body work in your area? They might be able to point you in the right direction.

    alpn333 guest

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    This may be frowned on but a louisville slugger and a heat gun are your friend!

    chll69 guest

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    i will have to look up some body shops when i get home. haha a louisville slugger!!! i dono about that...i want it done right athough that would save money eh? haha thanks guys

    asykora2574 guest

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    bat

    no you can really use a bat. i have done this on my civic you take the bat a friend then put the bat at the right thickness and SLOWLY pull the car foward all four wheels till done. but understand this is just to fold the lips up so they don't rub tires i would not use it to really make the outside fender roll.

    Jeron guest

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    You need to use a heat gun to reduce chance of cracking the paint. Go slow.

    You can rent rollers for some Internet entrepreneurs.

    If you are in DFW I know where u can get one.

    chll69 guest

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    thanks Jeron!

    ericrandalls guest

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    I've seen some horror photos on Bimmerforums.com, though. So please, don't do it if you aren't completely confident.. you'll end up with cracked paint or an uneven fender.

    Good luck :)

    chll69 guest

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    Yeah i still havent gotten it done but i think i will just have someone do it just to be on the safe side!

    E36M3MIKE guest

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    Jeron guest

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    Youthful zeal. (Wow, that came out almost nice.)

    Take your time, use a fair amount of heat and DIY.

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    Synthetic guest

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    Also check with your local CCA chapter. We have loaner tools in the Windy City chapter that can be loaned out.

    SLow and easy with the heat and it is very easy. Also very easy to crack the paint if you don't go slow and easy with the heat. A hair dryer works as well, just a lot slower.

    daddinans3 guest

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    Thanks for the information. I will remember that.

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