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Old 12-11-2006, 09:00 AM
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So i got a new set of tires, 225/255's. Everything seemed cool since i drove the car until yesterday when the streets dried up a little. I took a couple 90
Old 12-11-2006, 10:52 AM
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Mine were ghetto rolled by a friend of mine who claimed to know what he was doing. Now my paint is starting to crack on the inside of the fender. Now I'm too afraid to even drive my car on the road when there's even the slightest chance of there being salt.

I was told that A&L autobody rents out a fender roller. Get that and make sure you have a heat gun, and you'll be fine.
Old 12-11-2006, 11:22 AM
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Yea i was told that rollin fenders can turn out bad if done wrong, just like how you said your paint was chippin. I'm all about keeping it clean, regardless of price. Thanks for the tip ILL
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Originally Posted by Rambizzle,Dec 11 2006, 12:22 PM
Yea i was told that rollin fenders can turn out bad if done wrong, just like how you said your paint was chippin. I'm all about keeping it clean, regardless of price. Thanks for the tip ILL
I am able to do it if you are interested. I used the normal fender roller, and heat gun meathod. You are welcome to look at my s2k and see my work if you wish. I managed to do mine without any paint cracking/chipping. Feel free to PM me.

FYI, im running 255 up front and 275 in back.


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I'm probably going to PM you in a few weeks when my wheels for my civic come in... I hadn't planned on rolling the fenders, but if someone who knows what they're doing does it then I'd be more interested. Plus then I could fit some 225 azenis
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Originally Posted by ILL roller,Dec 11 2006, 07:55 PM
I'm probably going to PM you in a few weeks when my wheels for my civic come in... I hadn't planned on rolling the fenders, but if someone who knows what they're doing does it then I'd be more interested. Plus then I could fit some 225 azenis
sounds good, you can hit me up on PM or AIM whenever.

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mine was rolled old skool with a panel hammer, a rubber mallet and a heatgun because I couldnt get hold of a fender roller and it was the day before a show. I have no probs and no paint cracking because we took our time, but if you can do it with a proper tool id recommend it!
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rams.. i want to see your car.. aha you know who this is
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Originally Posted by vtecdc5,Dec 24 2006, 02:51 PM
rams.. i want to see your car.. aha you know who this is
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A friend of mine got his rolled by a guy up in gurnee. He does a lot of fender rolling and I can get you his contact info if youd like. pm me for more info.


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