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Rolling fenders



there are two methods i'd recommend:

1) the fender roller [i own one, but you're far as hell away]
2) a rubber mallet

either way you need to use a heat gun to keep the fender/paint hot so you don't crack the paint. however, because the fenders on these cars are very tough you are likely to crack the paint anyway because you kind of have to beat on them to get them to work with you. i've used a roller, a mallet, and a regular claw hammer that i zip tied a rag to. all worked fine, but the key here is heat.

DO NOT use a bat, a pipe, or anything of the like. that's asking for trouble.
 


Haha yes we know what you meant by using a bat... don't do it!!!! Use a body hammer a dollie and a heat gun and do it right
 
Use it to put pressure on the outside of the fender when you strike the inside with the body hammer.. I use a cloth of some sort with it so it won't damage the paint on the outside.. One of the best ways to roll them without using the roller tool imo. . I've done a bunch of cars this way. Just remember heat is your friend so you don't chip the paint
 
i just put my hand on the outside of the fender and push against it. same concept, though.

i rolled the fenders on both my grand prix and my subaru with just a hammer. i own the fender rolling tool, but i feel like i have better control just doing it by hand. now, if you want to pull the fender a little bit for some more clearance beyond rolling the lip...then you need the roller for sure.
 


you putting a fat crease in your fender and cracking the paint all to hell because you wanted to do it the ghetto hack artist way.
 
Haha, cuz gradually working the fender in stages is so inferior to a blow by a hammer. The 5 vids I've seen and other threads/pics I've yet to see the integrity of the paint compromised... The trick is heat and patience. Im planning to repaint my car very soon so I'll take my chances.
 


Its not rocket science. I used a rubber mallet, heat gun, and the fender finisher tool. You just have to work slow and take your time.
 
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