Since this is a "Hot Topic" and I get this PM a lot, I figured I would post this up for people wanting to roll there fenders themselves. (I will do my own "Step-By-Step" in the "How To" section soon)
1) Do small sections at a time. (About 6-8 inches of fender lip at a time).
2) Take your time and keep the paint "Hot to the touch" with a heat gun. (I touch the lip with the back of my fingers to test)
3) Go over the fender at least 2 or 3 times to achieve the bend. (Don't try to roll the whole fender in 1 pass)
4) Go all the way down on the "Rear" portion of the fender towards the back of the car. (It is a place known to rub) See Picture Below.
5) Do not roll the fender "Too Much". (A little goes a long way!) Don't try to fold the lip all the way under. You don't need it. You are "Stretching" the paint, so it will crack if you go too much! Leave some curve on the lip. See Below.
6) Keep a microfiber towel and quick detailer handy for keeping the lip and wheel clean. When you start to roll the fender, you are actually rolling (2) layers of metal "Pinch Welded" together! When you start to roll, some dirt and sand will come out from between the metal so keep it clean with the towel and quick detailer.
7) Make sure you have jack stands under the frame on both sides and the rear suspension is "Unloaded" and the parking brake is off and transmission is out of gear.
8) Also, be sure and take both wheels off "Before" you start. It makes it easier to go back and forth with the tool while rolling without having the swinging weight of the opposite wheel.
Here is also a great write up with some tips as well.
RollYourFender.Com - Instructions - Fast, Easy, & Affordable Professional Fender Lip Roller Rental
Here is where you can rent the tool.
RollYourFender.Com - Rental Info - Fast, Easy, & Affordable Professional Fender Roller Rental
Hope this helps, Kevin
1) Do small sections at a time. (About 6-8 inches of fender lip at a time).
2) Take your time and keep the paint "Hot to the touch" with a heat gun. (I touch the lip with the back of my fingers to test)
3) Go over the fender at least 2 or 3 times to achieve the bend. (Don't try to roll the whole fender in 1 pass)
4) Go all the way down on the "Rear" portion of the fender towards the back of the car. (It is a place known to rub) See Picture Below.
5) Do not roll the fender "Too Much". (A little goes a long way!) Don't try to fold the lip all the way under. You don't need it. You are "Stretching" the paint, so it will crack if you go too much! Leave some curve on the lip. See Below.
6) Keep a microfiber towel and quick detailer handy for keeping the lip and wheel clean. When you start to roll the fender, you are actually rolling (2) layers of metal "Pinch Welded" together! When you start to roll, some dirt and sand will come out from between the metal so keep it clean with the towel and quick detailer.
7) Make sure you have jack stands under the frame on both sides and the rear suspension is "Unloaded" and the parking brake is off and transmission is out of gear.
8) Also, be sure and take both wheels off "Before" you start. It makes it easier to go back and forth with the tool while rolling without having the swinging weight of the opposite wheel.
Here is also a great write up with some tips as well.
RollYourFender.Com - Instructions - Fast, Easy, & Affordable Professional Fender Lip Roller Rental
Here is where you can rent the tool.
RollYourFender.Com - Rental Info - Fast, Easy, & Affordable Professional Fender Roller Rental
Hope this helps, Kevin
