New Wheels but might have a problem
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Originally Posted by G35_TX
Whoever told you this is wrong. You can cut your fenders if you want but look at it this way:
When you cut and then spray primer and paint on the cut line it will not stick to it well enough to stop rust from coming back. There is two seams where the inner and outer fender meet and spot welds all along that section of the fender. You cut, you release the spot welds, the fender will then flex in that area and rub against each other. So it will rub away any paint that you just put on. You will have rust problems that won't stop. I have done a lot of research on this before I bent my fender lips up which is the safest way to do.
When you cut and then spray primer and paint on the cut line it will not stick to it well enough to stop rust from coming back. There is two seams where the inner and outer fender meet and spot welds all along that section of the fender. You cut, you release the spot welds, the fender will then flex in that area and rub against each other. So it will rub away any paint that you just put on. You will have rust problems that won't stop. I have done a lot of research on this before I bent my fender lips up which is the safest way to do.
Does anyone have a good place in NY/CT area to roll fenders?
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Ken_Masters....i've also decided to get my fenders cut as well. I just got off the phone with a good friend of mine who knows what he's doing and he will be doing my car this weekend. They've got a sponsored Z whom they did the same thing to and it's the best way to go.
i'm not sure where you live, but that stated theory is for people who live where the weather isn't perfect 10 months out of the year.
i'm not sure where you live, but that stated theory is for people who live where the weather isn't perfect 10 months out of the year.
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any body shop still cutting fenders has just never used a fender roller tool otherwise they would be doing that instead.
I just finished rolling mine and it took like no more than 5 minutes per side with heating
I just finished rolling mine and it took like no more than 5 minutes per side with heating
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Originally Posted by BigSash
any body shop still cutting fenders has just never used a fender roller tool otherwise they would be doing that instead.
I just finished rolling mine and it took like no more than 5 minutes per side with heating
I just finished rolling mine and it took like no more than 5 minutes per side with heating
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