LewisEK

Hello, Does anyone have any tips or do's / don'ts for rolling arches? I would like to stop my front wheels rubbing when turning but don't want to lift the ride height because it looks prefect to me how it sits now.

Thanks.

1200 Hobos

iTrader: (7)

The proper term is Rolling Fenders, click the link for a couple results from the search:

https://honda-tech.com/search.php?searchid=2128225

and

Here's another link:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/paint-body-84/how-roll-fender-several-methods-post-yours-1959693/

precisionsc54

by a fender roller

1200 Hobos

iTrader: (7)

Buying a roller is usually impractical since you'll only use it once or twice (unless you want to make a business out of it). Nice tool though if money isn't an issue, you'll also want to buy a heat gun so you don't crack the paint. Try to borrow them if you can, that's the best way.

precisionsc54

harbor freight 79.99

LewisEK

Thanks guys, very helpful

hondaZvic

link?

ZetecOwns

I can't find the fender roller on Harbor Freight's web site anymore. According to another forum, it was backordered way back in October of last year. I can't imagine it would still be, but who knows.

builthatch

i have a couple tips...

keep the paint hot. not hot enough to bubble/burn, but hot. regardless, it will still probably crack.

do not, i repeat DO NOT attempt to roll too close to the edge of the fender that meets a bumper cover. typically, when you do this, the metal is not supported well and will actually bow the fender portion OUT. trust me on this one. this is especially prevalent when doing rear fender lips. a good rule of thumb is keep atleast 4-5 inches away from any such spot

make sure the wheel on the roller is extremely clean, and also make sure the inner lip is extremely clean.

honestly....rolling fenders is a roll of the dice. i did it recently on my mazda and i regret it. i followed all the rules and still ended up taking it to a body shop, which ended up being a gauntlet in itself in which i'm still embroiled.