Fender Rolling

Hunter399 · 07-15-2006, 12:37 PM

How much does it usually cost?

Has anyone done it?

Where could I have this done?

Thanks!

ksfrogman · 07-15-2006, 01:37 PM

A lot of places don't want to assume the risk of cracking your paint. The risks outweigh their benefit of the small profit they make.

Long and I were talking about buying a fender rolling tool (I believe this costs under 300 bucks) and having a fender rolling meet to help recover this cost. Of course you would need a heat gun to minimize the chance of cracking the paint.

diesel007 · 07-15-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

A lot of places don't want to assume the risk of cracking your paint. The risks outweigh their benefit of the small profit they make.

Long and I were talking about buying a fender rolling tool (I believe this costs under 300 bucks) and having a fender rolling meet to help recover this cost. Of course you would need a heat gun to minimize the chance of cracking the paint.

I think the risk of paint cracking is not the biggest concern, when you roll the inner fender you loose some of the rigidity of the fender panels.

$50-$75 for both sides is the norm around here. It usually takes an hour or so with two guys a roller and a heat gun.

txusa03 · 07-18-2006, 11:40 AM

It appeares to me that for my sprt package, my fender is already rolled...if someone could check and confirm that.

HRC · 07-18-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

It appeares to me that for my sprt package, my fender is already rolled...if someone could check and confirm that.

Nope!

Danny

MIKEYMIKE · 07-18-2006, 08:47 PM

I spoke to F1 motorsports about rolling my fenders...

They said that's an old school technique they no longer practice. They said they will shave/cute the fenders for me.

Can anyone confirm whether this is superior to rolling?

diesel007 · 07-18-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

I spoke to F1 motorsports about rolling my fenders...

They said that's an old school technique they no longer practice. They said they will shave/cute the fenders for me.

Can anyone confirm whether this is superior to rolling?

WTF?!? I would not cut fenders on a leased car dude.

longtran · 07-18-2006, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

I spoke to F1 motorsports about rolling my fenders...

They said that's an old school technique they no longer practice. They said they will shave/cute the fenders for me.

Can anyone confirm whether this is superior to rolling?

theres a big risk paint will crack. plus the edge that are cut off could start rusting. i would rather go with the roll style.

MIKEYMIKE · 07-19-2006, 01:27 AM

I initially spoke with DTM and I believe Ryan said he rolls but will not warranty paint chipping.

I'd rather give Ryan the business if I had a choice...gotta do more research I guess

chongki · 07-19-2006, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

I spoke to F1 motorsports about rolling my fenders...

They said that's an old school technique they no longer practice. They said they will shave/cute the fenders for me.

Can anyone confirm whether this is superior to rolling?

WTF! F1 were the ones that rolled my fenders and they did a pretty good job. I spoke to the bald guy that looks like he will kick your ass

actually he was very cool. I forgot his name I have his card somewhere Ill look for it.

diesel007 · 07-19-2006, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

I initially spoke with DTM and I believe Ryan said he rolls but will not warranty paint chipping.

I'd rather give Ryan the business if I had a choice...gotta do more research I guess

The paint will not chip if they use a heat gun.

txusa03 · 07-19-2006, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

Nope!

Danny

Ok, maybe my def of "roll" is not the same as what yall are talking about then.

txusa03 · 07-20-2006, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

Nope!

Danny

Ok, HRC, I got my camera and took a photo

just to get some confirmation. I guess on my previous e46, the fender had a full lip. But on my current e90, the lip is semi rolled. See my photo.

Poindexter · 07-20-2006, 08:24 AM

I've rolled a few Honda S2000 fenders, but have never seen a need to do it on a BMW. If you don't want to go with the cut approach most body shops offer today, you can order a fender roller from Eastwood and buy a heat gun.

It is tedious, and can be a bit time consuming. It might not be so bad on BMW's because the lips (especially the rears) and tabs on S2000's are obnoxious. It generally takes 30 minutes to an hour per wheel well.

Reason it is tedious:

1. Heat Guns can melt your clear coat and anything plastic or rubber - be careful.
2. The fender roller is only as good as you are (it is a manual device), so if you push it too hard you could end up with flared fenders too.
3. If you don't use a heat gun, you will crack your clear coat and probably flare your fenders, or crease them
4. Plan out where you are going to roll before starting - you can get carried away.

Pyrat 2 · 07-20-2006, 10:25 PM

Interesting all the discussion on potential chipping/not chipping. I guess I'm conservative but you can fit some pretty wide tires without rolling at all. I guess I'd just forego the extra 10mm that the roll would give me and get the narrower tire. This is no risk with little downside.

HRC · 07-21-2006, 12:18 AM

Your car came like that? Im going to check mine.

Danny

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

Ok, HRC, I got my camera and took a photo

just to get some confirmation. I guess on my previous e46, the fender had a full lip. But on my current e90, the lip is semi rolled. See my photo.

Pretender · 07-21-2006, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

Your car came like that? Im going to check mine.

Danny

Yes, Danny. The e90 came with semi-rolled fenders. I realized that when I had rubbing on my 20mm offset ASA.

D-Rock · 07-21-2006, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

theres a big risk paint will crack. plus the edge that are cut off could start rusting. i would rather go with the roll style.

And if any one leans on your fender it will bend in just roll them, i'm sure your not going that wide.

D-Rock · 07-21-2006, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poindexter

I've rolled a few Honda S2000 fenders, but have never seen a need to do it on a BMW. If you don't want to go with the cut approach most body shops offer today, you can order a fender roller from Eastwood and buy a heat gun.

It is tedious, and can be a bit time consuming. It might not be so bad on BMW's because the lips (especially the rears) and tabs on S2000's are obnoxious. It generally takes 30 minutes to an hour per wheel well.

Reason it is tedious:

1. Heat Guns can melt your clear coat and anything plastic or rubber - be careful.
2. The fender roller is only as good as you are (it is a manual device), so if you push it too hard you could end up with flared fenders too.
3. If you don't use a heat gun, you will crack your clear coat and probably flare your fenders, or crease them
4. Plan out where you are going to roll before starting - you can get carried away.

Damm dude all you need is a hammer and you need to know what your doing lol thats way to much.....

MIKEYMIKE · 07-21-2006, 03:47 AM

So when is the fender rolling meet guys?

Poindexter · 07-21-2006, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Rock

Damm dude all you need is a hammer and you need to know what your doing lol thats way to much.....

But that's no fun

- I prefer to do things the hard way

and this method hasn't failed me yet.

D-Rock · 07-21-2006, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poindexter

But that's no fun

- I prefer to do things the hard way

and this method hasn't failed me yet.

hahaha alright then if it works then it works

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Poindexter Revenge of the Nerds 13 Rep 117 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Burlington, VT iTrader: (0)	I've rolled a few Honda S2000 fenders, but have never seen a need to do it on a BMW. If you don't want to go with the cut approach most body shops offer today, you can order a fender roller from Eastwood and buy a heat gun. It is tedious, and can be a bit time consuming. It might not be so bad on BMW's because the lips (especially the rears) and tabs on S2000's are obnoxious. It generally takes 30 minutes to an hour per wheel well. Reason it is tedious: 1. Heat Guns can melt your clear coat and anything plastic or rubber - be careful. 2. The fender roller is only as good as you are (it is a manual device), so if you push it too hard you could end up with flared fenders too. 3. If you don't use a heat gun, you will crack your clear coat and probably flare your fenders, or crease them 4. Plan out where you are going to roll before starting - you can get carried away. __________________ 2012 BMW X5d - Sold as of Mar 5th 2014 BMW X5d - Delivery on Feb 27th Past Bimmers: E46 M3, E60 M5, and a few Spec E30 race cars
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