Can you roll fiberglass fenders




















To remove this ad click here. FerrariChat - The world's largest Ferrari community. Will be rolling my rear fenders F , anything I should think of? Norrlanningen Rookie. Apr 7, I have just recieved a set of ADV1 for my F, and I like to go really low, so I have to roll my rear fenders just a little bit to be able to do this. Im going to use a brand new and clean tool that looks identical to this. I will use a heating gun to soften the paint, and I will only roll the inner part of the fender so that I can "fold" the excessive lip between 10 and 2 o clock.

Im planning to do it VERY carefully and adjust the rolling tool in a very slow state. Anything else I should think of? And no, there are no shops around who has any experience of this.

And yes, I now that there is a risk with doing this, and Im willing to take that risk no matter how stupid some of you might think this is. Im simply asking for advice for this project, not an opinion on wether I should do it or not. DrDon F1 Rookie. That is one funky tool!

Where did you find that? Someone else had already rolled the fenders on my F when I bought it. It's pretty much a necessity if you are going to put rubber on which is larger than stock an specially if you are going to lower as well. Good luck. Mbutner Formula 3. I'd honestly ask this on a body shop forum or youtube an example. Chances are no one here has done a DYI fender roll on their Ferrari. I saw it done once on a corvette but I'm not a technical expert.

Chiaroman Formula 3. However, many missile owners out there want to get the job done right away with minimal fuss so that they can get out and shred some more tires. We get it. Firstly, check out how to do it with the fender rolling tool and heat gun outlined above to minimize the damage. An alternative method is to move to a thicker part of the bat if shaped, but this is unlikely to be the case with a bar. Our general rule is to use the proper tool or have a pro job for a clean car, and for a missile, this method usually is satisfactory.

However, be prepared not to have the finished product look anywhere near as tidy, and apply rust prevention methods where necessary. The hammer method is another ghetto alternative for a missile car without access to a rolling tool or a bar. You can frequently see this done at grassroots drift events, and it still makes our eyes water to this day.

As you probably guessed, this is our least favorite method, and the chances of it looking perfect are painfully slim. This process is simple; you will once again be heating the are to the optimal temperature, before hammering the lip back manually to flatten it into the fender.

There seems to be quite a bit of confusion online with the differences between rolling and pulling, but the concept is simple. Some drifters opt for rolling before realizing that they need even more clearance, and this is where pulling can be useful. On some cars, there may not be a lip to roll.

In this case, pulling is often the only option to achieve perfect fitment. So it may be worth doing it right away if you think it may be necessary. Another time when enthusiasts opt for cutting is when fitting overfenders to their drift car. Therefore, cutting the OEM fender, sometimes going several inches into the bodywork, is the best solution for extremely wide bodykits.

Instead, we want to point out how NOT to carry out the job. Firstly, this painful Scion FR-S video features several face-palm moments. Remember that maintaining the fender at the optimal temperature combined with patience and care is vital. So, there we have it! If you enjoyed this article, then please share it with the buttons at the side and bottom of your screen.

We appreciate your support. Tags: fender rolling. You can use this feature to rate this page. Fender Rolling — Your Complete Guide! I like my wheels, and I don't think there is any body damage that is so bad it can't be fixed fairly easily What about using a fender rolling tool to just open them up a tiny bit.

Has anyone had good results with rolling the fenders just a bit? I do prefer a mostly stock look But I am planning to give it a bit of a modern retro blend with some carbon fiber and brushed aluminum. Maybe just that little bit of shape would look good? Nothing rubs currently but it is VERY tight.

Post 7. I would not distort the body. These cars are worth way too much to waste time doing it wrong. If the fenders are repairable, I would certainly do that make the body nice and the original color and then get wheels to fit the body not the other way around.

People have actually installed 7,5 inch Boxster wheels with a tire and a four to five lug wheel spacer conversion and the wheel tire combination fits just fine QUOTE bmtrnavsky Aug 24 , AM. Aug 24 , PM. Post 8. Cool sounds good! I think you are right. Does original color matter that much? Post 9. Besides, yellow cars are faster!.

Post And you can go even bigger in all metal. It is all just F'in metal, and unlike wood it can be made shorter and then lengthed again, it can be stretched and shrunk, it can be shaped and reshaped, and then if you don't like it returned back to original.

And if you think it is a lost cause then I will tell you, you can bond fiberglass to steel with out issue. Modren epoxies have taken the issues out of the equation. Here is about every kind of flare installed on a Aug 25 , PM.

Then update the interior with a softer smoother leather, reshape the stock seats, and add some memory foam and give it a modern retro look with led lights etc Aug 26 , AM. You mention reshaping the seats, that's a lot of work. If you do a search for seats there are a ton of options out there but pricey. Don't know your budget. Here is one example that I personally like. As has been mentioned, unless it is a dedicated track car, go real-deal-steel or not at all. I have yet to see one that is not all cracked up.



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