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FENDER ROLLING

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by GCalo, May 4, 2006.

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  1. GCalo

    GCalo F1 Veteran

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    I have frequently seen discussions about rolling fenders due to tire issues, and it seems there is never an easy answer.

    Well yesterday in comes a catalog (I am on everyone's mailing list) from Eastwood.com. They sell unique automotive tools and supplies primarily body work oriented. That have many good items

    There was an add for a fender roller!

    So, if anyone is interested, see the link. It's on special for $249.99. Very interesting device especially since it bolts to the hub to keep the arc of the rolling concentric!

    Not expensive for a few guys who want to do it.

    http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6159&itemType=PRODUCT
     
  2. LNR

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    We used that before and you have to be careful as the paint on the edges cracked. I was told that you must heat the paint so it flexes with the metal as you roll it.
     
  3. GCalo

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    I have been told that it does help to heat the area first to prevent paint cracking which makes sense.
     
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    I prefer this over the baseball bat method. :)
     
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    For the record, eclipse185 and I used the Baseball Bat method in conjunction with the Merlot method.
     
  6. GCalo

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    Yes but you can easily "strike out" with the baseball bat method or am I off "base" to say that!
     

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