DIY Fender Rolling...(PICS INSIDE)

[325ix]

why do you want to roll your IX flares? sorry if i missed something i haven't seen what's behind those flares.

they don't give any extra space, there just dor looks really.

[CAOSyAMOR]

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/D...der_139451.htm

Rolling with a bat. The result looks terrible.

rolled with a wooden bat.

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I rolled my fenders the night before the show after the suspension went in and I experienced some tire rubbing. There was absolutely NO paintwork involved.

You just can't be a jackass when you roll your fenders. It's a bit more of an art and you have to have a bit of skill and patience.

ps - I have never rolled fenders prior to me doing this on the E30 M3.

[fiftytakedowns]

it seems like if you care about your car cosmetically renting the fender roller is the way to go for sure.

[Tonys18t]

I've done a few cars with the Eastwood roller, seems that the newer the paint the less likely it is to crack, and if the older paint has been looked after, ( regular waxing etc ) it tends to be a little more flexible.

[e30Rob]

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/D...der_139451.htm

Rolling with a bat. The result looks terrible.

What a fuckin poop dick....did you see when they did the passenger side he kept on pulling his hand away cause he was gettin burnt by the heat gun......what a num nuts.

[bmws50b30]

Thats cool I need to do this to my ix sometime

why do you want to roll your IX flares? sorry if i missed something i haven't seen what's behind those flares.

[325ix]

Thats cool I need to do this to my ix sometime

[Conki]

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/DIY-e30-slight-fender_139451.htm

Rolling with a bat. The result looks terrible.

[JMil86]

looks good would like to find one of these locally.

[brantleyr]

I used a wooden Louisville Slugger, worked like a charm :nice:

Did this myself a few hours ago lol.

[M///BMW]

i find rolling the front more difficult since it's thin and hard to start the roll. no matter how careful you do it you will still pull the fender a little. i was trying to avoid this when i did my fenders. you can also cut the roller rubber if you are not careful with your rolling. the rear was easy because it's already half-way rolled from the factory. i heat up the paint really hot from the inside and no paint cracks except for the already cracked paint from my front fender. touched it up, wet sand and it's all good.

some say it's a job for 2 guys but you can do it yourself.

I definitely agree with that...The problem im having with my fronts is that nothing is supporting the fender so it just flexs...Ill post some pics of mine later on...

[M///BMW]

Its like 40 bucks to rent, but if your gonna repaint anyways why bother, use a bat or something. I used a steel pipe.

Well I've seen people roll with bats and it looks terrible...I want an almost flared look...I need to find a local shop like that one near me...

[bmws50b30]

i find rolling the front more difficult since it's thin and hard to start the roll. no matter how careful you do it you will still pull the fender a little. i was trying to avoid this when i did my fenders. you can also cut the roller rubber if you are not careful with your rolling. the rear was easy because it's already half-way rolled from the factory. i heat up the paint really hot from the inside and no paint cracks except for the already cracked paint from my front fender. touched it up, wet sand and it's all good.

some say it's a job for 2 guys but you can do it yourself.

[Blip Bavarian]

im down to try mine with a bat since my paint is shot anyway.

what do you hinge the bat on to get it to rotate in a circular motion? Or do you just improvise?

[e34john]

Its like 40 bucks to rent, but if your gonna repaint anyways why bother, use a bat or something. I used a steel pipe.