How to roll a fender lip ?

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  1. mavmike72

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    Need advice on how to roll my rear quarter lips for clearance for my tires . Thanks
     
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    MaverickDan I wanna go fast!!!

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    Eastwood makes a fender lip roller. A little pricey though, a guy at work has one he made his money back by renting it out to people.
     
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    I seen that too . Like you said it's pricey . I'm cheap and need a poor mans option lol .
     
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    MaverickDan I wanna go fast!!!

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    Go to a local tuner meet and look for the "hella flush" cars and ask the owners if the have one. They may be willing to rent it out. There's also the bat trick.
     
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    Cool thanks for the info
     
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    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    I was going to say, time to break out the old baseball bat.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Google it, there's tons of videos on YouTube.
     
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    I tried the bat trick on my front fenders before I gave up and just bought the eastwood tool. Made life much easier! Ill use it again on something or rent it out to a few guys to recoup.
     
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    I tried a wooden bat, and the lips ate the bat up. Kinda like Ozzy Ozborne.

    Ended up borrowing an Eastwood tool, and it worked great!
     
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    Rolling quarter panels

    I rolled the wheel openings on several cars and afterwards applied a good sealer in the area where the metal meets metal. This will prevent any moisture from gathering in this area and causing a further rusting situation. Its a little awkward crawling under the car but worth the effort. Just food for thought.
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    I have one just like the Eastwood tool but mine is red.
    If you come to the Gathering in Milford Oh in a few weeks I will bring mine and you can do it in the parking lot. Just need to remind me before the event.
     
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    Thank you for the offer but I'm not gonna be able to make it . Covered up at work . Thanks again tho !
     
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    Keep in mind we are out in the parking lot pretty late each night. :)
     
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    Will do :Handshake
     
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