just got 20s and think i should get my fenders rolled. my back tire looks like it was chewed up by my fenders. any tips or general information?

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Go back to 17s or 18s. Better looks, better performance, better durability, less money.

^^ I don't believe that is what he asked. Use a heat gun to warm the paint to prevent chipping or cracking. Use a rubber mallet and go slow.

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Heat gun and a baseball bat and roll em that way. Or you can rent a fender rolling tool online. They're usually on eBay.

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You will be good with this method.

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Just curious.. could a hair drier work just has well has the heat gun? I would imagine it would take longer.

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You can do it, even with a hair-dryer. I made tiny cuts about every 2 inches with an angle grinder on the inside of the lip (or use a dremel). I raised the body up with a jack and gently let it come down on top of a 4" rubber mallet. Jack the car back up, move the mallet an inch, do it again until you have the fenders looking nice and flared.

Check craigslist under "automotive services" in your area, I know there's places here in Phoenix that'll do them for you for like $50 a wheel, or rent the tool off ebay.

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^that made me laugh. thanks for clarifying it to everyone.

thanks to everyone who replied. i dont think im gonna take it on myself tho... ive got a feeling id screw it up. id rather pay someone experienced to do it.

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No problem

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Damn, when I looked, it was only like $35 to rent the tool on eBay!!! $50 a wheel, that guy could be making money! The tool is only $200-$250 new. Think of the return on that, lol!!!

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Actually, my answer falls under "general information", which he did ask for

I used a rubber mallet and a heat gun, worked just fine.

Notice that Dan is "rollin' " on 17's! Unless he got his rolled because he's lowered.

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i may need to get mine rolled some day

the 22"s should need breathing room when the frame starts to eat pavement

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Yeah you know how the valley is, always out to rip someone off. I'm sure you encounter that down by your place.

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'04 GTP
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OMG yes. They will rape you and not even give you a reach around down here. Ridiculous I tell you!

And yes chet, because I'm lowered and my rims are offset, it is important that I have at least some rolling done. Otherwise my fender eats my sidewall!!!

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Do a search on You tube on fender rolling, There is a guy on there that uses a tool from EASTWOOD to roll his fenders on a 300C.
At the end of the video he has information about renting this tool from him. That's the route I went and it worked slick as shit!
The tool bolts on your hub and you crank it tight against the fender and heat the paint with the heat gun he supplied and you start rolling the tool back and forth tightening it as you go, and in 5 minutes you have completely rolled fenders.
His name is Jay Dinnison.

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how much did it cost all together(shipping/etc.)? i too am looking to roll my fenders but found limited info on the impala forums

tia

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If I remember correctly It was like 250 deposit. ( you got it back obviously.) And like $60?? I cant exactly remember, it was like a year ago.. He also has a really nice heat gun in the kit also.. Ive got his phone number if anyone wants it.. Not trying to be a salesman for the dude but I Was really impressed with the kit and the him.
Fastkatt, That is the kit I used.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqiTfYyaI1A
The video on eastwoods website is also the same guy, Here is his Video.

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2003 Yamaha Banshee lots of goodies.