FreeTec Heavy Duty Fender Rolling Reforming Extending Tool Wheel Arch Roller Flaring Former

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Once you have the correct angle, you will want to extend the length of the tool so that it is pressed against the inner fender lip. In a “pendulum” such fashion, you want to gradually swing from side to side against the fender lip until you are happy with the way it has moved from a “L” shape to a “V” shape. Step 8 You could blindly select any of the rollers mentioned on this list, but if you want nothing but the best, take a look at our top recommendations below. In the worst-case scenario, you might not even be bending metal. If your car has had a cheap repair job in the past, you may have filler/bondo hiding in the fender, and as you can probably imagine, it’s not too flexible.

You can increase tire to fender's clearance, repair wheel arch collision damage, and change fenders with this professional reforming tool. Its mounting hub holes can easily fit the wheel's rim and allows passage of 4 or 5 standard lug nuts. Although, in some cases, the holes will need additional drilling to fit some vehicles.Some owners choose to cut their fenders, and some choose to pull, which we’ll dive into later in this guide. If the range is not as important, also consider the models with shorter adjustable ranges, as well.

You can frequently see this done at grassroots drift events, and it still makes our eyes water to this day.Its roller wheel can be adjusted from 0° to 180°, making it easy to use at both narrow and wide angles. Due to these features, this fender roller is suitable for repairing wheel-arch collision damage. Most of the time, there is no need to be so aggressive with the fender rolling. You might only need a few millimeters clearance to stop the wheel rubbing. On some cars, there may not be a lip to roll. In this case, pulling is often the only option to achieve perfect fitment. Don’t overheat the lip– Ideally, you want the metal to be hot to the touch, but not to the point where it burns your finger. If you invested in a thermometer, we’re aiming for around 120-130°F (around 50°C.) Note that to prevent damages to the fender when rolling, you need to use a heat gun to make it pliable, as well as an infrared thermometer to prevent paint issues.

Patience, consistent heating, and not using excessive force are without a doubt, the most important aspects of the fender rolling process. Finally, we can count on this tool that turns out to be the most appropriate for the professional users who have a mechanical workshop. Each of the features that professionals are interested in has been incorporated here. However, the tool’s price is considerably higher than the rest, and I would say that this tool should be in an expert’s hand in a workshop and not in a home garage. Since the overfenders will likely go lower than the OEM fender, it’s not worth keeping the OEM metal in-place, as it’s likely to be both visible underneath and cause rubbing issues. If you don’t feel entirely comfortable with the process, we’d recommend heading to a professional. We’ll take a look at the typical prices we’d expect to pay for a pro job later in the guide. Admittedly, it sounds dramatic, but we’ve seen all of these happen in the past, so make sure that you don’t leave it too late.

With these pointers in mind, and with the fender rolling tool in position, we’ll be running the heat gun along the lip, ensuring that we’re covering where the metal/paint will be bending until it’s hot to the touch, or 120-130°F (around 50°C) if using in a thermometer. Step 4 - Rolling the fender This is typically followed by installing aftermarket rims, and then finally, dialing in the fitment to make the wheels sit flush with the fenders. The tool should be a balanced one that is not so heavy nor so lightweight by compromising the structural integrity. Fender Roller Price If you notice that your tire only rubs against a small patch of your fender, it’s a smart idea to heat and pull it only where needed.