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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Anybody have any methods to pulling fenders? Searched around but couldnt find much.
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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I used a roller to pull mine
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Yup, heatgun and a roller should be able to do a pull...
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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What they said ^^

I pulled mine last night with a roller
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Can somebody post pics of the pull?

Ive rolled tons of fenders and own the tool, but never done a pull.

What wheel sizes/offsets and tire sizes do you guys who pulled run?
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Thanks, so use the same roller to roll the fenders with? Im guessing put more pressure against the fender untill it pulls? Thanks for the help.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Nateclipse
Thanks, so use the same roller to roll the fenders with? Im guessing put more pressure against the fender untill it pulls? Thanks for the help.
Thats what i did, front and rear.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Ive done a few pulls here and there...



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that was my first one.. but alot of heat alot of angle help to get that pull.. patience is key when getting both sides just right..dont want one side to have more pull than the other..etc..
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Thanks for the pics. You are a brave man, I dont think Id try that on my Z.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AcidJake75
Ive done a few pulls here and there...



that was my first one.. but alot of heat alot of angle help to get that pull.. patience is key when getting both sides just right..dont want one side to have more pull than the other..etc..
wow. s13/14 rears have a tendency to dimple when you pull it.. how'd you avoid it.. or is there a slight crease in the reflection?
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Really, I just took my time - I didnt want to fug it up..used the heat gun religiously and it turned out that way...there is a crease from the lip being pressed so hard with the roller (if thats what you meant)... I heard of that dimple thing too so I was a little worried about that..took longer but it was worth it..customer was happy..
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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OP, just make sure you're using HEAT... It's the key to not cracking your paint and to let the metal stretch easier...
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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thanks everyone for all the help!
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