mzdfc3s

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Question guys, would it be possible to cut/grind the bulk of the inner fender and then heat the fender and finish the rest off with a set of flat metal pliers? I think if I took my time it could turn out just as good as having it done by someone else. Im pretty meticulous when I do things so I have good enough confidence I could pull it off.

I think this is similar to what the shop was going to do when I took it in for a quote. He sorta described the same as above.

What do you think?!???

Thanks,

-Alex

redlude97

iTrader: (11)

Just roll it with some abs pipe

Spike100

Why?

--Spike

jdhuegel1

iTrader: (14)

I cut mine out on the RX7. Rolled the sharp edge up a tad and hit it with undercoat. Worked just fine. Need to do the Z, but haven't got around to it.

mzdfc3s

iTrader: (2)

How did it turn out? After looking closely at the rear fenders, I really cant see how this will be very difficult? Do you have any pics of what you did on the 7?

jdhuegel1

iTrader: (14)

I do I'm sure, but I'd have to look. I can't imagine it would be hard at all on a Z. I've done it on 3-4 of my cars.

But, it's just as easy to just roll them. I think the general opinion is that rolling is better.

I'll see if I can dig up pictures, but I don't want to promise anything because everything's on disks and I have like a million of them!

Escobar

iTrader: (27)

i would just have a pro roll them, if he messes it up its his problem. If you mess it up, which sounds very possible from the method you explained, you are screwed.

rickyislaZy

iTrader: (7)

Is cutting the fender better or rolling it?

mzdfc3s

iTrader: (2)

problem is i cant find a shop that can do it with a reasonable price =( and i think i can get away without rolling the fronts too, well see......

Chef-J

iTrader: (58)

Why do you wanna cut ??
i rather roll fender make it smooth and clean.

Zquicksilver

iTrader: (5)

the fronts are already rolled at the top from the factory...

i cut mine with a jigsaw while laying on my back, it was a PITA! then went back and spent a few hours filing the metal smooth and sealing it with a few coats of under carriage paint or bedliner.

if you can get them rollled FLAT by a "pro" its worth it IMO. if you cut it, you will sacrifice the structural integrity of the top portion of the fender where it has been spot welded.


GL,
Zquicksilver