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From: Cleveland, Ohio USA
[quote]Originally posted by E_Gilman:
<strong>Can the fender lips really be rolled with a baseball bat, or am I missing some secret code words? If it can be done, how do you do it?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yes it can be done... how? VERRRYY carefully. Best to practice on your next door neighbor's car before you take a bat to your 928.
However, if you're determined to do this job yourself, check out this site that Randy V. posted to rennlist about a year ago:
<a href="http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/haweka.htm" target="_blank">http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/haweka.htm</a>
It shows a picture of a "real" fender roller" and how it is used. Tire Rack rents the tool pretty much for the cost of shipping. You should check with a local "high-end" tire shop as they will not only likely have the tool, but be happy to do the work for a decent price - it's not complicated, but experience pays off. If you decide to roll your fenders yourself, be sure to use a heat gun (carefully!) to heat up the fender... this will help prevent the paint from cracking as you roll the fender.
<strong>Can the fender lips really be rolled with a baseball bat, or am I missing some secret code words? If it can be done, how do you do it?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yes it can be done... how? VERRRYY carefully. Best to practice on your next door neighbor's car before you take a bat to your 928.
However, if you're determined to do this job yourself, check out this site that Randy V. posted to rennlist about a year ago:
<a href="http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/haweka.htm" target="_blank">http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/haweka.htm</a>
It shows a picture of a "real" fender roller" and how it is used. Tire Rack rents the tool pretty much for the cost of shipping. You should check with a local "high-end" tire shop as they will not only likely have the tool, but be happy to do the work for a decent price - it's not complicated, but experience pays off. If you decide to roll your fenders yourself, be sure to use a heat gun (carefully!) to heat up the fender... this will help prevent the paint from cracking as you roll the fender.
