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Title: any tips on rolling the fenders on a mk3?
Post by: search on 20 July 2012, 20:26

Borrowing a arch roller and really dont want to mess it up. i dont need much doing just a slight rub on rear and when steering at front. looked on youtube and seen on a mk4 you cant really roll the rear is this the case on a mk3?

another question i have is should i take off the arch liner thing? and keep them off? thanks people.

Ps did actually search ;-)

Title: Re: any tips on rolling the fenders on a mk3?
Post by: mrsaunders on 20 July 2012, 20:29

Tips

Tip 1) dont call them fenders

That is all

P.s you can do the rear but depending how much you do the paint will crack

Title: Re: any tips on rolling the fenders on a mk3?
Post by: search on 20 July 2012, 20:38

Quote from: mrsaunders on 20 July 2012, 20:29

Tips

Tip 1) dont call them fenders

That is all

P.s you can do the rear but depending how much you do the paint will crack

What should i call them? youtube got better results looking for fenders. (honestly don't need to do much)

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k34/xsjado-man/531204_10151098216975491_259497395_n.jpg)

Title: Re: any tips on rolling the fenders on a mk3?
Post by: tweed on 20 July 2012, 21:02

Get a heat gun and heat the paint then roll, it won't crack.
I cut the liners and put them back in.

Take your time and do little bit at a time.

Title: Re: any tips on rolling the fenders on a mk3?
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 20 July 2012, 21:03

you get more results looking for fenders because that's what the yanks call them

Title: Re: any tips on rolling the fenders on a mk3?
Post by: vwwvgolf on 21 July 2012, 12:43

i would prepare your self for touching up...

Title: Re: any tips on rolling the fenders on a mk3?
Post by: Screech16v on 21 July 2012, 15:15

No touching up will be required as long as you get the arch hot enough,when i did mine i got them so hot as you could not touch it for very long,no cracking  :wink:

Title: Re: any tips on rolling the fenders on a mk3?
Post by: search on 23 July 2012, 13:53

Quote from: Screech16v on 21 July 2012, 15:15

No touching up will be required as long as you get the arch hot enough,when i did mine i got them so hot as you could not touch it for very long,no cracking  :wink:

do i take out the lining stuff as its came away anyways!

this is all just a test on my front arches as they need replacing due to rust but though id see how it goes before i replace them!

Title: Re: any tips on rolling the fenders on a mk3?
Post by: N900 MJT on 23 July 2012, 14:21

Also want to do mine - Get some pics up once you have done yours :)