JDukesy Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Just wondering for all those guys with rolled stock arches how do you go about rolling the fronts? (this may sound stupid but) to me it looks like there is not that much clearance to be gained by rolling the fronts, in comparison to the backs anyway where there is a big lip, the fronts look like they have much less of a lip and its all joined into the plastic trim of the arch. Apologies for the noob question but im new to the whole arch rolling thing so any advice or even pictures would be really helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Rolling can be achieved easily on the front just as the back, the only slight problem is the arch lining, but it can be tucked in quite well and kept secure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Rolling can be achieved easily on the front just as the back, the only slight problem is the arch lining, but it can be tucked in quite well and kept secure Ok i see. It was the arch lining that was my concern really so thats good to know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 As Al said, they can be rolled quite easy but you don't get as much benefit as you do from rolling the rears. Obviously the rears only Gav up and down movement to worry about but the fronts have sideways in addition to up and down. Just don't go for mega wide fronts otherwise you will have to get the fronts flared or go wide-arch kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you rolled the arches yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you rolled the arches yet? Nope think me and Olley are having a go on friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 As Al said, they can be rolled quite easy but you don't get as much benefit as you do from rolling the rears. Obviously the rears only Gav up and down movement to worry about but the fronts have sideways in addition to up and down. Just don't go for mega wide fronts otherwise you will have to get the fronts flared or go wide-arch kit. Ok thanks for the advice. I think the fronts should be ok once rolled, might be a bit tight though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you rolled the arches yet? Nope think me and Olley are having a go on friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Nope think me and Olley are having a go on friday You're going to struggle with that as I have the roller lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 You're going to struggle with that as I have the roller lol Oh lol Have you rolled yours yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Use a heat gun to heat the panel and soften the paint a bit, and take your time. Do a bit at a time. You will be lucky to get the rears done without warping or cracked paint. Be prepared to do a bit of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Use a heat gun to heat the panel and soften the paint a bit, and take your time. Do a bit at a time. You will be lucky to get the rears done without warping or cracked paint. Be prepared to do a bit of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Use a heat gun to heat the panel and soften the paint a bit, and take your time. Do a bit at a time. You will be lucky to get the rears done without warping or cracked paint. Be prepared to do a bit of paint. You sure about that? http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?204502-My-New-supra-D/page4 I have rolled arches on many cars and did supra steveos a few months back with amazing results, pictures in the thread As long as you know what you are doing and use the correct technique it's easy and comes out great But you do need to be very carefull If you want advice mate, I am happy to give it and will give you my number if you get stuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'd agree with Al, I've rolled the arches on an mx5 and with enough heat and time it was pretty smooth and no cracking what so ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 It does however depend on the condition of the paint i suppose tho. Some are destined to crack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 What size wheels and tyres are you planning to put on the front? I am running 255/35 18s on a 9.5J rim at ET35 (I think) and have no issues. You may be making work for yourself that you don't need to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 You sure about that? http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?204502-My-New-supra-D/page4 I have rolled arches on many cars and did supra steveos a few months back with amazing results, pictures in the thread As long as you know what you are doing and use the correct technique it's easy and comes out great But you do need to be very carefull If you want advice mate, I am happy to give it and will give you my number if you get stuck Thanks once again for the advice may take you up on that offer, but i think as Monsween said, time, heat and patience seem to be the key. What size wheels and tyres are you planning to put on the front? I am running 255/35 18s on a 9.5J rim at ET35 (I think) and have no issues. You may be making work for yourself that you don't need to do. Fronts are already fitted and having just lowered my car some more on coilovers they are catching the arches so it does need done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Fronts are already fitted and having just lowered my car some more on coilovers they are catching the arches so it does need done. Ah OK, cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks once again for the advice may take you up on that offer, but i think as Monsween said, time, heat and patience seem to be the key. Fronts are already fitted and having just lowered my car some more on coilovers they are catching the arches so it does need done. No worries, happy to help, it's all about the technique mate And are you sure it's the arches rubbing and not the arch lining? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I need my rear arches rolled but i know ill end up cracking the paint, ill do it end of the year i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 No worries, happy to help, it's all about the technique mate And are you sure it's the arches rubbing and not the arch lining? Not 100% sure but fairly confident, will have a closer look when i finish work today. Also the arch lip at the back catch sometimes so they need done anyway, might as well just do all four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I used a sledge hammer on mine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I used a sledge hammer on mine . Think i might avoid that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I used a sledge hammer on mine . It shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 How much can be gained by rolling the rears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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