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Old 03-07-2008, 12:40 PM
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I have one rented and coming in the mail. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated.
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 02:13 PM
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My only advice would be to take your time and do it carefully.

It's really easy to mess up.
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 02:26 PM
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You have done yours? About how long per side would be playing it safe?
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 03:12 PM
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Heat gun!
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 07:03 PM
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i was thinkin about attempting this before i go in for body work. lemme know how it turns out, and how much did you pay to rent it??
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 07:11 PM
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esetuning.com - 49.99 + 20 shipping the first way and then I have to pay for shiping on the way back. It is coming out of Phili I think...and I am in California [:@]
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 12:19 AM
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did mine last weekend..

cut the fender liner, heat the metal up so its warm to the touch, then slowly roll the lip under, dont try and roll it under in the same shot
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 12:27 AM
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From PureMS website Tech page:

http://www.purems.com/products/page.php?pageKey=27
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 02:37 AM
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Thanks for the link. So Lazer.....how much did you cut? Canyou post some pics if you have time? Also...what do you mean by "don't try and roll it up in the same shot"
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 07:26 AM
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i dont have pics of the process

but on the roller, there is an adjustment for the angle of the wheel, start that at like a 30 degree angle.
heat the paint up, and slowly rock the roller around the wheel while you are tightening it, just keep going back over it till its all even, then set the roller at a different angle, repeat till you get the roller perpendicular.

as for the liner, its variable how much you cut out, due to taper of the cut, etc... so pretty much play it by ear, take your time. i took me two hours to do both sides.
 


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