Roll fenders on a finished car

[funbnme]

On my 68 Camaro (mini-tubbed), my rear wheels are rubbing the inner fender lip just barely. If I could roll the inner lip and get another 1/8", in a couple spots, I think that would get rid of 95% of the rubbing incidents.

It only rubs when I hit a pretty good sized bump on the streets and usually if I go over a bridge transistion or big dip on the highway

My rear wheels are 295x50's with a 15x10 wheel and a 6" backspace. It's not worth it to have the wheel modified to get the extra backspace needed...so I'm looking for another option. I could change to a 275 tire and that would fix the problem...but the extra width looks so good.

Is there a way to roll the fender lip on a painted car and not kill the paint?

I saw this too.on the eastwood site, but that looks more like it's meant to bend out the panel...not roll up the fender lip. Anyone use this?
http://www.eastwood.com/fender-finisher.html

[68Formula]

You would need something more like this: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-fender-roller-w-instruction.html

I've heard of people using a baseball bat tucked between the fender and tire and then rolling the car forward.

Whatever the method, be sure to use a heat gun on the paint to keep it less brittle while you work.

[Samckitt]

I used that tool & a heat gun to soften the paint & didn't crack the paint. And probably got 1/2 inch, so if you are only trying to get 1/8 I think you will be fine. I rented the tool from a guy in Indianapolis for $30 for a week.

Edit: I used this tool: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-fender-roller-w-instruction.html

[ROEINONDUBS]

I also used the eastwood roller and it worked great! Just keep the paint at 125ish I used a inhered laser to keep tabs on the temp.

[funbnme]

Thank you for the advice. The tool is more than I want to spend...but cheaper than new wheels or shredding a tire.

[gkring]

Lots of guys buy the tool, then sell it when you are done. Works out to the same $30 rental. Don't try the bat trick if you only have an inch or less clearance now, no room for the bat. The tool is about the best way. many message boards have a travelling rental tool, chances are someone in your area has one.

[vp23271]

You can try Craigslist for a used one to buy or a shop that will rent it out.

Don't know what part of the country you live in, but I tried a search here in SoCal and found 3.

[LSx442]

I used the fender roller on my TA and I've done a bunch of other cars as well... It works great and as long as you heat the area with a heat gun and go slow it will work just fine. If your paint is fresh then you need to wait until it cures.

The fender finisher is new. I don't know how well it works but I don't think I would use it on a finished car like yours