JMAXDecember 14, 2010
#360507Request: Pics of radiusing-extending fenders/quarterpanels
I am a fabricator with much experience when it comes down to plastics, fiberglass and carbon fiber. Some users in the board can attest to that.I'll be humble: I do not know how to radius fenders. I can repair body damage, but when it comes down to something like radiusing fenders or doing an extreme pull (which requires cutting the metal in 'strips' then pull), or widening a fender/quarter with metal, I have a general idea on the how BUT I have never done it.
Since I got wheels for my GS project (20x11 +7 rears 20x9 -7 fronts) and they will poke alot, I tought of going a bit lower, radius the fenders/quarters a bit and pull them out, pretty much like BAHC's TL.
I am requesting pictures of the process when fenders are being radiused and pulled.
I have done it once and it came out good, but the pull was a measly 18 mm. I cut the fender a bit on the edge and welded a metal shaped flare, bodywork, etc, then pulled the door about 5 mm on the corner to make the lines flow. Still, this is nothing like BAHC's TL which was extremely pulled and radiused.
My previous quarter panel work:
http://www.coupesfail.com/2010/05/fitting-large-tires.html
Again, any guidance and info will be appreciated guys, thanks! :biggthumpup:
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I am a fabricator with much experience when it comes down to plastics, fiberglass and carbon fiber. Some users in the board can attest to that. I'll be humble: I do not know how to radius fenders. I can repair body damage, but when it comes down to something like radiusing fenders or doing an extreme pull (which requires cutting the metal in 'strips' then pull), or widening a fender/quarter with metal, I have a general idea on the how BUT I have never done it. Since I got wheels for my GS project (20x11 +7 rears 20x9 -7 fronts) and they will poke alot, I tought of going a bit lower, radius the fenders/quarters a bit and pull them out, pretty much like BAHC's TL. I am requesting pictures of the process when fenders are being radiused and pulled. I have done it once and it came out good, but the pull was a measly 18 mm. I cut the fender a bit on the edge and welded a metal shaped flare, bodywork, etc, then pulled the door about 5 mm on the corner to make the lines flow. Still, this is nothing like BAHC's TL which was extremely pulled and radiused. [B]My previous quarter panel work:[/B] [url]http://www.coupesfail.com/2010/05/fitting-large-tires.html[/url] Again, any guidance and info will be appreciated guys, thanks! :biggthumpup:
