Fender Rolling, Shaving, and Flaring - Modifying Fenders

When it comes to running low offset wheels and a flush stance, you can't avoid doing some fender work. There are several different methods with many different types of results. You can roll it with a roller, shave it with a die grinder, pull it with a roller or even flare it giving it a whole new arch. What we don't suggest is using a bat or pipe and jamming it in between your tire and fender. If you've never done it before, a pipe is not the method for beginners. Results can be very fugly. Those old days are gone. Nowadays there are plenty of different tools dedicated to fender modification for people like us.

Here we've taken two cars to two professionals to see how it's properly done. This doesn't mean you should attempt this by yourself. This is a skill that is developed with experience. And the service is much cheaper than having a body shop repaint a fender that you f'ed up.

First up, is Jonathan's own EF Civic. It's got the typical front fender tug from running 16x7'' wheels with 205/45R16 tires. Mike Chang of Evasive Motorsports was nice enough to fix him up and get it rolling again.
First up, is Jonathan's own EF Civic. It's got the typical front fender tug from running 1
Here you can see where the tire has rubbed and pulled out the fender. This usually happens when you turn the steering wheel while entering a driveway. Tip: turn the steering wheel before you hit the driveway and keep the steering wheel and wheels straight as the suspension compresses.
Here you can see where the tire has rubbed and pulled out the fender. This usually happens
Mike of Evasive Motorsports heats up the fender, in order for the paint to bend with the metal and not crack. Heat will dissipate very quickly, so you really have to heat up the entire fender in order to keep it hot enough. Be very liberal with the heat gun.
Mike of Evasive Motorsports heats up the fender, in order for the paint to bend with the m

The fender lining must be removed and cannot be reinstalled once the tabs are bent out of the way.
The fender lining must be removed and cannot be reinstalled once the tabs are bent out of
Thanks to Evasive, the 16'' SSR Super Fins now clear the fenders with no noticeable sign of fender modification.
Thanks to Evasive, the 16'' SSR Super Fins now clear the fenders with no noticeable sign o
Next, we met up with Isaac Sandoval of Fenda Rolla. Isaac's reputation has him flying out to different states to perform his services. The Honda S2000 is notorious for not having much room under the fenders and is usually limited to extremely high offset wheels. He shows us some of the more unusual obstacles you might have to deal with under a fender.
Next, we met up with Isaac Sandoval of Fenda Rolla. Isaac's reputation has him flying out