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asiansquad
20-08-2005, 10:22 PM
Does anyone know how to do it? is it hard or should i bring it to a shop to get it done???
asiansquad
20-08-2005, 10:39 PM
i've just found this
http://65.98.70.66/showthread.php?t=17329

has anyone actually tried it???
Nav2k
21-08-2005, 12:01 PM
LOL
please dont do that..
you're in melb, check out www.garage-13.com
email alex, or check out the guard roller in the tyres section
http://www.garage-13.com/guardroller.jpg
unlike a hammer etc...u attach it to ur hub and lip it out so u get it consistent.
$45 a corner..it used to be $30 :P
also does flaring etc
Steer^Gimic
21-08-2005, 12:15 PM
dont try it yourself. chances of stretching your paint and causing it to crack is high. i got quoted $100 each corner lipped, flared and painted
asiansquad
21-08-2005, 12:20 PM
wow..that's gonna set me back on close to $200 =\
Steer^Gimic
21-08-2005, 06:22 PM
its better then getting your whole guard repaired at $450+
Nav2k
21-08-2005, 09:35 PM
yeh i agree dude.
guards r expensive bits of metal that should never be touched with a hammer =/
with the roller u see how far u want it and make sure u dont start cracking the paint or anything.
btw, u can bargain him down :P
asiansquad
21-08-2005, 10:29 PM
i just lipped the guards today...did it with a friend..used a hair dryer, pliers and a hammer wrapped around with a towel

used the hair dryer to heat up the guards so it's easier to bend with the pliers without cracking the paint then used the hammer wrapped around with a towel to knock the guards in.

but my tires are still touching the stupid guards
Limbo
28-08-2005, 08:57 AM
Angle grinder and cut off the inner guards...... (please do so at own risk)
I've seen it done.