mccrindle Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I've got some cookie cutters (7j et 23) and i know that with 15mm adapters on front and 20mm rear i will need to run some stretch (think 165/50/15 will be best) and i was wondering if anyone knows what would be best for arch rolling if i should just get the arches rolled or what? Help would be much appreciated as this is stopping me from getting wheels refurbed ready to be fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 You will need the arch lip rolled flat at the least.Heat gun, rubber mallet and loads of patience.Heat the arches up with the heat gun and take your time over folding the lip up.Or pay someone to roll them for you. Could even rent an arch roller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I had my archs rolled at stylehaus. did a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccrindle Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 brilliant thanks, i'm going to get someone to do it as i then know its done properly. found a company called archenemy who seem to produce good work and are a mobile business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 i had mine done with archenemy this morning! would very highly reccommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellytheelephant Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 i paid £180 because he had to travel 100 miles to me and i had the rears flared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccrindle Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 ah thats good to know man! just been speaking to Chazz who does oxfordshire and wiltshire, how handy to hear that someone on here has used them and is pleased with the service. For some reason he thinks i'd need the rears flared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 yeah chazz done mine. he's very good. really proffessional and knows what he's doing yeah he done mine as much as they would and it looks really tidy. i'll get some photos up of his work later for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 The one thing I will really stress is the use of a heat gun.Getting the paint hot makes cracking alot less likely. It also has the added bonus of making the metal more malleable, making it easier to roll the arch.If the guy who does the arch rolling doesnt turn up with one or ask to borrow one I'd at least ask his view on heat guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 yeah he used a heat gun and has done a few lupos and he knows the limits the arches will go. he came to mine with his very well kitted out van and had all the tools he needed to get the job done in just a few hours. i'd honestly recommend him to everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccrindle Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 yeah if you could post some pic's that would be brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 sorry about the dark pictures but i've only just finished college but this is the best i could get of the rear flaring1 by joshuaar2011, on Flickr3 by joshuaar2011, on Flickr2 by joshuaar2011, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccrindle Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 that looks like yours are just how i need mine cause of how my wheels will sit, cheers for posting pics dude. looked at your thread earlier and i bet it looks good now arches are done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 all good mate thanks man. i'll get better photos up on my thread tomorrow when the car is clean and it's not dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max West-York Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 hire an arch roller, £60 and you can do them just how you want them!stay clear of mallets as youll just crack/chip you paint and wont get a smooth finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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