eastwood fender finisher

[dhouse]

i searched the site for reviews but found nothing, and thats too bad. i got it in this morning and watched the video, read the instructions and gave it a shot... i wouldnt work on the repop quarters, the piece of crap thing bent at the pivot point and didnt even bend the lip...

http://www.eastwood.com/fender-finisher.html?SRCCODE=1FROGLEA&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_campaign=products

 

[crustycurmudgeon]

I can't imagine that tool doing the job. This one is the one I've seen and at least one forum member has it:

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-fender-roller-w-instruction.html

Even with this tool, it's difficult and takes some practice, so I've heard.

Frank

 

[Tony R]

I have seen a few set ups that bolt to the hubs and roll the inner well. I don't know if I like that tool. I would be afraid of bending up the outer lip. There is not much surface area in contact with the skin so you are locating all the pressure in one little spot.
I used a leather sand bag on the outer panels and used a hammer to roll my lip.

 

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

jonk67 borrowed one of the eastwood fender rollers to do his car & graciously allowed me to borrow it & do mine. it works good, but is better served for the pre 69 cars with round fender wells. with the 69 having elongated openings, it did about 1/2 the opening at the center, then i had to use a hammer & dolly to finish the sides. years agoon my 68 fastback, i made relief cuts about every inch along the lip, rolled with a hammer & dolly then rewelded the cuts. that took care of any stress/ pulling on the outer metal.

 

[dhouse]

ive got the front finshed but still need to do the rears. i guess ill make some relief cuts and swing a hammer. ive got a good used none working fender tool (well a least on old mustangs) for sell? ill ship it to you for $50.

 

[johnpro]

... the eastwood fender rollers ... did about 1/2 the opening at the center ...

That's really all you need. You aren't going to turn the rear wheels, so you only need the tops rolled. On the fronts, the valance is much more of a problem than the fender lips, and the roller isn't goint to do much to move the valance.

 

[stangg]

ive got the front finshed but still need to do the rears. i guess ill make some relief cuts and swing a hammer. ive got a good used none working fender tool (well a least on old mustangs) for sell? ill ship it to you for $50.

Eastwood is pretty good with customer service... you should call them back and see if they will take it back since it won't do the rear wheel openings. I think they try to imply that the tool is for front fenders, but it's not clear since the don't clearly distinguish front versus rear wheel openings.

Here's the description on their website.

"If you're installing a large wheel/tire combo, lowering the front end, or simply looking to gently alter that factory edge on the wheel openings for a more custom look, this is the easiest way to do it. You can complete the job in under 30 minutes, right in your driveway or garage, since there's no need to remove the wheels and tires, and no need for a lift."

Oh, and you can write a product review on their website... the first guy that wrote a review also stated it's not strong enough for rear quarters. If I were you I'd ask for a refund or a new pair since they got damaged.