Dazz 0 Posted December 15, 2003 Hi I've just put some ats et28 15/7 with 195/50 tyres on the back of my MK1 but I'm having loads of problems as there catching on the arches. Does anybody know where I can get my arches rolled, if it will solve the problem and aprox how much it will cost? thanks Daz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted December 15, 2003 i think most halfords stores roll arches,you could try them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaiosG60 PWR 0 Posted December 16, 2003 Surly Halford would be the most expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted December 16, 2003 Surly Halford would be the most expensive. Moto-craft in pudsey have an arch rolling tool. The also do all the paint for JCT600 Ferrari/Porsche. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted December 17, 2003 Surly Halford would be the most expensive. Top quality workmanship though. :wink: :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazz 0 Posted December 17, 2003 nice one thank for the replys daz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazz 0 Posted December 18, 2003 I've tried halfords and they no longer do arch rolling, I've tried Moto-craft in pudsey and they say it could cost up 2 500pound is that right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted December 18, 2003 I've tried halfords and they no longer do arch rolling, I've tried Moto-craft in pudsey and they say it could cost up 2 500pound is that right! Sounds about right. Most place charge £75+Vat per arch before any paint. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted December 18, 2003 Dazz - Try Autotech, Ings Road, Wakefield - 01924 291233, ask for Sid or Vitu. Both have many years car body modification experience - I've known them for 10 years. They'll sort out your arches but may need to see the car to give you an accurate price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted December 18, 2003 i think demon tweeks do arch rolling now aswell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazz 0 Posted December 18, 2003 nice one thanks for all getting back so soon, Lee you mentioned paint I'm unfairmilular with what is actually involved in the process of rolling the arch do they need to spray somewhere after or is that just to protect the arch from rust, thanks daz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted December 18, 2003 Ideally none of the arches will need any paint at all. However - on some occasions the paint may crack during the arch rolling process & require re-painting. Some body repairers will fold back the entire arch lip, the paint is then required to "stretch" slightly (increased risk of cracking). Other body repairers (including Autotech) will grind the excess wheelarch "lip" away almost completely. This method takes longer to do but has much less chance of requiring paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20v turbo 0 Posted December 18, 2003 ithink if you put agrinder on the jobsurely it would have much more chance of requiring piant :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted December 18, 2003 Not if done properly - this guy's been doing them for years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted December 19, 2003 ithink if you put agrinder on the jobsurely it would have much more chance of requiring piant :? They always go rusty when you take and angle grinder to them. Usually the paint bubbles about a 1cm from the lip (caused by the heat?). Personally i'd roll them every time rather than have to pay someone to deal with the rust later + grinding the lip off completely will weaken the panel too. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted December 19, 2003 I'm halfway through making an arch rolling tool. I'm only in York too. I'll let you know when it's done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites