GeGe6 Donating Members 1,980 Member For: 12y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth, SOR Posted 04/08/14 07:03 AM Share Posted 04/08/14 07:03 AM So just set up to roll the very forward edge of my front guards on FG as my offset was scrubbing every now and then where it flares.This section below.So just started to apply heat (not much at all and the paint split!!!Any ideas as to what I can do to stop it from splitting?All ready have drivers side done. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA91CK billet turbos and weathered engines dont mix Donating Members 1,346 Member For: 12y 11m 15d Gender: Male Location: Wollongong Posted 04/08/14 07:10 AM Share Posted 04/08/14 07:10 AM Not much you can do now, touch up paint to stop it rusting Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/#findComment-1489816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeGe6 Donating Members 1,980 Member For: 12y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth, SOR Posted 04/08/14 07:13 AM Author Share Posted 04/08/14 07:13 AM (edited) Was thinking maybe clear nail polish or touch up paint to try and bond it, as it was opening up with heat.You can see that little split starting further along on the right. Edited 04/08/14 07:14 AM by GeGe6 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/#findComment-1489818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Stripes. All stock bar the k&n panel filter Silver Donating Members 8,061 Member For: 13y 1m 23d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 04/08/14 07:26 AM Share Posted 04/08/14 07:26 AM Guy I spoke to (Dez from Autofx WA) about rolling the guards on my GT reckons this happens more often than not with FG's...hence I opted not to. He says when the paint splits he uses super glue to hold the paint together and stop it peeling off etc. Sorry to see that happen to your car though mate, not a nice feeling I'm sure! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/#findComment-1489820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeGe6 Donating Members 1,980 Member For: 12y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth, SOR Posted 04/08/14 07:29 AM Author Share Posted 04/08/14 07:29 AM That's number two after missing flight for work, wonder what three is!Thanks. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/#findComment-1489822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz097 Bronze Donating Members 1,752 Member For: 13y 9m 16d Posted 04/08/14 07:48 AM Share Posted 04/08/14 07:48 AM Odd it split with just heat. I rolled my b series with very little splitting. Gotta get the paint real hot though Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/#findComment-1489827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeGe6 Donating Members 1,980 Member For: 12y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth, SOR Posted 04/08/14 07:50 AM Author Share Posted 04/08/14 07:50 AM (edited) First side no probs!Didn't even roll this side as was just starting to heat.It looked like the paint had been cut with razor blade. Edited 04/08/14 07:51 AM by GeGe6 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/#findComment-1489828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willo88 Member 700 Member For: 13y 3m 12d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 04/08/14 07:51 AM Share Posted 04/08/14 07:51 AM Same thing happened to mine mate. Ive got big gouges taken out of my invo's from turning to sharply up driveways...sucks. gonna get a pro to see if they can fix it. A pro gaurd roller that is Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/#findComment-1489830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeGe6 Donating Members 1,980 Member For: 12y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth, SOR Posted 04/08/14 08:01 AM Author Share Posted 04/08/14 08:01 AM Have got it back this stage still build up coats. 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/#findComment-1489837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Stripes. All stock bar the k&n panel filter Silver Donating Members 8,061 Member For: 13y 1m 23d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 04/08/14 02:38 PM Share Posted 04/08/14 02:38 PM Could always flick these guys an email, see what they reckon? I'm contemplating hitting them up about all the chips in the GT.http://www.smartfinish.com.au/ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88885-guard-rolling-problem/#findComment-1490069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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