flanging fender edges

billyboy · 01-26-2005, 08:30 PM

I am installing some fiberglass flares. Is flanging the existing fender edge the thing to do? I see that flanging tools make a .040" flange and the flares that I have are about .076". Even though there is a disparity in the thickness, won't flanging reduce the amount of filling and sanding required? Thanks for any help!

billyboy · 01-27-2005, 10:42 AM

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RickM · RickM's Garage

I've seen/used the flanging tool for welded flares but not for FG. I don't think there's enough flange lip to secure a FG flare properly.

Typically you'll have a punch integral to an air flanger tool so you can spot weld. However, that's not the only technique used.

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sfmlaw17 · 01-27-2005, 12:57 PM

I have been researching this as well. I don't think that flanging will work with the fiberglass flare. From what I have read, it is recomended that there be a 2 to 4 inch overlap between the metal and glass. That cannot be done wit a tool. Take a look at this thread: Attaching Fibreglass Flares