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Michael’s Straight VN Commodore Rear Guard Rolling – Why Straight Guards Don’t Guarantee an Easy Roll
Michael brought his really straight VN Commodore to AutoFX WA for rear guard rolling. One side rolled perfectly, while evidence of a previous repair on the other showed why even a straight-looking classic can present unexpected challenges.
Mazda MX-5 Guard Rolling and 25mm Rear Guard Pump Perth | AutoFX WA
Roy originally brought his Mazda MX-5 to AutoFX WA for rear guard rolling and an approximately 25mm pump to gain additional clearance for his wheel and tyre setup. He later returned after the front tyre caught the guard lip, showing why clearance issues need to be assessed at the actual contact point rather than assuming…
VF Commodore Rear Guard Rolling With Previous Bog Repair | AutoFX WA
Janelle’s VF Commodore needed more rear tyre clearance, but a previous backyard-style repair had left excessive body filler inside the guard lips. Fully rolling those repaired areas would likely have cracked the filler and external paint, so we rolled the sound metal and carefully removed a very small amount from the affected inner areas to…
Why Guard Rolling a Lancer Evolution 8/9 Requires Precision: Jacob’s Evo 8 Case Study
Unlike standard mild steel vehicles, the legendary Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 and 9 use brittle, high-tensile alloy panels. If you attempt to aggressively pump or flare these guards, the metal is highly prone to fracturing right at the factorDiscover why Jacob traveled all the way from Mandurah to AutoFX WA in O’Connor, and why conservative…
Toyota Crown Guard Rolling Perth | AutoFX WA
How we achieved functional wheel clearance on a Toyota Crown using a calculated, multi-tool approach to protect the factory body lines.
HQ GTS Guard Rolling – When a Restored Classic Becomes a Can of Worms
HQ GTS Guard Rolling – Bog, Welds, Old Repairs and Knowing When to Stop This HQ GTS was one of those guard rolling jobs most people would rather avoid. RJM called me in as a bit of a last resort. The car had reportedly had a huge amount spent on panel and paint, and now
R34 GTS-T Paint Correction, Guard Rolling and FMJ Coating for Jeff’s Father
Black Nissan R34 GTS-T received around 40 hours of paint correction, interior detailing, rear guard rolling and two layers of OPTiX FMJ Graphene coating.
Mazda MX-5 Guard Rolling – Pumped Rear Guards for 17×10 Wheels
Mazda MX-5 guard rolling and rear guard pumping for 17×10 wheels, gaining around 25mm clearance while keeping a clean natural curve.
Nissan 350Z Guard Rolling – Knowing When to Stop Matters
Nissan 350Z guard rolling showing why previous repairs, filler and knowing when to stop matter when gaining clearance on older modified cars.
Nissan 180SX Guard Rolling – When Previous Repairs Change the Outcome
Nissan 180SX guard rolling showing why previous panel repairs, bog and uneven metal tension can affect the final result.
