Grinding the Fenders

1st you'll need to determine to what extent the tires are rubbing.  I used
some white shoe polish and put it on the fender lip.  Take the car out for a
drive and do some aggressive launches and cornering.  This will allow the car
to use most of its suspension travel.  When you get back you can see how far
the tires are rubbing b/c the shoe polish will be gone where the tires rubbed
the fender lip.
 
 After this is determined you can jack the car up and remove the wheel.  Make
sure you have good lighting in the wheel well.  On the fender lip you'll
notice it has some "spot welds".  These hold the "inner fender" to the "outer
fender".  You DO NOT want to grind into these (you shouldn't have to anyway).
 You can grind right next to them but be sure to NOT grind them away. 
 
 Now your ready to start grinding.  Take your high speed buffer or high speed
cutter and begin to slowly remove the needed material.  I'm not for certain
but it you put too much force against the metal the heat could possibly mess
up the remaining paint on the fender lip.  So in-other-words....take your
time and let the buffer do the work.  Once you think you have removed enough
material you can do the other side.
 
 After completing both sides, get some more white shoe polish and repeat the
procedure in step 1.  After you've determined that they are not rubbing at
all anymore then you can prepare for the painting process.
 
 Go to the auto-body paint store and tell them you would like a can of
aerosol paint to match your factory paint.  They should be able to determine
your paint color from the paint code which is on the label that is on the
driver's side door.....I believe.  Also, while your there get a can of grey
primer.
 
 Next, make sure to mask off around the fender and fender lip w/ some
newspaper and masking tape.  Also cover the rest of the car w/ some sheets or
something that will prevent overspray from getting on your car :-).  If you
like you can also mask off the inside of the wheel well....because it is
going to get overspray on it too.  ** A little tip that can reduce the
overspray is to use a shop vac. to "suck" in all the paint fumes and
overspray.  I attched mine to the rear suspension and left it on while I
painted.**  After everything is masked off well you can prep the surface the
fender lip for painting.  Remember don't paint anything that you don't need
to....only the exposed metal (edge of the fender lip) should require
painting.  You can take some fine grit sand paper and sand the exposed metal
a little if you want to remove any jagged edges.  OK...after all this is done
use some alcohol or other solvent to clean the exposed metal.  This will
allow the surface to be free of contaminents and the primer/paint will stick
well.  Once its dried you can begin painting w/ the grey primer.  Very
lightly spray the metal until you have good coverage.  ** Its better to make
multiple passes and spray lightly than it is to spray a lot at once and get a
run.**  Let the primer dry for awhile (probably 30 mins. it should say on
your can) and then add a second and even third coat if you wish. 
 
 Next, after the primer is good and dry you can begin painting.  Use the same
method you used to apply the primer but this time you will probalby want to
apply 3-4 coats of paint (I did 4 I believe).  To aide in drying time between
coats you can use a hair drier to lessen the time.
 
 After all is done....check your work and make SURE you have covered all the
exposed metal.  Use a mirror if necessary to obtain a good visual of the
area. 
 
 Leave your wheels off over night and let the car sit atleast overnight so
the paint has ample time to dry and harden.  Then your finished!!!!!
 
 I suggest not using any high-pressure car wash to wash the fender lips for
atleast a week or so after the process......just in case :-)
 
 Later,
 Brad
 
 P.S.  I think I've covered pretty much everything.  If you have anymore
questions email me