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SW17LS · 2022-06-06 21:24:00

I think removing them was a big improvement. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3719_449003ef0cdf57c45d4973ab536df4d9e0fbf653.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3720_08fa5e5c597ec1956108feb90039ca0ed998fb7e.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3718_8f41925a47a2c3798c587b9f393575a38a57e131.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3722_975eeb2d383ee7afd2b771745c3eac0102e7b148.jpeg

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Sep 30, 2023 | 09:44 AM

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SW17LS

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I think removing them was a big improvement.

Sep 30, 2023 | 10:00 AM

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Toys4RJill

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I like the look with the flaps.

Sep 30, 2023 | 10:09 AM

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1111GS

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you did the right thing, Steve. I'm very detail oriented too and that would bother me. Look good and clean. Why do they even have these on vans anyway? Just odd. Some SUVs don't even have them.

Sep 30, 2023 | 10:25 AM

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SW17LS

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Originally Posted by 1111GS

you did the right thing, Steve. I'm very detail oriented too and that would bother me. Look good and clean. Why do they even have these on vans anyway? Just odd. Some SUVs don't even have them.

Because they could charge me $160 for them lol

Sep 30, 2023 | 10:28 AM

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Because they could charge me $160 for them lol

4Runner did that. Used to be with the limited, mine has them. But now it’s extra charge

Sep 30, 2023 | 10:34 AM

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AJT123

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I just want to point out for the record, though, that the right set of mudflaps absolutely work and protect the paint perfectly, but yes I agree unnecessary for a mini-van and it looks better without them.

Sep 30, 2023 | 12:35 PM

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Lwerewolf

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...and here I am, putting flaps on my GS. Then again, we have snow here and it does help at least somewhat.

Sep 30, 2023 | 01:49 PM

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Excellent! What PPF are you using? Xpel?

Xpel Fusion plus

Last edited by Gojirra99; Sep 30, 2023 at 01:55 PM.

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Sep 30, 2023 | 01:51 PM

#7194

Gojirra99

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I will never get tired of seeing your magnificent LC

Thanks for your kind words

Sep 30, 2023 | 01:52 PM

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Gojirra99

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Originally Posted by patgilm

For a special car with such a nice paint job I would PPF the whole thing too. Two of my cars are fully wrapped and it’s nice not having to worry about paint swirls or my kids accidentally scratching it.

Yup, the protection and the ease of cleaning are big pluses for me

Sep 30, 2023 | 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1111GS

Yes, totally agree.

Nice. This car deserves it. Looks like it's in a right place for the work. Are those white reflection from neon lights on ceilings? I've seen many places have this reflection. Must provide nice lighting for them to see.

here is a picture of what's above the car in the shop .....

Sep 30, 2023 | 01:54 PM

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If I get a darker color car next time I may just do that too…never having to worry about swirls is really attractive.

Oct 1, 2023 | 05:37 AM

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geko29

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Originally Posted by Lwerewolf

...and here I am, putting flaps on my GS. Then again, we have snow here and it does help at least somewhat.

Yep, I'll be putting flaps on my M3 also. Gotta protect those wide rear hips from thrown rocks.

Oct 1, 2023 | 05:45 AM

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I just clear bra behind the wheels on the "sand blast zone" lol!

On the LSs that was very important since they really suffer due to the soft paint and not being the best at avoiding stuff being thrown up by tires due to the shape of the rears. I actually found that out during covid when I took the 430 on it's first road trip and was able to sustain very high speeds for 10 hours, area behind the wheels got ruined.

Oct 1, 2023 | 05:47 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Striker223

I just clear bra behind the wheels on the "sand blast zone" lol!

The forward side of the rear fenders is actually PPFed from the factory.