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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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Can i shave the quarters to the edge or will it split like the older gs and ls.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 12:12 PM
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You mean wheel arches????
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Not sure about splitting but I would worry about structural integrity in that area if any weight were put on the quarters/arches area. Hopefully those that did a complete shave chime in here

On mine we shaved it down to about 3/16" remaining, applied paint and all is good

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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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Yes I mean the wheel arches I want to shave instead of rolling just worried if the wheel arches at the double wall where it splits and seperates like the older lexus vehicles
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Putt
Not sure about splitting but I would worry about structural integrity in that area if any weight were put on the quarters/arches area. Hopefully those that did a complete shave chime in here

On mine we shaved it down to about 1/8" remaining and all is good
Shaved mine to about an 1/8" also and painted it with underbody coating. No problems yet.
I can remember if it's a double wall or not. Might be and that's the reasons why we left an 1/8" remaining and for some support.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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It'll split
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by lbintab
It'll split
what kind of fender work is done on your car?
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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Mine are shaved and pulled no split so it's a gamble
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dkangphoto
what kind of fender work is done on your car?
Shaved not flat. Also pulled about 15-20mm.
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by lbintab
Shaved not flat. Also pulled about 15-20mm.
How much of the lip did you leave before pulling
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 07:35 AM
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Mine was shaved flat with no issue.
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Sorry to bring back a old thred any pictures of your shaved quarter panels thanks
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