in the second pic above i'd grind the new 'lip' to match the width all the way round. it's a dead giveaway as to how the repair was done and looks unfinished. i'm not criticizing as i've repaired arches the same way myself before. :thumbsup:
neil.
The width can't be ground down , I said above " The panel tapers up to this edge slightly just as the original and this piece is wide enough to allow for a bead of sealant on the backside before undercoating.
It has to be that wide because of the Approx. 1/2 inch panel. But yeah, if it wasn't for that it could be made to match.