You want to buy moldings on the car? Then you need to know ...

If you decide to buy moldings for your car, then our online store will gladly offer you the lowest price for these auto-tuning accessories. But before you decide on a purchase, we would like to tell you in more detail about what kind of moldings are on a car and how to install them.

Why do we need car moldings?

The main task of car moldings is to protect body surfaces from damage. But they can perform other functions as well. They are often used to change the appearance of a car or hide problem areas (chips, rust, scratches, scuffs, etc.).

Which moldings to buy?

This popular auto-tuning accessory can be made of plastic, rubber or chrome-plated steel . The most popular is still the chrome molding. Its surface can be both smooth and embossed. They are glued to American-made double-sided tape (characterized by high levels of adhesion to the surface), which sometimes comes with the product itself.

Plastic trims usually cost the same as chrome moldings, but are not used as often due to their impracticality. As a rule, they are attached to the body with tape or glue. The same can be said for the rubber models.

How to fix car moldings?

If you purchase adhesive tape for installation separately from chrome linings, then you need to choose a quality product from a well-known brand. Although, for example, Omsa products (Omsa) are already equipped with adhesive tape for installation, which has amazing adhesive characteristics, ensures tightness of the connection, is not afraid of moisture, sun and temperature extremes, and later it can be easily dismantled without leaving marks on the paintwork of the body.

When using glue for fixing, it is important to refrain from washing the car for seven days, and also to press the product to the surface until the glue base is completely dry.

In the moldings of some manufacturers, fasteners are provided for which it is necessary to drill holes in the body. This type of fastening, as a rule, is not welcomed by motorists, so it is ignored using the less "vandal" methods, which we described above.

How to fix such a tuning body kit?

In order for the linings to perform their main function, they are attached to the most convex places of the door and bumper. Otherwise, on impact from them there will be no sense. In many car models, the places for sticking moldings are initially provided.

The fastening process itself is not complicated. The main thing is to degrease the surface to which the tape will be glued. Otherwise, the product may fall off when heated from sunlight or moisture. It is better to carry out the work together - this will speed up and simplify the process. Immediately before gluing, it is recommended to apply the markings using a special mounting tape (it does not leave marks). This will ensure that the linings are placed symmetrically and evenly.

You may also find information on how to select and purchase door sills useful.