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Car mouldings are plates for body parts or windows of the vehicle. They are used for decorative function and also for protection parts from damage.

What are the types of car mouldings

According to location the products presented in manufacturers鈥� catalogues are divided into accessories for:

• Body elements: doors, bumpers, aerodynamic body kits and others. They can absorb shocks at collisions. They can be used for concealing defects appeared during vehicle exploitation. Some companies produce light-reflective devices which allow to make the car more noticeable during night-time. Usually they are mounted on the side or rear vehicle part.
• Windows. They prevent moisture and dust getting into the cabin when the window is open.

You can buy online body elements made of the following materials:

• Rubber or natural rubber. They are not to be painted, usually absorb shocks well and are sold at a low price.
• Plastics. They don鈥檛 spoil body appearance because they have the same colour. They are resistant to mechanical impact.
• Metal, including chrome-covered metal. They are good-looking but tend to appearance of scratches on the surface.

Car mouldings mounted on windows can be combined. So, there are elements made of rubber and plastics, as well as rubber and metal.

Body elements can be mounted in 2 ways:

• With the help of two-sided adhesive tape. They don鈥檛 require special skills of the user.
• With the help of clamps or other fastening components. They often require holes drilling.

Mouldings for windows can be fastened:

• Along the perimeter of the window. They often can be 4 m long.
• Along 3 sides. It is not mounted on the lower window part. Length is usually about 3 m.
• Only on one side or in the corner. It is a set of elements of different length.

The accessories can be universal or made for cars of the exact model. The first ones cost inexpensively but require sizes correction, the second are sold ready for mounting.

Features of car mouldings use

1. Mounting of the elements should be done at a service station. In case of self-maintained installation you should act carefully not to damage paint-and-lacquer coating.
2. It is recommended to deoil treated surfaces before installation.
3. Mouldings must be mounted at environmental temperature about +20 掳C. At the end of works the vehicle should be stored in a dry room for one day.
4. Often there are seats for elements installation on body parts. If there鈥檚 no seat, orientate to the most protruded lower part. Because it can be damaged at careless driving or in case of a road accident.
5. Most automotive accessories can be painted, washed by hands or with the help of a high-pressure device.

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