What is the construction and purpose of protective and decorative mouldings?

Protective and decorative mouldings are external body finishing elements mounted on doors, sills, bumpers, or other body parts. They serve to shield the paint from abrasions and to improve the vehicle's appearance by highlighting the body lines. A typical element consists of a decorative profile, a support part, and mounting points or an adhesive layer. Depending on the car version, they differ in material, color, shape, and mounting method.

What are protective and decorative mouldings used for?

Protective and decorative mouldings are used to secure body surfaces in areas exposed to daily operational damage. They limit the effects of minor door impacts, parking scrapes, and contact with dirt. In addition to the protective function, they also influence the visual perception of the car and the proper finishing of body panels. A well-chosen moulding also helps maintain stylistic consistency with other body elements.

What role does the moulding mounting play?

Moulding mounting is a set of elements keeping the moulding in the correct position on the body. This usually means clips, slides, fasteners, mounting holes, or double-sided tape matched to a specific profile. Proper mounting is responsible for the even adhesion of the moulding to the sheet metal, the absence of play, and proper fit with adjacent panels. Its condition affects not only the durability of the mounting but also the aesthetics of the entire side or front of the car.

How to choose a protective and decorative moulding for a specific car?

It is best to compare the OEM part number, interchangeable numbers, placement on the vehicle, and mounting side. It is also worth checking the body version, color, and type of surface, because the same model line may have several moulding variants. When purchasing, it is good to look at photos of the mounting points and the edges of the element.

What symptoms indicate that a moulding requires replacement?

The most common symptoms are cracks, deformations, falling off corners, loosened clips, or visible discoloration. Replacement should also be considered when the moulding protrudes from the body and disrupts the fit with the door, sill, or bumper. A damaged element may stop protecting the paint in the place of daily contact.

How to take care of protective and decorative mouldings after installation?

For care, it is best to use mild cleaning agents intended for paint, plastics, or chrome elements, depending on the moulding material. You need to regularly remove salt, mud, and deposits, and at the same time check if there is any play in the mountings. In the case of metal elements, it is worth additionally taking care of protection against corrosion.

Body Mouldings & Trims

At the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including protective and decorative strips for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The protective and decorative strips we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.

More information

Find it faster

Match to your vehicle

Make

Volkswagen Tiguan AX1 Door Lower Moulding Trim Strip Rear Left N/S 5NA854949P

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1Y0853981C

Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet Centre Tail Rear Window Moulding Trim 1Y0853981C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7L0853538C

Volkswagen Touareg 7L Front Door Trim Lower Moulding Sill Right O/S 7L0853538C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1K3837902

VW Golf Mk5 Front Door Pillar Trim Panel Right O/S 3-Door Variant 1K3837902

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5N0945312D

Volkswagen Tiguan 5N Rear Tail Light Cover Trim Outer Right O/S 5N0945312D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7P6839902C

VW Volkswagen Touareg 7P Door Window Trim Strip Front Right O/S 7P6839902C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5M0839901

Volkswagen Golf Plus 5M Door Window Frame Trim Strip Rear Left N/S 5M0839901

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5C5854932M

VW Volkswagen New Beetle Rear Trim Moulding Strip Right O/S 5C5854932M

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7P6854950H-DBL

Volkswagen Touareg 7P Door Moulding Trim Cover Rear Right O/S Black 7P6854950H

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A9066905882

Volkswagen Crafter 2E Side Trim Moulding Panel Rear Right O/S A9066905882

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1K6839902C

Volkswagen Golf 1K Rear B Pillar Collumn Trim Cover Outer Right O/S 1K6839901C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2K5121283A

Volkswagen Caddy Mk4 Radiator Air Guide Cover Trim 2K5121283A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5M0854328B

Volkswagen Golf Plus 5m Windscreen Water Deflector Strip Right O/S 5M0854328B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5M0854327B

Volkswagen Golf Plus 5m Windscreen Water Deflector Strip Left N/S 5M0854327B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1Q0868431C

VW Volkswagen Eos 1F Convertible Roof Flap Cover Trim Lid Left N/S 1Q0868431C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7H5863190C

Volkswagen VW Transporter T5 Drive Shaft Guard Plate Panel Right O/S 7H5863190C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7C0853754A

Volkswagen Crafter SY Rear Quarter Panel Decorative Strip Right O/S 7C0853754A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7P6854820B

Volkswagen Touareg 7P Wheel Arch Trim Strip Panel Rear Right O/S 7P6854820B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7P6839902

VW Volkswagen Touareg 7P Front Window Vertical Strip Trim Right O/S 7P6839902

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7C3853535

VW Crafter Mk2 Rear Side Fender Moulding Trim Panel Strip Left N/S 7C3853535

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 3G0839902T

VW Passat B8 3G Window Frame Trim Door Pillar Cover Rear Right O/S 3G0839902T

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 06K103925G-1

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 R Engine Upper Cover Trim Panel 2.0 TSI Petrol 06K103925G

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 3G0853777-ATLB

Volkswagen Passat B8 Rear Door Lower Trim Left N/S Atlantic Blue - C5B 3G0853777

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5G0853950D

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Side Air Duct Guide Front Right O/S Side 5G0853950D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7N0819465E

Audi Q3 F3 Rear Air Flow Duct Quarter Vent Trim Grille Panel 7N0819465E

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1K9839903C

VW Golf Mk6 Variant Rear Door C Pillar Column Outer Trim Left N/S 1K9839903C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6R4853289A

Volkswagen Polo 6R Door B-Pillar Strip Exterior Trim Panel Left N/S 6R4853289A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7P6854328A

Volkswagen Touareg 7P Windshield Water Deflector Trim Panel Right O/S 7P6854328A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5NA854940P

Volkswagen Tiguan AX1 Door Lower Moulding Trim Strip Front Right O/S 5NA854940P

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6Q4839901F

Volkswagen Polo 9N Mk4 Door Trim Strip Cover Panel Rear Left N/S 6Q4839901F

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6Q6839904R

Volkswagen Polo 9N Rear Door Pillar Moulding Trim Panel Right O/S 6Q6839904R

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5N0854939A

Volkswagen VW Tiguan 5N Door Trim Lower Moulding Cover Front Left N/S 5N0854939A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1K0915333D

Audi A3 8P VW Golf MK5 Battery Box Tray Housing Holder Bracket Cover 1K0915333D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7H0819416A

Volkswagen Transporter T5 Front Wiper Cowl Cover Trim Right O/S 7H0819416A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5G0121331H

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Passat B8 Radiator Sealing Deflector Trim Cover 5G0121331H

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7L6854960B-ATG

VW Touareg 7L Fender Wing Moulding Wheel Arch Front Right O/S Atacama Grey-R7P

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A9066905682

Volkswagen Crafter Mk1 Rear Side Panel Trim Cover Moulding Right O/S A9066905682

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2K0843796B-RES

VW Caddy Mk3 Rear Sliding Door Rail Cover Right O/S 2K0843796B Reflex Silver A7W

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5G4853369H

VW Golf GTI Mk7.5 Sill Trim Strip Illuminated LED Red Front Left N/S 5G4853369H

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5G4853370H

VW Golf GTI Mk7.5 Sill Trim Strip Illuminated LED Red Front Right O/S 5G4853370H

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7N5837902C

VW Sharan 7N Column Trim Cover Front Right O/S Door Exterior C Pillar 7N5837902C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6R6839432C

Volkswagen Polo 6R Rear Door Window Seal Right O/S Inner Gasket 6R6839432C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1T0821136-RES

VW Caddy 2K Front Wing Fender Support Bracket Right O/S Reflex Silver - A7W

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7L6837788F

Volkswagen Touareg 7L Front Door Trim Lower Strip Right O/S Black 7L6837788F

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 06A119518G

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk3 1.8T Front Inlet Manifold Engine Trim Cover 06A119518G

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7N5839901C

VW Sharan 7N Column Trim Cover Left N/S Door Exterior B Pillar Panel 7N5839901C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 06K103925G

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Engine Upper Cover Trim Panel 2.0 TSI Petrol 06K103925G

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7N5839903B

VW Sharan 7N Column Trim Cover Left N/S Door Exterior C Pillar Panel 7N5839903B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1K4837901

VW Volkswagen Golf 1K Front B Pillar Column Door Strip Sill Left N/S 1K4837901

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1K4837902B

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk5 B Pillar Column Door Strip Front Right O/S 1K4837902B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 3C0854328B

Volkswagen Passat B6 B7 Windscreen Trim Strip Front Right O/S 3C0854328B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2K0853516C

Volkswagen VW Caddy 2k Front Door Moulding Strip Trim Right O/S 2K0853516C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7N0854949H-WHS

VW Sharan 7N Seat Alhambra 7N Rear Door Trim Strip Left N/S White Silver - B9Z

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6Q3853515LH

VW Polo Mk4 9N Door Trim Strip Front Left N/S Moulding Decor 6Q3853515LH

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5NA839476C

Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2 Door Moulding Chrome Strip Trim Rear Right O/S 5NA839476B

Product currently unavailable

Showing 199-253 of 253 products