Wheel Molding?

[jjs316]

My driverside rear modling is starting to fall off and come unattached. anywhere to get a new one? cause i figure it wont ever stick back cause there is dirt and road salt inside of it. (im talking about the little black lining right on the lip of the rear quarter)

[d1giPhux]

Check out reasons part out thread.. he might sell you his!

[jjs316]

another thing, anyone know how they attach? clips? what?

[AussieDan]

I just took them off, I think the car looks much cleaner without them.

If you do go that route keep an eye out for stone chips if you drive on gravel roads a lot, I haven't had any problems yet but it is a possibility.

[jjs316]

are they connnected to the black piece you can see from the side view of your car right behind the rear doors? i didnt really follow mine down to see if it was connected to that. just the back part of mine that is coming off.

Pressure washer at the local car wash is probably a big contributer to it coming off...

[blackgtbeauty]

I just took them off, I think the car looks much cleaner without them.

+1

[Sarra]

My BE's window molding was coming off, the rubber part that made a seal around the window. It was doing it on both sides. My BK doesn't have that problem, so I'm happy now. :p

And yes, it looks better without the molding around the body panels

[jjs316]

you cant really see them, i dont see there being much of a difference with taking them off or leaving them on...

[jjs316]

anyone know the part number of this? or whats its called? im lookin at quarter panel trim on subarugenuineparts.com and im wondering if it is what they call the 'wheel opening' under quarterpanel, exterior trim, protector. Thanks

[jey]

When I removed mine it looked like it was GLUED on. It seems like it serves the function of protecting the lip from multiple dings that could expose metal to oxidation. How many old cars have you seen around with rust around their wheel well...