Rigid covers, formed to one vehicle's window trim profile and finished in gloss black or silver. They mount over the factory chrome on automotive-grade adhesive — no drilling, no cutting, no permanent modification.
A precut vinyl kit is a sheet of adhesive film. A molding is a formed metal or ABS component pressed to the profile of one vehicle's window trim. That is where the price difference sits — and it buys you one thing vinyl genuinely cannot do.
It covers chrome that is already damagedVinyl is thin, so it follows whatever is underneath and pitting reads back through it. A rigid molding sits over the trim instead of conforming to it, which is the reason most people on older cars end up here.
Depth and edge, not just colourThe piece has its own formed edge, so the result reads as a different trim rather than a coated one.
The fastest of the three to fitNothing to measure, nothing to trim, no squeegee technique to learn. Line it up, press it on.
Built for the outside of a carCorrosion-resistant, weather-resistant and UV-resistant, and the smooth finish washes like the rest of the panel.
They are the most expensive of the three routes to the same look. Here is where each one genuinely wins, so you can rule this page out if it is not for you.
| Stainless & ABS moldings | Precut vinyl kit | DIY vinyl roll | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A formed rigid cover | Film cut to your car's shapes | Film on a roll |
| Fits | Formed per vehicle | Cut per generation | Any vehicle |
| Cutting at home | None | None | You trim it yourself |
| Typical install | 10–15 min | 30–60 min | 50–80 min |
| Over pitted or peeling chrome | Covers it — sits over the trim | Follows the surface underneath | Follows the surface underneath |
| Typical price | Most kits $299.99 | Most kits $124.99 | From $12.99 |
| Best for | Older or damaged trim, and the most permanent finish | A clean factory-look blackout on a car we cut | The cheapest route, and cars we have not cut |
Prices shown are the most common price in each range, not the lowest or highest. Install times are typical, not guaranteed.
Unlike vinyl, there is no universal version of this product — the part either exists for your vehicle or it does not. If it does not, you still have two routes.
Send the make, model and year. We will tell you whether a molding set exists for it, what it would cost, and how long sourcing would take. Ask about my vehicle →
Vinyl is the fallback when no molding is formed for your car. It is a different product with a different finish — a film rather than a part — but it fits any vehicle and costs a fraction of the price. These are not cut to fit a specific car.
Universal vinyl you cut to your own trim line. The lowest-cost route and the only one that fits a vehicle we have not cut a kit for.
The same vinyl, already cut to your car's trim shapes. Nothing to measure, nothing to template, no blade near your paint.
Rigid pre-formed covers that stick over the trim. No film, no trimming — and they hide chrome that is already pitted or scratched.
Good quality product, tested and approved. Arrived well-packaged, in perfect condition, and protected against damage. I recommend purchasing it.
Hank Abbotton Audi A7 Black Optics (2009-2017) Window Trim Blackout Kits - Stainless Steel
A shiny effect that enhances the aesthetics and makes it look mirrored. I recommend it to everyone, great value for money.
Rutha Stokeson Audi A7 Black Optics (2009-2017) Window Trim Blackout Kits - Stainless Steel
Great value for money, glossy effect for a mirror-like finish. Enhances the appearance of the vehicle significantly.
Natosha Rosenbaumon Audi A7 Black Optics (2009-2017) Window Trim Blackout Kits - Stainless Steel
Excellent quality. Thank you very much.
Ferdinand Koelpinon Mercedes-Benz GLC X253/X254 Night Package Window Trim Moldings (2015-2025) - Stainless Steel
Product arrived as advertised. arrived without damage and fairly quick. good quality for the price and fit my car without any issues.
Ellis Kovacekon Mercedes-Benz GLC X253/X254 Night Package Window Trim Moldings (2015-2025) - Stainless Steel
Everything is as described. Looks very high quality, stainless steel. I recommend the seller. Delivered quickly.
Vito Lemkeon Mercedes-Benz GLC X253/X254 Night Package Window Trim Moldings (2015-2025) - Stainless Steel
Most US orders arrive in about 3–5 days. Items prepared or cut for your vehicle typically take 5–7 business days.
Free shipping and tracking on every order. A small number of Stainless Steel and ABS configurations are not held in stock and need extra production time.
Pick your make and model above, or send us the year and we will tell you whether a molding set exists for it.
