Exterior Side Window Moldings Options

[Topaz95GT]

Hello everyone,

Long time celica owner from Vegas, finally have the funds to restore it. I will be around these parts quite often from now on, however, one thing that brought me here today is this:

The heavy-duty molding that goes around the windows on each side of the car is starting to expand, thus causing it to pop out of its socket.

I've just started restoring a car that we've had in the family since 1995 and this is one of the things that is really bugging me because I need to figure out how to fix this before I paint it again.

Any suggestions on the name of this part or how to go about fixing it would be greatly appreciated.

[blockustomz]

I have the same problem.. It's really an issue at the top where it gets more sun. I did not even touch it when i painted my car. It looks like the sun baked that strip and warped it. I'm guessing replacing is the only option..

Just to clear things up.. Its the plastic molding on the body above doors and back rear windows. It's one strip from the front mirrors to the rear windows.. It should be flush with body i'm guessing..