Trim molding strips for a vehicle

摘要

A trim molding strip for a vehicle is provided. The molding strip comprises a synthetic resin body member having a central portion and first and second end portions at the ends of the center portion. A metal foil is bonded to the body member and the metal foil covers the central portion of the body member and at least a part of the first and second end portions. A soft plastic protective layer is bonded to the metal foil only on the portion of the metal foil which covers the first and second end portions of the body member. The protective layer covers at least a portions of the metal foil which cover the part of the first and second end portions of the body, and the protective layer is adapted for forming a protective layer between the metal foil and the surface of the vehicle at the first and second end portions of the body member.