Car Door Trims — Page 21

Car door trims are chrome door moldings, window surround trims, and pillar and handle covers that stick on top of the factory door parts. They protect the paint from neighboring doors in parking lots and add a chrome accent to the body. Most items in this category are vehicle-specific stainless-steel trims by Omsa Line and Carmos. You’ll also find chrome ABS plastic moldings and DDCarbon carbon-fiber covers.

What types of door trims are available

Omsa Line vs Carmos — which one to choose

Both brands are Turkish and make vehicle-specific stainless-steel trims with a self-adhesive backing. Omsa Line uses Italian stainless steel and typically offers more precise fit geometry. Carmos uses Turkish stainless steel, with an equally wide model range. Stainless steel won’t rust, and minor scratches can be polished out. Chrome plastic moldings are lighter, but the chrome finish may dull over time.

How to choose trims for your car

• Model and years: select your vehicle in the “Make & model” filter — each trim is made to match the shape of a specific door.
• Body type: sedan, hatchback, and wagon have different doors and windows. Look for SD, HB, SW in the name — for example, Renault Megane III HB moldings or Volkswagen Passat B8 SD/SW.
• Number of pieces: a set may include 4, 8, or another number of pieces — it’s specified in the product title.
• Area: door moldings, window trims, and pillar covers are different products; a complete “chrome package” is assembled from several items.
• For vans: double-check the number and type of side doors and the vehicle wheelbase.

How the trims are installed

Most trims in this category are self-adhesive: double-sided tape is already applied to the inner side, and for some kits it’s included separately. No drilling is required for self-adhesive trims. Apply the trim to a sound, clean, degreased surface in warm conditions — that’s when the tape bonds best. If there is rust under the future trim, treat it before installation. Other chrome parts include door handle covers, mirror covers, body covers and the full chrome trims section; carbon is in carbon-fiber covers.

This description was prepared with the help of AI based on the analysis of over 1 million phone calls between DD Tuning managers and customers, as well as the company knowledge base. We collected the most frequently asked questions and practical, field-tested answers.