What is molding?

Often seen on the car band,which has a purely decorative character, is called molding. A horizontal or specially angled element allows to make the appearance of the car more presentable, expressive. Such lines can favorably emphasize the silhouette of the car, parts of its body. One of the most striking examples of this decoration is special metal strips, which serve as a decoration for the car "Zhiguli" 6 models. It is interesting that older models are decorated, as a rule, with metal elements, whereas in modern versions plastic jewelry is more often. Knowing what molding is, you can easily navigate in the world of car tuning. Leading manufacturers recommend approaching the questions of decorating your own car as carefully and thoughtfully as possible. The fact is that too many decorative elements divert attention from the integrity of the design and grandeur of the machine. Sometimes to emphasize the body it is enough to take two strips of molding and paint them in the color of the car.