Cowles
Custom Auto Trim, Pinstriping & Edge Protection
Protect your vehicle's most vulnerable areas while adding a touch of custom styling. Cowles ProtektoTrim is the premier manufacturer of easy-to-install automotive molding, door edge guards, and pinstriping. Proudly made in the USA, Cowles uses flexible, UV-resistant materials and premium 3M adhesive backing to ensure your trim stays perfectly in place through extreme weather and car washes.
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Buying Guide: DIY Vehicle Trim
Door Edge Guards
Parking lot dings are inevitable, but chipped paint isn't. Cowles door edge guards are a flexible, U-shaped molding that slips directly over the edge of your car door. They absorb the impact when you accidentally open your door into a wall or another car, saving you hundreds of dollars in touch-up paint.
Body Side Molding & Wheel Well Trim
If you want to protect your doors from runaway shopping carts, adding a strip of Cowles Body Side Molding provides a protective bumper. Similarly, their flexible wheel well trim gives your fenders a clean, finished look while protecting the paint from rocks kicked up by your tires.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install Cowles door edge trim?
Installation is a simple DIY project. Thoroughly clean the edge of the door with rubbing alcohol to remove all wax and grease. Then, simply peel back the protective liner on the 3M adhesive, press the trim firmly onto the door edge, and cut the excess off with sharp shears.
Can ProtektoTrim be removed without damaging my paint?
Yes. If you ever want to remove the molding, gently heat the trim with a hair dryer or heat gun to soften the 3M adhesive. Slowly peel the trim away, and clean up any remaining adhesive residue with a specialized automotive bug and tar remover.
