Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing moldings to vehicle bodies is disclosed. The molding preferably,slidably receives clips at spaced locations along its length, wherein the clips have adhesive at their rear face. A desired amount of adhesive is selected for the particular molding, and spacing between the clips along the length of the molding is determined to achieve a desired adhesive area. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the clip is configured such that it is slidably received within channels on the molding, and has a unique structure which provides sufficient amounts of material of the molding to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A unique clip for holding moldings or other items to a base surface includes bearing surfaces which are spaced laterally inwardly from outermost edges of an underlying substrate. Due to the inward position of the bearing surfaces, a force transferred to the bearing surfaces will be a plucking force rather than a peeling force as may have occurred with the prior art. In other features of this invention, the clip is formed with non-planar support structure for unusually wide applications. Further, in a method of utilizing the inventive clip, a single backing cover is placed over the adhesive strips of several spaced clips. Thus, an assembler need only remove one cover, and then place the molding on the body of a vehicle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing moldings to vehicle bodies is disclosed. The molding preferably slidably receives clips at spaced locations along its length, wherein the clips have adhesive at their rear face. A desired amount of adhesive is selected for the particular molding, and spacing between the clips along the length of the molding is determined to achieve a desired adhesive area. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the clip is configured such that it is slidably received within channels on the molding, and has a unique structure which provides efficient amounts of material of the molding to the vehicle body.