Abstract: The present invention provides an arrangement for attaching a flexible elastomeric panel integrally formed with one or more female connectors to an automotive body support surface having one or more associated male connectors in a blind assembly connection. Each female connector comprises a cutting-tooth shaped notch molded in an attaching flange of the panel while the male connector comprises a elongated stem projecting from the support surface. The elongated stem includes a backing plate positioned in parallel spaced relation to the support surface defining a layered gap therebetween. The panel flange is moved into flush contact with the support surface enabling the support flange to be received in a layer-like gap with the stem adapted to be received in a lean-in passage of the female connector.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for developing a point on one end of a vehicle molding which is initially fabricated as an extruded member of a resinous material of a first color with a uniform transverse cross-section. A longitudinal extending layer of a second color is adhered to a portion of the exterior surface leaving a second longitudinal portion of the exterior surface of the first color. The pointed end is provided by first cutting a wedge shaped section out of one end of the molding, pressing the ends of the molding together in an injection mold and then reforming the end of the molding in the desired pointed configuration by the injection of liquid resinous material into the mold.