Purchasing Cladding

[lowarrow]

I damaged some of the cladding on the rear passanger side of my 2005 Vibe and I am wondering if anyone knows a good source for purchasing new or used black cladding and clips. Also any direction on removing and installing it would be very helpful.

[bodhi_tree777]

Quote, originally posted by lowarrow »I damaged some of the cladding on the rear passanger side of my 2005 Vibe and I am wondering if anyone knows a good source for purchasing new or used black cladding and clips. Also any direction on removing and installing it would be very helpful.your best bet is a junkyard. That stuff is just stupid expensive to buy new ($500+ for even the small pieces). How bad is the damage? I had some storm damage to some of mine and I just sort of ignored it. There are a few gouges here and there from flying sheet metal, but to be honest I never notice them. Unless your insurance is paying for it I'd skip it unless it's just falling off. Welcome to the forum, btw

[lowarrow]

Thanks JamesUnfortunately it is bad, see photos... I will try finding one at a junk yard.

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[bodhi_tree777]

yikes. Looks like yours is the painted kind too, which isn't going to help the price point unfortunately. What happened, if you don't mind my asking? (I'm hoping it didn't just break off of its own accord).

[lowarrow]

No it got ripped off in a small accident.