Expert: Mike Evans - 6/8/2009

Question
I have a 1996 Toyota Camry, 4 door, 4cyl. Recently the car went in the ditch and the bottom rubber/chrome strip on the right front passenger door snapped off. This piece is attached to the rocker panel, with clips that fit in drilled holes in the panel. What is the name of the part/Strip/molding?

Answer
    This is generally referred to, and I don't really know why, as "cladding."  Of course, Toyota may have another name for it but, if we are talking about ordering it from a dealer in the U.S., he will know what you mean if you refer to it that way.