What is the silver strip on the car window called?

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VonOmar
07/29/25 5:21pm
The silver strip on the car window is called a rubbing strip. Here is the relevant introduction: 1. Introduction: The car body rubbing strip refers to the component installed on the side waist or bumper of the car body, mainly serving to protect the car body from scratches. Most passenger cars are equipped with body rubbing strips, aiming to prevent minor collisions and scratches from damaging the car paint, providing a certain protective effect. 2. Types: Heterochromatic rubbing strips are generally made of black rubber or stainless steel plates, which are inconsistent with the car body color. Although they are more eye-catching, they make the car lack a sense of unity. Homochromatic rubbing strips are usually made of high-strength engineering plastics and painted the same color as the car body, making the car look more integrated and aesthetically pleasing.
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