Patent ID: 6077576
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A combination vehicle and finishing trim, wherein the finishing trim is mounted to downwardly facing, exterior rocker panel flanges on each side of an underbody of the vehicle, and wherein the finishing trim comprises:a plurality of elongated, shaped strips of metal having an interior and an exterior; said plurality of elongated, shaped strips of metal being sized and dimensioned so that their interiors fit over and entirely cover the downwardly facing, exterior rocker panel flanges on each side of the underbody of the vehicle in a position where at least one elongated, shaped strips of metal may always be seen when viewing the vehicle from each side;the plurality of elongated, shaped strips of metal having a finish thereon for covering and customizing the looks of the downwardly facing, exterior rocker panel flanges on each side of the underbody of the vehicle for providing a cleaner and more aesthetically-pleasing appearance to the vehicle; andsecuring means for securing said plurality of elongated, shaped strips of metal on the downwardly facing exterior rocker panel flanges on each side of the underbody of the vehicle.