Auveco Molding Clip
Auveco Molding Clips: A Century of Fastener Expertise
When a body panel trim strip rattles, a roof molding lifts at highway speed, or a door edge protector refuses to stay seated, the culprit is almost always a failed or missing molding clip. Getting the replacement right — matching geometry, material, and retention force to the original — is where Auveco has made its name for more than a century.
Founded in 1916, Auveco (Auto Vehicle Part Co.) started as a manufacturer of trim parts and accessories for horse-drawn carriages. That heritage of attaching decorative and protective trim to vehicles carries directly into their modern molding clip lineup. After three generations, Auveco is still family-owned and now distributes what is widely regarded as the world's largest selection of specialty automotive and industrial fasteners.
Why Auveco Stands Out in the Molding Clip Category
Auveco is a long-standing leader in the automotive aftermarket fastener industry, serving as a comprehensive one-stop source for body hardware and specialty fasteners used in collision repair, vehicle maintenance, and general industrial applications across North America. For molding clips specifically, that depth of coverage means finding the exact clip for a domestic truck, a Japanese import, or a European luxury sedan without compromise.
Auveco's molding clip assortment spans both vehicle-specific and universal designs. On the vehicle-specific side, clips are engineered to precise OEM dimensions — for example, clips tailored for Toyota and Lexus front and rear spoiler moldings, or GMC/Chevy/Cadillac roof molding applications, each cross-referenced directly to the original factory part number. Products like Auveco 21857 are cross-referenced to Toyota OEM part 75392-35220, making verification straightforward for technicians who need confidence before ordering.
On the universal side, Auveco offers a robust family of molding fasteners — available in both nylon and metal constructions — designed to accept a #10-24 bolt and accommodate a wide range of molding widths. The Auveco #8400 Universal Molding Fastener, for instance, is a nylon clip designed for moldings ranging from 1-1/4" to 1-3/4" in width. This flexibility makes universal clips a go-to option for custom installs, restoration projects, and situations where the original clip style is discontinued.
OEM Cross-Reference and Broad Make Coverage
With more than 23,000 products and over 1 million OEM applications on record, Auveco provides one of the most thorough cross-reference resources in the industry, helping shops avoid costly ordering mistakes. Molding clips in the Auveco catalog cover major domestic brands — GM, Ford, and Chrysler — as well as Japanese makes including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, and Nissan. This breadth of coverage is a key reason why Auveco distributes its products to thousands of wholesale customers, who in turn service hundreds of thousands of collision centers, repair shops, and dealerships throughout North America.
Materials and Construction
Auveco molding clips are offered in nylon and metal variants to suit the demands of the original application. Nylon clips are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and ideal for plastic trim panels and body-side moldings where flex retention is preferred. Metal clips provide added rigidity for heavier roof moldings and rocker panel trim. Auveco molding clips are manufactured to high-quality OEM standards, ensuring the fit, finish, and holding force match what came off the assembly line.
Whether you are a collision shop restoring a vehicle to pre-accident condition, a detailer replacing weathered trim hardware, or an enthusiast refreshing an older vehicle, Auveco's molding clips deliver the precision and reliability that come from over a century of fastener engineering.