a decorative trim panel which includes a shell of , preferably , flexible plastic having a front exposed surface and a back surface , a foam layer formed and adhered to the back surface of said shell , and an appliqué having a front surface and a back surface . the appliqué is formed to compliment the shape of a portion of the front exposed surface of the outer shell , and the appliqué further includes an adhesive layer between the back surface and the front surface of the skin , wherein the adhesive is activated during formation of the foam layer to adhere the appliqué ′ to the shell . a corresponding method for production of the decorative trim panel is disclosed .