a decorative molding for motor vehicles , such as automobiles , for concealing the space between a body panel and an adjacent translucent member such as a window , a windshield , or a lamp cover , and also to minimize leakage of noise , water and dirt . the molding is an elongated polymeric member having a generally cylindrical foam strip which is continuously placed against a portion of the molding and bonded thereto , the strip thus providing a resilient seal for the molding when used between the body panel and the adjacent translucent member .