[amy_average]

My husband brought home what he said was a "black" RAV4 last night. I would say "mostly" black, as the gray front and rear bumpers and side cladding detract from the otherwise very attractive black color imho. Dealer quoted $1500, no kidding despite the date, to remove/repaint/reinstall JUST the side cladding. Amazingly pricey. Upon initial review, it APPEARS the side cladding is just "stuck" on with doublesided foam adhesive type stuff. Is that all there is to it, or are there some type of clips underneath which can't be seen and require interior dissasembly, etc. ANY info. will be greatly appreciated. -Amy

 

[BobCat]

The side moldings are attached with plastic clips that lock in behind the door. Ask a body shop how much it would be to paint them in place.