Coming back from a road trip I heard a fluttering noise and pulled over to check it out. The upper windshield molding had detached from the clips and was flapping around. Is there any way to reattach the clips or anyplace I can get a replacement? I checked with the dealer and the silver ones are no longer available. A new black set is $740. Used ones on Ebay are $360 just for the top piece and looks scratched up. Any suggestions?

 

Go to a body shop, talk with the manager and purchase from them the best two sided tape they have. The clips from the factory use two side tape to attach the plastic trim to the metal clip. This is purposefully done as the two surfaces are different material and the two sided tape makes the best adhesion to dissimilar materials. I don't think the tape available at auto parts stores is the best for the job; thus find something better at a body shop, or body shop supplier.

 

It sounds as if it was improperly attached in the first place. you must be very careful when attaching to properly engage the clips mounted on the car. if you look at it you can see how they go. I would also use double sided tape, 3m will work.

 

My guess is that after having a new windshield put in you are at risk of losing the top strip, so have a good look at the strip before you drive it again.