Product Description
Honda Civic Sedan 1984-1987 Stainless Gas Door Trim (GC87214)
GC87214 is one of the pieces QAA lists for an early Civic. It fits the fuel door of the Honda Civic 4-door Sedan, model years 1984 through 1987, four years on a single Fitment row. For the 1984-1987 Civic, the trim is one polished 26-gauge piece of 304 stainless, made in the USA. This early Civic piece is bonded with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
It is not a replacement cap and not a replacement part. You MUST have the existing gas door to install this piece. On a car of this age that's worth stressing: if the original door is bent, rusted through or missing, it needs to be sorted out before the trim can go on, because the stainless only covers the face of a working door.
The row is tagged 4-door Sedan only. If your Civic is a different body style from those years, call us before ordering; this part isn't listed for it.
Paint condition is the biggest factor on a car of this age. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle, but the tape can only hold to paint that is itself well attached. Look at the door closely in good light. Paint that chalks, cracks or lifts at the edges will keep the tape from seating properly. Repair chips and loose paint, and if the finish has oxidised, polish it back to a sound surface first. Check, too, that the door still closes flush with the body.
The trim installs directly over the existing surface, so there's no drilling. Wash the door with soapy water, rinse, and dry it completely, then wipe it with a degreaser; older cars often carry years of wax buildup, so take your time with that step. Hold the trim against the closed door with the liner in place and adjust it until the paint visible around it is even on all sides, marking the spot with painter's tape. Peel the liner, align the trim with your marks, and press firmly across the whole surface, then once more after a minute. Open the door slowly to check it still swings freely on its hinge. The Installation tab has more detail.
This Civic's sheet doesn't list any cross-listed parts, so the gas door trim stands on its own here. Polished 304 stainless gives a bright, mirror-like finish, and 26 gauge keeps the overlay thin. Install on a dry, mild day and let the tape set overnight before washing. Afterward, mild soap and a soft cloth are all it needs; wipe away any fuel drips.
A few practical notes for an older car. Work on a mild day, since cold paint and cold tape don't bond as readily. Have a helper hold the door open while you check clearance if the hinge is stiff. And if you're unsure of the exact model year, your records are the quickest way to confirm it falls within 1984 to 1987. Questions about fit on your Civic? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention GC87214. The UPC is on the Specs tab.
GC87214 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | GC87214 |
| UPC | 691821644988 |
| Part type | Gas Door Cover Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1984-1987 Honda Civic |
| Not included | This is NOT a replacement gas cap or door; your existing gas door is required |
Fitment: GC87214
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 1984-1987 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Installation tips: Gas Door Cover Trim
- Confirm your vehicle still has its original gas door. This trim mounts over it and does not replace it.
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: GC87214 Gas Door Cover Trim
Is GC87214 a replacement gas door?
No. It is not a replacement cap or replacement part. You MUST have the existing gas door to install this piece.
Which Civic does it fit?
The 1984-1987 Honda Civic 4-door Sedan.
What is it made of?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
Does it need drilling?
No. It installs directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
How long does the tape hold?
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
My paint is faded. Can I still install it?
Repair or polish the door to a sound surface first, since the tape bonds to the paint.
