Product Description
1993-1997 Nissan Altima Sedan Stainless Gas Door Trim (GC93550)
Here's a small upgrade for an early Altima. GC93550 is a polished stainless overlay for the fuel door of the Nissan Altima 4-door Sedan, model years 1993 through 1997, listed on one five-year Fitment row. It's a single piece of 304 stainless steel at 26 gauge, made in the USA, and it mounts 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. The Altima's original fuel door has to be on the car and in working order, because the stainless simply bonds to its outer face.
On an older sedan, how the paint has aged decides how the job turns out. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle, yet no tape can grip paint that is already letting go. Take the car into daylight and study the fuel door: look for edge chips, clear coat that has turned milky or begun to flake, cracks, and soft or blistered spots. Deal with any of those first, polishing oxidised paint back to a firm surface where needed. The door should also still close flush and latch cleanly.
No drilling is involved, since the part installs directly over the existing surface. Clean the door with soapy water and rinse it, dry it thoroughly, and wipe it with a degreaser; a car this age has often seen many coats of wax, so a second wipe is a good idea. Before peeling anything, lay the trim on the closed door and shift it until the paint visible around it is equal on all sides. Two short strips of painter's tape will mark that spot. Peel the liner, line the edges up with the tape, and press down hard across the whole piece, then press again a minute later. Open the door slowly to make sure the hinge still swings freely.
Only one other part is cross-listed on the Altima sheet: PP93550, a four-piece pillar post set for the same 4-door Sedan. Check its listing for its finish and photos. Doing the gas door first is a sensible order, because it's a single flat piece that goes on in minutes and shows you how polished stainless looks against your paint before you commit to the pillars.
Polished 304 stainless has a bright, mirror-like finish, and 26 gauge keeps the overlay thin against the door. Pick a dry, mild day for the install, since warm paint and tape bond more readily than cold, and let it set overnight before washing. After that, clean it with mild soap and a soft cloth, and wipe off fuel drips.
If you aren't sure of your model year, your records will confirm whether it falls in the 1993 to 1997 range. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention GC93550. The UPC is on the Specs tab, and the Installation tab has more detail.
GC93550 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | GC93550 |
| UPC | 691821711512 |
| 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 | 1993-1997 Nissan Altima |
| Not included | This is NOT a replacement gas cap or door; your existing gas door is required |
Fitment: GC93550
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 1993-1997 | 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.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1993-1997 Nissan Altima
- PP93550: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one 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: GC93550 Gas Door Cover Trim
Is GC93550 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 Altima years fit?
The 1993-1997 Nissan Altima 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.
Is there other trim for this Altima?
PP93550, a four-piece pillar post set for the same sedan, is cross-listed.
