Product Description
Ford Focus 2008-2009 Sedan Stainless Gas Cap Door Trim (GC48345)
Two model years, one body style: GC48345 is listed for the 2008 and 2009 Ford Focus 4-door sedan, and nothing else. Because the window is so short, start by confirming your Focus's model year. Your records will show the Focus's year. If yours is a different year or a different body, this listing doesn't cover it; call and we'll check the catalog for you.
The trim is a single piece of polished 304 stainless steel. It's 26 gauge, made in the USA, and mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
Please also understand its purpose. GC48345 is not a replacement cap and not a replacement part. You MUST have the existing gas door to install this piece. It's a decorative skin for the door that's already on your Focus, and it can't stand in for a door that's broken or missing.
This sheet has no other Focus parts cross-listed. That's simply how this listing is set up; if you want more stainless on the car, ask when you call.
Attachment and surface
No drilling is required, because GC48345 installs directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. Since that bond is to the paint, the paint has to be sound. In good daylight, look for peeling or dull clear coat, chips on the edges of the door, and any bubbling. Repair what you find before installing. Also confirm the door closes all the way and sits flush with the body.
Getting a clean, centered result
Start by washing the door with soap and water. Rinse it, let it dry, and then wipe the face with degreaser, repeating until the cloth comes away clean. Now try the placement. Keep the liner on, hold the trim against the closed door, and slide it until the gap of paint around it looks the same on every side. A second pair of eyes from a few feet away helps you get it centered. Mark the spot with painter's tape. Take off the liner, line the trim up with your marks, and lower it straight down instead of sliding it. Press firmly over the whole face and along every edge, wait a minute, and press again. Swing the door open slowly to be sure it doesn't catch. The Installation tab goes into more detail.
The finish
Polished 304 stainless has a bright, mirror-like look that catches light from across a parking lot. At 26 gauge, the sheet is thin, so the trim sits close to the door and doesn't look bulky.
Timing and care
Work on a mild, dry day, preferably in a garage, and keep the car dry overnight while the tape sets. Afterward, clean the trim with mild soap and a soft cloth, and wipe away any fuel that drips on it at the pump.
Questions
Focus owners with a question can call 877-752-3811 about GC48345. The Focus fuel door trim's UPC appears in Specs.
GC48345 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | GC48345 |
| UPC | 691821517299 |
| 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 | 2008-2009 Ford Focus |
| Not included | This is NOT a replacement gas cap or door; your existing gas door is required |
Fitment: GC48345
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus | 2008-2009 | 4-door, Sedan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. 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: GC48345 Gas Door Cover Trim
Is GC48345 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 Focus years fit?
Only the 2008-2009 Ford Focus 4-door sedan.
What is it made of?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
Will I have to drill?
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.
