Product Description
Stainless Gas Door Cover for the 2013-2018 Nissan Altima Sedan (GC13550)
GC13550 fits the Nissan Altima 4-door sedan from 2013 through 2018. It's one polished piece of 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA, that covers the outside face of the fuel door with a bright finish.
What you need already
Your Altima's original gas door. This is not a replacement cap and not a replacement part. You MUST have the existing gas door to install this piece. It's trim that sits on top of the door, nothing more.
Fitment
Nissan Altima, 2013-2018, 4-door sedan. Six model years on a single row. The Fitment tab confirms it.
Altima trim that goes with it
The Altima sheet lists six matching parts, and a few have measurements:
- MC13550: a two-piece mirror cover set.
- RD13550: one-piece rear deck accent, 1.375 inches.
- TH13550: four-piece lower rocker kit, 1.5 inches, on the doors only, spanning from the bottom of the door up to the specified width.
- PP13550, PP13551 and PP13552: pillar post trim in four, six and eight pieces.
QAA doesn't explain what the additional pieces in the larger Altima pillar sets cover, so compare photos before picking one.
Why this part is easy
There's nothing to remove. It installs directly over the existing surface on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so no drilling and no tools beyond cleaning supplies. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Checking the door first
Before you start, open and close the fuel door a few times. It should swing freely and close flush with the quarter panel. If the paint on its face is chipped or lifting, deal with that first, because tape only holds as well as the surface beneath it.
Install
Wash the door face, rinse, degrease, and dry. Hold the trim on the closed door with the liner still in place and center it by eye, watching the border on each side. Put a small piece of painter's tape on the body as a guide. Peel the liner, set the trim to your mark, and press firmly across all of it. A second pass a minute later helps. Then open and close the door slowly. The Installation tab has the full steps.
Small margin, big difference
On a part this size, a slightly crooked placement is easy to spot. Step back a few feet before peeling the liner and look at it from the side of the car. If one edge of the border looks wider, nudge it. That minute is well spent.
Care
Let it sit dry overnight. After that, a soft cloth and mild soap are all it needs. If fuel drips on it while filling, wipe it off.
Mirror covers plus gas door
Some owners like to tie small polished pieces together around the car, and the Altima's two-piece mirror cover set and this fuel door accent are both compact, easy jobs. Doing them on the same afternoon gives two bright details without committing to a full window or rocker kit.
Questions
Altima owners can phone 877-752-3811 and give the SKU GC13550; the UPC is listed on Specs.
GC13550 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | GC13550 |
| UPC | 757565510023 |
| 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 | 2013-2018 Nissan Altima |
| Not included | This is NOT a replacement gas cap or door; your existing gas door is required |
Fitment: GC13550
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2013-2018 | 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.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2013-2018 Nissan Altima
- MC13550: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
- PP13550: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP13551: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP13552: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD13550: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH13550: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
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: GC13550 Gas Door Cover Trim
Is GC13550 a gas cap?
No. It is not a replacement cap or replacement part. You must have the existing gas door to install this piece.
Which Altima does it fit?
The 2013-2018 Nissan Altima 4-door sedan.
What is the material?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; it installs directly over the existing surface with no drilling.
Will the tape last?
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
