Product Description
Cadillac Seville 1998-2004 Stainless License Plate Bezel (LP38236)
LP38236 is a one-piece polished stainless License Plate Bezel for the Cadillac Seville 4-door sedan, cataloged for model years 1998 through 2004. The fitment row lists seven years, sedan only, without trim exclusions. The bezel is cut from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, mirror polished and made in the USA, and it frames the plate area.
Paint condition comes first
Every car on this row was built in 2004 or earlier, so before thinking about the trim, take a careful look at what it will stick to. The bezel mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface, with no drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. Tape bonds to the top layer of paint, though, so that layer needs to be sound. Remove the plate and inspect the area in daylight. Touch up chips. Repair clear coat that is peeling, flaking or cloudy and lifting at the edges rather than covering it. Scrape away old adhesive from frames, dealer badges or stickers with a plastic tool. Only when the surface is solid should you move on to washing, drying and the rubbing alcohol wipe.
Dry fit, then commit
Hold the bezel in place with the liner still on. Stand directly behind the car and adjust until the margins look even all around, then mark the position with painter's tape. Peel the liner, set the bezel against the marks and press firmly around the whole frame, then press again a minute later. The Installation tab lists the full sequence and the temperature range.
Outline
The listing gives no dimensions and mentions no cutouts. Compare the product photos with the area around your plate, including any lock, emblem or lighting. If something looks different, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and quote LP38236.
Seville rocker kits with real widths
Two rocker kits on this sheet list sizable widths. TH38236 is an eight-piece Lower Kit at 4.75" that Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width. TH38238 is a six-piece Upper Kit listed from 9.375" to 10.125" that Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width. Both are much bigger jobs than this bezel, and their photos are worth studying before you order. PP38236 and PP38237 are pillar post kits with four and six pieces. Check each listing for its finish.
A small job first
Next to an eight-piece rocker kit, the bezel is a quick project, and a good way to see how polished stainless looks against your Seville's paint before taking on the lower body. It also tells you how the paint on your car takes tape, which is useful to know before a larger kit.
Final checks
First, check the Seville's year against that range. If you use a plate frame, refit it during the dry fit to make sure it doesn't overlap the bezel. Care is mild soap, water and a soft towel.
LP38236 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LP38236 |
| UPC | 757565506071 |
| Part type | License Plate Bezel |
| 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 | 1998-2004 Cadillac Seville |
Fitment: LP38236
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Seville | 1998-2004 | 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 1998-2004 Cadillac Seville
- PP38236: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP38237: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH38236: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH38238: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: License Plate Bezel
- 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: LP38236 License Plate Bezel
Which Seville does LP38236 fit?
The 1998-2004 Cadillac Seville 4-door sedan.
Will the tape hold on older paint?
It needs a sound surface. Repair peeling or flaking paint first, then clean with soap, water and rubbing alcohol.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Are dimensions listed?
No. Use the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How many pieces?
One.
