Product Description
Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 Sedan Stainless License Plate Bezel (LP40245)
LP40245 is the License Plate Bezel cataloged for the Cadillac DeVille 4-door sedan, model years 2000 through 2005. It is one piece of 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, mirror polished and made in the USA, and it frames the plate area. Six years are on the row, sedan only, with no trim exclusions.
A sheet that includes coachwork
The DeVille parts cross-listed here aren't all for the standard sedan, and that's the main thing to understand before ordering anything else. TH40240, a four-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit at 1" noted as Side Molding, and TH40246, a twelve-piece Lower Kit at 4.5", are both tagged 4-door, Sedan. TH40246's notes say it's Full Length and Includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear, spanning from the bottom of the door up to the specified width. The other three rocker kits are for converted vehicles. TH40249, twelve pieces at 4.25", is tagged Eagle Hearse. TH40251, twelve pieces at 4.5", is tagged S&S Hearse. TH40257, fourteen pieces at 4.5", is tagged 6-door, Limousine, 60" Stretch, and its notes mention a 60" extension. Those three won't suit a standard DeVille sedan. If you own one of the coachbuilt vehicles, call to confirm whether this bezel applies to it too, since its own row lists only the sedan. Check each listing for its finish.
The bezel's outline
No dimensions or cutout notes are listed. Compare the product photos with the area around your plate, including any lock, emblem or lighting, and call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with SKU LP40245 if the two don't agree.
Mounting on paint from these years
The bezel is backed by 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the existing surface, so there's no drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. On a car from 2000 to 2005, inspect the paint around the plate first, repairing chips and any lifting clear coat, and remove residue from old frames or dealer stickers. Wash, dry and wipe with rubbing alcohol, then dry-fit with the liner on and set painter's tape as guides before peeling and pressing. The Installation tab has the full steps and temperature range.
First piece
Next to a twelve-piece rocker kit, the bezel is a short, simple job, and it's the only part on this sheet cataloged for the rear. Fitting it first shows you how polished stainless looks against your DeVille's paint, and how well that paint takes tape, before you commit to a full-length lower kit that covers the wheel well to the bumper.
Checks before ordering
Your records should show a DeVille sedan between 2000 and 2005. If you run a plate frame, refit it during the dry fit to make sure it doesn't overlap the bezel. Afterward, mild soap, water and a soft towel keep it bright; avoid abrasive pads and gritty polishes on the mirror face.
LP40245 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LP40245 |
| UPC | 757565505616 |
| 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 | 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille |
Fitment: LP40245
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac DeVille | 2000-2005 | 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 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille
- TH40240: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- TH40246: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH40249: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH40251: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH40257: 14-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower 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: LP40245 License Plate Bezel
Which DeVille does LP40245 fit?
The 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille 4-door sedan.
Does it fit a DeVille hearse or limousine?
Its row lists only the 4-door sedan. Call 877-752-3811 for coachbuilt vehicles.
Which rocker kits are for the standard sedan?
TH40240 and TH40246. TH40249 and TH40251 are hearse kits and TH40257 is a limousine kit.
How does the bezel 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.
How many pieces?
One.
