Product Description
Buick LaCrosse 2010-2013 Stainless License Plate Bezel (LP50520)
If you own a Buick LaCrosse 4-door sedan from the 2010 through 2013 model years, LP50520 is the License Plate Bezel listed for it. The catalog row is short and clear: four model years, one body style, and no notes or trim exclusions. The bezel itself is one piece of 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish and made in the USA, and it frames the plate area of the sedan.
Only two other parts are listed with it, and both are for the back of the LaCrosse. RD50520 is a one-piece Rear Deck Accent, listed at 1.5". RB50520 is a one-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent at 2.5". Neither listing describes exactly how its edges sit relative to the plate area, so if you're considering the bezel along with one or both, the sensible approach is to hold each piece where it will go before you install any of them and judge the three as a group from behind the car. Their own listings cover their finish and mounting. If anything about the combination is unclear, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention LP50520 along with the other numbers.
Installing the bezel is a tape job, not a drilling job. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape bonds it directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. The bond can only be as sound as the paint it sits on, so start by looking over the area around the plate. Repair chips or clear coat that has begun to lift, and remove any adhesive left behind by an old frame or dealer sticker. Wash the area, let it dry completely, then wipe it with rubbing alcohol to take off wax and road film.
With the surface ready, leave the liner on and do a dry fit. Back away until the whole rear of the LaCrosse is visible, nudge the bezel until the margins match, then mark its spot with a few bits of painter's tape. Peel the liner, line up with your marks, and press firmly along every edge. The Installation tab sets out each step in order, along with the temperature range the tape needs. LaCrosse prep is laid out on the Installation tab, with cleaning steps, the temperature range to work in and the cure time before washing.
Polished 304 stainless doesn't rely on chrome plating for its shine, so there's no coating to chip or peel. Being 26-gauge, the sheet hugs the surface once it's taped down. Should the deck or bumper trim follow, putting the bezel on first gives you a reference and a feel for the polish on the LaCrosse.
Check the year, then hold the product photos up against your own plate area. Bring any plate frame to the dry fit to make sure it clears the bezel. Afterward, clean it with mild soap, water and a soft cloth.
LP50520 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LP50520 |
| UPC | 757565503001 |
| 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 | 2010-2013 Buick LaCrosse |
Fitment: LP50520
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Buick LaCrosse | 2010-2013 | 4-door, Sedan |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2010-2013 Buick LaCrosse
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: LP50520 License Plate Bezel
Which LaCrosse years does LP50520 fit?
2010 through 2013, 4-door sedan.
What else is listed for the LaCrosse?
RD50520, a one-piece rear deck accent at 1.5", and RB50520, a one-piece rear bumper trim at 2.5".
Can I install the bezel with the deck or bumper trim?
They're cataloged for the same sedan. Hold each in place before installing, or call 877-752-3811.
How is it attached?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape 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.
