Product Description
Kia Sorento 2011-2013 Stainless License Plate Bezel (LP11820)
LP11820 fits the Kia Sorento 4-door SUV from 2011 through 2013: three model years, one fitment row. It's a single license plate bezel in polished 304 stainless steel, meant to frame the plate area on the liftgate.
Plain facts
One piece. 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, mirror polished, made in the USA. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, installed 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. No dimensions listed, and no notes about cutouts.
Year first
With a three-year range, confirming the year saves trouble. Check your records for 2011, 2012 or 2013. A Sorento outside that range isn't on this listing.
The photos are the size guide
Since the catalog gives no measurements for the bezel, look at the product photos for its outline and compare them with your liftgate. Note anything near the plate, such as lights, a handle or a camera, and check the bezel doesn't conflict with it. If you're unsure, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and give the part number LP11820.
Its one companion part
The only other part cross-listed for this Sorento is RD11820, a one-piece part cataloged as Rear Deck Accent, noted 1.625" Width X 45" length. That's a long, measured strip, and it's the one rear part on this sheet with full dimensions. The catalog doesn't describe where it sits relative to the plate, so compare both listings' photos if you want the pair. Check its listing for finish.
Fitting
Remove the plate first. Wash the area, rinse, dry, and wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh cloth stays clean. Check for chips, worn clear coat or adhesive from an old plate frame, and clear it. Hold the bezel in place, liner on, and check from behind the SUV for even margins and level edges. Mark reference points with painter's tape. Peel, align, and press firmly all the way around. Press again, refit the plate, and close the liftgate gently for the first day. The Installation tab gives the temperature range.
Why a bezel
A plate area is usually plain painted surface. A polished frame outlines it with a single piece, without touching anything else on the liftgate, and it's a quick, contained install.
Plate frame check
If you run a separate frame on the plate itself, refit the plate and frame during the dry fit to make sure they don't sit on the bezel. Decide which look you want before the liner comes off.
Paint condition
On a Sorento from these years, look for chips, lifting clear coat, or adhesive left by an old sticker. Clean residue carefully and fix flaking paint first, since the tape needs a sound surface.
Care
Wash with mild soap and water and dry with a soft towel. Avoid abrasives, which dull a mirror finish. The Fitment and Specs tabs repeat the vehicle row and list the UPC.
LP11820 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LP11820 |
| UPC | 691821722617 |
| 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 | 2011-2013 Kia Sorento |
Fitment: LP11820
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2011-2013 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2011-2013 Kia Sorento
- RD11820: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
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: LP11820 License Plate Bezel
Which Sorento years does LP11820 fit?
2011 through 2013, 4-door SUV.
Are dimensions listed?
No. Use the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How many pieces?
One.
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.
What else is listed for this Sorento?
RD11820, a rear accent listed at 1.625" wide by 45" long.
