Product Description
Cadillac XTS 2013-2017 Stainless License Plate Bezel (LP53245)
For the Cadillac XTS 4-door sedan, model years 2013 through 2017, LP53245 is the License Plate Bezel on the catalog. It's one piece, and its single fitment row covers five model years with no exclusions or footnotes. Three other parts are linked to it, and one of those carries a restriction that is easy to mix up with the bezel, so it's worth a careful read.
The restriction belongs to ML53245, a two-piece Accent Trim whose note says it fits between the rear marker lights and fits the model with dual exhaust only. That limit applies to ML53245, not to LP53245. The bezel's own row has no exhaust condition at all. We point it out because a shopper building a set for the back of an XTS could easily assume the same rule covers every piece. It doesn't, at least not according to the catalog.
The other two companions are LB53245, a two-piece License Bar Extension Trim, and WQ53245, a four-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim. The catalog doesn't explain what the license bar extension extends, where its two pieces go, or how it relates to the bezel, even though both are named for the plate area. Compare the photos of the two before you order both, and dry fit them together if you do. Each listing has its own finish and mounting details.
LP53245 is made of 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish, and made in the USA. Its shine comes from the steel itself, not a plated layer, and the thin sheet sits close to the surface. The record lists no dimensions, so the product photos are the guide to its outline.
It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the existing surface, without drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. A bond is only as good as the paint beneath it, so inspect the plate area and fix any chips or lifting clear coat first. Then remove old adhesive, wash and dry the area, and wipe it with rubbing alcohol.
Leave the backing on for the dry fit. Hold the bezel up, step back to see the rear of the sedan squarely, and adjust until the spacing looks even. Mark the position with painter's tape, peel, align and press firmly all around. The Installation tab lists the steps and the temperature range for the tape.
The XTS listing runs 2013 to 2017; make sure your car is in that run. Planning on ML53245 too? Its note requires dual exhaust, so check your XTS has it; the bezel carries no such condition. Try any plate frame during the dry fit. Mild soap, water and a soft cloth keep it clean. Questions can go to Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811; give the SKU LP53245 and any other numbers you're looking at.
A short note on timing: pick a dry, mild day, and let the cleaned area dry fully before the tape touches it. Then leave the bezel undisturbed for a while before its first wash.
LP53245 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LP53245 |
| UPC | 757565504435 |
| 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 | 2013-2017 Cadillac XTS |
Fitment: LP53245
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XTS | 2013-2017 | 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 2013-2017 Cadillac XTS
- LB53245: 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim
- ML53245: 2-piece Marker Light Accent
- WQ53245: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
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: LP53245 License Plate Bezel
Does LP53245 require dual exhaust?
No. The dual exhaust note belongs to ML53245, the marker light accent trim. The bezel has no exhaust condition.
Which XTS years fit?
2013 through 2017, 4-door sedan.
How does it relate to LB53245?
The catalog doesn't say. Compare photos and dry fit them together, or call 877-752-3811.
What is it made of?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
