Product Description
Kia Soul 2010-2011 Stainless License Plate Surround (LPS10830)
LPS10830 is a License Plate Surround Trim for the Kia Soul 4-door hatchback, model years 2010 and 2011. It's one piece of polished stainless, listed on a single two-year row with no exclusions. What makes this page worth reading carefully is its neighbor on the catalog: LP10830, a one-piece License Plate Bezel listed for exactly the same Soul and the same years.
Surround or bezel?
Two one-piece plate parts for the same hatchback raise the obvious question of how they differ. The catalog doesn't say. One is named a surround and the other a bezel, and neither record gives dimensions, a coverage note, or anything else that separates them. We won't invent a difference. The product photos of each are the best way to compare their shapes, and Quality Automotive Trims can explain the distinction by phone at 877-752-3811; mention both SKUs. Please make that comparison before ordering, so you end up with the one you actually want.
The rest of the Soul list
Four more parts are linked for this hatchback. FB10830 is a two-piece Front Bumper Trim. ML10830 is a four-piece Accent Trim described as front and rear marker light surround rings. SG10830 and SG10831 are one-piece Front Grille Accent Trims, noted as the upper insert and the lower insert. Each listing has its own finish and mounting details.
Material and mounting
The surround is 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish and made in the USA. There's no plating, so there's no coating to peel from the face. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface; you don't drill anything. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
On an older Soul
The tape bonds to the paint, and paint on a car from these years can show its age. Inspect the plate area for chips, fading or clear coat that has started to lift, and get any of that repaired before installing. Then remove old frame or sticker adhesive, wash with soap and water, let the area dry completely and wipe with rubbing alcohol.
Placing it
Keep the liner on and hold the surround in position. Step back from the hatch and look at it straight on, adjusting until the margins look even. Mark the edges with a few short strips of painter's tape. Peel, line up with the marks and press firmly around the whole piece. The Installation tab lists the steps and the temperature range the tape needs. A dry, mild day is best, and the bond benefits from some undisturbed time before the first wash.
Before you order
Check the Soul's year, compare the LPS10830 and LP10830 photos, and try any plate frame when dry-fitting. For care, use mild soap, water and a soft cloth. Questions go to 877-752-3811.
Since the surround is a single piece with no hardware, the install itself is short; cleaning and the dry fit take most of the time.
LPS10830 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LPS10830 |
| UPC | 641606030390 |
| Part type | License Plate Surround Trim |
| 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 | 2010-2011 Kia Soul |
Fitment: LPS10830
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Soul | 2010-2011 | 4-door, Hatchback |
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 2010-2011 Kia Soul
- FB10830: 2-piece Front Bumper Trim
- LP10830: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- ML10830: 4-piece Accent Trim
- SG10830: 1-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
- SG10831: 1-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: License Plate Surround Trim
- 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: LPS10830 License Plate Surround Trim
What's the difference between LPS10830 and LP10830?
The catalog doesn't state one. Compare the photos, or call 877-752-3811 with both SKUs.
Which Kia Soul fits LPS10830?
The 2010 and 2011 Kia Soul 4-door hatchback.
How is it attached?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. No drilling.
What is it made of?
One piece of polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
What other Soul parts are listed?
FB10830 bumper trim, ML10830 marker light rings, and SG10830 and SG10831 grille inserts.
