Product Description
Cadillac Escalade 2002-2006 Rear Window Trim, 2-Piece Polished Stainless (RW42255)
RW42255 is a two-piece polished stainless rear window trim set for the Cadillac Escalade SUV, 4-door, model years 2002 through 2006.
SUV, not EXT
The fitment lists the 4-door SUV. One linked rocker kit, TH42258, is tagged for the EXT, which tells you QAA separates the two bodies in this family. This window trim isn't tagged for the EXT, so an EXT owner should call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 before ordering.
What's recorded
Two pieces, no dimensions, and no layout note. The data doesn't say which edges of the rear glass the trim follows; the product photos show it. We can give measurements by phone.
Construction
QAA cuts the two Escalade rear window pieces in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel and polishes them to a mirror. They install over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, which QAA states will hold for a lifetime without harming the Cadillac.
Rear-end companion
RT42255 is linked: a two-piece tailgate accent listed at 3.25 inches with a handle cut out. On this SUV, QAA's tailgate category means the rear liftgate. If you want both, dry-fit them together to check spacing before peeling liners.
Rocker choices
The rocker kits differ in coverage. TH42255 is six pieces covering between the wheel wells only. TH42256 is ten pieces, full length, wheel well to bumper front and rear. TH42258 is the twelve-piece full-length version for the EXT. All span up from the bottom of the door to their listed widths.
Other linked trim
DH42255 door handle covers, HT42255 hood accents, PP42255 pillar posts, and SGB42255 grille accent. Check each listing for its finish.
Prep for an older SUV
Two decades of sun and washing can leave the finish near the rear glass dull or flaking. Inspect it, and fix any peeling clearcoat before installing. Then wash, dry, and wipe each mounting spot with a residue-free cleaner until a clean cloth shows nothing. Old wax build-up is the main thing to remove.
Setting the pair
Hold both pieces up with liners on and measure each from a fixed landmark until it sits as the photos show. Tape their outlines. Peel one liner, press from end to end, repeat, then rub all edges. Install on a dry, mild day; the Installation tab has more.
Order of work
Window trim first, then the liftgate accent below it. Working from the top down keeps your arms and sleeves off tape that has just been pressed, and lets you judge the lower piece against the trim already in place.
Good conditions
Park in shade or a garage with the liftgate cool and dry. Adhesive tape doesn't take well to hot or damp surfaces, and the first bond is the one that matters. Allow cleaned areas a few minutes to dry fully before any liner comes off.
Why stainless
Solid polished 304 has no chrome plating to peel, and the mirror finish can be polished back.
Care
A few days before the first wash, then mild soap and a soft cloth.
Decorative
It replaces no part, and the liftgate and glass work as before.
2002-2006 Escalade window pair RW42255 carries UPC 691821363179. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
RW42255 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RW42255 |
| UPC | 691821363179 |
| Part type | Rear Window Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| 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 | 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade |
Fitment: RW42255
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2002-2006 | 4-door, SUV |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade
- DH42255: 4-piece Door Handle Cover Kit
- HT42255: 4-piece Hood Accent Trim
- PP42255: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RT42255: 2-piece Tailgate Accent Trim
- TH42255: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH42256: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH42258: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- SGB42255: 1-piece Grille Accent
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rear Window Trim
- Unpack all 2 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- 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.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: RW42255 Rear Window Trim
Does RW42255 fit an Escalade EXT?
Only the 4-door SUV is listed. EXT owners should call 877-752-3811.
Which years fit?
2002 through 2006.
How many pieces?
Two.
Is the tailgate accent included?
No. RT42255 is a separate linked listing.
How does it attach?
3M tape over the existing surface.
